What a wonderful find! We were hoping to grab a bite to eat after taking the tour at Hook…read moreLighthouse and coming upon Templar's Inn was a wonderful addition to the day. There is a church yard and ruin across the street that caught my eye first. I wanted to stop to take photos. As Templar's Inn parking lot is just across the street it made a great stopping spot and while we were there, we thought 'why not?' and popped in for lunch. Turned out to be a very good idea. It was a late lunch time and still a good number of people were in the bar or restaurant and continued to come and go during our visit. Most were eating lunch, a few were sharing a pot of tea or enjoying a pint. We sat ourselves in the bar area after a pleasant staff member spotted us and invited us to sit where we like. He brought over menus and asked if we knew what we would like to drink. I ordered a pot of tea (my usual) and my SO ordered a pint (his usual). We were given plenty of time to view the menu. Our beves arrived and we were not rushed to make a decision on food, but left to leisurely make our decision. I love that about restaurants 'across the pond.' The menu has a nice variety of option with a preponderance of seafood items. Fish chowder, scampi, catch of the day, mussles along with sandwiches, burgers, chicken dishes, steak and pork. A full menu and the food here is very well prepared. I went with the catch of the day, Breaded Lemon Sole. Lightly breaded, this fish is flaky and moist. The side salad is loaded with a variety of veg and nicely dressed. The fries tasty. I wish I could come back here for another meal. The tea was the best I've had in Ireland and I love how big the pot is for one person. My SO ordered the Breaded Chicken breast burger which he very much enjoyed, along with his pint. I was too busy eating my delicious fish to notice his chicken; sorry. The bartender/waiter was friendly and kept an eye on us from the bar. There were a few other staff members who also checked in with us so we never felt ignored while also never feeling rushed. None of the staff attempted to start a conversation, but when we initiated, they were all very pleasant and happy for a chat and to find out more about us and answer our questions. The rest rooms are behind the bar and accessible from both the bar area and the dining room. They are modern and clean. Seating in the bar area is varied and comfortable. The dining room is bright and sunny with lots of windows. The parking lot is plenty big. Don't pass this place by! As a matter of fact, add it as a stop on your itinerary if you are in the area. Comfortable restaurant / pub, friendly attentive staff and good food.

A recommend stop if you're in the area, great fish and chips. The service is prompt and friendly…read morewith plenty of seating.

What a fantastically authentic place. Thank you for an unforgettable experience :)…read moreThe kind Irish welcome and experience you always hear and read about.

Really fantastic lunch. Great atmosphere and amazing fresh seafood…read more Hake was perfect and the risotto was out of this world. Best I ever had (and I make my own regularly). It was cooked to perfection with just the right bite in the rice. For sure made personally for my meal. I would recommend 100%. And for sure have the fresh seafood. My wife had sole and it was perfect.

Cozy and interesting interior, friendly and attentive service and excellent food. I hope to return…read moreon my next trip to Ireland.

Stopped by this pub on a Friday evening in the winter. It was full of locals and they had live…read moremusic, which was a plus. It's a bustling little spot and we got the last table for two in the spot. They were full of families, friend groups, and couples--they definitely have a broad appeal. And, I can see why. I ordered their goat cheese tartlet with chips, which was delicious. The guiness that we ordered was cold and delicious. The service was kind and attentive. The atmosphere is loud and joyful--your classic pub feel. We loved it! Get to it!

Very pleasant meal in a quaint pub. Regular visitors to Dungarvan but first time in The Local. It…read moreseems they've only started to offer food recently. Mostly burgers named after famous Waterford hurlers. (I can only imagine the late night drinking session arguing whether John Mullane resembled a bacon and cheese burger or Brick Walsh sounded like a Brie man) Anyway, the burgers were pretty good, service was excellent and they were even able to magic up a couple of decent cocktails not on their menu. We'll be back.

This pub was highly recommended by a local yachtsman, we were thankful for the recommendation as…read morethe seafood was very good and the pub is essentially a local maritime history museum. Booklets on the tables helped outsiders understand the deep connection to the sea this small town has. We read the history cover to cover. Easy to find as it is right across the street from the church. Free wifi, you just need to ask for the code. A couple tv's were playing a football game for the local fan base. The food was great and the Guinness was fresh! Happy to have been!

Great food. Great staff…read more Great ambiance. Go here if you're in the area. Go here instead of The Strand which is across the street.

We ate at Roches Bar two times during our visit and loved it both times. Staff is super nice, and…read morethe food is great. We tried everything from the fish and chips to the curry chicken and chowder. Each dish was fresh and yummy. If you are In the area, you cannot skip this place!!! Try the butter bread pudding, great way to end the meal!!

Driving through Ireland on the way to our hotel.. unsure where to eat and we came across this…read morerestaurant located in the middle of nowhere. It was freezing inside, but the server turned the heat on for us (we hadnt adjusted to the cool tempermental weather of Ireland just yet) The food: I wasnt super hungry since Id already eaten but I ordered a scone and some hot tea anyway. That scone was yummy. Tasted like a warm biscuit with strawberry jelly and whipped cream on top. My kids ordered a homemade quiche w/ onions, cheese and bacon (their bacon looks like ham) and a vegetarian breakfast (eggs, tomato and a hash brown) This place was a great spot to stop at for a homemade breakfast or brunch.

We booked a table here 3 weeks ago for an overdue Mother's day Sunday lunch. We were called about 2…read morehours before our reservation time to say that they had to cancel our booking as they were overbooked for communion. While I understand that these things happen, it would have been nice to have at least 24 hours notice in this case. We ended up getting a table somewhere else on short notice.

We are from the states and vacationing nearby, so we ventured to New Ross and found this lovely…read morepub. The food and service were excellent! I would highly recommend it if you are in the area!

Cosy restaurant/bar on outskirts of New Ross, Co. Wexford. We had mains of black sole and venison…read morecasserole. Both delicious. Service relaxed, friendly and efficient. Highly recommended.

We had very good adult and children's meals. A couple of us had a beef dish that's essentially…read moredelicious beef stew topped with pastry and sides of mashed potatoes and a small salad. One of us had ribs that were gluten free and a larger serving than could be eaten in one sitting. Hawaiian pizza was a hit with our 10 year old and half came home. Brownie with chocolate syrup and ice cream was a hit as was the panna cotta. Deserts are made in house. Surprise: we were unintentionally there for early bird prices! Nice. We were here off-season (February). I don't know where you would park during tourist season. Fortunately, we're staying close enough to walk.

This place deserves 6 stars if you ask me. Best service, food and drinks around!…read more Spent the day here, having two meals and plenty of Guinness- nearly two pints in hand at all times (Leinster Handcuff). We'll be coming back VERY soon!