The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in County Laois, Province of Leinster

October 11, 2021 Leonardo Torrence

Discover the best top things to do in County Laois, Ireland including The Fisherman's Thatched Inn, Mountmellick Museum, Nook & Cranny, Ballykilcavan Brewery, Bobs Bar Durrow, Kavanaghs Bar & Venue, Heritage House Abbeyleix, Sheeran's The Village Inn, Sally Gardens Pub, Roll n Bowl.
Restaurants in County Laois

1. The Fisherman's Thatched Inn

Fisherstown, Ballybrittas Ireland Ireland +353 57 862 6488 https://thefishermansthatchedinn.business.site/
Excellent
99%
Good
1%
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5.0 based on 90 reviews

The Fisherman's Thatched Inn

Reviewed By Q698PAconorm

Thanks a million for your hospitality!! My Australian friends thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the pub and history lesson of the area !! Always a pleasure thanks Sean !!!

2. Mountmellick Museum

Irishtown, Mountmellick Ireland +353 57 862 4525 http://www.mountmellickdevelopment.com/museum.htm
Excellent
85%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

Mountmellick Museum

Reviewed By Ppoupore

We were delighted with our reception and tour of the Mountmellick Museum featuring treasures of white on white stitchers. Our guide offered detailed explanations of the people and events behind the Mountmellick embroidery.

3. Nook & Cranny

44 Main Street, Portlaoise Ireland +353 57 868 2871 [email protected] http://www.nookandcranny.ie/
Excellent
89%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
4%
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Nook & Cranny

REI National Gift store of the Year 2019, come view our gorgeous range of gifts and quality brands. Carefully sourced both in Ireland and overseas, you will find retro games and puzzles, premium natural wax candles, stylish fashion accessories and design-led homewares. With books for fun and books for knowledge, quirky signs and a really great greeting card selection, a browse here will absolutely bring a smile to your face.

Reviewed By genf45

We are so incredibly lucky to have this treasure trove in our town. Amazing gifts that suit from very young to well (slightly) older family members. Ladonna has been like a fairy godmother during covid helping me get gifts to friends and family that we couldn't visit. The shop has something for everyone, a beautiful framed picture of a star in the sky for my friend whose dad passed away, birthday treats for another friend. Surprise cheer up treats for my niece when she broke her arm and most recently a fabulous big fluffy toy dog for my daughter who has autism to take to hospital with her to get her tonsils out. I always spot something new and there is a price range for every pocket. If you are in visiting portlaoise pop in, it's so lovely and the staff are so helpful.

4. Ballykilcavan Brewery

Ballykilcavan, Stradbally R32 PY89 Ireland +353 86 348 4128 [email protected] http://www.ballykilcavan.com/
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Ballykilcavan Brewery

Tours available by appointment or on selected weekends. Please see our website for tour dates or to book a tour on a different date. The new Ballykilcavan craft brewery is set on a 380 year old farm that has been in the same family for 13 generations. A visit to the brewery includes a look at the original 18th century stone farmyard at Ballykilcavan, a walk through the brewery, an explanation of the brewing process, a chance to taste the raw ingredients and to sample some of the finished beers.

5. Bobs Bar Durrow

The Brdge, Durrow Ireland +353 87 616 5484 [email protected] http://www.bobsbardurrow.com
Excellent
73%
Good
27%
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4.5 based on 78 reviews

Bobs Bar Durrow

Family run pub in the heart of the Ireland. Weekly entertainment. Multiple museums & snugs. Home of the High Nelly cycling club

Reviewed By Coastal39920

fantastic place , its very authentic ,my American friends loved it they hae place is very old dates back to the 17's unbelievable .. lovely river runs to the rear , if weather is good ,,loads of seating out back by the river

6. Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

The Wrens Nest 28 Main Street, Portlaoise Ireland +353 57 862 1744 [email protected] http://Www.kavanaghsportlaoise.com
Excellent
67%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 45 reviews

Kavanaghs Bar & Venue

Kavanaghs Bar & Venue located on the Main Street in Portlaoise, offers a wide variety to locals and visitors alike. Made to order hand cut sandwiches, panini's, wraps and rolls are available Mon- Fri from 11am-4pm. Live music in the bar on various night, phone or check website for current listings. Our live venue plays host to wide variety of top quality stand up comedy and live music.

Reviewed By lisadP3485RO - Portlaoise, Ireland

We booked a table here last night, first proper night out with covid restrictions it was a great night and so good to feel somewhat back to normal in a pub,the pizza was lovely and the staff were brilliant from Dave behind the bar to Craig serving us at the table to Trisha on the burgers all doing a fantastic job we will definitely be back, thanks to Pj Kavanagh and the staff for making our night out as normal as possible under the circumstances of covid restrictions.

7. Heritage House Abbeyleix

Abbey House Main Street, Abbeyleix Ireland +353 57 873 1653 http://www.abbeyleixheritage.com
Excellent
56%
Good
44%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Heritage House Abbeyleix

8. Sheeran's The Village Inn

Coolrain, Portlaoise Ireland +353 57 873 5872 https://www.facebook.com/SheeransPub/timeline
Excellent
69%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Sheeran's The Village Inn

9. Sally Gardens Pub

66 Main Street, Portlaoise Ireland +353 86 804 4127
Excellent
59%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 22 reviews

Sally Gardens Pub

Reviewed By eimearl2020

Great place to go day or night for a Drink. All staff very friendly and helpful nice atmosphere. Also right on the main street in Portlaoise.

10. Roll n Bowl

Clonminam Business Park, Portlaoise Ireland +353 57 867 0005 http://www.bowlingireland.com
Excellent
30%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
15%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 27 reviews

Roll n Bowl

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