An excellent (large!) lunch after a visit & hike at Glendalough. Great for families, with highchairs available for children. Ample outdoor seating and indoor as well, with quick service and delicious food. read more

Traveling abroad in Ireland has been swell on my first morning. There aren't many spots to eat at 12pm 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. read more

The Wicklow Heathers - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

The Wicklow Heather Restaurant -- Glendalough Road, Laragh, Co. Wicklow A98 D983 Visited: 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. read more

Incredible food. Probably the best corned been and cabbage I've ever had! Great atmosphere and service as well!

Completed a 5 mile hike on Kippure and was time to reenergize. This highly rated restaurant was a little 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. read more

The Wicklow Heathers - Seafood chowder and Corned Beef Rueben - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

The food was incredible, plenty of options to choose from; the environment is excellent as well! Our server Avinash was very kind, and made our experience great! read more

The Wicklow Heathers - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

Very nice and helpful staff. Good food. Very cozy place. It's the place to be when your that far deep in Ireland. We had Lamb and the Chicken Parmesan. read more

Service is great the poor man is ran ragged doing everything, the food is a disgrace charged us top dollar for leg of lamb and it was lamb rashers and absolute disgrace, 4 different dinners me and the family got and all of them terrible, hope the main guy at front of house gets a well deserved better job, wouldn't go back. read more

Lovely restaurant in the quaint village of Laragh! We didn't know we needed a reservation, but they were happy to accommodate us anyway. We ordered some goat cheese appetizers which were creamy and delicious. For my entree, I had a pasta with bacon, chicken and a cream sauce - very wonderful! Dessert, we opted to share a Baileys cheesecake. It was very decadent and hit the spot. Service slowed down a little after a large group came but they offered us a complimentary shot of Irish cream! read more

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This was a great little place! The service was great and the drinks were amazing. The food was delicious as well.

What a cool place. Atmosphere and service were both great. The food was outstanding. We ordered the Steak, the chicken, the Cod and the tortellini as well as the SeaFood Chowder. The food presentation was that of a really fancy American restaurant. We also had dessert as well. We recommend stopping in here if you're in the area and looking for a very welcoming and warm place to get a good Irish meal. read more

This place was hopping even on a Tuesday night. They served us really quickly and were friendly and professional. The waiter didn't laugh at my friend when she ordered mashed potatoes with a side of french fries. read more

We were staying in the Heather B&B and really didn't want to drive anywhere for dinner. The Innkeeper graciously offered to make a reservation at their restaurant. I wasn't expecting much. What a surprise! This place was jammed! A fun lively atmosphere with a large indoor dining area and a large outdoor seating area. Service was great and so was star food. My husband had the lamb and said it was the meat lamb roast he's ever had. I had the roast turkey and ham. We were served mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables with dinner. The Banofee pie is a must! read more

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A great big restaurant / bar with tons of outdoor and indoor seating. It was packed when we arrived and there were people just pouring in as not much in the area was open. The menu is much smaller than the photos you see on google and we were informed that since they reopened they had to do this. Standard Irish pub fare with stews, meats and fish etc. Food here is ok and the kitchen is quick. Flavors are nothing special and the staff are good. Overall it's an ok place. Staff are friendly and accommodating. read more

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Fantastic breakfast!! The Irish breakfast was very tasty! Everything was fresh. This restaurant is at the entrance to Glendalough, and is a great place to stop before checking out the site. The coffee was good Irish coffee, the eggs, sausage, white pudding (Americans - this is not "pudding" - rather a meat party), and potatoes were on point! I would definitely eat here again and recommend this place to any tourist or local! The restaurant itself is very cute with antiques as decorations. Really look at the decorations as they are all very old and unique. read more

The Wicklow Heathers - Amazing Irish breakfast! Scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage, tasty bacon, and a while pudding ("meat sausage patty") - so yum! - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

