The best restaurants in Carlow

14/08/2026: Amazing food! Really clean and spicey. Staff was amazing

12/08/2026: Delicious food and friendly service

01/06/2026: I was with a group who had the great pleasure to be given a tour of the yards, horses facilities and history by Patrick Mullins, a pure gent who took great pride in showing us around and answering all our questions, many thanks to Niamh and Patrick for a great day.

15/07/2026: Bought a takeaway last night after swimming. Wow, it was delicious! Gusto is definitely due for another visit soon. On another note I left my purse behind and they went above and beyond to try to find me to return it, so thanks for that! It had my house and car keys in it too! Thank you.. 😊

23/06/2026: 10/10 pizza. Highly recommend best in a long time

13/08/2026: First night in Ireland and this pub made for a great evening. The food was really great: the burgers, the vol-au-vents, the kids' meals were classic but very good. Excellent value for money and friendly staff. I recommend it.

03/08/2026: Prise of food can't beat it great value for good food

02/08/2026: Hungover after a wedding, in dire need of good coffee and brunch. Friendly staff, good food, day saved

13/06/2026: Great presentation, friendly staff, good coffee and food.

16/05/2026: Cool place, helpful man. Huge variety of coffee

17/04/2026: I highly recommend it; the cappuccino and pastries are exquisite, and the service is excellent.

18/03/2026: Quiet spot had a lovely ham and cheese toasty Cindy was lovely

13/07/2026: I found this address by chance, but I'm so glad I stopped by. The portion was generous. The owner was very friendly.

13/07/2026: A typical Irish restaurant, good and friendly. And reasonably priced.

01/02/2026: The Thatch is everything you want in a local pub and more. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with such a warm, friendly atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. The hostess is absolutely wonderful—welcoming, attentive, and genuinely lovely, which really sets the tone for the whole experience. There’s always a great buzz in the place, made even better by the live music, which creates such an enjoyable and relaxed vibe. Whether you’re popping in for a quiet drink or heading out for a lively evening, The Thatch never disappoints. A true gem of a pub with heart, character, and a fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend 🍀🎶

06/01/2026: One of the best if not THE best bar in Carlow/Laois. Staff are always pleasant, friendly and efficient. Always a good atmosphere no matter what time or day of the week. Decent price for an always fantastic pint, not one of your overpriced rip off pubs we see so much of now. Very clean and extremely well run establishment.

29/04/2026: Nice supermarket. Nicely organized and all fresh.

03/03/2026: Keep the good standard , love the cashiers they are friendly

24/02/2026: A good range of options for a very reasonable price. Menu options change daily. Friendly and accommodating staff. No "kids" menu but customised portions available for all ages, which is a far superior setup. Will definitely eat here again.

27/06/2026: It was an incredible experience me and my daughter had a lovely time the food was very enjoyable and all the staff were very kind.

20/06/2026: Nice location in centre of town near theatre and college for lunch. Can be hard to find if not familiar with Carlow but Google Maps will bring you to it.

09/07/2026: Friendly staff and food is delicious, have had sweet treats and just today a gorgeous chicken and chorizo toastie, it was huge! Coffee there is lovely too

28/03/2026: Probably the best sandwich I've ever had. I don't know what that soup was but wow, I'll never forget it. A must try!

20/05/2026: Outstanding restaurant and wonderful ambience

18/05/2026: Lovely lovely hotel. Was completely surprised by how everything was. Superb.