Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. Why don't more people from Celbridge come here?! I don't get it! Maybe…read morebecause you can't access it from the main street in your car any more?! If I still lived in Celbridge, this is definitely somewhere I'd be frequenting a lot more.. eh.. frequently..!!! Or maybe it's the lack of online presence?! I can't find anything about the cafe on the Castletown House website for example?! Why?! So here's what ye do. Go for a whopper walk up along the river, go over to the obelisk and imagine what it would have been like to have been hanging out with the Connolys and Johnathan Swifts and the likes, get a bitta wind in your hair, then get yourself over into the Courtyard Cafe in the grounds of the wonderful Castletown House, and get the warmth back in you. Get a nice sambo or hot meal and a lovingly made hot chocolate and cake to finish. You'll walk home with a spring in your step, guaranteed.

Walked here for brunch, food was delicious, coffee outstanding and wait staff super friendly!read more

This place is so cute and decadent. The atmosphere reminds me of a quaint coffee shop (which, I…read moresuppose, it is). I went here for breakfast and ordered their Irish Porridge with seasonal fruit, cream and toasted almonds along with a blueberry scone (can't visit a tart shop and not order a dessert). The porridge was huge. There was no way that I needed both the porridge and the scone but when in Dublin... It was creamy and had a great thick texture. The scone was light and fluffy and paired well with the butter and jam they give you. My only complaint was that I would have liked a larger cup of jam for my scone but only because it was so good! I would definitely go back and I highly recommend this place.

This location is permanently closed and has reopened Asia Valentino…read more Apple Maps still takes you to it, but you have to be looking for the il Valentino!!

I used to be a frequent breakfast visitor to the Straffan tea rooms and four of us decided to…read morereturn today after a few months going to other venues. Today was not the same positive experience we used to enjoy. 1. I ordered the full Irish and asked for side of sweet potato (as shown on the vegetarian menu) instead of black pudding. The server said I can't have that. I didn't think I heard her correctly and asked if they have any potato. "Yes but you can only have it with the vegetarian breakfast as we have a limited supply." Never knew Ireland was short on spuds! 2. My friend has a sensitivity to egg yolks and asked for eggs with just whites. It couldn't happen as the chef can not separate (I'm not a chef but I can do this!) She then asked for the fried egg to be so well done that she could cut the yolk out. The eggs came nearly as runny as a poached egg. 3. We were offered a choice of white or brown toast with our breakfast. Later the server said that the white bread had not been cooked yet. We had to have homemade brown bread which is not the same with a full Irish breakfast. 4. We asked for jam for the brown bread. The server brought a mini side of jam that was barely enough for one piece of brown bread not the 8 slices at our table For the €13 breakfast (with coffees), we would expect a better experience like we get at Avoca's Egg Cafe

Why, oh why, do I consistently fail to take photos when I'm out and about? This place is just…read moreadorable! When I go back, and I will, I will update this review with photos. I popped in for breakfast with friends just before Christmas. Had a lovely poached egg with sausages (yummo - they source them from nearby Celbridge). The baked goods all looked gorgeous, and my son devoured his pastry without letting me try a bite! Staff was friendly and efficient, the prices were great, but mostly I'd recommend the Victorian Tea Rooms for the cosy atmosphere. Plus, the shopping at the Straffan Courtyard is not to be missed!

My wife and I discovered this amazing restaurant for our afternoon tea after a long cliff hike in…read moreHowth. We had the traditional English tea which was fantastic. There were layers of scones, sandwiches, cakes and of course, tea. Everything was done to perfection. The hosts were extremely nice and courteous. It is a small place but I definitely recommend going there. You will not be disappointed.

Such a cute location & delicious food for a great price. Coffee was also very tasty, the tea cups…read moreare adorable. I will definitely be going back!

Tea was absolutely delicious. Had a nice relaxing time waiting for my room to be ready. Tea Was so…read moregoooooood, good just don't do the biscuits.

