Traveling abroad in Ireland has been swell on my first morning. There aren't many spots to eat at…read more12pm around Glendalough. I'm so glad I found this cozy, warm, earth-toned restaurant. The dark wood table tops and cast iron bases just make me feel grounded. One of the hosts asked if I had a reservation, and I was almost sad because I didn't expect it. She was kind enough to seat me anyway. I don't know her name, but she was lovely, golden hair, and bright green glasses! I was served by Avinash, who had a warm demeanor. My phone was about 20% and he kindly let me charge it; hence why I do not have any photos of the meal :) at the end of the meal, when I asked for an espresso, Avi came back with my phone as well-- a nice touch of remembrance. I had the slow cooked lamb leg, with potatoes, carrots, and rosemary stuffing with a balsamic mint sauce. It was divine. It was my first meal of the day, and I savored every last bite. The atmosphere was just what I needed. 5/5 would return. And did yall know they got first editions of Bam Stoker, Oscar Wilde, and James Joyce??? Sheeesh.

Completed a 5 mile hike on Kippure and was time to reenergize. This highly rated restaurant was a…read morelittle out of the way but close enough to give it a try. This was a sizable restaurant with an large outdoor seating area. Inside was nicely decorated and busy. I ordered the Seafood chowder that was thick, hot and with nice spice. After two mouthfuls the Corned Beef Rueben came out which made for a difficult decision to eat what first. The corned beef Rueben was ok, not as good as The Temple bar, too dry and a far 10th to my own juicy corned beef. While waiting for the check, I headed to the head to wash up and upon arrival back, my remaining beer was gone and table cleared as they thought I left. I Paid the bill and on my way. Place seems like a great place To hang outside during warmer weather although it seemed the staff was short handed.

This place is like one varietal of my favorite Sunday mornings. Hippies making soups and…read morevegetarian lasagnas, extremely well worn wooden tables and benches. Books and small pieces of art on postcards. A scone which was the perfect amount of not-too-sweet and just a little crusty on the outside, dense and soft inside. Excellent flat white.

Nice little cafe with hot soup, scones, sandwiches, and pasta dishes for dining or take away…read more Serves coffee and trưa. Friendly service. One of few or the only? Ha fast cafe for sitting in the area when visiting Glendalough and Wicklow National Park area. Had the leek and potato soup which was tasty. Soda bread was a bit thick and floury, coffee was fine. Local shop that also sells other goods aside from food. Have a look and check it out. Other places worth dining with be Lynham's Hotel Bar Restaurant and Wicklow Heather which have higher quality foods. The cafe is more for a quick stop. Lots of cyclists stopped there for a quite drink/bite. Not the greatest but worth checking out whilst in the area. Nonchalant ambiance indoors. Better off sitting outside withe views but we're crowded with cyclists the day I went.

We stopped here for dinner and found out it had only been open for two weeks under new ownership. I…read moremust say this was one of our best choices for dinner. I had the ribeye which was cooked perfectly and the best steak I had during our trip in Ireland. The wife had the seafood pasta which she absolutely loved. You have to give this place a try as it was excellent.

Very historic little spot, cozy and warm. Our meal was fantastic, just what we we're looking for…read moreenroute to our destination for the evening. Also need to give a big thanks to Shelly, for the lift to Greenane, we would have been lost without you!

If you are looking for a beautiful place to stay in County Wicklow, Ireland. I highly recommend…read morestaying at the Meetings Bed&Breakfast. The Meetings Bed&Breakfast is a Gem! I arrived to the Rathdrum Train Station and unfortunately all the taxi company's were tied up working a wedding In the area. I called the Meetings Bed&Breakfast to see if they could organize a cab for me. About ten minutes later a car pulls up. To my surprise and amazement it was the owner of the Meetings Bed&Breakfast Derek. He helped me with my bags and drove me to his establishment. Upon arriving he helped me again with my bags and showed me to my room. Derek also showed me around his establishment. I was made feel very Welcome! I ended up having a few pints at the Meetings Pub. Derek and his Family all run the B&B, The pub and store on the premises. They are all True Professionals and very cool in my book. They take so much pride in their business and genuinely care about their guests. My room was so modern, very clean. My room had a great flat screen TV. You have a great selection of TV Channels due to it being hooked up to a satellite dish. My bed was so comfortable also. The next morning I had breakfast! Honestly the breakfast is probably one of the best Traditional Irish Breakfast's I have had in many years. The coffee and orange juice tasted great. Absolutely no complaints from me! The Meetings Bed and Breakfast rates Five Stars and more! It should be noted I am originally from Dublin, Ireland, lived in the United States for over Thirty Years and traveled all over the world with the United States Marines all over the world. I definitely know a great Bed&Breakfast from all my travels and life experiences. Lastly the views from the Bed&Breakfast are absolutely amazing! You literally get to see we're the rivers meet up! The Meetings Pub & Breakfast is A must visit in County Wicklow, Ireland!

