Well worth the trip from Brittas Bay. Need to book a table…read moreas several people were turned away while we were there.

Delicios food. Lovely staff and very good service…read more We highly recommend it Definitely back again

My wife and I were there as part of a pre-wedding celebration. Definitely a fun time and great…read moreplace for food, drinks and live music. We were outside and it was a bit chilly even with the gas heaters going. The staff brought out blankets for everyone. A quick solution was to go inside and purchase a Johnny Fox's sweatshirt for 30 Euros. It was definitely worth it and made the event more comfortable. The staff was very friendly. They had a food truck for us making burgers, veggie burgers, and shrimp tacos which I had. The food truck people were fast and able to keep up with the demand of 80 people at once. We also had some Irish Coffee as well as pints of Guinness. The 2 piece band were excellent. They also had Irish Dancers who performed some tap pieces as well as the jig. Seating outside and inside as well. Very busy. Lively. Another great pub with some interesting history.

My coworker played a nasty trick by sending us here by way of Enniskerry. The backroads here are so…read moreinsanely narrow, and the hills incredibly steep, not for the faint of heart! By the time we reached this place, we felt we earned every drink and nibble of food. By the time we ventured here, it was my 7th day of driving on the "correct" side of the road for the first time in my life, so the route here was certainly the final boss which required all my driving skills and full focus. The food was delicious and felt like something home cooked by your grandparents. Although I get the impression from locals that this is kind of a touristy place, I did not get that vibe from the atmosphere here. There were people from out of town asking about the dancing show, which is in a separate room and you need to purchase tickets for this in advance. The service here is what you would expect from Europeans: friendly, but slow. They seem to want to make you feel welcome to stay and not rushed out the door. I always feel awkward having to ask for the check, but I am getting better at it Overall, the experience was just what we were looking for: something warm and cozy after a week of dreary, cold Irish weather overlaid on top of our 12+ hour workdays. The table we sat next to were some local roofers who had far more difficult and dangerous jobs than we did, so we ended up leaving this place with a sense of gratitude for our jobs. Energized and refreshed from the long journey, we plowed through the rain and mist back down the mountain to our hotel in Dublin. The main roads here are far easier to traverse than the backroads.

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.

I ate here recently in the bar of the grand Hotel Wicklow. I have to say I was slightly surprised…read morethe food was so good for a bar food menu. Try the pork belly, the presentation was great and the taste was very nice. It was very busy for a Friday evening so the standard of food must always be good.

Me and my brother decided to come here for lunch recently after looking at the less than impressive…read moremenu we decided to both play it safe and get burgers he had the chicken I had the beef. I ordered a side of Parmesan fries as I love Parmesan fries though I did not see that in the description they had pesto as well (honestly should be called Parmesan and pesto fries) my fault for not reading but never the less when they came they were horrible I felt like I should have been eating pasta not fries it did not work at all. My burger tasted and looked like it had been microwaved my brothers chicken was extremely greasy with next to no sauce and the crushed avocado was either not present or was a white paste. Interior was drab and out dated will not return.

Very friendly service and fresh food. Cosy atmosphere and inviting. Plenty of parking in the…read moreback, so easy to get to. We stopped by for an app and beer. The vegetable soup was so natural and good and the fried cheese was great. Cold beer as well. Would come back.

My friend and I stopped by Byrne & Woods after a hike on the Wicklow Way stopping in Roundwood. We…read morewere walking around the town and saw an ad promoting the restaurant because it was featured in the Michelin Guide for a few years. We weren't looking for a full meal, but we stopped in and ordered dessert. We ordered the rich sticky toffee pudding. I've never had it before so I expected more of a pudding consistency, but it was more like chocolate cake. It was good, but not the best dessert I've ever had. The atmosphere was quite and mostly empty. I guess it wasn't dinner rush yet (although it was around 4-5 PM). They do have free wifi here, which is always great to have when you don't have any cell/data service in a foreign country. Ask the bartender for the password!

Excellent food and excellent service. Lovely cocktails to start. We did the wings, prawns and…read moreBurrata salad for appetizers- all fantastic. Can't go wrong with the filet, tender and cooked perfectly. If you like desert - sticky toffee pudding is fab. Great evening, thanks Eric For a wonderful meal.

From the owner: Due to Covid-19 we are temporarily closed and we would like to apologize for any inconvenience this…read morehas caused.

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.

This place was cute, cozy, and very homey. The staff were incredibly kind and even seated me an…read morehour early for my reservation, which I really appreciated. While waiting for my food, I enjoyed browsing the impressive collection of books on display. They casually had a first-edition Dracula and a first-edition Ulysses sitting on the shelves, which was such a cool touch. The food was great, and my only regret is that I didn't come later in the day to try the lunch menu. Definitely a charming spot worth checking out!

The authentic Irish pub experience - loud, crowded, lots of cheerful patrons, friendly service,…read moreplenty choices for drinks and large portions of delicious food. This was my first meal in Ireland, and my first experience of Guinness 0.0. We were lucky to be given the last table, as it was Friday night, and there were bus-loads of tourists (for upstairs space). Guinness 0.0 turned out to be too bitter for me, but my husband happily finished my pint, after finishing his own. I was then recommended to try their alcohol-free Chardonnay, which was very nice and more suited my palate. One usually goes to a pub to drink with friends, and wouldn't expect much from the food offerings, but this place obviously puts a lot of thought and effort into their cooking, both in taste and in presentation. Good drinks, good food, and good company, in a loud and happy space - a perfect Irish experience!

Very cozy interior that welcomes you in for comfort foods. I've had other seafood chowders in…read moreIreland, but Merry Ploughboy's might be my favorite! This rich and creamy soup if perfect to warm you up on a cold day. It is also served with two pieces of brown bread with butter. Makes you feel right at home!

The Thirteenth is, as the name suggests, is situated on the thirteenth hole of the Druid's Glen…read moregolf club. It's a nice cosy space with the beautiful view framed vertically by the long row of large connected glass windows. I can imagine sitting up here on an autumn day and the colours being spectacular. I'd say the exterior detracts attention from the interior, which is a good thing as it's pretty bland and non-descript. Thankfully the same couldn't be said about the food which was really gorgeously presented and full of flavour. I went for the crab salad which came in a pot topped with avocado with smoked salmon and toasted rolls with seaweed baked through them on the side. It was just gorgeous. Not huge mind you, which I think may have been on purpose, as there was plenty of room left for the desert. Desert was exquisite. And huge. Not cheap at around 8 euro per portion, but they're huge. We shared two between three and it was loads. We went for the chocolate brownie and creme caramel. Both perfect in their own forms and incredibly moreish. Check out the photos if you don't believe me!

Four of us dined here two nights in a row and we really enjoyed the food, cocktails and the…read moreservice. Our waitress (from England) I can't remember her name (Anne?) was so awesome! She waited on us both nights. The cocktails were superbly made and the food was delicious. We were very surprised as food/drinks in hotels can be lame but this was not.