Authentic country pub that serves a superb pint. Cozy up to the fireplace or belly up to the bar…read moreand chat with the locals. This great little pub is also known for hosting the Ballymore Acoustic Gigs (BAG), which features talented professional musicians and singer songwriters.

We are staying in a charming cottage (AirBnB - Wooly Sheep Cottage - Crehelp) a few kilometers from…read moretiny Hollywood and stopped at the Hollywood Inn Gastropub for dinner on a Friday night. Cars were parked all around the attractive, well furnished pub so we feared we wouldn't get a table, but the pub is quite spacious and we were seated immediately. Susan had the fish and chips (of which she is a real fan) and I had the chicken curry. Susan was astounded by the best fish and chips she has ever dined upon and I was pleased/impressed by the quality of the curry. Service was prompt - beer and wine were delivered immediately, our orders came quickly, and we were revisited several times to ensure all of our needs were met. We've been "on the road" in the USA, France, and Italy for the past month and this was the best and most welcoming service we've experienced. The pub was packed by locals of all ages having a wonderful, lively night out. We were both absolutely delighted by the experience and highly recommend a visit when in the area!

We stopped for lunch at the Hollywood Inn while on a tour of Ireland. Service was fast and the…read morewaitress was friendly. The food was delicious. I had the salad with beets and the greens were fresh, the goat cheese was warm and perfectly cooked. The smooth carrot-coriander soup was a perfect companion to the salad. A soup lover, I had carrot soup three times in one week, and the soup at Hollywood Inn takes top honors.

The traditional white-washed irish cottage exterior and river-side setting alone is reason enough…read moreto make this off-the-beaten-path journey. But take the time to go inside this wonderful cozy pub that is clearly loved by its locals. One visit and you'll understand why. Lucky for me, I get to visit Ireland every year and with each new adventure I seek country pubs steeped with history and charm. Serving the prerequisite perfect pint of Guinness, Fishermans was this years winner! Extensive selection of drinks, enough snacks/light food options to keep you nourished, and a friendly atmosphere that will make you want to linger.

Perhaps my most memorable stop in a wonderful trip to Ireland. I don't think that I'll ever forget…read morethe night my buddy and I went behind the bar and served locals pints of Guinness.

Awful food, can't think of anything good to say except that the staff were helpful when we…read morecomplained. Sunday lunch menu had all the usual fare but was executed so poorly. I ordered lamb shank, under cooked and fatty. Others ordered roast beef, very dry and over cooked, and the steak ( no preference asked for) and it was cremated. Curiously the waitress asked how my son wanted the roast beef ( he said medium) but didn't ask how the steak was to be cooked???? The advertised roast and mashed potatoes were rock hard ( even the mash) and dreadfully undercooked. The garlic potatoes never arrived. The carrots and cabbage also undercooked and hard. The kids ordered sausages and chips but sausages were seriously undercooked and still pink in the middle but burnt on the outside! Sunday afternoon treat was costly and we all came home hungry.

The Wicklow Heather Restaurant -- Glendalough Road, Laragh, Co. Wicklow A98 D983…read moreVisited: June 2026 Five stars. The Wicklow Heather is the best restaurant in the Wicklow Mountains, and a meal here is as much a part of the Glendalough experience as the ancient monastic site itself. Why The Wicklow Heather is the essential County Wicklow dining destination: Over 50 years in operation and still at the top of its game. This family-run restaurant in the village of Laragh -- minutes from Glendalough -- has earned its place as the go-to dining destination for visitors to the Wicklow Mountains National Park, and one visit explains exactly why. TripAdvisor's #1-ranked restaurant in Laragh with over 2,590 reviews, it has been nominated for Best Restaurant in Wicklow -- accolades it genuinely deserves. The food is exceptional and authentically Irish. The slow-cooked venison shank is absolutely incredible -- a dish that showcases the kitchen's commitment to quality local ingredients and traditional long-cooked techniques. The lamb's rump delivers outstanding flavor. The Full Heather breakfast -- free-range eggs, dry-cured bacon, sausages, black and white pudding, roast vine tomatoes, and grilled sourdough -- is one of the great Irish breakfasts. The Irish stew is, simply, something else entirely. All dishes are freshly prepared with locally sourced, organic produce where possible. The atmosphere is the perfect counterpart to a day in the Wicklow Mountains: warm, cozy, rustic, charming, and deeply Irish. Condé Nast Traveler calls the vibe "rustic-kitsch" and the service "like you're a local" -- both accurate. The wine list is well-curated with a fine champagne and sparkling selection, and the cocktail menu is worth exploring. For anyone asking where to eat near Glendalough, where to find the best Irish food in County Wicklow, or what to do on a day trip from Dublin to Wicklow -- eat here. The Wicklow Heather is not just a restaurant; it is part of the Irish countryside experience.

An excellent (large!) lunch after a visit & hike at Glendalough. Great for families, with…read morehighchairs available for children. Ample outdoor seating and indoor as well, with quick service and delicious food.

I would like to commend your pub for the friendliness and helpfulness of your employee, James…read moreDoyle. he went over and above to help me, I have mobility issues and James ensured that I was seated comfortably and could move around. he then ensured the service we received was exceptional. He is also very pleasant, nothing was too much trouble and I will definitely recommend your pub to my family and friends. I look forward to my next visit to Wickliow

My friend and I took a detour to Wicklow and had a late lunch at this pub. It was one of the best…read moremeals we had in Ireland. I had the fish and chips, which was delicious, and my friend had the steak sandwich, which she said was the best sandwich she'd had. The ambience was wonderful as well, and the two folks working the bar were very friendly as well.

The best way to really get to know a town is to be taken out by a local. As we nipped through an…read morealleyway to the back street, he informed me that on this stretch lies a casino, a drug shop and a BROTHEL. I didn't even realise there was a pub back here! I think I showed a little too much interest but hey, all in the name of research... Suddenly, he told me to swing right. I pushed open the door of a place I hadn't even known existed to enter a busy pub with the ubiquitous "Rubber & Friends" belting out the tunes. People chatted animatedly, sang along and danced. Extremely lively for a Sunday night! I felt like I'd been given the password to a secret underworld. A guy who'd been strutting around like a peacock in a Man United jersey "entertained" the crowd from the table-tops. Just as the band were reaching the crescendo of their set, someone knocked over an entire table of drinks and nearly flooded the place. The barmaid muttered, "I'll kill them" before whipping out the mop, then pouring them another... Sunday is definitely the new Saturday!

Flanagan's is a fantastic pub found on the back street of Newbridge. Very friendly bar staff and a…read morereally good atmosphere especially on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday night. great live music from the likes of Rubber Keogh and Lenny Cahill. The bar is divided into two parts with a good 20 somethings crowd most weekends in the lounge. Nice selection of beers also going beyond your usual Guinness, Heiniken and Corona.