The Fatted Calf
A funky ambience pervades at this gastropub just outside Athlone. They take their local, seasonal produce seriously here—as well they might, as the owner has been a national commissioner for a European-wide chef’s organization since the 90s. The menu takes Irish flavors and gives them an infusion of global influences, meaning you might start with some Dublin Bay prawn wontons, before moving on to some spiced Irish chicken fried in buttermilk and served with pico de gallo, or some sweet potato pancakes served with chickpea cassoulet and tomato chili jam. They also serve a menu of imaginative salads and lighter meals at lunchtime. Glasson is about 8km (5 miles) northeast of Athlone on N55.
A funky ambience pervades at this gastropub just outside Athlone. They take their local, seasonal produce seriously here—as well they might, as the owner has been a national commissioner for a European-wide chef’s organization since the 90s. The menu takes Irish flavors and gives them an infusion of global influences, meaning you might start with some Dublin Bay prawn wontons, before moving on to some spiced Irish chicken fried in buttermilk and served with pico de gallo, or some sweet potato pancakes served with chickpea cassoulet and tomato chili jam. They also serve a menu of imaginative salads and lighter meals at lunchtime. Glasson is about 8km (5 miles) northeast of Athlone on N55.
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