Feerick's - Rathowen

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Feerick's

Feerick's
3.7 / 5 (442 reviews)

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Welcome to Feericks Hotel, Bar Restaurant, a beloved establishment founded by John Feerick in 1999. Originally a small pub in the heart of Rathowen, Co Westmeath, John—a native of Ballinrobe, Co Mayo—has transformed it into a thriving hotel, pub, and restaurant through extensive renovations. Today, Feericks boasts a spacious function room, thirteen comfortable en suite bedrooms, and a welcoming pub and restaurant. Situated in the charming village of Rathowen, just an hour’s drive from Dublin and conveniently located on the main route towards the West of Ireland, Feericks Hotel is the perfect base to explore all that Ireland has to offer. Whether you're seeking an action-packed adventure or a peaceful retreat fishing in one of Westmeath’s many lakes and rivers, Feericks is the ideal spot to stay or simply drop in for a delicious meal. John and his friendly staff always extend a warm welcome to visitors, whether you're on holiday or just passing through on your way to Croke Park. And when Mayo is playing, you can be sure that Feericks Hotel will be proudly decked out in red and green, celebrating with passion and pride.

Last update: 07.04.2026 from: Tanya

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★ 3.7 / 5 from 442 reviews

Yesterday, we made a pit stop at this restaurant on our way back from Longford. We ordered a delicious toasted ham and cheese sandwich and a cup of coffee. The food was tasty and the waitress was incredibly friendly. This is a regular spot for us whenever we are traveling from east to west and back again. Overall, we had no complaints at all.

If you're looking for a good restaurant to visit on your journey from Westport to Dublin, this is the place to go. They serve simple and delicious food at affordable prices. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the orange squash served with lunch is excellent.

I went to this restaurant with a group of friends and ordered a plate of chips and chicken. The food looked average and I was surprised to be charged the same price as a carvery dinner plate, which was €14. I felt that the meal was overpriced and was not satisfied with my experience. To my dismay, I later discovered that others in my group who ordered the same or more were charged only €3. When I brought this up to the staff, they were already making excuses to my friend about being overcharged as well. It was explained to me that the chicken was priced at €10 for my friend, while others were only charged €3 for a "half portion" that was the same size. I felt unfairly treated and believe that I should have been charged according to what I ordered, not a full dinner. The quality of the food was poor and I would not recommend this restaurant to others.

tanya-bissett
06.06.2026

Staff are friendly food is lovely lots of options for all tastes

kieran-falloon
06.06.2026

Been staying here over the years with work.. cant fault the place amazing food staff are brilliant.. highly recommended

FAQ

You can also enjoy gluten-free menus at the restaurant.

You can watch major sports events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

Special baby high chairs are available for toddlers and babies.

The rooms in the restaurant are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

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