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During our two week trip to Ireland, the meal we had a Wicklow Heathers was one of the top ones. The atmosphere was welcoming, the food was delicious, and the service was top-notch. Definitely a great way to end the day after hiking Glendalough and exploring the loop up to Sally Gap. We enjoyed a tour of the Irish Writers Room as well as a sneak peek into the private dining area. Flavorful and enjoyable, the food was delicious! read more

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After a long day of hiking in the Wicklow mountains, this was just what we needed. The food was great, the prices were reasonable, and the location was perfect! It was pretty much right outside of Glendalough. My chicken sandwich was good and my friends also enjoyed their meals. I will return if I'm over that way again! read more

The Wicklow Heathers - Check in! - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

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I, so badly wanted this place to be great, and I am sure if we actually ate an entre, we would have had a different thought. We arrived here at an early seating, there was only about 15% of the restaurant filled. I have a large family, so there was 8 of us. We placed our orders and waited. It took approx 30 minutes to get our appetizer. By this time the restaurant started filling up, and got quite busy. Well, we waited for over 30 minutes AFTER our appetizer was done (Approx 75 min from when we arrived) for our food to arrive and nothing came. Every time the servers brought food out, we assumed it had to be ours, and then they would deliver to the tables around us instead. So, we nicely told the server, then another server, and another 15 min went by. Eventually, We had no choice but to tell the waiter to bring our check and we would have to leave. (We had plans to be somewhere and were on the verge of being late and had not even gotten our meal yet). The server snuffed with a bit of an attitude that we should have told him we were in a hurry.... which we didn't tell him, because we were NOT in a hurry when we arrived and did not know it would take 90+ minutes to get a meal. They gave us the bill and we left. Unfortunately, if not for the waiter's attitude, we would likely have tried the restaurant when we were back, or the next night, but after that, we simply could not support this establishment. We really were looking forward to trying the entres. read more

The Wicklow Heathers - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

If it's the best ,Trisha and Garth just sang it's praises for eternity. There is a guy named Tony, Garth said he would love to take back to the USA . I'm going to be coming to Ireland in the spring/summer of 2023. This restaurant will be my first bucket list box ticked. The Good Lord willing. Ireland please order the best weather and the get the craic cranked up! Cannot wait to be back in the best country in the world! read more

My girlfriend and I finally found the Traditional Irish Food we were craving after several days of touring Dublin. The Corn-beef and Cabbage was delicious, generous and went along with the cozy ambiance. The customer service was amazing and went the extra mile with a fun history lesson curated by our waiter Avinash. He spent extra time with us explaining the rich history of the adjacent "Writing Room" which displayed original novels. If you're looking for a relaxing getaway, head out to the mountains to find out! read more

Excellent lamb stew, fish and chips and corned beef. Portions were very large. Great service. Loved our experience.

Great stopping point for a bite to eat before or after hiking Glendalough National Park! Super friendly staff and delicious food. Coleslaw was like none other; so yummy! Generous portion of haddock fish cooked to perfection. Mint infused table water is a nice touch and will definitely be stealing that to drink at home. read more

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Decided to take a chance at this restaurant as we were driving to Glendalough. Absolutely happy we did. After a poor experience With "tourist" pub in Blarney; our group found a place that is superior in service and attention to food. Everything was fresh, the staff was personable and friendly. The soup was hot and out of this world good. The fish and chips was better than any I have had so far; everywhere but the pub in Blarney was good. The fish is fresh here and fresh battered; fries are good. The rest of the party raves for their food too. If you are close to Wicklow, make this a place to eat and catch a drink. I doubt you could be disappointed without a serious case of Murphy's Law... read more

