The best restaurants in Carlow

24/03/2025: Absolute gentleman as a bartender, didn't catch his name but was very obliging and nice. 5/5

13/02/2025: Good Guinness, service was nice . A good spot if you are passing the town, or just want to relax along a nice pint.

15/05/2025: Raging it was closed ... a few years ago I had the pleasure of going into jimmmys ,it has to be the nicest snack box EVER...back last week en route from a Wedding in Wexford.. I will be back

11/05/2025: I got a snack box, the chips looked good, But were a bit disappointing, I found that they weren't crispy and possibly not made from great potatoes.. The chicken was tasty, and the curry sauce was good.. I will go back though, just to be sure it was a once off on the potatoes..

07/04/2025: Great sausage rolls and hot chocolate

29/03/2025: Absolute gem 💎 hidden in little town. Highly recommend !!!

18/12/2024: Really nice pizza &kebab Food was hit and delivery was fast I like their fresh cut chips

07/05/2025: Myself and my Mum had lunch here today! It was fabulous as always 5*

14/04/2025: After a Barrow Walk we popped into the Railway House for lunch. We had lasagne and roast beef dinner. Couldn't fault the food. Roast beef was soft and buttery, served with a good portion of mixed veg and mash. Very generous portions in general and reasonably priced. Guinness was served in the 'old' style glass (yes, that matters!) and it was lovely and creamy... Although a tad too cold for my liking. The staff were attentive, the service was quick. All in all a great experience and we will be back!

19/01/2025: Proper boozer. Top class pints, great screens for matches. No messing around with food n nonsense, and spotless clean

28/04/2025: The best bar in town. It almost looks like a nightclub. Dancing floor inside and smoking area. City youth bar. Very good draft beers. I loved it

11/02/2025: Great place for drinks and music

13/05/2025: I like the terrace. Plenty of space, lots of drinks to choose from.

10/05/2025: Lovely food but the staff were odd... I don't like the way they stood and watched gave me and others I was with the heebie jeebies.

17/04/2025: A very friendly and welcoming establishment with outstanding Coffee😊👏

27/03/2025: Excellent coffee, great breakfast and super friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

25/03/2025: I called in to the Thatch with some friends from England and we received the most friendly reception you could imagine. The regulars were really welcoming and the landlady is a wonderful person, so warm and generous. If we'd have had the time we would have stayed all day! Thank you again, from all of us.

17/01/2025: Lovely pub to meet up with friends and a great atmosphere with live music every weekend.

26/04/2025: Walked in after competing in the Celtic Festival and was looking for somewhere to eat and here we found Tully's Bar, As we walked in the smells where amazing and then we where greeted by lovely staff where we ordered our food all having the lasagna. It was delicious. One thing id say is that some areas of the Bar are dark so would be nice to have some more lights but can't complain about anything else. Delicious would recommend to anyone

09/02/2025: Great night in Tully's Bar. Students' night playing their first gig in front of an audience. This is my grandson. He was brilliant on lead guitar.

07/05/2025: Everything on the menu is just amazing, coffee is always beautiful and staff are just so lovely. Love coming here for a treat. Everything is so fresh and always stunning.

14/03/2025: Good food, good spot. I actually just discovered it last week and had the muscle builder's salad which was great. Paid €9.80, enjoyed it and thought I'd come back every Friday as I am in the area then. Went in today, ordered the exact same thing was was told it was €15.50. I said to the lady at the till that I paid €10 for it last week and she just said "prices have gone up". Not sure I can justify a 50% price increase in 1 week but it's still a good spot with nice food.

31/12/2024: Great selection of flavour coffee

28/12/2024: Lovely blends of coffee from around the world

06/05/2025: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rachel’s Garden Café – A Hidden Oasis in the Heart of Carlow If you're anywhere near Leighlinbridge, do yourself a favour and stop into Rachel’s Garden Café at the Arboretum — it’s an absolute gem. The coffee is top-notch, the staff are warm, friendly, and genuinely a pleasure to deal with, and the whole atmosphere is just pure calm. What really sets this place apart is the location. Surrounded by the beautifully maintained Arboretum gardens, you can sip your coffee while sitting in the sun, tucked into one of the many peaceful spots that make this place feel like a retreat from the world. It’s the perfect balance of a quality café and a stunning garden experience. An outstanding spot for a coffee, a stroll, and a bit of serenity. Highly recommended.

17/03/2025: Great staff so friendly. Lovely food . Good selection.

01/03/2025: Nicoly absolutely fantastic lady great atmosphere, fantastic service. Great coffee and delicious cakes. 100% recommend Armareto take away café.

25/01/2025: Owners are so friendly and accommodating. Food fresh and delicious. Do not miss if you are in town or grab a coffee while you wait for your bus.