Sublime food from fine local sources in Athlone

Lunch at Thyme was really superb value given just how well we’d eaten, and the effort that had gone in to sourcing really excellent ingredients from Irish suppliers.

Thyme Restaurant in Athlone: the dishes are incredibly elegant and superb value Pic: Barry Cronin

Thyme

Custume Place, Athlone,

Co Westmeath

090-6478850, thymerestaurant.ie

Chef: John Coffey

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