The best restaurants

13/10/2025: Best pint of Guinness in town nothing has changed

25/05/2025: What can I say a very relaxing place to have a social drink. No loud music.

27/10/2025: 11/6/25: Great cafe and very welcoming and friendly staff too and where dogs are allowed at the rear under a sheltered roofed area; there are a few other large tables in the yard but these are not protected from the weather.

16/10/2025: Great breakfast today and well priced. Will be back

18/06/2025: Great insight into life in a million. We had a terrific guide, Patrick, and it was great to actually get inside the windmills and learn how they worked.

18/06/2025: We had a very pleasant visit to the mills. Our guide was amazing, with a high knowledge of the mills and surroundings. The mills are very well preserved, and landscapes all around are breathtaking. Delicious cakes and cappuccino in the coffee shop

20/10/2025: We loved this place. Our favorite pub in Dublin.

22/07/2025: We had a GREAT time here. We met our tour guide, Conor, for a “pint” after our trip to Cliffs of Moher. We ate, drank, laughed. The bartender and waiter were equally as much fun and very attentive. I think we just made new friends!

16/09/2025: Great location, right in the middle of town. Excellent staff; friendly & helpful. Our room was lovely, overlooking the main street which was very quiet overnight. We enjoyed Sunday lunch & breakfast the following morning; both of which were really good.

04/09/2025: Lovely 3 night stay, lovely room food was fabulous, staff very helpful.

12/10/2025: Very helpful staff, particularly the manager near the front door today.

11/10/2025: Unfortunately we were not pleased with our experience here. The hostess was very kind and the food & drinks were good. Our server must have had a bad night because she was cold and rude to us. We were never offered any water. When she walked up to the table she just asked us if we were ready to order. We each ordered a bar drink and shared an appetizer and side of fries. The bartender brought us our drinks which were good. Someone else brought our food, asked us if we needed anything, we asked for ketchup, and he never returned. Once we were done with our meal, about 10 minutes passed before our server returned. We asked for a milkshake which they had on a sign above the bar at the main entrance. She said they don't make them in the evening, then walked away. We had to flag her down again to ask for the check. We finally just left more than enough cash on the table to cover our meal and left. As far as the restaurant and the atmosphere, this place has the look of an upscale restaurant, but not the actions of such. The bartender was pouring out drinks into the sink quite loudly. There was a dirty dish station right beside our table where the staff was throwing silverware into a bin and loudly clanking dishes into another bin. We were seated near the side door which had a tripping hazard as you entered that should be addressed. We didn’t mind being near the door, but as the door closed each time, it slammed shut. I'm not sure why, but multiple staff members kept going in and out of it many times. In the lounge area beside us, the entertainment for the evening was someone walking around poorly playing their out of tune violin along to pop songs being played on the restaurant speakers. It did not sound good at all. Overall, a disappointing experience for a place that looked like it had some nice potential.

21/09/2025: A bit pricey, small portions. We had lobster tails, quite expensive, and they were no more than a few bites. The staff were lovely, though.

10/09/2025: Lobstar always had a great menu but now they have one that offers true value alongside the great service and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

01/07/2025: Love this restaurant and the food is delicious.

24/06/2025: Ideal food temperature – not too cold, not too hot.

01/11/2025: Excellent pizzas, fresh ingredients, the whole family loved them.

25/10/2025: Delicious pizza and good music waiters and servers are very very kind and nice love ellie age 9.

02/09/2025: Sometimes gastro pub other times pub. Summer terrace and garden. Winter fireplace warmth.

31/08/2025: A great spot with lovely food and so much to offer

28/08/2025: Lovely kebabs,special tray is the best

06/08/2025: Im from clare and come to portlaois a few times a year, and i always order from here when staying in hotels with my family. Great food. Good quality food, Reasonable prices. Fast delivery. Cant fault this place well done to the team here🔥

04/10/2025: Ordered beef chow mein yesterday and it’s fair to say Íve never been so disappointed in food in my life. This is what I got: 2 small pieces of beef that seemed like they got lost in this massive block of dry noodles. I didn’t have any sauces at home but I would’ve put ketchup in there, that’s how dry the pasta tasted and how desperate I was. Lowkey killed my vibe:/

04/10/2025: We ordered take away Beef Chow Mein yesterday, and it was so so dry. We were extremely disappointed by the fact that we had been waiting about an hour and then gotten super dry noodles. There was also almost no beef in one of our orders. Won’t recommend the noodles at least.

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24/08/2025: One of the best kebabs I ate in Ireland, highly recommended...we will of course be back.

21/10/2025: Went on a Monday thinking we’d have lunch and tour the center. Very disappointed that the weaving shed was closed, the store was open but we bought a few things to take home and then had lunch. The vibe in the restaurant wasn’t good and the food was terrible 😞 which had the potential to be so much better. Also has the worlds closest urinals!

19/10/2025: The Avoca weaving tour was absolutely wonderful !! A perfect blend of history, craftsmanship, and Irish charm. The 40-minute experience was engaging from start to finish, offering an inside look at one of the oldest weaving and industrial sites in all of Ireland. It’s impressive how well they’ve preserved both the artistry and the storytelling behind their work. The tour is fully handicap accessible, and the guides make sure everyone can see and experience the process up close. Avoca truly spares no expense in creating a hands-on, interactive experience that brings the craft to life. What makes it even more special is the story of the three sisters who started it all; their vision and dedication are genuinely inspiring. You leave with a deep appreciation for Irish heritage, family entrepreneurship, and the timeless beauty of handmade textiles. A must-visit for anyone traveling through the area!

29/10/2025: Thanks for the great food and service Barbara!

29/10/2025: Great atmosphere and even better service from Barbara. Thanks for looking after us so well we all had a great evening.