A multi-generational family owned pub in the middle of Navan town. Right on the Square next to the…read morebig bull. Smyth's bar is a quirky bar with a long and narrow bar and lounge where loads of beer and other memorabilia adorn the various nooks and crannies. They pour a very creamy pint of Guinness, which only has a couple of yards to travel from their kegs to the lines. They also pour local craft beers, and have a very wide range available. But perhaps the best bit is the Beer Garden, it is the best kept secret of this pub (until now). It is an oasis in the middle of a bustling town. A perfect retreat on a sunny day. There is also pool and darts for those who love their traditional pub games. There is often musicians strumming away to add to the laid back vibe of the place. Are you the designated driver? Well lucky for you their is a very well stocked off licence there too for you to pick up some of your favourite drinks to enjoy at home. Sadly they don't take card payments, but there is a BOI Atm right next to the front door.

One Of My Favourite Places To Eat Out!!!!…read more The Food Is Extremely Tasty and The Staff Service Is Amazing Highly Recommend D'Vine

Drogheda doesn't seem like it's exactly buzzing with interesting places to eat, and it was by pure…read moreluck that we came across d'Vine on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The two connecting dining rooms are amazing and cozy, with a big bar counter at the back, wine racks and a huge assortment of whimsical objects or artwork around the place. Upstairs there's a terrace where you can fully enjoy their tapas menu and maybe even go for a cocktail. There's a set dishes menu, a smaller tapas menu and also the specials of the day, written on a big blackboard - that our hostess kindly perched on a chair in front of our table, improptu style. In both fixed menus there are many vegetarian and/or gluten free options. The wine list was interesting enough, though not perfect. I managed to find a beautiful spanish Verdejo there, so that must count for something. We were served delicious food and the only thing I can point is that my vegetarian stuffed zucchini had a bit too much cheese, but other than that everything was good and their special of the day, salmon, was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately we were both too full to try the desserts, but at least we got to to wrap our lunch up with a nice espresso.

This is a hip restaurant/wine bar which we enjoyed. You…read morearrive and are escorted to the basement dining room which is quite a intimate setting. The server was quite attentive and provides clarity on a number of items This is not a "irish" menu. It's a creative menu featuring Irish ingredients. Starters were the Beetroot Salad and the Sourdough Bread. The former was all fresh veg. The latter griddled and served with a sun dried tomato butter. High Level stuff I had the fish if the day Blow Torched Cod with clams served over a parsnip emulsion and with a bier blanc sauce. Absolutely spot on. King scallops and polenta fries were paired for another main. It was very good with a pesto sauce. Also on the table was the Cauliflower Steak, the vegetarian option, it was reportedly good but not too filling. Don't get me wrong, vegetarian and vegans have strong options here. Lastly, the burger and chips were on the table. They disappeared quickly. High Marks for this place

A great little spot. Lovely ambiance and a nice menu. We ordered the charcuterie board and burrata,…read moreboth were excellent. Service was nice as well. Would definitely recommend.

A very good restaurant. Beautiful interior with consistently tasty food. The staff are always…read morefriendly too. Would have no hesitation in recommending to friends.

Absolutely incredible meal here last night. We had the tasting menu with paired wines and…read moreeverything was so delicious and exciting. Loved the pacing of the meal, we had it over the course of three hours and didn't feel in any way rushed which was so lovely. My favourite thing was getting to eat delicious very high end food in a more casual and relaxed environment, there was nothing stuffy or pretentious about the place, which can be the case in a lot of fine dining restaurants. We sat by the window and was lovely to see out on to all the fabulous colourful barges on the canal. Will 100% be back and telling everyone about here! A+

Very nice restaurant! The staff are extremely friendly. The food is something very different from…read morewhat is normally served in restaurants. A very special meal. I would have to say that it isn't everyone's type of food as the portions are relatively small. Very nice meal though and I would highly recommend it for special occasions.

