The best restaurants in Ballyvaughan

07/03/2026: We only went to the bar. Great setting. Very friendly staff. Beautiful view. Typical of Ireland.

23/02/2026: Absolutely top class. We visited Ballyvaughan this weekend as a large kayaking group with friends and family and ate both nights in Monks. The staff were lovely and very engaging, happy to make recommendations on the food and chat even though it was busy. The portions are very generous and the food quality is fantastic. There is probably only one place in Ireland where the fish, on the fish burger is actually bigger than the buns. Monks! The fish and chips was lovely on the first night and the fish pie I had the second night was out of this world. (Do yourself a favour and squeeze the lemon over the top) As a fussy Guinness drinker I don't often trust Guinness outside of a few select pubs. The Guinness in Monk's is absolutely fantastic. Cold and creamy. We were staying in a cottage beside it, but can only imagine staying here would be as top class as the staff, service and food. very child friendly too.

09/11/2025: What can one say about a space that is so special as this? Just go and see for yourself… I’ll be dreaming about this town, and this wonderful spot for the rest of my life. Margaret does a wonderful job making you feel like family, treating each and every patron with respect and a warm smile. It feels like home… the true Irish experience.

08/11/2025: Marge is a gem! Her Irish coffee and smoked old fashioned are top notch, and the beautiful people and lovely pub are more than worth the trip. Can’t wait to go back!

25/02/2026: This is an outstanding hotel and I would recommend it to anybody I know. A fantastic hotel all around

16/02/2026: We had lovely weekend in wild atlantic lodge. Thanks Shanua and staff for everything. The food was gorgeous. Fish and chips to die for and not forgetting the mushee pess. Thanks again. We will be back soon. Frank and Maureen Nugent.