Not to start with a clichee but the Tea Garden is literally an oasis in the middle of Dublin that…read moreone can go to nurture both their taste buds and their soul. I don't know if there's anything quite like it in Dublin but the Tea Garden earns the attribute of "chill" more than any other place I have visited from Thailand to San Francisco. You get into the Tea Garden by going down a winding set of stairs. Inside, you'll be welcomed with very soothing music, sometimes just sound-therapy style white noise and sometimes subtle lounge music. Downstairs, there are two areas with some really comfortable couches, some tables and an area out back where you can sit/lie down on the floor and cushions to truly lounge. Upstairs, there's an area with more tables and another couch and 3-4 large stalls made of bamboo where you can have some privacy while you lounge and enjoy your tea and hookah. Tea Garden does specialize in high-quality teas, so do expect to pay a bit more than your garden-variety tea at a cafe but the quality and presentation are top notch. The types and quality of tea that can be found here are representative of this approach to high quality tea. If you are new to the world of tea, I could suggest picking one of the white teas or the oolongs to taste something unique. If you like chai, you'll probably enjoy the masala chai tea which is really well done here. The hookah (sheesah) here is also quite good, although, I am a total hookah snob. I do think that the blends that they used are selected such that they will be a good compliment to tea as opposed to a regular hookah smoking experience. That said, the only other place I know that serves hookah in Dublin is the Morroccan place around the corner and Tea Garden's hookah is better. Finally, it is worth noting that the staff is very good but at the same time make a distinct effort to not be in your face to let you relax like you would at home. So if you have a burning need after you have made your initial order, it might be a minute before they come around.

There was, up until recently, a café/restaurant in Rathmines whose decoration and menu very much…read moreput me in mind of this place, it was a lovely place to go for a hungover Sunday brunch but sadly it has gone the way of the Dodo and its name has escaped me entirely. I mourned this nameless places passing until I stepped foot in The Drawing Room Café, a brand new and beautifully bedecked in a French country style café that is well worth travelling for. The room is small with only a few tables scattered around which gives the feeling of space and you are not sitting on top of the people at the next table - which makes a very nice change indeed. The menu is small to be sure but the food is good and there is a modest wine menu to accompany it. In the corner is a fire place which I really hope they light in the coming winter months, it would be the cherry on top for the café and would have me travel all the way from Sandymount for a coffee without so much as a grumble.

Unless you are actually visiting the store that this cafe is in or you just happen to be looking up…read moreyou would never know this little cafe is here. That's all the better for me! Keep away all the other punters! The place is quaint, both in terms of the size and the menu. The lock of variety is made up by fresh, delicious, homemade food. It's definitely a great place to pop into for a quite cup of coffee or if you're nursing a hangover and don't want to have to deal with many loud noises!

April 2015 It…read moreoverlooks the gardens, open only during the Castle hours,and they serve teas, coffee, and snacks. The; wait staff was helpful,and when I told them about my food allergy they went back to the cooking staff to ensure none of the items I asked for had come in contact with my food allergy. I had a chicken salad sandwich on brown bread, and a slice of carrot cake. The ingredients appeared and tasted fresh, like the item was made that day. The cake was moist, and had just the right amount of cream. We sat out on the patio overlooking the breathtaking gardens below.

I'll start with the good. Good coffee goin on the Americano's,as for the setting-it would be hard…read moreto beat, with a terrace overlooking the Gardens of Dublin Castle and a large interior space. Its a place that would make a really fantastic high end restaurant if the powers that be in the Castle werent so dreadfully sedentary about their assets. HOWEVER! My god, the staff in the place-its an Itsa concession- are pretty woeful. I cued for 15min,behind a whole 4 people, making pretty small orders, that should not take the average waiter/barista or deli person too long to deal with. Bar one person who seemed competent, the other 2 members were the most slovenly pair of yokes Ive seen for a long time. They hung about the place in an untidy manner and didnt even try interact with the customers on any level (smile, or ye know-take their orders with any speed). Beyond which, the one put in charge of cleaning the place has no hygiene standards-every table bar two was filthy, and when she broke a plate she only swept up half of it until someone pointed it out to her. The place was ,understandably with this service, almost empty. I hope to god, I just got them on a bad day or the 2 slovenly dossers were on a trial day, because its a place with massive potential which this chain concession is not achieving!

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.

First time visit. Very happy we went there. Great quaint restaurant in Carlingford. Excellent…read moreambience and food. Staff were very friendly. Go there if you are in the area.

The atmosphere is relaxed...don't come here if you're in a rush. So many desserts to choose from…read more It was a difficult decision as they all looked mouth watering, however we chose the lemon pie and cake. Perfection!!!! I also loved the egg and onion sandwich. The chicken sandwich was just ok. What a wonderful little spot!

EXCELLENT variety of food super coffee I'm there often never have any complaints friendly service…read moreno delay

Friendly Staff...Prompt Service..I ordered Full Irish Breakfast which as seen in photo was Full and…read moreTasty. Will visit again for sure