Traveling abroad in Ireland has been swell on my first morning. There aren't many spots to eat at…read more12pm around Glendalough. I'm so glad I found this cozy, warm, earth-toned restaurant. The dark wood table tops and cast iron bases just make me feel grounded. One of the hosts asked if I had a reservation, and I was almost sad because I didn't expect it. She was kind enough to seat me anyway. I don't know her name, but she was lovely, golden hair, and bright green glasses! I was served by Avinash, who had a warm demeanor. My phone was about 20% and he kindly let me charge it; hence why I do not have any photos of the meal :) at the end of the meal, when I asked for an espresso, Avi came back with my phone as well-- a nice touch of remembrance. I had the slow cooked lamb leg, with potatoes, carrots, and rosemary stuffing with a balsamic mint sauce. It was divine. It was my first meal of the day, and I savored every last bite. The atmosphere was just what I needed. 5/5 would return. And did yall know they got first editions of Bam Stoker, Oscar Wilde, and James Joyce??? Sheeesh.

Completed a 5 mile hike on Kippure and was time to reenergize. This highly rated restaurant was a…read morelittle out of the way but close enough to give it a try. This was a sizable restaurant with an large outdoor seating area. Inside was nicely decorated and busy. I ordered the Seafood chowder that was thick, hot and with nice spice. After two mouthfuls the Corned Beef Rueben came out which made for a difficult decision to eat what first. The corned beef Rueben was ok, not as good as The Temple bar, too dry and a far 10th to my own juicy corned beef. While waiting for the check, I headed to the head to wash up and upon arrival back, my remaining beer was gone and table cleared as they thought I left. I Paid the bill and on my way. Place seems like a great place To hang outside during warmer weather although it seemed the staff was short handed.

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!

If you're visiting the splendours of Glendalough, the Hotel Lounge restaurant is a better…read morealternative than eating at the cafe around the corner. Not only are the prices the same but you actually get more variety and larger portions. The menu offers popular Irish fare like ham and cheese sambos, mashed potato, goat cheese tartlet and fish and cabbage. Meals cost 10 Euro and leave you pleasantly full. The food really helps prepare you for the hike around the two lakes. The service in the lounge is efficient, nothing fancy though. The waiting staff are overdressed (they wear dickie bows) for the type of service being offered.

The Glendalough Hotel is a nice place to pop into after a satisfying walk around the lakes or up…read moreinto the hills. The lounge is a cosy spot to nestle in if the Glendalough chill has hit your bones. It has a full bar and serves classic lunchtime fare such as Panini, wraps, chowder, scones, soup and salads along with tea and coffee. The atmosphere is relaxed and you won't feel like out of place in your dripping-wet mac and soggy hat. The service is friendly and although it's usually busy, it still retains a mellow vibe. The hotel itself is an extremely popular spot for weddings which is unsurprising considering the beauty of the surrounding valley. Don't be surprised if you bump into a blushing bride on the corridor!

The Scarlet Vetter says....stopped into the quaint cobblestone village of Roundwood in County…read moreWicklow outside of Dublin, and was surprised to find this beautiful gem of an establishment. It boasts being recognized in the top 100 restaurants by the New York Sunday Times and is in the Michelin guide. Quite possibly one of the most cozy, welcoming places one could find off the beaten path in Ireland. Gorgeous, old-world interior with wood stoves and fireplaces in every room, deep padded armchairs you can lose yourself in. Sink into one of these, accompanied by an excellent cup of tea, crusty buttery croissant with fresh made grass-fed cow cream and admire tons of fun little Tchotchkes and handmade crafts, many of which are for sale. Attentive and smiley staff to boot. A pleasant repaste for a lazy weekend morning!

We stopped in here by chance while passing through Roundwood yesterday. What a fantastic place!!…read more Roan, the chief bartender, brings passion and creativity to his cocktails. I came in thirsting wildly for a Guinness, but when I saw him meticulously preparing a Whiskey Sour with his own special touches, I pivoted to that. Just like my wife's "White Linen", we could not have been happier with our cocktails! Also, it just so happened that Wednesdays are "Pizza Night" so we went to the pizzeria/mini grocer connected to The Coach House and ordered our fresh, delicious, pizzas that were delivered to us back at the bar. The Coach House has several different eating rooms, each with its own look and feel. We were very comfortable just eating at the bar and picking Roan's brain for his secret cocktail recipes!!

Our tour guide Liam brought us in here for lunch after touring the Avoca Wool Mill. We were only a…read moregroup of 5, and when we walked in, it wasn't busy, and were seated right away. This was going to be my first Irish meal of the trip so of course I wanted something that was more traditional Irish food! The group ordered: - beef stew x2 - Cottage Pie x2 - Irish Coffees x2 - Vegetable Soup of the Day I personally got the cottage pie and it was delicious! Large order of food I thought, with pie, fries, and a salad! My mom got the soup and didn't like it that much, she loved my cottage pie though and kept stealing bites of it. The soup was more a puree, and I personally was not a fan of it either. The others loved the stew and our tour guide was a fan of the cottage pie as well! Overall, I enjoyed my lunch here!

