On Ballycarroll in Killenard, The Thatch is a fast food pub and kitchen serving locals and visitors alike. Expect fast, casual food that is easy to grab and go.
Arriving by train? Portarlington Station is 2.7 km away, about 33 minutes on foot. Our Killenard guide currently covers 2 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Nearby, Sol Oriens is only 40 m down the road.
Good to know: takeaway, outdoor seating, table reservations and wheelchair access are available here. Doors are open every day. The earliest start is 9am on Monday, and the latest close is 12:30am on Friday. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on Google across 327 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, good for families and tasty food. Expect to spend around €20–50 per person.
Key facts
Cuisine
Fast Food
Type
Pub and kitchen
Price guide
€€€ (upscale)
Typical spend
€20–50 per person
Google rating
4.3 / 5 from 327 reviews
Good for kids
Yes
Parking
Yes
Live music
Yes
Address
Ballycarroll, Killenard, Co. Laois, R32 NNP8
Eircode
R32 NNP8
Phone
+353 57 862 3058
Takeaway
Yes
Outdoor seating
Yes
Reservations
Yes
Wheelchair access
Yes
Open
7 days a week · 106 hours in total
Nearest station
Portarlington Station (2.7 km)
From Dublin city centre
64 km
Coordinates
53.13272, -7.14786
At a glance
Services & amenities at The Thatch
Service
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Dining
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service
On the menu
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Highlights
Great beer selection
Great cocktails
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Live music
Sport
Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
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Reviews
4.3/5 on Google · 327 reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffGood for familiesTasty foodAtmosphere
C
Cormac LennonJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
We had dinner at The Thatch with family who were down from Dublin, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. We enjoyed drinks in the bar beforehand, which had a lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere. The décor is cosy and inviting, the service was friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. The homemade desserts were the perfect way to finish the meal and were enjoyed by everyone. We all left saying we'd definitely be back. A fantastic spot for a family get-together—highly recommended!
J
Joe FoleyJuly 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Have a yearly promise to ourselves to play The Heritage at least once, and we have had dinner in this establishment each visit.
The first year, 2024 was excellent, great in every way, and we were looking forward to a repeat last year, but the facility seemed to be emerging from a rewiring exercise, with some issues to be resolved. Evening was less than we expected, but not enough to deter us from visiting again last month, but never again.
Service was poor, stifling hot day, but our water jug was never replenished. No zero alcohol draft available, only one 330 ml can of Heineken in the fridge and two bottles of Moretti, for which I was charged €18!
Some time after we placed our dinner order, we were told that neither pork dish was available, so I had to reselect my meal. All was delivered sometime later, and was pretty mediocre, with no visit from anyone to check if everything was okay.
Listen, if you’re going to charge €80 for three ordinary main courses and three 330ml zero alcohol beers, you have to up your game.
Suffice to say we won’t be risking a repeat performance!!
E
Eugene HennessyFebruary 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Excellent food, great staff, the bbq chicken wings fell off the bone and were the best iv ever had, the Guinness is excellent, definitely worth the visit
The Thatch is located at Ballycarroll, Killenard, Co. Laois, R32 NNP8. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is The Thatch open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 09:00 – 23:30.
What time does The Thatch close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens today at 09:00.
Does The Thatch do takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.
Is The Thatch wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Can I book a table at The Thatch?
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 57 862 3058 to book.
What other restaurants are near The Thatch?
The closest alternatives are Sol Oriens (40 m), Delaney's Road House (2.9 km) and The Candied Walnut (3.4 km).
How is The Thatch rated?
The Thatch has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Google, based on 327 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, good for families and tasty food.
How much does a meal at The Thatch cost?
Most diners report spending about €20–50 per person.
Is The Thatch good for children?
Yes — it is listed as family friendly and offers a kids' menu.
What is the nearest train station?
Portarlington Station is about 2.7 km away, around 5 minutes by car.
