Craft Bistro Athlone

Opening hours

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Closed now Opens tomorrow at 09:30

Weekly opening hours for Craft Bistro
Monday	09:30 – 15:30
Tuesday	09:30 – 15:30
Wednesday	09:30 – 15:30
Thursday today	09:30 – 15:30
Friday	09:30 – 15:30
Saturday	09:30 – 15:30
Sunday	09:30 – 15:30

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

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16 Church St, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 H6Y7

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CuisineFrench and Breakfast & Brunch
Price€
Phone+353 90 645 0503
Nearest stationAthlone Station · 410 m
AccessWheelchair friendly

About Craft Bistro

You will find Craft Bistro, a French café, on 16 Church St in Athlone, Co. Westmeath. French bistro classics — from steak frites to crème brûlée — shape the menu.

It sits about 260 m from Athlone Castle — roughly a 3-minute walk. Arriving by train? Athlone Station is 410 m away, about 5 minutes on foot. Our Athlone guide currently covers 129 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Silver Oak is right next door if you want to compare.

According to the listing data we hold, it offers wheelchair access. You can eat here seven days a week, from 9:30am to 3:30pm. Its public Google rating stands at 4.5 stars (518 reviews), with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, tasty food and busy at peak times.

Key facts

Cuisine	French and Breakfast & Brunch
Type	Café
Price guide	€ (budget)
Google rating	4.5 / 5 from 518 reviews
Address	16 Church St, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 H6Y7
Eircode	N37 H6Y7
Phone	+353 90 645 0503
Wheelchair access	Yes
Open	7 days a week · 42 hours in total
Nearest station	Athlone Station (410 m)
Nearby landmark	Athlone Castle (260 m)
From Dublin city centre	112 km
Coordinates	53.42368, -7.93889

At a glance

Services & amenities at Craft Bistro

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at Craft Bistro

Full menu

Soup & Sandwich
Soup of the day with half a sandwich

€8.50
Confit de Canard
Duck leg, lentils, orange jus

GF

€22
Toasted Special
Ham, cheese, tomato, onion

€7
Boeuf Bourguignon
Slow-cooked beef, pomme purée

GF

€23
Cheese Selection
French and Irish farmhouse

V

€12
Profiteroles
Hot chocolate sauce

V

€7.50

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around 1pm on Thursdays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for french and breakfast & brunch venues — not live data.

Good to know

Today is — hours: 09:30 – 15:30
Sunset in Athlone today: 19:09
Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 3pm
One of 129 places to eat in Athlone

Photos

French food typical of Craft Bistro — Photo: Syced / CC0

Athlone, County Westmeath — Photo: Olliebailie / CC BY-SA 4.0

Reviews

4.5/5 on Google · 518 reviews

What recent reviewers mention most:

Friendly staffTasty foodBusy at peak timesSandwiches

DirectDigestJune 2026 · via Google

★★★★★

I had a nice breakfast at Cafe Bistro in Athlone. I ordered the fry and I enjoyed it. The food was tasty and well prepared. There was a bit of a wait for the order to be taken and for the food to arrive, but it was a Sunday lunchtime and quite busy, so it was understandable. Overall, a good experience with friendly service and nice food. I’d be happy to visit again.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Our team is glad you enjoyed your breakfast.
We really appreciate your understanding with the wait, especially on a busy Sunday lunchtime. We’ll keep working on improving our service speed.
Hope to welcome you back again soon.
Thanks a million 😊

iain McLean2025 · via Google

★★★★★

Banging sandwich. Like truly class, was full all day.

10% off if your a student, but sandwich is €11.50 (club sandwich) base price, so you do the maths. Huge tho, and well worth the cash. Triple decker, and they did not skimp on the chicken and the bacon.

Great for if you’re hanging in the morning, or preparing to be hanging the next day. Also just tasted top class as well.

Served very quickly, staff were friendly and no wait to be seated. Was pretty busy but place is big wi plenty seating.

All the rest of the space in the box was filled wi crisps too, so well worth! Cheers :)

Response from the owner

Thanks a million Iain! Delighted you enjoyed the club sandwich – we’ll keep them big and banging for you 🍴🙌 Hope to see you again soon!" …

Jack HobanNovember 2025 · via Google

★★★★★

Called in here for lunch during the week, was seated and had my order in front of me within 10/15 minutes.

Their toasted sandwich, chicken pesto sandwich and chips were all super delicious and extremely well priced.

Highly recommend stopping in here if you're in Athlone and looking for a tasty and affordable meal.

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Questions & answers

Where is Craft Bistro?

Craft Bistro is located at 16 Church St, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 H6Y7. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

Is Craft Bistro open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 09:30 – 15:30.

What time does Craft Bistro close tonight?

It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 09:30.

Is Craft Bistro wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

What other restaurants are near Craft Bistro?

The closest alternatives are Silver Oak (10 m), Le Bon Bouche (20 m) and Bonne Bouche Restaurant (20 m).

How is Craft Bistro rated?

Craft Bistro has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 518 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, tasty food and busy at peak times.