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Seven Horseshoes

Although officially an hotel, the heart of this friendly place at the centre of town is the bar, which is full of character, with an unusual wattle hurdle ceiling, plenty of local history, an open fire for cold days and the pleasingly dim atmosphere that makes Irish pubs so relaxing.

This makes it very popular with boating folk, who also head up from the river for hearty home cooking served in the bar at reasonable prices: steaks, mixed grills, lamb cutlets and pan-fried plaice are the order of the day. Just right for appetites fired up by plenty of fresh air.

There is a more formal dining option available upstairs, where an à la carte menu offers popular dishes like chicken & sweetcorn soup, Caesar salad, steaks and roast duckling all well-cooked and pleasantly presented, with some imaginative touches.

Accommodation is offered in simple, comfortably appointed modern en-suite rooms.

Bar food available daily: L 1-3pm (Sun 1-4), evenings 5-9. Restaurant D daily, L Sun only (carvery), 1-4pm. Set D about €25/30, also a la carte, Rooms 10 (1 executive, 1 family room); children welcome (under 5s free in parents' room, cot available free of charge, baby sitting arranged); B&B €55pps; ss €10; no pets. Boat trips nearby, fly fishing, coarse fishing nearby, golf nearby, snooker, walking. Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

Town centre.