The Best Pubs in County Westmeath According to You

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The Best Pubs in County Westmeath According to You

County Westmeath sits right at the heart of Ireland, and its pubs have long been the heart of its communities. From the bustling streets of Mullingar to the quieter charm of towns like Moate and Kilbeggan, Westmeath’s pubs offer the kind of warm, unhurried welcome that keeps locals coming back and visitors talking long after they’ve left. These are places where a good pint, a friendly word, and a bit of craic are never in short supply.

Vote for your favourite County Westmeath pub in Ireland’s biggest pub poll.

The national pub poll has already seen nearly 400 votes cast from right across the country, and County Westmeath is making its presence felt. Below, we celebrate the Westmeath pub that’s earning your votes — and we want to hear from you if your own local deserves a spot on the list.

Peadar’s Bar, Main Street, Moate

Peadar’s Bar on Main Street in Moate is exactly the kind of pub that makes you fall in love with small-town Ireland. It’s a proper local — unpretentious, full of character, and run with the sort of genuine care that no chain pub could ever replicate. Step through the door and you’ll find a friendly atmosphere, a well-kept pint, and the kind of easy conversation that makes an hour feel like ten minutes. Whether you’re a regular or just passing through on the road between Athlone and Moate, you’ll be made feel right at home.

Peadar’s currently sits at number 23 in all of Ireland in the national pub poll, with 5 votes and climbing. For a pub in a small Westmeath town to be holding its own against some of the country’s biggest names is a real testament to what it means to the people who know it best. If you’ve ever had a great night in Peadar’s, now is the time to make sure it gets the recognition it deserves.

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County Westmeath may not have dozens of entries in the poll just yet, but that’s exactly why every single vote matters. There are brilliant pubs in towns and villages right across the county — from Castlepollard to Kinnegad, Killucan to Tyrellspass — and they all deserve their moment in the spotlight. If your favourite Westmeath pub isn’t on the list yet, voting is one of the best ways to put it there and show the rest of the country what the Lake County is all about.

The beauty of Ireland’s biggest pub poll is that it’s shaped entirely by the people who actually walk through the doors, pull up a stool, and know a great pub when they see one. It’s not decided by critics or influencers — it’s decided by you. Westmeath has always punched above its weight when it comes to hospitality, and this is your chance to prove it to the whole of Ireland.

So whether it’s Peadar’s in Moate or another Westmeath gem that holds a special place in your heart, don’t let it go unnoticed. Cast your vote in the national pub poll today and help put County Westmeath’s finest pubs on the map where they belong. Every vote counts, and the poll is live right now — it only takes a moment to show your local some well-earned love.

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