If you're visiting the splendours of Glendalough, the Hotel Lounge restaurant is a better…read morealternative than eating at the cafe around the corner. Not only are the prices the same but you actually get more variety and larger portions. The menu offers popular Irish fare like ham and cheese sambos, mashed potato, goat cheese tartlet and fish and cabbage. Meals cost 10 Euro and leave you pleasantly full. The food really helps prepare you for the hike around the two lakes. The service in the lounge is efficient, nothing fancy though. The waiting staff are overdressed (they wear dickie bows) for the type of service being offered.

The Glendalough Hotel is a nice place to pop into after a satisfying walk around the lakes or up…read moreinto the hills. The lounge is a cosy spot to nestle in if the Glendalough chill has hit your bones. It has a full bar and serves classic lunchtime fare such as Panini, wraps, chowder, scones, soup and salads along with tea and coffee. The atmosphere is relaxed and you won't feel like out of place in your dripping-wet mac and soggy hat. The service is friendly and although it's usually busy, it still retains a mellow vibe. The hotel itself is an extremely popular spot for weddings which is unsurprising considering the beauty of the surrounding valley. Don't be surprised if you bump into a blushing bride on the corridor!

Avoca run cafe. The…read moregarden cafe is a great lil spot. The interior is lovely and homely, with cute Cushions on the chairs and couches. Their is a nice big outside seating area for dining in the summer. It's wasp city tho. so if ur scared of the evil yellow demons like me, a seat inside is a must!! If not enjoy the beautiful outdoors as the setting is so pretty. The food is avoca standard, which for those who haven't had is tip top notch. Quality ingredients used to make beautiful dishes packed full of flavour. The chefs working in this cafe know what they're at. Last time I was there was for breakie. I had simple scrambled egg and toast, but my oh my. When a chef is good he/she makes even the most boring, simple dishes into a memorable experience. They were delicious. Fluffy, buttery, scrambleyy goodness. Yum. Thinking back on them and I want them again. Mum had the blueberry macadamia nut pancakes with maple and crème fraîche. She loved them. She usually doesn't like pancakes or french toast when we're out because they "over cinnamon" them, but she agreed these pancakes were scrumptious because they hadn't been messed with. I thought the macadamia nuts were a very alluring addition. Not a bad word to say about this place. The surrounding shops are commendable. Such as the furniture shop has lovely little bits and bobs. Very enjoyable potter after a delish breakfast/lunch :)

Best food in Ireland. At least, it was the best meal my wife an I had in Ireland for our 3 week…read morevacation. If you're visiting anywhere nearby, it's worth your trip to stop here. Salmon salad I ordered was amazing - freshly picked, perfectly seasoned, and salmon was cooked perfectly. Vegetable soup with bread was simple yet tasty. The menu seems to change frequently - and the place filled up quickly for lunch with people waiting so I'd suggest you make reservations. Also dessert and bread they had were amazing - better than some of the "best" places in Dublin or anywhere else. The place is in the gardens - so you will get to enjoy the view of the garden if you get a table near windows.

We have eaten here three times. The food and coffee are quite good. The restaurant is attached to…read morethe retail store and there is a river and picnic area outside.

Delicious pea salad, couscous and broccoli salad! Also had fresh baked bread and scones!read more

The food is excellent and the service is prompt and friendly. A must stop if near New Ross!!read more

Such a lovely food and friendly staff, have visited few times, fresh foods, amazing salads and wow…read moretea

What a great find. Unbelievably good breakfast. We had the scones and French toast with bacon…read more Delicious coffee, great service, great prices. What more can you ask for?

Food was meh. Tea was weak. Prices were over inflated. Seems like a tourist trap type of restaurant.read more

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Why don't more people from Celbridge come here?! I don't get it! Maybe…read morebecause you can't access it from the main street in your car any more?! If I still lived in Celbridge, this is definitely somewhere I'd be frequenting a lot more.. eh.. frequently..!!! Or maybe it's the lack of online presence?! I can't find anything about the cafe on the Castletown House website for example?! Why?! So here's what ye do. Go for a whopper walk up along the river, go over to the obelisk and imagine what it would have been like to have been hanging out with the Connolys and Johnathan Swifts and the likes, get a bitta wind in your hair, then get yourself over into the Courtyard Cafe in the grounds of the wonderful Castletown House, and get the warmth back in you. Get a nice sambo or hot meal and a lovingly made hot chocolate and cake to finish. You'll walk home with a spring in your step, guaranteed.

Walked here for brunch, food was delicious, coffee outstanding and wait staff super friendly!read more

We stopped here during our day trip to Newgrange. In this small town, this was really the only…read moregame in town for lunch. Really good fresh made bread for our sandwiches and nice fellow working the counter. The coffee smelled great although we passed on it and went for a soda. I'd like to try for breakfast next time.

Absolutely delightful. The bread is thick cut and perfectly fresh, and the red pepper pesto is to…read moredie for. Thanks for such a yummy lunch.

The only place in town that has soya and lactose free milk. Love the cappuccino! Nice Irish…read morebreakfast and friendly staff. Don't forget to get the loyalty card!

Super restaurant in Ashford. The team took over from the last iteration, and have improved…read moreeverything hugely. New French chef is producing exciting Modernish Classic Irish, huge focus on quality ingredients, suppliers are all top shelf. Lovely fish, pork, steak, handmade terrines, excellent food. Menu is not long but there is a show stopper for everyone. Front of house is overseen by Tracy and Patrick, professional courteous service. A very welcome addition to the area. Lovely roaring fire to welcome walkers.

Fun little roadside café in world famous Hollywood (Ireland)!…read more We got here at about 1pm on a Saturday and the place was packed. Definitely a good sign. Only had to wait about ten minutes before getting seated giving us some time to peruse the random things (hates, postcards, etc. ) they had for sale. We got fish and chips, mushroom soup and a turkey sandwich for lunch. Everything was terrific, I loved the soda bread that came with the soup especially. Warm and delicious with a little bitter spread on top. The service was great, very friendly and helpful. Definitely a gem and worth a stop if you're in the area! Don't forget to get a couple baked goods on your way out, the brownie was terrific!

Fun family Sunday Lunch…read more Stopped in on way from Mass in Glendalough to Cork. It was packed, but we got a table outside in the front. Took awhile to order, but then it came fast! 5.0 - Hollywood Club Sandwich 2.5 - Sausage Roll 4.0 - French Fries (Chips) 4.0 - Chicken Nuggets