Name: L'Escale Restaurant
Address: Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, County Roscommon, N37 XR82, IE
Telephone: +353 90 644 2005
Price range: €€€

Opening hours

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Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead

Weekly opening hours for L'Escale Restaurant
Monday	12:00 – 22:00
Tuesday	12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday	12:00 – 22:00
Thursday	12:00 – 22:00
Friday today	12:00 – 22:00
Saturday	12:00 – 22:30
Sunday	12:30 – 21:00

Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar french venues in Athlone. Please phone ahead.

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Hodson Bay Hotel, Barry More, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, N37 XR82

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CuisineFrench
Price€€€
Phone+353 90 644 2005
Nearest stationAthlone Station · 5.8 km
ServiceTakeaway
AccessWheelchair friendly

About L'Escale Restaurant

You will find L'Escale Restaurant, a French restaurant, on Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone, Co. Roscommon. French bistro classics — from steak frites to crème brûlée — shape the menu.

Athlone has 8 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. The nearest other place to eat is The Mill Bar and Cornloft Restauraunt, about 4.8 km away by road.

Good to know: takeaway, delivery, table reservations and wheelchair access are available here. Diners with dietary needs will be pleased to see vegan and vegetarian options noted. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on Google across 23 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, atmosphere and tasty food. Budget about €30–40 per person.

Key facts

Cuisine	French
Type	Restaurant
Price guide	€€€ (upscale)
Typical spend	€30–40 per person
Google rating	4.1 / 5 from 23 reviews
Good for kids	Yes
Dogs welcome	Yes
Parking	Yes
Address	Hodson Bay Hotel, Barry More, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, N37 XR82
Eircode	N37 XR82
Phone	+353 90 644 2005
Takeaway	Yes
Delivery	Yes
Reservations	Yes
Wheelchair access	Yes
Vegetarian options	Yes
Vegan options	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
Nearest station	Athlone Station (5.8 km)
From Dublin city centre	115 km
Coordinates	53.46788, -7.98910

At a glance

Services & amenities at L'Escale Restaurant

Service

Dine-in
Delivery
On-site services
Takeaway

Dining

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

On the menu

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Organic dishes
Small plates
Spirits
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Great wine list

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Assistive hearing loop

Amenities

Bar on site
Toilet
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

Cosy

Crowd

Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safe space

Planning

Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Payments

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments

Children

Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs
Kids' menu

Parking

Free parking lot
On-site parking

Pets

Dogs allowed outside

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at L'Escale Restaurant

Full menu

French Onion Soup
Gruyère croûton

V

€12
Goat's Cheese Tart
Caramelised onion, walnut

V

€13.50
Crème Brûlée
Vanilla bean

VGF

€11
Steak Frites
Irish striploin, béarnaise, pommes frites

GF

€34
Profiteroles
Hot chocolate sauce

V

€11
Coq au Vin
Braised chicken, red wine, lardons

€29

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around 7pm on Fridays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for french venues — not live data.

Good to know

Today is — hours: 12:00 – 22:00
Sunset in Athlone today: 19:06
Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
One of 8 places to eat in Athlone

Photos

French food typical of L'Escale Restaurant — Photo: Syced / CC0

Reviews

4.1/5 on Google · 23 reviews

What recent reviewers mention most:

Friendly staffAtmosphereTasty food

Carla ReedDecember 2025 · via Google

★★★★★

Very decadent and impressive christmas dinner! We had an amazing time and the food was amazing. Will definitely do it again, highly recommend. Oreo coffee Cheesecake was my favorite! Fast and Friendly service too, constantly checking up if all was fine and food was served quickly even with a full house. Cost atmosphere too.
10/10

Response from the owner

Dear Carla

Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience of your visit to The Hodson Bay Hotel

It was an enormous pleasure to have you visit us, and I'm delighted that you enjoyed your time with us, and you were made feel welcome.

Our kitchen team always enjoy cooking and creating special dishes for all our guests. Thank you for mentioning and highlighting their service.

Thank you again most sincerely for your time and generous comments. We look forward to welcoming you back again.

Kind Regards
James Mannion
Guest Experience Manager
Hodson Bay Hotel

Mary Mitchell2025 · via Google

★★★★★

Seated in reserved tables. 1/2 table got food. The other 1/2 didn't. Had to keep asking for our food. By the time it arrived it's cold. Expensive for dinner. Told staff - not interested. Pictures are of the water opposite hotel.

Apes M (Am)2021 · via Google

★★★★★

Fantastic food and great value for a fine dining experience. Great menu options, something available for everyone. Isobel was very attentive and so friendly, she made our experience so welcoming and is a credit to your team, she was so polite and helpful throughout.
We also had a stunning afternoon tea here the following day, it was 10/10, a delicious selection of afternoon treats were brought to us. Absolutely superb. Will definitely be back and will be recommending.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Questions & answers

Where is L'Escale Restaurant?

L'Escale Restaurant is located at Hodson Bay Hotel, Barry More, Athlone, Co. Roscommon, N37 XR82. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are the opening hours of L'Escale Restaurant?

Verified opening hours have not been published for this venue yet, so we show typical hours for similar restaurants in the area. Please phone ahead before travelling.

Does L'Escale Restaurant do takeaway?

Yes, takeaway is available.

Is L'Escale Restaurant wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

Can I book a table at L'Escale Restaurant?

Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 90 644 2005 to book.

What other restaurants are near L'Escale Restaurant?

The closest alternatives are The Mill Bar and Cornloft Restauraunt (4.8 km), Roma's Pizzeria Takeaway Athlone (5.0 km) and Mizzoni's Pizza (5.0 km).

How is L'Escale Restaurant rated?

L'Escale Restaurant has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Google, based on 23 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, atmosphere and tasty food.