The best restaurants in Swords
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7,5
1215 Reviews |
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Eddie Rocket's
Swords
30/03/2026: Staff were very helpful and attentive. Our food came very quick and was very fresh and hot.
29/03/2026: I got sick after going to this restaurant; I strongly advise against going there. My friends also had stomach aches.
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7,4
314 Reviews |
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Chopped
Swords
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.
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7,3
32069 Reviews |
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Bagel Factory
Swords
31/03/2026: Rude security at scanners shouting because you don’t put your hands up ‘properly’, well look at the workers who aren’t even Irish… ironic
30/03/2026: Not the greatest airport. Huge queues at the security. Escalators not working. Poorly maintained.
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7,3
363 Reviews |
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Panda Asian Fusion Chinese Takeaway
Swords
04/04/2026: Ordered the 4 in 1 and chicken with orange sauce with yung chow fried rice, curry sauce was standard, chips and rice were fine but way too much rice. The crispy chicken was horrible, rubbery, and hard to eat, so I left most of it. The chicken with the orange sauce was the same and the shrimps tasted off. I wonder how they even manage to get the chicken to come out that way, just not good enough.
28/03/2026: I have been Getting Take out from here for ages. I love that they have choices from a variety of Asians cuisines. Not many places can deliver both a spice box and a set of sushi to your door. The food is always tasty and they offer great variety... Be sure to download their app if you live in the area but also try the dine in.
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7,3
2694 Reviews |
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Rubys
Swords
11/04/2026: The wings are really good here, really really good, been here multiple times and can always count on them to be consistent and good!! The staff here at nice but paying your bill at the door is weird
10/04/2026: Pizza crust was soggy and tasteless. The area was pretty dirty, not to say anything about the toilets …. Never again
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7,3
760 Reviews |
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The Harp Bar
Swords
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.
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7,2
1015 Reviews |
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The Betsy
Swords
17/03/2026: Was out last Friday with my fiancé for our engagement anniversary and passed by this place on our way for dinner. After dinner we decided to pop in for a drink before we went home as it looks like a lovely place from the outside.
We sat at the bar for about 10 minutes and were ignored by the girl behind the bar with the tattoo on her hand. She saw us sit down and never once came over to ask if we’d like a drink.
An older gentleman came to the bar and was taken care of straight away by the same girl. After us waiting that long and being ignored we left as soon as this happened.
I complained to the doorman on the way out who was also rude and had no interest in the complaint.
Don’t waste your time going here. It’s a great looking place with not so great service.
12/03/2026: Went for my child confirmation meal and couldn't of been happier. Service, food and atmosphere was incredible. It made our day. Thank you very much.
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7,1
155 Reviews |
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Indie at Home Swords - Serving Freshly Cooked Food
Swords
10/02/2026: Absolutely amazing Indian food always top notch quality for taste and freshness never fails to impress with flavours unique to indie, definitely the best Indian take away you can experience at home !!
03/02/2026: Excellent food and excellent service. I would highly recommend.
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7,0
554 Reviews |
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The Plaza
Swords
05/03/2026: Fantastic place for traditional Chinese food. Will be back next time
21/02/2026: They give the Princess treatment! I recommend it!
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7,0
2474 Reviews |
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Wrights Cafe Bar
Swords
19/12/2024: We had our Christmas party for the 3rd time there! Food was good as always, but the music wasn't as good as previous years, and one of the bartenders had a bit of an attitude at some point! Overall it was a good experience, and we are looking forward to finding out what's coming next year!
P.S.: Ruaidhri was there for us every year for our Christmas parties, making sure that we are having the best experience, so we do hope that we will see him there again in the new wrights adventure!
14/12/2024: Worst place to spend time in Swords
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7,0
975 Reviews |
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Nando's
Swords
17/02/2026: I love this place ,the best chicken restaurnat; the staff is lovely specially Yessica so friendly and sweet girl ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
27/01/2026: Good place and all, but very expensive. My friend Benjamin and jeffery went there and they blew a lot of money. it's different for myself, Donald, because i'm just one singular person. Hope to see prices improve.
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7,0
85 Reviews |
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Butlers Chocolate Café, Pavilions Shopping Centre
Swords
11/07/2025: Very busy venue but nice coffee.
08/06/2025: Pavilions Swords is very busy but service is on point and food and coffee does the job for the weary shopper!
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7,0
269 Reviews |
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Coffee Works
Swords
20/12/2025: Had Iced Mocha!..... The besstt, must try!!!
01/12/2025: The coffee is nice enough here. I definitely think it's a good establishment in that regard. Can't comment on the pastries etc. but they all appeared quite nice.
Downsides are that it is one of those cheeky places that shamelessly beckons you for a tip on the POS terminal. The price of the coffee is enough, thanks. If this is pre-programmed, you might knock it off before handing it over to the customer.
And they really need to fix the deafening squeaky door, it sounds unbearable if you're sitting in there and people keep coming in.
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7,0
76 Reviews |
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Cupcakes and Counting
Swords
19/11/2025: Definitely for those with a sweet tooth! Ube latte is amazing and like a warm hug on a cold day which is what everyone needs this week! The colour is just beautiful too. Hard not to smile when I visit. Staff are so lovely too.
06/11/2025: Absolutely amazing place! Cupcakes and Counting is hands down one of the nicest spots in Swords. The cakes are unreal — you can tell everything is made with real care and top-quality ingredients. The coffee is always perfect too. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, they really make you feel at home every time you visit. The place itself has such a cozy, calm vibe — perfect for catching up with friends or treating yourself to something sweet. Honestly, I can’t recommend it enough. Whether it’s for a custom cake or just a quick coffee and cupcake, you’ll never be disappointed here!