The best restaurants in Youghal

21/07/2025: I cannot recommend this place enough. We visited on a Thursday for one of their jazz/blues nights and it was lovely. Food was amazing, the band were so sweet and the cocktails were incredible! I’d really like to shine a light on every single one of our servers who each were so friendly and made us feel welcomed. Definitely coming back!

19/07/2025: Definetly the best new restaurant?!!!

14/07/2025: Cycled the Midleton Youghal greenway and was looking for a nice lunch spot. priory did not disappoint. Delicious sandwiches and friendly service . I’d definitely come back.

06/07/2025: Stopped by Priory Coffee Co. on a recent trip to Youghal, and it was a delightful find! The atmosphere is modern and inviting, with moody lighting and great music that sets a relaxed vibe. The staff were super friendly and accommodating, making us feel welcome right away. I ordered a mocha coffee, and the Badger & Dodo coffee lived up to its reputation—rich, smooth, and easily one of the best cups I’ve had in a while. The breakfast menu was a highlight. I went for the avocado toast on their gluten-free bread, which was fresh and perfectly prepared. My friend got the full Irish breakfast, and the portion was generous enough to keep us fueled for hours. They also have vegan and vegetarian options, which is a big plus for mixed groups. The only downside was that the place was quite busy, so service took a little longer than expected, but nothing major. The decor, with its nod to the historic Benedictine Priory, adds a unique charm. If you’re in Youghal and need a spot for a quality coffee or a hearty breakfast, Priory is definitely worth a visit. I’ll be back next time

07/07/2025: Staff - mostly friendly with one exception. Visited here on Thursday evening - the place pecks itself as dog friendly - but doesn’t like it if you bring your dog along. We held the dog outside and went in to ask for a seat and were met by a very abrupt lady (short, heavy set, blond hair, mid 50s) who told us if the food outside is open you can sit there - there were already people seated there -so we went to take an unoccupied table and she came out in a huff loudly announcing - you can’t sit there and asked us to move to the main entrance side seating and then changed her mind and walked us back. No apologies, no regard for my elderly parents - just downright rude and unprofessional - for no reason at all. I went back later to ask if I could plug in my laptop for a while and was met by the same ill mannered woman - who said all the sockets were in use - in my 25yrs of living in Ireland - this woman defo has won the First Prize for the worst service and attitude I’ve encountered. Food - we ordered sharing wings to start - they were tasty and enough for three people. Two of us ordered the chicken supreme - chicken was undercooked and side of veg was boiled for so long that the vegetables were full of water and had zero flavour. Fish and chips were good as was the pea puree. They did not have any juices except OJ. But the staff who served us were pleasant and attentive, so we left them a decent tip and agreed never to return.

30/06/2025: Fantastic meal.. amazing chef ... flavours unreal also Eimear who was our hostess.. so accompanying and friendly ... great experience highly recommend

18/07/2025: Absolutely brilliant place hats of to the chef had our wedding meal hear and cannot not fault a single thing staff excellent and big thanks to he two catrionas and all the waiting staff and the kitchen staff would highly recommend not one complaint

05/07/2025: Great food . Seven of us enjoyed our dishes . View is beautiful of sea . Reasonably priced and would definitely go again

22/02/2025: Lovely cozy bar beamish on real staff very good

26/01/2025: Beautiful place for drinks and gathering, great friendly fast service. Massive out door area at the back.

17/12/2024: Would highly recommend taylah! Our wedding cake was made by taylah and it was absolutely delicious! Couldn’t have gotten the detail more spot on than what we wanted! So friendly and the attention to details is outstanding!

15/12/2024: Extremely professional with how quick the response was, helped put together the perfect wedding cake for us and on top of that it was delicious! Could not recommend enough

09/07/2025: The room was very small and faced the street. Toiletries (soap by the sink!) were missing. The coffee machine was broken, so there was a long wait for a cappuccino. The breakfast overall was very poor and lacking in attention.

05/07/2025: A Special thank you to jason and his amazing staff for all there amazing help and support in regards today Event which was my cousin jenna 's baby Naming the Walter Raleigh and their amazing staff could not have done enough. For my cousin and her partner. Out of the two hotels in youghal I would highly recommend the Walter Raleigh Thanks again on behalf of myself and my emidate family

01/08/2025: Great tasty food, amazing atmosphere, a bit expensive for not big portions.

30/07/2025: Lovely relaxed atmosphere, excellent food, and the Guinness isn't half bad either

25/05/2025: You have to go to this pub Alan and emer are great hosts can't do enough for you and the customers are very friendly and we had such a laugh with them all will be returning as soon as possible thanks for a great day regards Robbie & carol macintyre 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥳🥳

31/07/2025: The chips were not very nice and the burger was below standard but the staff was very helpful because we ordered for a lot of people

19/04/2025: After avoiding Doyle's for 3+ years due to a serious drop in quality, I finally bit the bullet and placed an order — and I’m happy to say, Doyle's is back to how it used to be! I’ve ordered a few times since and haven’t been let down once. The food is consistently great again. Well done to the team — you're back to 5 stars in my book!

27/06/2025: Didn't eat there as there was no choice only pizza. Chatty lad at bar

25/05/2025: Was there for the car show. What an amazing spot. Couldn't fault it except it's too far to walk home from 🤣

26/06/2025: Good food and fair prices. Nice service

09/06/2025: Irean is fantastic the way she keeps the show goin g at the front desk and she is always so polite and helpful.

13/07/2025: This is a great place to have lunch.Very helpful and friendly staff, excellent food service.

12/07/2025: Staff friendly. Food fresh and tasty. Served beer within 5 mins. Wort to visit if you are in Youghal.

07/07/2025: Dreadful place with rude odd staff i wouldnt recommend anyone to go and waist there money here

28/02/2025: Brilliant pub .great characters inside and outside counter.very friendly to strangers .great pints and good prices . excellent 👌

09/06/2025: Food is good in here but the prices here are crazy i even heard other people sitting down here on the day eating on about the prices

08/06/2025: Great food snd Great service definitely recommend 👌