The Shack Pub — Restaurant in County Westmeath

There is free parking outside. The place has a nice and cosy feel. It was very hot but better than being cold, i suppose. The servers were polite. We did have 4 of them during our visit. The food was ok, it was nicely presented but I feel the quality of the ingredients don't warrant the price they are charging. I've had way nicer, and the food wouldn't entice me back, to be honest. A pet hate is when 1 person is still eating and the others have finished, and the server tries to clear the table around you. I had to ask her to wait, and I started to feel uncomfortable as she kept walking past. None of us finished the food, and we were asked if we would like it boxed to take with us. That was a nice touch. There was a good selection on the menu but different from the 2023 menu on...

Popped in here as a pit stop from travelling from the southeast to the northwest this Christmas. We all had the fish and chips which was nice. I remember we have four different servers come to our table, which could be a sign they are very attentive or have nothing to do. My overall impression was it was okay and I couldn’t say anything particularly negative but on leaving we all agreed it wouldn’t be our first choice. I remember the bill came to €69 which includes drinks and a side portion of onion rings. So if you are looking for a place with nice (not fantastic) food at a reasonable price this is the place for you. It also should be mentioned the free parking and friendly staff...

Myself and my girlfriend eat here every Sunday we are available, the roast beef is fantastic, we have just returned home from 2.5 years travelling and have been talking about the roast beef since we left! Yesterday we went in and both got the roast beef and it was just as good as we remembered. Also a lovely cosy traditional Irish pub and a good pint of Guinness! Also the staff are excellent. You really feel like your being looked after. The kind of hospitality and warm feeling you can only get in Ireland, I would 100% recommend coming to the...