After a lovely morning drive south from Dublin, we stopped here for what a hobbit might call "second breakfast." Previously dining on merely store-bought randomness like energy bars and yogurt that day, it was our first home-cooked breakfast in Ireland and by far the best the entire two weeks we spent there. As far as the variety of food, it was your typical Irish fare, but the quality was superb. The staff are friendly and the ambiance was warm and homey. When we return to this wonderful country, I know for certain we will go out of our way to visit again. read more

This place is great...the food is as good as the service. The Wicklow heather B&B is great as well read more

After almost two weeks In Europe, we just had breakfast here. Absolutely the best breakfast and GREAT coffee! Beautiful atmosphere and excellent service ! read more

This was easily our favorite dining experience in Ireland! What a wonderful restaurant! It's located in the small town of Laragh very near the monastic city of Glendalough. Beware your GPS coming from Dublin though. We were sent through the Wicklow mountains on a rather rocky road getting there (yes, I appreciate irony). We enjoyed the Wicklow Heathers so much that we actually returned there a second night. The interior is beautifully decorated if not a bit on the kitschy side. Several cozy rooms are adorned with quintessentially Irish decorations from shillelaghs to copies of Ulysses on wooden shelves and everything in between. The first room on the left when you walk in the front door is my personal favorite. I think it would feel warm even on the coldest winter night. The staff is pleasant and accommodating. They took good care of us while we were there. The menu is robust with numerous Irish classics as well as plenty of other delights. It was hard to choose and the portions were quite massive. On our first visit, I had duck breast with pickled cabbage which was superbly succulent. The garlic scalloped potatoes were a nice addition and the vegetables were cooked to softness. We shared a banoffee pie for desert and they have a darn good one - not too rich, but a good filling to crust ratio. On our second visit, I had the daube of beef which was as tender as possible and full of briny flavor. It came with puréed parsnips and more potatoes and vegetables. I started with an appetizer of venison sausage that was fantastic too. It became increasingly apparent that there isn't a bad dish on the menu. I would go back every time I visit the Emerald Isle. It's hard to get much closer to a perfect dining experience. read more

Excellent food and the staff are superb. Shoutout to the manager for going the extra mile when our order got mixed up and there was an issue with seating. A good restaurant is defined by its service and rectifying problems. I would 100% recommend this spot if you've been down hiking in Glendalough and need a relaxing meal to enjoy the sun going down over the Wicklow Mountains. 5/5! read more

A nice cozy atmosphere with fantastic food. The braised lamb shank was very flavorful and the french onion soup was excellent. I couldn't stop trying to steal my wife's garlic potatoes. read more

Absolutely gorgeous, cosy, warm and welcoming pub/restaurant in the lovely village of Laragh. But - best of all - it serves truly amazing food. Recently a group of walking friends - 18 of us in total - had the pleasure of lunch in the Wicklow Heather following a nice morning's walk in the forest area of the nearby Vale of Clara. While we did book in advance, and all of us had a whole variety of different lunches, from scones and tea, to sandwiches, soup, chowder, lasagne, salads etc - the service and standard of food was second to none. Personally, I can truly say that the seafood chowder which I had was the very best chowder I have ever been served. Judging by the packed car park and huge number of people having lunch, this place is obviously renowned - and this was a damp and dreary Monday - what more can I say! read more

An absolutely phenomenal recommendation from our air bnb host Margaret. This adorable (reminds me of a grandmother) restaurant is tucked away in Glendalough across from a petrol station. Although the restaurant was packed on a Wednesday evening (mostly locals) we didn't have to wait for a table for two. We ordered the French onion soup with goat cheese crostini to warm our belly's (and that it did). My husband ordered the tortellini which he actually didn't like as the pasta was quite thick. However, simply do not order the pasta here. Instead try the salmon with hollandaise sauce and dill potato cake. When asked which side you prefer, treat your taste buds to the garlic potatoes (similar to scallops potatoes or potatoes au gratin...aka AMAZING). Did I forget to mention the house-made brown bread they served with our appetizer? A gorgeously soft and nutty bread that we just couldn't resist asking for more. To top it all of they served us complimentary Irish liquor. Yum yum. Go here and you will not be disappointed. read more

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If you're in the area and famished, The Wicklow Heather is the right place to enjoy a lunch or dinner. We happened to catch a sunny day and had a wonderful lunch outside. My wife loved the salad with chili glazed chicken and my fish and chips was generously portioned and tasty - even the peas! As a finer touch, the kind people offered my wife a blanket when they noticed she'd become chilly...their kindness certainly wasn't lost on us. Thanks for a great lunch! read more

