Kate's Kitchen just keeps getting better - they've expanded the seating area so you can have a…read moreleisurely browse through their collection of cookbooks and hip foodie magazines. The place rebranded a couple of years ago, and looks very cool and contemporary - wouldn't look out of place in Dublin city, but retains the charm of Sligo - facilitated by the Sisters O'Hara, the three sisters who are the creative energy behind the place. As well as a deli selling a wide range of speciality foods, teas, a 'free from' section, fresh cheeses, teas/coffees, sweet treats and lunches/dinners to go - there's also a dedicated skincare section, with some high end and reasonably priced beauty products. The window display changes with the seasons, as well as the stock. They're always ahead of the crowd, and this is a great spot to pick up a special gift. They're very active on social media and their instagram @kateskitchensligo is a feast for the eyes if you can't get instore. There's usually a veggie option at lunch, and try one of my personal faves - the coconut macaroons!

Kate's Kitchen/Hopper & Pettit is a tantalising "twinshop" consisting of a Delicatessen and…read moreToiletry Unit. The deli has a whole host of delights not all Irish sourced but of very good pedigree none the less. I bought a fantastic carmelised chutney that I would like some more of. There are an abundance of fresh produce available here . The cosmetics and toiletries are in a separate little store within the main store and you can treat yourself to a selection of delights here also. The staff are charming.

What a pub! A cosy spot nestled on Bridge Street, gets very busy at weekends but its all part of…read morethe atmosphere. The barman are brilliant, so friendly and accommodating, and you're not standing 4 deep from the bar to order a drink like other places. On Friday's they host a regular vinyl night from Turn It On, a pretty unique night out for Sligo and its consistently good - they mix it up with a range of different people playing their vinyl collections on the decks every week, it could be shoegaze one night, house another! There's always some sort of music night on here, on various nights of the week - they're quite active on social media, so check out their facebook page to see whats on. The drink prices are unbeatable, you'll have change from a tenner if you order two spirits (and a dash in each). There's a tiny wee smoking area down the back near the toilets, which is likely part of its attraction, so you're not left loitering outside the front door on the street - you still feel part of the place, by not leaving the building. The interior is standard for an Irish pub but there's a eclectic collections of curios behind the bar - reflecting the owner Paul's tastes, and by extension the cooler clientele it attracts - stickers from the famous Ace Bar in London for example. Its a really great night out if you're in Sligo, and you'll meet some interesting people here - of all ages.

Tasty gelato on the seaside! Mammy Johnstons is a really…read morenice spot in Strandhill. I've tried this place only last summer - during the hottest and best summer days - and have a pistachio and a zabaione (actually called Rosanna) gelato. Really good... I'd like to come back also to try their crepes which seem delicious!

Strandhill is where the new money, Yuppie types come to holiday. Pretty but very gentrified. This…read moreplace reflects that. Expensive. Kids working are all nice and its right on the water so I guess in summer its ideal if that's what your into. Lines can be dreadfully long. Maybe one day the parents will have the kids order ready when they step up to the counter instead of deciding when they get there, (further slowing the whole process) but I highly doubt it. Car park a block before on same side of the street helps too...

Delightful strawberry sorbet and helpful staff member who gave us information on the schedule of…read moreMichael Quirke, the magical woodcarver whose shop is next to Fabio's on Wine Street in Sligo town. She was very friendly and enthusiastic. Thank you!!

Fabio's isn't just a gelateria, but embodies the warm personality of Florentine Fabio himself! He…read morehas daily specials, as well as dairy free options! It is very 'cosy', with seating for perhaps no more than 4 people. He has begun to make (vegan friendly) soups and sandwiches, but I haven't had the chance to try these yet. The coffee comes highly recommended however. I've eaten gelato in the ice-creams capitals of the world (Florence, Venice and Rome) and Fabio's gelato is comparable to the best. Delighted its on my doorstep in Sligo. You always leave smiling! A real little gem on Sligo's culinary map. (Psssst you can buy large tubs to take-away too!)

