The best restaurants

03/09/2026: For years I have heard of the Launch as the "dodgy bar with a doorbell", but one day I decide to go in and investigate this establishment for myself... And little did I know... I fell in love with it... From being able to get a good quality midday pint at a more than fair price? What's not to love, the pub has provided the best deal I have ever seen for a stout being three pints of Beamish for 13 Euros. Now that deal is no longer available, a standard pint of Beamish is 5 Euros exact. There are one or two other bars in the city which offer a similar price, but the difference is that the Launchs Beamish is a solid 7/10 pint. Besides the pints, the atmosphere there is exceptional and the bar staff are A1. It's a great spot to meet a friend, chat to a stranger or even have a quiet corner to yourself. The Launch has become my number one go to bar in the city.

01/08/2026: Very good experience in a traditionnel bar. Good music too

03/08/2025: Was great to go to a pub with your last name where your great grandfather may have been born and grown up.

24/05/2025: A little Gem out in the middle of nowhere

17/08/2026: Best Costa coffee place I've ever been. The service was legendary, especially a barista called Jederey, really nice But they were all lovely. The service was friendly but also still fast and the drinks were outstanding. Absolutely recommend. Again, big shoutout to Jederey, best barista ever.

23/08/2026: I had lunch here a few weeks ago and it was not great. First no table service, You order and pay first at the counter. This was a saturday morning and they had about 4 staff out front and i assume 2 more in the back. We order 3 breakfasts, 3 coffee's and 3 OJ. We got Breakfast first with no cutlery.. 35 mins later we got the OJ and10 more mins the coffee. This was after asking 3 time for them. I will say the food was not bad but the service ruined the meal.

01/04/2026: I had a lunch here last week when staying in the landmark hotel. It was a cold and wet day and this cafe was a nice warm refuge from the weather. The toasted sandwich I got was lovely and the coffee was nice too. They had some gorgeous and tempting looking desserts on display. The lady working here with the English accent was very friendly & personable. I returned the next day to get one of those impressive looking homemade cinnamon buns as a treat for my partner. She said it was one of the nicest cinnamon buns she’s had and far better than the big chain cafes. Overall would recommend.

25/08/2024: We live outside Monaghan and ordered online to try some place new. When we called in we didn't realise the place had closed because the online order still works. The charge is pending on our card, I just hope we get the refund. Do not use their online website. The place is closed and derelict.

04/03/2024: Best chicken Marland in town. Curry is also delicious 😋 Service is great . Only problem is they close too early . We used to love going and sitting in after a night out in the pub