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8,4
1354 Reviews |
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Supermac's
Carlow
12/07/2026: Well run establishment .we have been there numerous times could not find one fault.👍
25/06/2026: The ice cream and cookies are the best out of any supermacs.
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8,4
215 Reviews |
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Conways Kildavin
Kildavin
30/07/2026: Lovely place. Very accommodating
21/06/2026: Visited today. Lovely place, god food, very quick service,and-superb staff. Well done, well be back!!👏👏👏
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8,3
541 Reviews |
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Sha-Roe Bistro
Clonegal
14/06/2026: Amazing food and a fantastic menu with plenty of options to choose from. The staff were incredibly friendly and the thoughtful host made every patron feel welcome and personally looked after. A wonderful experience from start to finish.
07/06/2026: A simply superb meal once again . I simply cannot recommend Sha - Roe Bistro highly enough
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8,3
1009 Reviews |
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Tara Arms
Tullow
10/08/2026: Top stop. Lots of locals having the craic. Grub very good, can't go wrong here.
09/08/2026: Great service from a young lad called archie
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8,1
2443 Reviews |
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Teach Dolmain
Carlow
16/07/2026: Food is excellent. Eaten here twice
03/07/2026: Family run bussiness for many years now such lovely place great man that got this place of they ground turned it in to a gold mine they late Mr will Rath gone but never forgotten by all who knew him and worked for him. Great man great bussiness man
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7,7
753 Reviews |
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Step House Hotel
Borris
30/07/2026: From the moment we first visited until the day we said "I do" our experience at the Stephouse Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. We chose it as the venue for our Wedding & it truly exceeded every expectation!
All of the staff went above & beyond to make our day perfect, especially Benny,Becky,Sarah,Alan, Bridget & Lee.Every detail was handled with professionalism,warmth & genuine care which allowed us to relax & enjoy every moment with our family & friends.The hotel & gardens for our ceremony were stunning, the food outstanding and the service was flawless from start to finish.
Our guests are still talking about how beautiful the hotel was,how delicious the meal was & how welcoming everyone made them feel. We couldnt have asked for a more magical setting to celebrate our special day.
A huge thank you to the entire team and Cait & James for making our Wedding Day so unforgettable. We will always have wonderful memories of our special day here and we wouldnt hesitate to recommend the Stephouse to anyone looking for the perfect Wedding venue or a fantastic place to stay.
"Five stars simply aren't enough!"
Maria & Michael Behan
15/06/2026: Our group of 17 friends, travelling from different counties, chose The Step House in Borris, Co. Carlow as our meeting point for a night away together, and what a fantastic choice it turned out to be.
From the moment we arrived, everything was first-class. We enjoyed a light lunch in the bar before taking a fascinating guided tour of Borris House, located directly opposite the hotel. The tour lasted around two hours and provided a wonderful insight into the rich history of the area.
Afterwards, we spent some time exploring the charming village before returning to the hotel to relax and prepare for the evening. Dinner in the main restaurant was booked for 7pm, and it exceeded all expectations. The menu was excellent, the food was beautifully presented, and every dish was cooked to perfection. The staff were attentive, friendly, and professional throughout, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Following dinner, we enjoyed a nightcap in the bar before retiring to our rooms. The accommodation was comfortable, spotless, and ensured a great night's sleep.
Breakfast the following morning was equally impressive. Afterwards, we took a lovely walk through the village to the viaduct, enjoying the beautiful surroundings before returning to the hotel for tea, coffee, and a final catch-up.
Before headinghome, we all agreed that this would not be our last visit. In fact, we are already planning a return trip later in the year for a festive Christmas getaway.
The Step House offers exceptional hospitality, outstanding food, comfortable accommodation, and a wonderful location. We couldn't recommend it highly enough and are already looking forward to our next stay.
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7,7
672 Reviews |
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Lennons @ VISUAL
Carlow
27/06/2026: It was an incredible experience me and my daughter had a lovely time the food was very enjoyable and all the staff were very kind.
20/06/2026: Nice location in centre of town near theatre and college for lunch. Can be hard to find if not familiar with Carlow but Google Maps will bring you to it.
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7,3
404 Reviews |
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Cafe de Mode
Ballon
10/05/2026: We had a beautiful breakfast pancakes with crispy bacon and maple syrup and a large pot of tea ☕.
16/04/2026: Brilliant place to go for food anytime 😊 music for me was fantastic 👌
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7,2
284 Reviews |
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Rachel’s Garden Cafe
02/08/2026: Super place for Sunday quick dinner with family
26/07/2026: Love food and atmosphere.
Helpful and friendly staff.
Can eat indoors or outdoors.
Highly recommended.
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6,7
1568 Reviews |
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Dinn Rí
Carlow
12/04/2026: We didn’t stay at the hotel, only dined in the restaurant. Overall, the food was quite good—typical of Irish restaurants. The steak was excellent and the staff were very friendly.
There was a mistake with our order, though, and the pizza arrived much later. They apologized a lot for it, which we appreciated, and remained very kind throughout.
The wine wasn’t great and was quite expensive, but the steak was fantastic.
05/04/2026: Beautiful place, lovely food. I would recommend it for any party large or small.
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Riverbank Restaurant
Tullow
01/05/2025: I originally had given this restaurant a 5 star review on the back of having been there a number of times. However, having recently returned, I found that this place has dropped a lot in quality and service. I believe it has changed hands/under new management and it would appear to have gone downhill since then. Such a pity, it was a great place to eat and family friendly.
11/04/2025: Unfortunately, food was just ok and that's me being "generous". Service felt like we were back in 90s. Atmosphere was like a nearly closing down place. Huge potential in the right hands,but definitely not into whomever runs it now. I'm not the person to complain and haven't said anything while settling the bill (which was 74 euro for 2 people and not even a "thank you" received). Won't be rushing again to eat here,for sure.
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The MerryTree Restaurant by Rathwood
Carlow
11/07/2025: Estuvimos allí la semana pasada y la experiencia fue mucho mejor. El personal es muy amable. El pescado y las patatas fritas valen la pena y el rosbif se derrite en la boca. Conocimos al nuevo chef, que también es el gerente de alimentos y bebidas, nos informó nuestro mesero Cian. Quedamos realmente impresionados y volveremos.
11/07/2025: Tuvimos una experiencia muy agradable aquí el miércoles 9 de julio. Nuestro camarero era un muchacho joven, muy amable y servicial, genial con nuestros niños, nos hizo sentir como en casa. La hamburguesa vegana era increíble, muy fresca y deliciosa ensalada en el pan vegano. Los niños pidieron espaguetis a la bolaña, porciones muy generosas. La tarta de queso horneada estaba increíble, los niños quedaron encantados con sus galletas y helado. Lo recomendaría sin duda y volveré por su carne asada.
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