Gorgeously cosy little spot a few minutes drive from the breathtaking Glendalough. After a three hour hike up around the hills of Glendalough, you're always gonna be a lot exhilarated, but also a little cold, a little tired, a lot in need of a hot drink and some food on your belly. The Wicklow Heathers is a bustling little spot - there was a wait of about 20 minutes when we got there yesterday afternoon (a Sunday), but trust me it's so worth it. It's very much a country restaurant - lots of wood and knick knacks and warm lighting. A diverse menu but out of six of us at the table, not one of us got something that wasn't of high standard. Haddock and chips seemed to come out the winner all up though - two huge pieces on a plate with homemade tartare sauce and fresh garden peas, with a fine helping of chunky chips on the side. The staff are so friendly here, it's a real sink-into-your-seat-and-sigh type spot. I'll be back no doubt, having earned my meal up those hills once again. read more

The Wicklow Heathers - So cosy - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

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After traveling for two weeks in Ireland my husband and I were fortunate enough to stumble upon this absolute treasure of a restaurant. The staff was warm, friendly, fun and inviting - several of them stopped at our table during our stay to ensure we were enjoying ourselves (including the manager twice). The meal we had was probably the best we've enjoyed during our entire stay and it's quite obvious there is a focus on getting the details right here. I can not recommend The Wicklow Heather highly enough!! read more

The Wicklow Heathers - Lemon meringue pie - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

The perfect conclusion to a magical walk through nearby Glendalough. Pretty and perfectly preserved without the least bit of touristy-ness or kitsch. The haddock and chips were excellent as was the pappardelle and the vegetable soup. Betty, the owner, took us for a wonderful tour of the Writers Room, with first editions by many of the greatest Irish writers- and there were many. Swift, Shaw, Yeats, Beckett, Synge, Heaney, Wilde and many more. Finished up with the crumble and a rich and deep Irish coffee. We are definitely coming back. Thank you to Paul at the Shelbourne for recommending this place. It is one of a kind. Only regret is not doing the Irish whisky tasting, so may have to come back and spend the night nearby. read more

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Driver collected us from hotel near the restaurant and it's free. Dinner and desert we're gorgeous and atmosphere was great. I would love to go back again! read more

The Wicklow Heathers - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

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The restaurant itself was very nice inside and it was full of diners due to multiple events going on nearby. It is usually never that busy according to our innkeepers. We had reservations so we bypassed the line and went right in. We ordered a bottle of the house French Languedoc wine and it was quite nice. This is not a style that many Americans like in a red wine. I had the duck confit with black pudding and a soft boiled duck egg on top of the pudding. You will want to Google Irish black pudding before ordering it. It was the best duck I have ever tasted. I had the beef daube as the main course. The local Irish beef was so tender I could cut it with a fork and the taste was wonderful. The beef was braised in Guinness and the sauce was very flavorful. I finished the meal with a slice of lemon meringue pie that was quite nice. This was a meal to remember. read more

Amazing pub. One if the coolest I've been to in Ireland yet. The prices for the drinks weren't bad either. I'm not sure how the food is as we only got drinks here. The Guinness is great. The Irish coffee is amazing. The lemonade is very good. The staff are insanely friendly. The atmosphere and decorations are very cool. The Writer's Room is very cool too. I'd like to come back for sure. read more

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We stayed at Riveradale BnB close by. They offered free transport. I thought the proprietors drove but it is arranged through Wicklow Heathers. They pick up from several local Bnb's for free. What a great idea! We were here on a rainy/snowy evening. The owner, Betty, actually picked us up. We thought she was a hostess. For the 5 minute ride she made wonderful conversation. The restaurant was warm for a chilly night with all kinds of goodies on the wall: pictures, old tools, old advertising mirrors and Irish sayings. The outside, if warmer had heaters, shawls on the chairs and looked extremely inviting. The small bar inside is a gem. There is a mix of locals and visitors. We were tired and ordered from the smaller menu. The fish and chips were good and my salad (vegetables with avocado) with Hake was excellent. The fish was broiled and at first it was just OK. When I mixed it with the vegetables it was great. Both dishes were about $16 each. Our waiter was very friendly. The internet was spotty but finally clicked on. I don't have international service so looked to check in using their WiFi. They had a great looking dessert menu. Betty took us home and again had wonderful conversation (I asked if she was the owner). I would definitely eat here again if in the area. It's lovely to go out and not feel rushed, feel like we made friends and have great food. read more

