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    Bates Restaurant

    4.3 (4 reviews)

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    The Wicklow Heathers

    The Wicklow Heathers

    4.5(88 reviews)
    9.8 km
    €€

    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.

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    The Strawberry Tree

    The Strawberry Tree

    4.0(3 reviews)
    10.5 km
    €€€€

    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!

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