The best restaurants in Carlow

21/05/2026: Lovely atmosphere and visually nice. A few sups of the black stuff which tastes mighty there

23/02/2026: Lovely pub. Guinness is great 👌

21/06/2026: Super kind people and tasty food! me an my friends recommend 100% 🥹💕 plus takeaway available !

04/11/2025: A quaint little coffee shop that brings a bit of Brazilian culture to Carlow. The hours are insanely handy for students travelling to school and the owners are amazing! I recommend you try the coxinhas!

02/10/2025: Found that place occasionally! Great coffee, service and snacks!

16/07/2026: Mayan chicken burrito or Smokey steak burrito with hot salsa, ye can't lose

14/07/2026: Very nice restaurant, I recommend it 👌🏻

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.

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.

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

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

30/06/2026: Dinner here war just perfect, with live music in the corner playing Oasis songs... couldn't imagine something better

28/06/2026: The best Irish breakfasts in a natural setting in Bagenalstown.

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.

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.

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

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

25/10/2025: We had our wedding in the Woodford Dolmen last weekend, and I am forever grateful!! From the reception staff to the housekeepers, everyone was so friendly. A special mention to the manager, Will, who was on duty the day of our wedding. The food and drinks were of a high standard through our entire stay. All of our guests have been raving about their experiences! Thank you ever so much for helping to make our day so special. We will certainly be back.

18/07/2025: We stayed for 1 night and it was amazing.Staffs were very friendly.The Location was very quiet and beautiful.

03/04/2026: Best takeaway around proper food.. and great customer service even when they are busy!! Anything I've got on the menu, is 5⭐️

15/01/2026: The food is gorgeous 😍 I'd highly recommend here

20/05/2026: Outstanding restaurant and wonderful ambience

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