Thyme
Custume Place, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, N37 F1W4
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Thyme is Athlone's Michelin Bib Gourmand kitchen, a chef-owned restaurant on Custume Place close to the castle that has built its name on good, honest cooking with local and seasonal ingredients rather than showmanship. The Michelin inspectors praise its artisanal cheeses served with homemade crackers made from grain sourced at a brewery next door, a small, specific detail that sums up the kitchen's approach. It holds a Bib Gourmand, recognising good quality at a fair price, not a Michelin star, and it is worth being clear about that distinction. Book ahead through the website, particularly for a weekend table.
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