Looking for somewhere to eat out with the kids in Westmeath? Here’s our pick of the best child friendly restaurants across the county, from Athlone to Mullingar and the villages in between.
In our experience, buggies aren’t always welcome everywhere — some places will happily take them off your hands at the door, while others simply don’t have the space. So if you’re dining out with a young baby, it’s worth bringing the car seat instead. With an older baby or toddler, you’ll find high chairs and booster seats on offer in any genuinely child friendly spot.
Athlone Area
The Fatted Calf, Church Street
The Fatted Calf serves delicious food made with locally-sourced ingredients. There’s outdoor seating, high chairs and plenty of space for the kids to stretch their legs.
Thyme Restaurant, Athlone
Situated in the heart of Athlone, this award-winning restaurant offers great service and a genuinely family-friendly welcome, with half portions of adult dishes available for kids.
Left Bank Bistro, Athlone
The Left Bank Bistro is an award-winning restaurant set right on the river banks. It’s a popular spot with good food and a relaxed, kid-friendly atmosphere.
Il Colosseo, Athlone
Located on Northgate Street, this Italian restaurant serves delicious food in a great atmosphere and is very child friendly, with high chairs on offer and toys to settle younger kids. Their children’s menu has plenty of options, from plain pasta to Cajun fish fingers.
Related: What Makes a Restaurant Child Friendly
Mullingar Area
CaToCa Café at Belvedere House
Enjoy lunch or home-baked treats at the lovely CaToCa Courtyard Café at Belvedere House, with soft seating areas, a bright colour scheme and a delicious menu. They pride themselves on being child friendly and serve healthy, fresh food for children, with produce sourced locally, Irish, wild and organic where possible. CaToCa also offers a Kids Afternoon Tea Menu.
Dominik’s Restaurant, Mullingar
Dominik’s Restaurant in Mullingar serves delicious food at good value. It’s also family friendly, with a kids’ menu and high chairs available.
The Pantry, Main Street, Kilbeggan
This café in Kilbeggan is a handy stop-off spot for families. Kid friendly and reliably good, with teas, coffees, snacks and light meals on offer.
The Church Restaurant, Mullingar
Set in an undeniably cool space, the Church Restaurant offers great food and friendly service. Their children’s menu doubles as a colouring page, and crayons are provided too.
Other Places Recommended by Parents
Nanny Quinn’s Restaurant and Bar, Killucan — “fab and very, very child friendly”
Pasta Bella, Mullingar — “always child and family friendly with a great menu”
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I bring when eating out with a baby or toddler in Westmeath?
It’s a good idea to bring your car seat if your baby is very young, as not every restaurant can accommodate buggies. For older babies and toddlers, most child friendly restaurants in Westmeath provide high chairs or booster seats, but it’s worth calling ahead to check, especially at busy times.
Do Westmeath restaurants provide high chairs and kids’ menus?
Most of the restaurants on this list offer high chairs, and many have dedicated kids’ menus with smaller portions or child-friendly dishes such as pasta, fish fingers or half-size versions of adult meals.
What’s the best area in Westmeath for family-friendly dining?
Both Athlone and Mullingar have a good spread of family-friendly options, from casual cafés to award-winning restaurants, so you can find something to suit whichever part of the county you’re in.
Are there outdoor seating options for families in Westmeath?
Some restaurants, such as The Fatted Calf in Athlone, offer outdoor seating, which can be handy if you have little ones who need extra space to move around.
Related Articles
- 100 Kid Friendly Restaurants in Ireland
- How to Survive Eating Out with Kids
- 13 Fun Games to Play at a Restaurant
Share Your Favourites
Do you have a favourite place to eat with the kids in Westmeath? Let us know in the comments below — we love hearing from other parents about their go-to family spots.
Don’t Miss Our Weekly Ideas
Enjoyed this list? Sign up for our free newsletter for more family-friendly ideas, from days out to easy dinners and everything in between, delivered straight to your inbox each week.