Loved this little place! We stopped here for a late lunch with our tour bus after spending the day…read morein the Wicklow Mountains. The tour company must have a deal with Fitzgerald's as he called when we were 20 mins out and they were ready for us. Greeted us with a tray full of Irish Whiskey and Baileys for everyone. The menu is all traditional Irish food and was really good. My wife got the vegetable soup & Bulmers cider, and I got bangers and mash along with a pint of Guinness. It was really good and the locals that hang out there were all very friendly and came over to talk with everyone from our group once we finished eating. I asked the one local how many people lived in this tiny village and he said, "Not sure how many in the town, but there are 27 people and 3 dogs on this street". It was so awesome and felt like going back 100 years in time.

My 1st to go bar upon landing in Dublin. Got to say, it's the best Dublin's preserved Victorian…read morepub. The authentic Victorian setting, the Victorian mahogany fittings, the mosaic marble tiled floors and granite tabletops, the mahogany bar, capped with red Connemara marble, follows the classic Victorian architectural pattern. The staff are helpful, friendly and patient since their accent is hard to understand sometime. My 1st beer and 1st Irish food, all I can say is what a meal, just simple delish. Being here is just a wondrous experience, the place is cosy, warm and the friendly of the people. So glad I picked this place as my first of Dublin.

If you want to experience a true Victorian pub in Dublin, The Stag's Head is a beautiful place to…read morestart. Tucked down Dame Court just off Dame Street, The Stag's Head is one of those rare pubs that feels genuinely historic rather than designed to look old. The building dates to the late 1800s, and the interior retains the ornate features of a classic Victorian "gin palace"--rich carved wood, stained glass, brass rails, and a warm, glowing bar that feels wonderfully preserved. We stopped in around 4:30 pm, which turned out to be a perfect time to visit. There were other patrons enjoying drinks and food, but the atmosphere was calm and relaxed rather than loud or rowdy. It felt like the kind of place where locals drop in for a quiet pint on their way home from work before the evening crowd arrives. The staff were excellent--friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being intrusive. The food was very good (we failed to take photos because we were too busy enjoying it). As a vegetarian, I was thrilled to see the Impossible burger front and center on their menu; it was deliciously prepared with guacamole on a brioche bun, and not an afterthought on the menu. My companions both chose the Irish Beef Burger, and said it was excellent. One thing to know: this is a traditional Victorian pub, so cocktails aren't really part of the program. Expect beer, wine, or spirits rather than mixed drinks. In a place like this, that actually feels exactly right. Other pubs do serve mixed drinks. Between the history, the ambience, the quality of the food, and the wonderful staff, The Stag's Head is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've experienced a real piece of Dublin.

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.

Great food, fun atmosphere! Reservations are a must because this place is jam packed all the time…read more Wish we could have gotten dinner and a show tickets, or been there for live music. Cocktail service is a little slow, but understandable given they seat like 500 people

best place to go to if you are traveling and want to really get that irish food and atmosphere then…read morethis is the place and let me say walter my waiter/ also the manger of the place is the best waiter/ manager 10/10 would recommend going if first time in ireland would come back (for walter of course)

Hard to find as we passed it & realized it's upstairs! Small single room w/ a standard collection…read moreof wall art / signs. Asked to be re-sat & they were happy to let us choose. We asked about the soup flavor & they offered a taste and brought out a huge sample boat. Super cool. I got the cottage pie lunch portion, which is more than I could barely eat. It came with a boat of the sauce /and gravy and meat. Wife got the fish and chips... The fillet was longer than the plate and it came with a mountain of fries, both delicious. Daughter got the creamy vegetable soup and chips. She loved it but couldn't even finish half. All the portions were very generous, nobody finished their meal, too bad we couldn't have taken it back to our hotel. Server was great & funny. Love this place.

This business is the best restaurant around. I've had breakfast and lunch here and love it. They…read moreprovide very generous portions in beautiful surroundings with great service. The lunch carvery is done very well. For years Mountmellick only had take out so this has been a very welcome addition. We had the breaded chicken and the carvery both of which were excellent. Generous helpings of roasted and mashed potatoes with cabbage, carrots and numerous sides. The deserts were delicious. I had the lemon meringue with a coffee and wished I had more room it was so good. The staff were so helpful and genuine. Thank you and keep up the great work !!

Best local place for a good dinner. Great range of food and portion sizes. Accommodate for…read moreindividuals, families and parties. Also nice selection of deserts available. Staff are friendly and the restaurant and bathrooms are always spotless

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

Excellent ans delicious food. Horrible service…read more Ambience was fine, but unfriendly staff made us feel unwelcome. Also they don't allow you split the bill so make sure you have cash unless one person is prepared to foot the bill for all!