The soft goat cheese is excellent. I have to say, I wish I had the time to take a class, but it…read morecertainly is worth it to just drop by and buy some cheese.

Cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese! That is our mantra on vacation in Ireland. Well it fits…read moreunder the broader mantra of DAIRY, which is a-mazing in this country, so much more than the beer. (American micro-brews are where it's at beer wise). Knockdrinna is a lovely oasis of cheese, most made right there. Award winning cheeses; yummy cheeses. Do it. Stop there; sample chees; order food; have tea. They have a little room you can relax and eat or you can pretend you're a big mouse like I did and take some away to your home.

This shop used to be located on The Butterslip but kept the name even when it moved to a bigger…read morepremises on the corner of Kieran St. and Rose Inn St. It sells anything from jewellery to handbags to organic tea and chocolate. A great place to pick up a unique, handmade gift for somebody or for yourself. You're bound to find something here that no one else will have!

Lots of candy. Disappointing a place that caters to sweets, and kids, sells vapes. The licorice…read moreis in large open containers near the register, perfectly placed for people to rest their purses on and kids to touch. There was good variety of sweets, chips, but the small messy store wasn't inviting and although licorice is my favorite, I wasn't going to buy ant from the counter display. The bright cheerful photo on here from over ten years ago does not reflect current conditions.

This place was cheap and served good espresso drinks and ice cream. We went here 5 days in a row…read morewhen visiting and my kids won't stop talking about it. Great staff and wonderful outside views of the river.

So we first came across Chocolate Garden Chocolate at the gift shop at Giants Causeway last year…read more We bought a few bars, ate them on the way back to the ship, and then kicked ourselves for not grabbing more. Back at home in New York, we looked on Amazon and searched around trying to find it...nada. Finally we reached out to them on their Facebook page, since they had no international shipping option on their site. We spoke with the extremely patient Miriam, who walked us through an order. We placed it and waited, knowing overseas shipping could take forever... It came way quicker than we expected, and we were in chocolate heaven... When we planned another trip to the Giants Causeway, we left an entire day free at the end for Chocolate Garden; we were as excited as, well, kids in a candy shop! We opted to do the candy mold- a great bit of fun for 10 euros, and we ordered some REALLY good coffee and a delectable scone- all made on premises. Then, to our delight, we were treated to a generous scoop of their homemade ice cream to eat while we waited for our molds to harden. Cookies and Cream and Whiskey Cream were exceptional, BTW. While we ate, Miriam introduced us to Mary, one of the owners, and then while we were putting together our shopping, we met Jim, her partner. Really great people, fun place and of course, the best chocolate we've ever tasted, exceeding even the chocolatiers of Cannes and Rome... If you love chocolate, please include a stop here when you visit Ireland, you won't be disappointed, and we are looking forward to one day being able to buy it somewhere here on Long Island!

So being lost and deciding to stop again for roadside support, he suddenly came upon a large white…read moresign with the words "Chocolate Garden" in a oval with a painted tree in the background. Now being an absolute addict, he decided this must be the place to get directions not knowing that he had just become Charlie as he just discovered Willie Wonka's wonderland of chocolate. And truly this is a garden where the seeds of the extremes in the chocolate experience blossom into in to  a full botanical display.  Barely having escaped death by OD, he succumbed to the final demise, a cup of the Chocolate Garden's National Hot Chocolate Prize winning brew.     Don't know if I'd ever be able to tell you how to get there, since I was without a clue as to where I was, as is so often the case in Ireland.  Just try to find Rath near Tullow and good luck for wrath is the last thing you'll find.

What a fantastic place to visit. Superb ice cream selection and chocolates. It is just off the…read moresquare in St. davids and is visited on foot as you explore. Get an ice cream and go and sit at the top of the bank overlooking the cathedral. What a fantastic way to spend time on a sunny afternoon. Of course if its raining the ice cream still tastes as good but you might have to shelter to eat it.

My husband and I stumbled onto this place after shopping a few doors down . Kilkenny artisans I…read morethink. Anyway the elegant very French atmosphere was very welcoming and relaxing . Our waiter was gracious and very young . The menu is diverse . The homemade breads as a starter are excellent and am asking for more right now ! Omg the Camembert cheese appetizer melts in your mouth. The trickle bread is obscene made here in the cafe. My husband's Mushroom garlic soup is above average -good not outstanding. The coquille st Jacques was excellent. The savory sauce did not overwhelm the scallops or shrimp. Overall we are happily stuffed in a beautiful restaurant and plan to come back and order more off the menu! Definitely an excellent mea

It was a night for some delicious steaks this seemed like a place that could deliver. Beautiful…read moreinterior that felt luxurious in a very relaxed way. The steaks were from local Irish beef and absolutely delicious. 3 of 4 in our party ordered a steak and all were impressed. The service was exemplary. Prices were very fair. A couple in the party indulged in dessert which was a true hit. A definite highlight of our dining experiences over our time in Ireland.

We had a decent meal here while staying at the hotel. It was a bit pricey for what you got. The…read moreservice was nice though, but a tad bit slow. I got the fish and chips and it was good but not amazing. My friend got a shrimp salad. It was good but over priced. Overall not my favorite meal while we were on the trip.

Food is awful! And overpriced. Nothing on the menu is very creative, and even the simplest items…read moreare butchered. It's apparent they simply don't care.

This restaurant is located in the grounds of the Mount Juliet hotel, Thomastown. It has the most…read morewonderful views from its window seats across the golf course and beyond into the distant landscape. It is built in a hunting lodge style with open wood beams supporting the roof with wonderful lighting in the shapes of hunting horns. Table sittings are well spaced giving privacy, and the warm ambience and atmosphere is most pleasant. This all compliments the fine food prepared by this restaurant. The menu is written out in an old world style with dishes titled in French, but detailed in English. Notably on the expensive side, with starters (Les Entrees) in the €7 to €12 range, and mains (Les Plats) from €14 to €25. Les Desserts then average at €7 but the presentation, quality of ingredients, and service make for a gourmet eating experience, hence its title as a Brasserie. In fact all ingredients are listed as sourced locally. There is also an extensive range of fine wines starting at €24, but also by the glass if required. Plus a full bar service is available. For children, there is a healthy option menu available in 1, 2 or 3 courses at €9, €12 & €15 respectively. Most notably though, there is an early bird 3-course menu from 6pm to 7pm on working days, at only €25 which is fantastic value, considering the main courses on it are €23 a la carte. However, we availed of it on a Friday & Saturday while staying over at the Mt. Juliet hotel. Suffice for me to say on both days dining, the three courses presented to us were all to be savoured for. You must pause your conversation and focus on the flavourings as there is that extra effort being made in these kitchens that will provide you an evening to remember.