Food was great. Service was great…read more Ambience was great. I was looking in Ashbourne for a nice place to eat and this is the one. The food is made when we place the order, a bit of wait but is worth the time we wait . I recommend this restaurant . Is top.

Good Italian and European food, reasonable prices. Located in the center of Ashbourneread more

5 out of 5 due to several reasons…read more #1: Amazing employees. Maybe it's because its the countryside Irish but as soon you go in you are warmly greeted. You will notice they are all italian which gave me an even more confident my coffee would be amazing. #2: Vegan option: I'm not vegan but they have great vegan option for vegans. But the non-vegan options were delicious as well. The croissant I ordered was buttery, and flaky. The strawberry jam tastes like home made without any added sugar. #3: Affordability: Compared to Dublin, this place is a steal. Finally: A++ go get your coffee and food so you can go walk around Bray or even hike up that mountain.

Cats! Books! Wine! Fresh, authentic Italian food! Owned and staffed by Italians!…read more This little gem, only a couple dozen metres from the Bray DART station, is quaint and cozy. It only holds about 15 people. But the food, coffee, and service is about as good as it gets. These people are passionate about what they do. I come specifically for the awesome vegan Caravaggio sandwich (on ciabatta). Everything is freshly made by them and unlike anything you will get anywhere else. Except maybe Italy! There are usually lots of Italian customers there, speaking Italian. This is a very good sign. The place is full of interesting old books people are free to browse. A quirk is an underlying 'cat' theme. Quotes and pictures about cats all over. Hand drawn images of cats by customers also adorn the walks, as to Italian record albums. I come way out of my way to come here regularly and will continue to as long as possible. Note: their fabulous bread selection comes fresh daily from the Firehouse bakery in Delgany.

This has been my favorite hotel stay to date. The staff here are extremely accommodating and…read morefriendly. The food is excellent, especially the dessert. No complaints what so ever. On top of the amazing service and food, the decor of the hotel is truly unique. When staying here you will definitely feel spoiled.

We had a wonderful meal here. The restaurant itself was very Irish with dark wood and pictures of…read moreBritish royalty on the walls. My wife had the Thai salmon and it was well seasoned with ginger and enoki mushrooms. I had the chicken curry and it too was a nice dish. The service was very friendly and helpful. The owner and his family was dining at the next table over and he thanked us for visiting his restaurant. This was a nice dinner to remember.

Yelp not big in Ireland so had to write this: this restaurant is amazing! 100's of reviews on trip…read moreadvisor. Best vegetarian meal I may have ever had: curry vegetables, potatoes and lentils were incredible. The eponymous bread to start lived up to its billing: the head chef who owns bakery insists that only he can make the bread served with a homemade pesto sauce which is delicious. The burger with goat cheese was tasty/huge. Service and atmosphere top notch. Best meal in Ireland for us.

Really lovely vegetarian food, nice not to be offered stir fry for a change and to have two very…read moredifferent options. Spot on!

Loose Cannon is a small but quaint natural wine shop right in the middle of the action in Dublin…read more It's located next to George's Street Arcade which is like a big hall with a bunch of vendors, making this the perfect place to stop before or after doing some shopping/sightseeing. As others have commented, this place is small and has limited seating inside. There's also a few tables located outside on the street and in the open air market of George's Street Arcade. I got lucky and snagged a seat as another party was leaving. It's first come first serve seating so I imagine, with a bigger party, it may be hard to grab a seat. One of the staff members helped me pick out a glass of wine that was PERFECT for me. He asked me what flavor profile I liked and picked out a beautiful effervescent, juicy, red. I also ordered a ham and cheese toastie which was the perfect snack to hold me over before dinner and the two paired well together. This place is definitely trendy and hip so the prices reflect that but I think it's worth the visit.

Aesthetically speaking, this place is small but incredibly cute and great for people watching…read more There's a good wine selection but I did find the prices by glass a bit expensive for the amount of wine you get. Really enjoyed the ham and cheese toastie but didn't find the service very friendly.