About Us

In the heart of Moate, Co. Westmeath, The Auld Shebeen is a much-loved traditional Irish bar — now home to eight boutique en-suite rooms. Expect open fires, a perfect pint, hearty food and a genuine welcome. With a characterful bar, comfortable rooms and a ballroom built for weddings and celebrations, we're the perfect spot to stay, dine and gather. Pull up a chair and make yourself at home.

A Traditional Irish Bar/venue, Beautifully Reborn

The building has been carefully refurbished throughout, blending its original character with a fresh, contemporary finish. Period features have been retained and restored — including the striking black-and-white tiled landing and original open fireplaces — while the bar and lounge have been sympathetically updated to keep their warm, old-world charm.

Upstairs you'll find eight individually designed en-suite bedrooms, finished in deep navy and soft cream with bold contemporary artwork throughout. Downstairs, the bar, lounge and dining hall flow into a spacious ballroom — a versatile space built for weddings, milestone celebrations and private events.

We're a live music venue every Saturday night, hosting the best traditional Irish and ballad groups along with some of the finest local musicians, with the sound carried throughout the pub on our widescreen HD TVs and state-of-the-art surround system. Food is served daily, with a menu that balances traditional and edgy dishes to suit all tastes — including seasonal vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, a Healthy Option menu, and our homemade stone-baked pizzas, a firm favourite with regulars. Add to that an extensive range of draught and premium beers, perfectly poured pints and a great atmosphere, and there's always a warm welcome waiting at The Auld Shebeen.

Sample our extensive range of draught and premium beers, with Prosecco and wine available on tap — or share a bottle of bubbles or something from our diverse wine list, with a choice to suit every palate. Our cocktail menu offers a mix of traditional and seasonal favourites, perfect for settling in for the evening.

Family is at the heart of The Auld Shebeen. Children are welcome on the premises, and we offer a tasty kids' menu with plenty of choice, along with highchairs and modern baby-changing facilities.

Our bar, lounge and outdoor terrace are fully wheelchair accessible, with an accessible toilet on site. We also offer free car parking and free WiFi throughout the premises.

Ideally located in the heart of Moate, Co. Westmeath, we sit right on the M6 corridor in Ireland's Hidden Heartlands — easy to reach from every direction. We're roughly 15 minutes from Athlone, 30 minutes from Mullingar, around an hour from Galway, and about 90 minutes from Dublin.

There's plenty on the doorstep. Moate is home to Dún na Sí Amenity & Heritage Park, while nearby you'll find Locke's Distillery in Kilbeggan, the historic town of Athlone with its riverside bars and castle, and the ancient monastic site of Clonmacnoise on the banks of the Shannon. For walkers and outdoor lovers, the lakes and trails of the midlands are all close by.

Whether you're here to explore, passing through on your travels, or making a night of it, our location is the perfect base — with a warm welcome, comfortable rooms and a great pint waiting when you return.

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Stories From Our Customers

A proper Irish welcome

Stayed two nights and couldn't fault a thing. The room was spotless, the bed gorgeous, and the pints of Guinness downstairs were poured to perfection. Staff treated us like old friends. We'll be back.

Breeda M 23 Feb 2026
Best night's craic we've had in years

We had our wedding day and afterparty here and honestly it was one of the best nights of craic we've ever had. The bar was buzzing, the band had everyone up dancing, and the late bar was the icing on the cake. The Auld Shebeen did us proud.

Declan & Aoife, 14 Mar 2026
The food was outstanding

Came for dinner and stayed the night. The food was outstanding — proper hearty cooking done right, and the staff couldn't do enough for us. Rounded the evening off with a few pints by the fire. A real hidden gem in Moate.

Sinéad O'Brien, 2 Feb 2025
Wedding venue with real character

We hired the venue for our daughter's wedding and it was perfect from start to finish. Beautiful room, brilliant food, and the team made the whole day completely stress-free. Guests are still talking about the night.

— Mary K, 28 Dec 2025