The best restaurantsof irish

16/06/2026: Came for a brunch on a Tuesday in June. Lovely staff, fab food. Moderately busy,(maybe a third full at 11am). Enjoyed a lovely cup of badger and dodo coffee and a really delicious huevos rancheros. If you would like to sit outside there is a small street front seating area and a larger outside area at the back near the river. The day I visited there was no view of the river as the glass on the riverbank needs a good clean and the restaurant probably has no control over this as it's outside of their property. It's a pity as it's a lovely view in the photos I have seen online and adds to the restaurants charm. Highly recommend though.

26/05/2026: We sat on the terrace overlooking the river, in the shade. The food was delicious and the service friendly. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

02/03/2026: I can't recommend this cafe/diner enough .Food is great and value for money , service and staff excellent

28/02/2026: Generous portion of eggs Benedict - perfectly cooked, great price and service

03/06/2026: Went on Sunday for the roast dinner. My cousin had the beef, she loved it. I had the veggie option, oven roasted stuffed aubergine. Nowhere else does anything close to this. Absolutely delicious and creative. Both served with roast potatoes, carrots and parsnip, stuffing, cabbage, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. You will not leave hungry! Great value for money too. Well done chef, thank you.

26/05/2026: Came here with a group for my birthday. Arrived early and they seated us anyway. Always a great start. Food was good. Not shout from the rooftops great but good. We all ordered different things and shared. I'll admit when I'm wrong but the steak sandwich was spectacular. Variety of drinks. Can imagine it to be a class place to have a few drinks with the crew on a night out. The interior is amazing and it suits the vibe. All in all not a bad place to go in cork city centre

29/03/2026: 4 of us had dinner in the Pier last night, for my sisters birthday . The food, the wine, the service was absolutely top notch, fab atmosphere and ambience. Thanks a million. We will be back .

15/03/2026: Stunning restaurant, food was amazing. The team there last night were superb, friendly, organised and so welcoming. The decor is spot on and the wine extensive. When back in the area this will be our place to go. Thank you once again to all the team!

26/04/2026: I’m always on the lookout for places that deliver both quality and consistency—and this spot definitely stands out. The garlic bread is a must-try: perfectly crisp on the outside, generously topped, and packed with flavour. The real highlight, though, was the beef. While it may appear slightly dry at first glance, don’t let that fool you—it’s incredibly tender, juicy, and rich in flavour. Easily one of those dishes that exceeds expectations with the first bite. Overall, a very satisfying and comforting dining experience. Well worth a visit if you’re in the area.

12/03/2026: Food for 3. Prawn pasta was bland and overpriced. The chicken curry has minimal chicken. The beef and Guinness pie was good. Way overpriced. Wouldn't return.

14/06/2026: Most of the staff was nice. One lady, I assume a manager was extremely dismissive of us. I guess because we weren’t tourists. The chowder is absolutely disgusting, not even bits of seafood in it, which shouldn’t at all be the case considering it’s Dingle. The Caesar salad was nice though. Wouldn’t recommend at all unless you’re an American willing to leave a big tip. Just a tourist trap with mediocre overpriced food.

12/06/2026: Fantastic food & service. Great people running this place! Gavin and co were extremely welcoming!!!

14/05/2026: Beautiful hotel and great location

26/04/2026: First class Hotel very comfortable, spotlessly clean,friendly staff ,excellent restaurant foods delicious

07/06/2026: Roast chicken and tiramisu were amazing!

18/05/2026: Highly recommend the Irish breakfast here. Everything was high-quality from the sausages to this sourdough bread and fresh eggs. Coffee was good as well Not to mention they were playing our country music station. :) Ella and Morgan were on :)

05/10/2025: Had a lovely meal on Sunday. Staff are fantastic. Make sure to either book a table or get there before 1pm as it fills very quickly. That's the only quibble I would have.

01/10/2025: Great pub. Many's a pint had there.Never ask the owner for a bag of ice as its very precious to him.

26/03/2026: I bring groups of over-55s to the cafe for working lunches as they use new AI tools to decide on best options. The cakes always win five stars. Most of my friends opt for tea and sandwiches and it’s for those specialities that I award five stars.

11/03/2026: Not a cafe anymore. Seriously need to update your Google entry to prevent people turning up to be disappointed.

19/02/2026: Please be advised, this is no longer a cafe! Tried to visit in Feb26 and it only does interiors. I’m sure the interiors are lovely. The lady in the Top forecourt across the way said the cafe is gone now.

01/05/2026: Wonderful attention to customers at Henry Lyons and Co @ Sligo. Visit them at Sligo. . . Thank you .

23/03/2026: Bought a suit and received excellent service. James went above and beyond and made us feel very well looked after despite the shop being very busy and was extremely helpful. Will definitely recommend.

26/05/2026: Nice little cafe, had a really tasty chicken roll, coffee and ice cream tub for very decent price. Staff was also very lovely, definitely go again next time I'm in Blessington!

25/05/2026: Great food. Great menu. Brilliant service.

16/04/2026: Really good food, a bit expensive but quality is there ! Nice ambiance and decoration.

16/04/2026: Excellent food that all tasted amazing, very attentive service and finished the meal off with a cocktail, highly recommended.

17/04/2026: Really nicely located by the river. But unfortunately had a bad experience. It was not very busy, and my coffee took nearly 20 minutes to arrive. The hot chocolate came completely cold, and the cream on top was sour and gone off. I would be hesitant to come back sadly.

07/04/2026: Fabulous river side location to watch the world go by. Plus the food & staff are you class.