The best restaurants in Swords

26/04/2026: Ran of three sides and one of the sides we received was freezing cold underneath and hot on the top clearly straight out of the fridge and reheated, the waitress asked us if there was anything he could help us with, told him underneath the mash was freezing and he said because we ate some of it at the top he couldn’t help us, bad service wouldn’t go back

06/04/2026: horrible service i put my name down and was sitting down as i cant stand due to back injury she saw me sitting down and gave my table away and then proceeded too make me wait another 25 minutes for a table for two

04/01/2026: €12.40 for two milkshakes. We were shocked when he handed us what I’d call a child’s size cup. It’s an extra €2 per milkshake if you want to upgrade to a large, otherwise known as a normal sized milkshake to everyone else. The kinder beuno one had a strange aftertaste, and a Crunchie one can only be described as a glorified Crunchie McFlurry. The Crunchie one was literally just Crunchie pieces and vanilla ice cream. Avoid if you’re looking for a decent milkshake!

30/12/2025: Awesome food. Great experience.

11/04/2026: I don’t usually leave reviews but some of you may get a little giggle out of my cheeky encounter. After seeing reviews that they clamped cars I kept an eye out, but once I seen the staff oh mama! My eyes went googly moogly. I completely forgot about the safety of my vehicle. Tall, pale, handsome, blue eyes, a mustache fit for a saddle. Rough ‘n’ tumble. I ordered the pornstar martini thinking he’d at least take his top off but was sourly disappointed when he didn’t! I was so entranced by this man that my car actually DID get clamped but I saw it similar to a medical clamp, a short discomfort that would lead to prime human optimization. This optimization led me to be able to view my sweet sweet gentleman as he left work and got into a beautiful van. My carriage. Does anybody know who this man is? I’ve been working up the courage to leave this review for a long time now. Xoxo Secret admirer

14/01/2026: Great NYE night out, excellent staff! Came here for New Year's Eve 2025 with my girlfriend and her friends. Good spot for a big night out. The bar staff were surprisingly attentive and friendly, which is rare these days, especially on such a busy night. Big shoutout to the bouncers too. Fair prices for drinks, nice venue with a good setup. The only downside is that it was VERY overcrowded inside. There was a massive line all the way down the road to get in, so you need to get there early on big nights. Overall, a solid night despite the squeeze.

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!

17/07/2025: Dropped in for a quick lunch today, on a Thursday. Wasn't too busy so didn't take long at the counter. Went for the quiche with side salad at €14.95. After waiting for 20 minutes it finally arrived. It was a tiny slice with some beetroots, a tea spoon of coleslaw and spinach leaves...that's was it!! The slice was so small I was lifting up the spinach leaves to see if there was any more hidden. Total rip off!! It measure at about an inch at the widest part into a point.... I won't be back. Shameful

11/06/2025: Chaotic, low quality and high price. Long long waits for mediocre food. It is clear that the staff are trying their best under difficult circumstances. I don’t know who is running the place into the ground but they need to stop. Now.

29/01/2026: Ordered a starter and chips, food is nice but forgot the sauce that’s included. Very annoying and not as enjoyable.

28/12/2025: Very good any time we order from here.

08/10/2025: Offered a 2nd tea bag for large tea then charged me another €1

15/09/2025: Food and coffee were scrumptious, tables were clean, sheltered from rain and warm, music a bit loud and not my choice, everything else perfect for a Sunday brunch.

01/06/2025: Best doner kebab enough for 2 people amazing would recommend

24/05/2025: Great takeaway, definitely the best in Swords. Also all halal!

06/04/2026: The 3in1 curry chips and fried rice was absolutely delicious!

27/02/2026: Never had a bad meal from Thaima , and between myself and the family we order across the whole menu. Staff also very good with help and suggestions

18/05/2026: I had one of the most disappointing dining experiences here. From the moment we entered, the service was completely unprofessional and careless. The staff seemed uninterested, inattentive, and extremely rude in the way they handled customers. We had to wait far too long just to place an order, and even after repeatedly asking, nobody bothered to respond properly. It honestly felt like customers were being ignored on purpose. The food was even worse than the service. Everything we ordered lacked taste, freshness, and quality. The dishes were poorly prepared, cold when served, and nowhere near worth the price they charge. The ingredients did not seem fresh at all

15/05/2026: Dear team, I have placed an order via Uber Eats today, estimated time of delivery was mentioned 15 mins. I have been waiting for this for more than 1hr 30 mins. No updates, you guys are not even picking up the call. I really feel bad about this situation. Atleast let the customer know what is the issue!!!

21/05/2026: Just like to leave a review to say what a top service this establishment provides. I order a delivery once a week and look forward to it as the food is delicious. Last order i ordered the wrong item by mistake. I rang them and they provided another order free of charge. This is not expected and in my opinion is going above and beyond.

26/02/2026: This our regular family spot for dinner..staff are so attentive. They remember you as friends. Very friendly for kids. We usually go for early bird as it is less busy. Food is always amazing. Never had a bad meal. This will always be top of the list. Take away option comes served just as well as sit in meal.

07/02/2026: Friendly and quick service. Tasty food and plenty of seating.

07/02/2026: Friendly and quick service. Tasty food and plenty of seating.

09/10/2025: Desserts are good, but I had the worst coffee of my life. Also the girls are veeeery impolite. It was 15:20 and they wouldn't let us sit because they close at 16:00... lol We sat inside anyways🤣

03/06/2025: The staff is not very friendly. Today I came for a coffee, after 5 minutes of getting my coffee the staff asked me to drink my coffee and leave because the facility is closing. I had to drink coffee by force. I don't think it's done that way. It would have been much more polite to say before I ordered that I wanted the facility to close soon, because then I wouldn't have ordered at all, but would have gone somewhere else.

13/06/2026: Half cook meat for full price, what a joke

02/06/2026: Im sorry for 20€ a menu would expect bit taste. Tripple something was taste less. Sauce, cheese, bacon, tomato...Also the sitting area was filthy and in 20-30 mins nobody cleaned rubbish from tables, floor

15/05/2026: Typical Five Guys quality, good burgers and exceptional fries, however it remains a once-in-a-while type of restaurant: 1 mini bacon cheeseburger + 1 bacon cheeseburger + 1 refillable drink + 1 regular fries, €37.50 (pricey but delicious)

15/05/2026: Disgusting, overpriced, greasy slop. Avoid.