At over a thousand years of age, Sean's Bar in Athlone holds the title of oldest pub in Europe, according to Guinness World Records. Despite its age, it still operates as if nothing was amiss.

Athlone, the beating heart of Ireland, sitting snug in Co Westmeath, is famed not just for its medieval architecture and the stunning views of Lough Ree it's also where you'll find Sean's Bar, the ...

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The same family has run the 155-year-old pub for four generations. By Celia Fernandez, CNBC • Published March 27, 2025 • Updated on March 27, 2025 at 4:29 pm ...