The best restaurants in Swords

12/06/2026: The half-board option was good, the room was well-designed, with a proper shower. The only downsides were the lack of luggage space and the absence of bottled water upon arrival. The restaurant was good; we were pleasantly surprised. It's very close to the airport with a shuttle service available for €3 (as of June 2026) or an Uber.

09/06/2026: This was by far the most disappointing hotel of this trip and one I would not choose to stay at again. The room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke upon arrival, despite the hotel being advertised as non-smoking. The rooms are very dated and in need of significant updating. The beds and pillows were also extremely uncomfortable, making it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. The room was also lacking basic amenities that many travelers expect. There was no fridge, microwave, or coffee maker, which made the stay much less convenient than anticipated. On top of that, guests are charged extra for both parking and breakfast, which felt unreasonable given the overall condition and quality of the hotel. The only positive aspect of the stay was the shower, which was clean, modern, and had great water pressure. Overall, this hotel fell far short of expectations. Between the cigarette smell, uncomfortable accommodations, outdated rooms, lack of basic amenities, and additional charges for parking and breakfast, I cannot recommend it and would not return.

23/05/2026: If you're unsure where to eat in Swords, J2 is a great option. The servers are very friendly, the portions are generous, and the menu is very varied—much more so than what you'd find in France.

19/05/2026: Had some fantastic Ramen, sushi, and tempura starters. Service was very friendly and helpful and the atmosphere was great

28/10/2025: Great place with a lovely atmosphere and great food

26/08/2025: Excellent pastries, cappuccino good. A bit too small inside and far too cold with the aircon running at only 12°C outside

19/09/2025: I would recommend Two Birds Coffee to anybody who may be in the area! The coffee was very good quality and the snacks were tasty!

10/08/2025: Had an oat cappuccino and some sort of seeded cranberry chocolate cup cake. It was bloody amazing 😍. Will definitely be back to try both again

27/12/2025: This, a quitebigger pub is welcoming you with an inviting and warm atmosphere. The decoration is absolutely unique. It attracts a mixed crowd, predominantly older but with some younger faces too. With plenty of screens, it's a great spot to catch a game and chat with friends. Parking is a breeze, right across the road at the village castle car park. And the pints and beers? Top-notch. The staff is friendly. Will definitely be back.

19/12/2025: Food is lovely, and staff are friendly when they come to you. Slow service, wouldn't recommend coming here if you're in a rush. Very few staff in the lower area and you end up having to wait a while if you sit there

04/06/2026: A somewhat older hotel and pub. The reception is at the bar. Our room was large and spacious. The food was good, but nothing special. They really can't make cocktails. However, I found the ordering process for food and drinks to be excellent.

20/05/2026: We stayed in this historical building for one night since it was only 15min from the airport. Dinner and breakfast were very good and extremely reasonable prices. Very good service as well..highly recommend it.

03/01/2026: A fantastic pub. Great atmosphere and the owner is amazing. We feel very comfortable and will gladly come back.

27/12/2025: Looking for a small, comfortable pub? This establishment features two bar areas and is popular with an older crowd, although some younger people also attend. It's a great place to watch sports, with numerous screens and ample space for conversation. Parking is super easy – just use the village castle car park across the street. The staff is friendly and helpful, and they serve very good pints, there are many types of beers. A beautiful place.

05/04/2026: Great spot. Friendly staff and kid friendly. Always there for the events also

22/03/2026: Gorgeous food, seem to have a new menu now and it was amazing. Got the chicken pot pie and the roast dinner, sticky toffee pudding and bread and butter pudding and it was all amazing. Probably the nicest bread and butter pudding I've had. Staff are lovely too.

14/04/2026: Great Indian food! Always very consistent & great service.

04/04/2026: Love indie spice food. Prices are on the steep side for take away is my only gripe!!!

03/06/2026: Homophobic comment made by the bartenders "thats inappropriate for a bar. Stop it " the attic is lovely and a great space but the pound is a bitter spot with bitter bar tenders. Cop on

01/06/2026: Best Guinness in swords. Only negative is it can be quite warm in the bar.

28/04/2026: Great staff, quick delivery, and food taste fresh

21/04/2026: Was there yesterday with my daughter . Staff so friendly and helpful. Helped bring food to the table. Great customer service

28/12/2025: It used to be better, they were specifically chopping. Now they're just scraping it.

27/11/2025: Gone downhill. They don’t bother with smoothies anymore despite them being on the menu, staff huff and puff if asked for one, too much hassle for them so they say they’re not on at the moment. Menu small and nothing like original Chopped.

04/01/2026: We arrived as a party of 4 adults and 1 child on Saturday evening.We we're promptly seated and treated extremely well by the staff in a professional and courteous manner. The food was excellent and all plates were served together. Based on this visit we would have no hesitation in making a return trip...especially for the wings & ribs

01/01/2026: I’m reviewing Envy Club, located beneath K Sixty Seven and run by the same management. After returning from New Year’s Eve, my initial overall impression of the club would normally be 3.5/5 (or 4/5 if not for the very young crowd, mostly aged 19–25). However, due to what happened last night, my final rating is 2/5. I may revise it in the future. The main issue is cloakroom management — or rather, the complete lack of resources and planning. There is only one cloakroom window for the entire club, located in a very narrow corridor, which is already a poor setup. While it was clear at entry that this could become a problem, what happened at 2:30 AM at closing time can only be described as chaos: panic, frustration, zero crowd control, and no meaningful organization. When I left the main room at 2:30 to collect my jacket, there was already a long queue. I was surprised when a security guard redirected people away from the natural queueing side (closer to the main room) and told us to line up on the exit side instead. This later turned out to be a mistake, and one of the guards even admitted it contributed to the chaos. In reality, there were two queues leading to a single cloakroom window, plus a group of people pushing directly at the counter between them. All of this took place in a tight corridor, so physical altercations were inevitable. Security staff repeatedly intervened to break up fights, but no one actually controlled the queues. There was no discipline, no prevention of pushing or cutting in line, and no clear authority. The queues simply “lived their own life.” It is unacceptable that a club of this size cannot organize something as basic as coat collection, especially when it creates real safety risks and extreme discomfort for guests. At one point, I genuinely thought I wouldn’t get out until morning. I overheard one security guard say to another: “What can you do? There’s nothing you can do here.” And unfortunately, that perfectly summed up the situation and the level of crowd control on display.

15/06/2026: Must do if you are a football fan.its very educational and fun too.

09/06/2026: Staff 10/10 and the food is very good.