Worth a detour! The…read moreCottage Restaurant just happened to be near the country house my family rented. Located in quaint little Jamestown, it's set alongside the river, with cows grazing alongside the bank. To call it idyllic doesn't quite capture -- it's ridiculously charming. I emailed to secure a booking a few weeks before as we had 6 adults and a child for a Friday evening -- they replied quickly and we were all set. We showed at our appointed time and were shown to a lovely nearly private table in the back room. All very smooth. My husband proclaimed "Best Meal in Ireland." (and he's eaten many after traveling/living there on and off for several years). And I must concur. A standout -- the Kids Menu! None of this garbage food to be found (chicken nuggets, etc). My son ate beef noodles fit for a king for about 6 euro. Unreal, it was so good my brother and husband were both sneaking bites of it. If you have kids, they shall not be disappointed here and you will not feel guilty giving them yet another plate of chips and grease! The Adult food was also exceptional! The duck was glorious! The steak a vision! There was not a miss in the bunch, and the complimentary starter and fresh made in-house bread basket was divine. A Malaysian Chef doing things up right over here in small town Ireland. A treat to be sure. If you are anywhere near -- make this a destination for your next dinner. One funny thing (which is totally fine) -- it may be the only eating/drinking establishment that does NOT serve Guinness. Totally ok for me, and it forced my dad to try some local brew, but worth nothing if you have any grumpy Guinness folks in the group! This ENTIRE amazing meal was 250 euros. This included wine, drinks, beers, multiple courses and a very happy kid eating beef noodles. A true value to be sure, everyone remarked that they thought it should cost far more -- so this really is a testament to great food at a great price.

This family owned establishment has great atmosphere, wonderful staff and great food. I would…read morehighly recommend this stop during your stay in Roscommon.

So good we ate here two nights in a row. The Hake with risotto was outstanding! So was the salmon…read more... and the duck special was wow!. Ambiance is nice and service is quick and friendly.

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

Lots of parking and great service. Food was great and well labeled for people with food allergies.read more

Omg. The seafood chowder here was phenomenal. Good lunch spot for nourishment after our hike near…read moreBenbulbin. Friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommended!

A small pub in town which has live music sometimes. For me it's too dark and not as lively as other…read moreplaces. Good location since right in the entrance into town and other places across the street.

We had bought a groupon for our first trip to Ireland. We stayed in 3 different castles in a week…read more The castles were majestic and incredible, but we wanted a bit more of the feel of hard working Irish people. At the Castle they told us there were some nice pubs in carrick-on-Shannon. We took a cab into town and wandered into the Anchorage. This place made our trip. The bar tender and owner could not have been more warm and friendly. My wife and sister-in-law chatted with her for hours. My brother-in-law and I mingled with some of the gentlemen in the bar, and found everyone to be friendly and warm. The owner went out of her way to make us all feel welcome. My wife and my sister-in-law had forgotten to pack hair conditioner. After the owners shift ended, without ant prompting except for bar discussions, went out and bought them a big bottle of conditioner. If you want to make your Ireland experience truly special.....have a pint of Guiness here.

Convenient parking Very nice staff. Great hospitality…read more National and local beer on draft. Fantastic mushroom and roasted garlic soup. The most amazing seafood chowder I've had in Ireland with generous helpings of mussels. Tortalini was good. My daughter drew a picture that they really liked. Highly recommended.

No, establishment is Permanently closed please remove from Yelp…read moreSite so no one else drives there

My big sister who married an Irishman raved about this restaurant and so we knew we had to have…read moredinner here at least once while in the area. We happened to be here the first time on a Sunday, which is the evening when they have an open mic night of sorts - what a delight! There was a continuous stream of local fanfare and traditional Irish music playing for hours on end. We didn't want to leave after our meal so we stayed on in the lounge area up front next to the musicians to enjoy the scene up close and personal. The food was phenomenal - a bit on the pricey end but of the highest quality imaginable. We loved every bite from the soups to the salad, to the seafood. I'm so glad we were able to enjoy this restaurant a couple of times while we were staying in the area. It really is the best food around here! And the folks who work here and run the place were really friendly - Ireland is already one of the most hospitable places I've ever been to but this place really does well by its patrons, too!

Such a lovely place to bring your family and enjoy an Irish meal with a pint or two. Very friendly…read moreservice and live music in the evenings. Highly recommended!

An absolutely marvelous experience overall. Booked a table for 7:30 pm, but my job ended early and…read moreI arrived at 5:30 pm when they were opening, and was seated in no time. Dining room was spacious, chairs were comfortable, and very bright (in a pleasant way) lighting. Staff was friendly and they recommended specials of the day, and I ordered both the starter and the main specials. Starter: venison sausage with red cabbage and poitin jus. Sausage tasted great with vibrant flavor. Strong taste of venison meat was well-balanced by the sweet and sour red cabbage. Poitin jus also helping to offset the saltiness of sausages. Main: wild mallard (breast) with celeriac, wild mushrooms, and berries. A perfect dish to enjoy at night. I requested doneness to be a bit more than their usual medium (pink center), and the kitchen still managed to sear the duck breast to perfection, crispy skin with tender texture. Wild mallard breast packed a vigorous gamey flavor, not unlike the beef liver, but also had a lot of nuttiness. Wild mushrooms added forestry and wild outdoor vibe, while the berries and the jus helped offset the strong and lasting meaty flavor of the duck and cleanse the palate. Dessert: apple and honey crumble with vanilla ice cream. Slightly on the sweet side for me, but overall still a very satisfying way to wrap up the dinner. Strongly recommend this place to anyone visiting Cavan.

This is an excellent restaurant of choice for a good meal. Food is excellent and service…read moreexperienced and quick. Situated in the heart of Cavan it is accessible by walk or taxi from hotels further out. The four if us made reservations and got special "early bird" deals. Excellently priced with 3 course meal for under €27. And 2 course for under €21. It was full when we arrived so people must love to dine here. A parking lot 100m away. We parked literally across the street. Free WIFI. If you are looking for a great restaurant in town look no further!

Ok this was a must stop on our trek from the Dublin airport to Galway. This spot was literally…read moresmack in the middle of our route. Annnnd it is known as the OLDEST Bar in the world. Yes the oldest!!! You'll see official Guinness book of world records material listed on the inside wall. Of course the outside and inside has been revamped, but the bones remain. Parking was not available out front, but if you walk a few blocks away, you'll find a reasonable public parking lot. The bar was large, upon entrance; there's that room, with additional rooms as you continue further towards the back. Plenty of seating, I imagine it gets pretty busy as it gets closer to evening. Clean restrooms were available. Friendly service and reasonable prices. We ordered a Smithwick and hard cider for a little over 9 Euros. Put this spot on your must bar list when in Ireland!

They say this is the oldest bar in Ireland! We were on our way to Galway so we stopped into town to…read moretry it. They don't serve food just drinks but it's def very cool inside. It has so much history and a cozy inside with a fireplace. The service was super friendly. I loved the cozy vibe and the local feel. Worth a stop if you are in the area!