Well. Did I go to Sligo expecting to find The World's Best Salad?! No I did not. Did I like it so…read moremuch that I returned three times in TWO DAYS to get THE SAME SALAD?! Yes. Yes I did. Roll call for The World's Best Salad: It was their seasonal salad that's written up on the board. Goats cheese, candied walnuts, greenery, I got some chicken on top (gotta have that protein!), and the kicker, fresh strawberries with their homemade balsamic. The combination of flavours and textures are exquisite. I dare you to try it and say that it's not The World's Best Salad. Dare ya. Besides the food (which genuinely might be the best cafe food I've eaten in Ireland), the staff are incredibly friendly. Honestly it felt like eating in a friend's house. So hospitable, and chatty, and even though you will nearly always have to wait for a table, they are so damn nice, you really don't care. Plus, you can wait in their shop area next door - a cunning plan of theirs, as it's stocked with so much cool stuff, you'll likely spend your money there before you even sit down for food. But the kicker is, the stuff is SO cool, you won't care! (Pro tip; I got a bottle of their balsamic vinegar which is insanely good (and insanely addictive - you've been warned!)

So: WE LOVE THIS PLACE! It's been the first café we visited…read morewhen we moved to Ireland from Italy, on our first trip to the seaside. And everytime friends or family come to visit us we bring them here and never come back home disappointed (well, actually just one last Sunday. I'll write that too). I like the atmosphere, I like the colors, I like the shop full of fancy items. The goat cheese sandwich is really good. Fish 'n chips is crunchy and well fried. The seafood chowder is one of the best I've eaten here in Ireland. The hand cut chips and the fried potatoes with parmesan and rocket are good. The eggs arnold and the egg and soldier are so good looking and so tasty. However, last Sunday we came here again for lunch and we had a chowder and the "Fish Finger Sambo". Honestly, I thought would have been a completely different dish and I didn't really get the chips in the sandwich that were too many respect the fish itself. Which was a good one. Anyway, it doesn't change my mind on the Shells!

Stopped in for lunch and three of us had the beet and goat cheese salad. It was amazing. The staff…read morewas very friendly. Would definitely recommend this cute little cafe.

Every town in Ireland should have a French style patisserie just like this one; it should be…read morelegislated for and state funded. So how come Sligo gets lucky then, eh? Beautiful places like this are usually only found in larger cities. I'd passed this place a few times on earlier holidays but this was the first opportunity I had to buy to try - so I got a white sourdough loaf. I could have picked brown sourdough and I'm sure I also had a 3rd choice. For €2.50 I got exquisite, classic tasting and smelling, slow fermented sourdough with a crisp crackly outer crust - all it needed was the finest Irish butter. Having a sweet tooth I also opted for a selection of individual sweet pies, cake and macaroons to try. The cake I picked was a raspberry chocolate ganache with a whole raspberry on top (I think about €4 and worth every cent). The Wu flu means that the patisserie isn't open for customers to go inside. It was window shopping through a hatch only. I now have Apple Pay on my phone and I found that €21 can vanish in a nanosecond. I hope when we next return it'll be fully open. It's perfect to pick up picnic goodies too. Worth supporting.

Wonderful little Fresh patisserie in the heart of Sligo. My husband and I got breakfast there on a…read morecouple of occasions during a recent visit. They are very conscientious with COVID protocols, and have a convenient walk-up system to place your order. We had sausage rolls, pain au chocolate, hot chocolate, cappuccino, bleu cheese sourdough, and a baguette. The woman at the counter told me that the owner gets up at 2am to start making everything from scratch. It all looked so beautiful and delicious! I can't wait to go back to Sligo so that I can try all of their treats. Please give them your business!

The place is closed, such a bummer as I had heard good things! As of May 2025 this town has…read moreabsolutely no places to get food except for the combined kebab, pizza, burger, joint that leaves a lot to be desired.

No trip to Easkey would be complete without at least one (often more than one) trip to Pudding Row…read more Not only is it the best food in town, hands down, but some of the best food I've ever had anywhere. I dream about the donuts with lemon custard. We stock up on coffee and the amazing house made chutney to try to last us between trips - it never works. The breakfast is outstanding, the pastries and bread rock my socks, the service is great, and the views out to the sea perfection. Don't take my word for it, google them and check out their press and accolades.