Dropped into this pub recently for food, and found the service at the bar to be poor. There was at…read moreleast three women stationed behind the bar, and my partner was routinely ignored - either they walked straight past him or served another customer. who was not waiting as long as him. This did not happen once, but on three separate occasions - very bad first impression overall. Alcohol on tap was nice, but some beer in bottles not stored in a cooler, and so first bottle I received was completely flat. Food was extremely expensive, however, it was delicious. My partner had the venison and he absolutely loved it. Cannot fault the chef for the high standard of food or the waitress who served us food. There seemed to be a huge disparity between the professionalism seen in the restaurant area - waiters neatly dressed and food received exemplary - and the bar - not all waiters wearing a uniform and poor service. Even though the food was lovely, I would not dine here again or recommend it to others based on poor service and over priced menu.

This was a charming stop during a group excursion. We entered through the hotel lobby. There was…read morean interesting piece of art in the lobby. Pleasant staff and food was very good. We went with the Fish and Chips. I had already had the dish in England and Scotland.

After a long day of hiking the Wicklow way it was so nice to come across Lynham's, a local pub in…read morethe small town of Laragh. Our host was so nice in finding us a warm place to sit, close to the fire and our server was very sweet, making recommendations on the menu. I settled for the "roast of the day" which was nice and tender and came with a delicious side of potatoes. For dessert, I had an amazing brownie which was perfectly chewy and cakes and came with a side of ice cream and delicious whipped cream, which I'm sure was homemade. If you find yourself in Laragh, definitely give Lynham'a a try!

Delightful place for relaxing good food in Santa Fe. We walked up past the galleries but they do…read morehave a parking lot if you drive. We can for breakfast and everything was spot on. People also raved about the dinner menu. We definitely will eat here again on our next visit.

The Tea House Restaurant is a recently opened restaurant near Glendalough. It has a fairytale-like…read moregarden and if the weather is nice, you'll be able to sit among the rusted, ornamental hens, swinging chairs and playing kitties. The restaurant is under a bright conservatory and the furnishing is delicate, ornate and farmy. All of the food is homemade on the premises and it tastes wholesome and flavoursome. The bree tartlets were light and tangy and the rhubarb pie was sweet and crumbly. Other dishes included soup, fish pie and beef in Guinness. The menu wasn't extensive but the options were all tasty and the atmosphere was relaxing, just as it should be in the middle of the Wicklow countryside. Pop in here on your way back from Glendalough - it'll be welcome fare after a good long walk in the valley and you're guaranteed a warm, homey welcome.

If you are looking to experience an amazing Restaurant in the village of Aughrim, County Wicklow,…read moreIreland. I highly recommend The Grainstore. Upon entering I was made feel very welcome by Joeanne & Ashling. The appetizer and entree I had tasted amazing! The Grainstore is a must visit if you love Great Food. The restaurant is very clean and has very clean rest rooms. The staff are all very professional and genuinely care about their customers. It should be noted I am originally from Dublin, Ireland, lived in the United States for over thirty years and served with the United States Marines all over the world. I definitely know a great restaurant from all my travels and life experiences. You definitely won't be disappointed. I definitely will return in the near future. The Grainstore rates five stars and more!

Great spot, very nice restaurant in the heart of Aughrim. Had a splendid burger and a lovely pint,…read moreand they gave my lass a solid chicken salad.

Maybe I'm just a simpleton and don't get fine food. The service was impeccable but I didn't find…read morethe food all that tantalizing. I was here for a corporate event and didn't have to pay for the experience but I didn't leave wowed by the experience. The appetizer was ricotta cheese, followed by a sherbet then the main course of beef. They did serve a dessert that was excellent that night. The menu changes from day to day so who knows what you may get. While the service was good the overall experience was slow. We started eating at 7:45 PM and didn't leave until almost 11. The next night given the option of eating here again or at the bar I went for the quick and simple option.

A night or two in Brook lodge is a treat and if you want to ppush the boat out even further the…read moreStrawberry Tree is a great option. the restaurant is billed as an Organic diner which is not something I'd take a whole lot of notice of, all I want is a good meal and nice atmosphere - both of which are supplied in abundance. The Décor is a little odd - very dark with velvet covered walls, marbled effect carpet, many candles and a shiny 70s-esque ceiling, not sure what they were going for but the overall effect is, as I say, odd! The wine list is good - actually very good but pricewise not for the faint hearted, we started with 2 glasses of a really exceptional New Zealand Sauv Blanc before moving on to a very respectable Australian Shiraz (can't remember the names but there were not many that fit the description!) I started with a chicken dish, followed by an excellent broth and mains was a slow roasted pork dish. All of it tasty but sweet jeebus, a HUGE meal.... you will only dine here once during your stay (unless you are there for a month!!) We fairly rolled out of the place, fit for nothing but bed; a worthwhile experience, definitely to be tried once!

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!