What an absolute find this place was! We were driving past on our way to Belfast and saw this spot…read moreon a couple apps. I'm always a bit nervous when places only have a handful of reviews, but we gave it a go and the go was got! Parking is a bear in this area. The delightful town of Swords or "S" words as Mr. Connery taught us years ago when SNL wasn't lame, is just off the highway and the main downtown drive had a good number of fun spots up and down it. We ended up in a parking lot behind it and that worked well. The space is pretty tight with seating for maybe 20, and a dozen more spots outside. We sat out there on a lovely crisp sunny morning. The food for us 5 came out quick. The scones were amazing, the Brooklyn wrap and Brisket egg sandwich were phenomenal and the stars of the show - the Turkish eggs and the Crispy chicken benny. Those last two were lick the plate good and are something we'd go for again! The tea selection was the least impressive thing here and was still solid enough for my best half who loves her teas! Coffee was also quite good. Excellent portions as we shared everything with 5 hungry peeps and still left with extra. This was truly a master class in breakfast! The area is lucky to have a spot like this. Get here early and sit outside if it's nice!

Just flew into Dublin from the US. Had a mocha and Crispy chicken Benedict. Insanely great. Sat…read moreoutside with the sun warming me and people passing, great way to start the trip!

Cute little cafe inside a garden center. You do need to walk the entire center before finding the…read morerestaurant. Grab a tray, step up to the counter, and order some deliciousness. It was cozy, comfy, and a great experience for these visiting Americans.

We went here on the way back from a trip to Skerries when we realised we hadn't eaten in hours. So…read moreit was a bit of a gamble. First, you walk through the garden centre which was playing nice zen music. Then you snake along the garden furniture and you'll find the restaurant. They do soups (with gluten free bread), sandwiches, hot dishes like beef pie and cakes. I was told they had salads but we must have missed them as we were eating late. There is a sign up which encourages people with allergies to ask the staff for help and let's them know that they can check the recipe book if they are unsure what to order. I heard the manager remind one of the workers to make sure she changes her gloves when preparing the gluten free bread. This was a good sign. I had the parsnip and honey soup. It was very nice and had a deep flavour which was surprising as i usually thing parsnip is a bit bland. I also got a hot chocolate that was good and chocolatey. My verdict: pleasantly surprised

Things I loved: food, decor, prices…read more Things I did not love: long waits for anything as there were too few staff. Will 100% make a return visit, the breakfast plate was enormous and delicious but I'm hoping there are more staff next time. It ruins the whole experience. That's not to take away from the staff that were there, they were great!

GFP in Swords is my go-to place for breakfast/brunch when I'm on home turf. It's always buzzing but…read morethey will do their best to accommodate you and I've never had to wait for a table. Service itself is speedy but the wait times on the food itself can be quite long at times. Their sandwiches are great, served on really fresh bread. One of my favourites is the Dubliner Cheddar with red pepper, rocket and garlic mayo on pillowy-soft white batch...nom!! The brunch offerings that I have sampled have all been really tasty and their patatas bravas and sweet potato fries hit the spot nicely too. I love their tableware and the cosy décor and it's the place in Swords village that always first comes to mind when I'm in need of a pick-me-up after a night on the town. It's reliably good and my definite first port of call when in need of good coffee, cake or a stodgy feed after a session.

I ate here in a pinch after realizing my chosen restaurant was just a takeaway place, and I wanted…read moresomething better to see myself off from Ireland. So I at least accomplished that. The seafood chowder here is yet another variation - I only saw fish in there although the menu said shellfish, but there were large chunks of fresh and smoked fish. Since their posted specials (outside) are only available on weekends (thanks, sign - but at least they were honest about it before bringing me anything I had to pay for), I tried the posh fish & chips. It was pretty good - definitely not your usual fish & chips, and the portion was deceptively decent. The sauce was too light on flavour and portion to really work with the potatoes, which were perfectly crisped Irish golds by the way. The fish was crispy outside and had the hint of cured/salty-smoky on the inside, definitely a lighter smoke on the salmon than you might get in Canada or New York. I washed it down with something else you don't really see in the states, Smithwicks pale ale. (Unlike most Irish pubs, there were mostly lighter beers here, pales and lagers, with Guinness holding down the dark side alone.) Nothing to write home about, but at least I ended the day on a high note.

Stayed here for a couple of days…read more.. Hotel: Rooms are tidy, clean and comfortable. They clean/tidy up the rooms every day. Pub/Restaurant: Typical Irish pub, with a lovely fireplace, huge selection of beer, wine and lovely food. Can only recommend. The personnel is really friendly, making you feel like at home, awaiting with a smile :) Highly recommend!!!

The Happy Pear is amazing! I'm a strict vegan and this delightful takeout restaurant was my haven…read moreduring a 4 hour stop over in Dublin. I ate breakfast (the Breky Box) and lunch (a meatball sub) there and also bought snacks for the flight. It is reasonably priced and oh so delicious! I would highly recommend The Happy Pear to any traveller.

The food was amazing, some of the best pancakes I have ever had. The service was excellent, staff…read moreis kind and food arrived quickly. Breakfast is served all day which is a plus. I would DEFINITELY recommend Cafe Provence if you are looking for a good breakfast in the Malahide area.

A great little cafe. Eggs benedict, Cafe mocca and fresh orange juice were great. Highly recommend.read more

The restaurant was within walking distance of the hotel. There were many locals and families here…read moreenjoying their time here. I wasn't too hungry, so I just ordered the spicy chicken wings. The wings were quite small, maybe because I'm use to GMO wings. I enjoyed them enough though. I also enjoyed their fries.

We stopped here, travel-weary, for a first dinner in Ireland. We ordered the roast beef with…read moreYorkshire pudding, peas, carrots and potatoes (fried whole and mashed) and the chicken curry with half rice and half chips. My friend ate a side of onion rings. The roast beef was cooked to perfection, very tender and juicy. It is pretty unsalted, which I like, but my friend said it wasn't enough. The side of rich, brown gravy made up for it adding the right amount of saltiness to the beef. Carrots and peas were a tad soft, but flavorful and good mashed potatoes. I wasn't wild about the whole fried ones. The Yorkshire pudding was pretty dreadful and seemed to be backed hours prior because it was rubbery and chewy. The chicken curry was good, a little sweet, but good amount of curry flavor. Chips and rice were great. The onion rings were good. Not stellar, not bad. Just solidly good! Guinea's was perfect in terms of being served at the right temp and they have half pints, which made me happy! This place was very, very loud. It was distractingly loud, but if you want sports and good beer, you are in the right spot. Lots of families with little ones for dinner. Service was good.