The Cottage in Swords

12/08/2025: My girlfriend visited GFP Swords for the first time having previously been to the one in Santry. We were not disappointed. The food was absolutely delicious, apart from the squid, which was somewhat tasteless. But the other dishes, including the desserts we ordered were exquisite. The service was top notch, especially from whom I assume to be the manager. The place was quiet, which is exactly what we like, and the old-school music made the place feel even homier. We are already looking to go back, but unfortunately it only opens for dinners on Fridays and Saturdays..

19/07/2025: We hadn’t been to GFP in swords in years as we had always thought it to be expensive- how wrong we were…. We went on a Friday evening and the restaurant was very quiet. So this is obviously the best kept secret in Swords for evening dining (only open Friday and Saturday evenings) . We ordered tapas for four of us- we had the chicken and rib platter, hummus, bruschetta focaccia and prawns which was plenty of food for us even though we have good appetites!! All the food was exceptional but by far the best hummus and prawns we have ever had. Because it was a birthday we racked up the bill with wine and drinks but the food only came to about €70! A lovely touch was also a free dessert for the birthday girl. Staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble - we all said that this has now taken first place in our “favourite place to eat in Swords” - really cannot recommend it highly enough and look forward to returning soon.