Wow, just wow! Took the 2.2 of us out for lunch and we happened across this little gem about a mile from glendalough. We arrived without reservation and no problem, we were told we could have a table reserved for a booking an hour and half later! Decor is rustic, dark and homely and staff are attentive and diligent! The food was amazing, I presume there is a Sunday lunch menu separate to the everyday and it was good! All traditional Irish fare with a few hearty favourites thrown in! I went for corned beef, served with parsley sauce and the usual veg! Now as you lot know corned beef is not a fussy piece but it's very easy to cook it wrong! This was perfect, beautifully moist and a nice spice so very well seasoned! I doff my cap chef! She went for haddock and was served three pieces of freshly battered fish with chunky chips and fresh garden peas which is a nicer touch then the obligatory mushy's We got a apple and forest fruit crumble for desert served with vanilla ice cream, a side of cream and a layer of custard just under the crust! Fab! Can't recommend this place highly enough read more

This restaurant was so quaint and cozy. The food was delish. My boyfriend's Filet Mignon was cooked perfectly. (and he likes his meat well done) I had the lamb shank and it was equally as good. Our dessert was very decadent. We each got a free baileys at the end of our meal.. nice touch! read more

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YES, YES, YES to this place! We sat outside on the patio, it was lovely. The food was some of the best on our entire trip and it was reasonably priced as well. Service was a bit slow but we encountered that nearly everywhere we went in Ireland. Besides, why does it matter when you have the chance to take in such gorgeous surrounding views. Every dish we ordered here was exceptional, but I would say the plate to get is the corned beef. Do yourself a favor and stop by Wicklow Heathers for an exceptional meal. read more

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We arrived for Sunday lunch and it was very busy we had booked but were late Impressive organisation no one seemed to be waiting around once seated and given a menu. Menu was alacarte starters around 7 Euro mains average around 15 and dessert 6. Good size portions. We both enjoyed our meal. Although feeling full we shared a dessert banoffee pie and had coffees hubby had a pint and came to 47 euros. Only very small critic is that my meal came with an accompaniment which I declined and asked for something else instead and I was charged. Though no biggie think it should have just been swapped. Though we were given a bottle of water without asking which was a very nice touch. read more

The food was excellent, and the service even better! We tried the vegetable soup, the haddock (my favorite), the duck, the salmon (everyone elses favorite). For kids we ordered burger and lasagna, both good. Irish coffee is a must. read more

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BLT on dark bread! Outstanding! Comes with chips (French fries) and a very small salad! Good value and restaurant is so warm and wonderful! Sure place for hungry travelers! read more

Lovely stop for a cup of tea after walk in Wicklow Mountain National Park. Place to make you feel all warm and fuzzy. read more

The Wicklow Heathers - A wee cup of tea and coffee - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

Absolutely amazing. The beef daube and the steak are perfection sculpted from meat. The staff is super friendly and attentive. I seriously recommend the gravy with the steak, it will make a good day into a great one. Stop in anytime you are in Wicklow, Ireland! read more

What a great place!!!! Man the food was amazing the setting is just great! Very reasonable prices!!

Everything was awesome!!! The inside looks really cute as well. They did not have a table for us but made some space for. They had really nice orange and lemon water. Service was really great even though they were super busy. We found this spot driving by while touring Ireland. We got the fries bree yum!! Turkey ham dishes and the sides where great. Def give this place a try if yOu are in the area. read more

Beautiful older historic looking restaurant. The day we were here, the weather was amazing. There were a lot of motorcycle riders out for the day, dining here. The food, was simple but amazing. Customer service was top notch all the round. This is a restaurant if you find yourself in the area, you must stop, sit down, order a pint, then order your food and relax and enjoy. It has that vibe to it. read more

This restaurant is set in the most beautiful mountains i personally have ever seen, just walking towards the Wicklow took my breathe away. We were seated with a warm welcome from a lovely Irish girl, who ensured us that she would be at our beck and call and anything we wanted not to hesitate to ask. The smell and the warmth from the whole restaurant made you want to sink into your seat and put your feet up. Looking at the menu was the toughest part for me as i wanted literally everything on the menu (apart from the duckling! this scared me slightly!). I ordered a pate for a starter and has to ask for another piece of bread because the pate was just so beautiful i couldn't waste even a slither of it. For main course i ordered a beef stew with root vegetables, this was the most amazing tender beef i have ever eaten and the vegetables were cooked to perfection, with the taste of wine not being too over empowering. The choice of wine was small but this didn't seem to matter as they had chosen which wines to put on their menu perfectly they all tasted lovely and complimented both of my courses. If anyone goes to County Wicklow please go to this restaurant, you will not regret it even the travel too and from there. Make sure you book at least a day in advance though as this restaurant is always buzzing and full of people. read more

#OMG this is such a great #restaurant ! @wicklowheather doesn't disappoint at all, delicious food (I love the venison sausage for starter or pil pil; venison loin for main - nothing can top that!!) , nice location and very polite staff! The best is the chauffeur service they offer to guests from B&B's in the area, so everyone can enjoy a glass of vino or a nice pint! And it's FREE of charge! read more