The Wicklow Heathers - Eating light with Haddock Fish & Chips and a vegetable salad with Hake. - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

nice from in- and outside, friendly, fast and attentive staff. the menu is not too long and not too fancy, which I like. I ordered the warm beef strips sandwich, which came with salad and thick fries, it was delicious. My partner had a chowder soup and she was very satisfied with it. It is worth a stop during a trip to the Wicklow mountains. read more

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Unbelievable meal! We just stumbled upon this restaurant and it was one of the best meals of our trip so far! Amazing pasta dish.

Came here on a busy Easter Sunday. Inside was cozy and eclectic- I really liked all of the interesting things everywhere! All the food was classic Irish dishes and looked great. We started with a Warm Smoked Chicken Salad with Bacon (Yummy!). I went with the Bangers and Mash (Great!), the wife did the Traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage (Great). We had to try the homemade desserts, I got the Banoffee Pie (Amazing!! Big Win!!) and she got the Apple and Warm Berry Crumble (Great). Worth the stop! read more

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Very nice little restaurant near the Wicklow Mountain National Park. We came here for a late breakfast after leaving Dublin. The staff is very friendly and they have a very nice breakfast menu. The full Irish breakfast is very nice and filling. They also make a very good cappuccino here. I would like to come back to this restaurant again in the future! read more

Wonderful Laragh restaurant just a few kms from Glendalough. Great food that you can enjoy either on the cosy outside terrace or within the beautiful interior. The cottage pie day special was delicious. read more

I'm a total fan. Rocked in here on a hot sunny day (I know few and far between!!) after a long hike in Glendalough. The staff and service was excellent, they seated us outside right away, and our timing couldn't have been better, as we were only sitting down for 15-20 mins and along came a huge queue, which shows the place is popular. We opted to sit outside, great seating area, lots of space, and no rushing to get you out of your seat once you are finished. The food was good, considering we were starving, we just wanted all the food. We both opted for the lasagne and chips, which didn't disappoint and left us full, needless to say, we didn't have room for dessert! It's a great spot, lots of parking, friendly staff, reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit read more

Sat outside with wife and 4 kids on a sunny afternoon after a visit to glendalough. Food was wonderful. Offered us some Irish liquor on the house but had to drive so I passed. A bit pricey is the only reason not 5 stars. read more

Just wonderful! I had a really nice romantic dinner. I had salmon, which was so smooth and tender, nice sides and sauce. The atmosphere is cosy and welcoming as the staff are not only polite and friendly, but personal! Don't come by without a visit!!! read more

No matter what you do, go to this restaurant if you are in the area. It has the nice traditional Irish atmosphere. It is cozy and the artwork and chairs and lighting all contribute to its charming feel. The menu has a variety of choices from traditional cottage pie to lasagna and sandwiches. The cottage pie and the lamb stew are both delicious and tasted fresh and came out soon after we ordered them. Also, the portions are large and neither of us could finish all of our food. There were absolutely no problems with this restaurant. read more

The Wicklow Heathers - Cottage Pie - Irish Near Me - Brockagh, WW

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The Wicklow Heather Pub/Restaurant is located in the picturesque village of Laragh deep in the Wicklow Mountains, only minutes from the world renowned scenic and historic Glendalough, Dublin City is less than an hour away. A family run business, open for breakfast, lunch or dinner. They also have a guesthouse where you can stay the night should you decide to take advantage of the walking trails the area has to offer. The place is furnished with lots of bric-a-brac and antiques. The bar has a nice selection of Irish and Scottish malt whiskeys. The staff provides friendly service. The menu was typical pub fair with good food and a decent wine selection. read more