We had spent the morning driving, touring Powerscourt gardens and waterfall, and geocaching. We got a bit damp in the rain and decided a nice soup would be in order, and a pint, of course. Had a yummy onion soup. While we didn't have enough to eat to warrant 5 stars, the place definitely earned it. When we got to our hotel in Kilkenny about 6 hours later, I discovered my hand bag was missing. I figured at left it at the restaurant. I called and they had it (phew). When we collected it the next morning, everything was in place (double phew) including passports, iPod, money, credit cards and all. What was a very stressful situation turned out okay due to the honesty and consideration of the staff here. I would give them 6 stars if I could! read more

The place was really cute and had great outdoor seating. We had a party of 11 and got in fast. The food was pretty good but I did not love it. The service kinda sucked, no one offered to refill our drinks. When we asked for condiments the girl waitress acted like we were murdering her. The male waiters were nice The prices charged were not the same as the Menu but I'm not arguing over a euro. The bartender where we paid was super sweet and really nice. It made me wish we would have sat at the bar. He is the only reason I gave it a 3. The lasting impression was good. I would probably never go here again unless it was to visit the bar read more

I had a great lunch on Paddy's day in Wicklow Heather with my boyfriend. I am very demanding with Restaurants in all aspects and I can assure this one was excellent! from the cleanliness of the place, impeccable really ( which is very important to me, great medieval decoration, the food was soo good, Irish dishes, very freshly cooked and well presented ( the greatest bread and butter pudding). The place was packed and even though they were very fast and efficient, friendly and professional. I highly recommended it , in fact I have already told all my friends. I am definitely going back. read more

The staff and owners (betty) are very nice and helpful. The food is consistent, but some may find it unexciting. I had a nice little steak, a bit thin and chewy, but very tasty. read more

Pitched at the hungry exhausted cold hill walker. If your not in that category this is a very poor place for food. Crowded, understaffed, under trained staff and mediocre food. Went there with a group for a family meal. Miscounted the number of mains so one person for served after everyone else was finished. Had to ask for cutlery, glasses, water and sides (one end of the table had them, arrived as we were finished eating). No desert for someone else. Honestly if your not a hill walker go somewhere else. read more

A good place to stop on the way back to Dublin and after having visted the Glendalough area. If you went for the hike there, this place will offer you all the comforts you are looking for - warmth, food, beer, tea, coffee or hot whiskey. The interior is kind of old and quirky, it can also be a little dim after having spend the whole day outside. Neverthesless a good tavern for any questing traveller to stop and replenish yout HP. read more

I didn't think the food was special, but was good enough. They do have a lot of choices. The fried haddock was not as hot as I like. Banoffe pie wanted more caramel. Atmosphere was very cozy and quaint. read more

What a lovely restaurant. We arrived to a busy crowd and hadn't booked a table, but we were more than looked after. The food was incredible. Everything was cooked perfectly, all the meat was tender and juicy & my mouth is watering again now thinking about it. The service was prompt & extremely friendly. We even got a lift back to our B&B from the lovely Betty. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect evening after a day hiking read more

About a thousand times better food and service than the restaurant inside the Glendalough Hotel across from the Glendalough Monastic Site. They even picked us up from the hostel and dropped us off free of charge! read more

Atmosphere and view was phenomenal. Food was very good, but the wait staff was slow.

Very good food. Stopped for lunch and had a duck confit in pastry and a wonderful salad and a pint. Good service and atmosphere - sat outside Would recommend stopping here read more

This place is just amazing. I've had quite the experience there. The food was amazing and the staff was really friendly. We had a chat with the owner and we expressed our worries that there are no taxis around to go the place where we were spending the night and she offered a free ride. She explained that this is what they decided to do, free rides for anyone who can't find a cab as they'd rather bare the cost than see a customer in risk to drive or walk if there's no taxi. An amazing initiative. Thanks a lot for this! read more

Yum! We are spending two weeks in Ireland and while in Laragh we ate twice at Wicklow Heathers. Delicious doesn't cut it. From soup to desert every thing was fabulous. The pace is leisurely so don't expect to get out of there in a hurry. Servers super nice. We'll go back for sure. read more

Fantastic lunch. It was the best corned beef and cabbage I have ever had. Food was quick. Service was good and appropriately attentive. We had a wonderful time. Anyone who comes to the area needs to have a visit read more

Fantastic Irish breakfast, great atmosphere and very reasonable prices. An absolute must when heading out for a day of walking at Glendalough! read more

Wonderful place. Loved the liver pâté whilst the filet steak was perfectly grilled to order! I'd come again

Very good. Ate outside. My husband said it was the best fish and chips on the island. We've been here for a week and he's eaten a lot. Great service! read more

Nice food, with lovely atmosphere. Book in advance to avoid being seated in a not so great table.