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8,5
533
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Sha-Roe Bistro


Clonegal
08/04/2026: I had a meal there with friends a couple of weeks ago. We really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and the attention to detail amazing. We can't wait to go back!.
23/02/2026: Lovely relaxed dining experience. Food so flavoursome. Excellent staff. Perfect for a special celebration with family and friends

8,4
2415
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Teach Dolmain


Carlow
13/04/2026: Lovely pub, good beer & food. Knocked down a star because of the older manager berating staff behind the counter while they tried to do their jobs, owners need to give him the marching order ASAP, would visit again, hopefully when that individual isn't there.
06/04/2026: Great food, tasty and not too expensive

8,4
982
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Tara Arms


Tullow
07/04/2026: Good food, attentive staff and a nicely decorated comfy restaurant.
04/04/2026: Very nice food indeed would recommend to everyone lots of seats and food choices 5 stars

8,2
1333
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Supermac's


Carlow
14/04/2026: Had a quick bite here for lunch.Great food but doors were wide open on quiet a breezy day. Busy spot and reasonably clean. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
12/04/2026: I've been a regular customer for many years and the level of service and quality has never slipped, 5 stars well deserved.

8,1
201
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Conways Kildavin


Kildavin
15/03/2026: We called in on the off chance of getting a Sunday roast. We were seated quickly and fed and watered. Served by a young man called Sean who was extremely friendly and very good at the job. Thank you ..
22/01/2026: First time here beautiful food lovely service Definitely will call again

7,7
665
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Lennons @ VISUAL


Carlow
15/02/2026: Amazing menu and out- standing food. Service friendly and efficient. Highly recommend
15/02/2026: Over the years, anything I've ever ordered here has been absolutely delicious and worth every penny. Even when I'm unsure of an ingredient, I am always pleasantly surprised with how good it tastes. Which goes to show the expertise of the chef and kitchen staff. I have always had a great experience here and can't recommend it enough for people who love and appreciate great food and wine.

7,6
749
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Step House Hotel


Borris
26/04/2026: Attended the Lee wedding, honestly don't know where to start, from the moment we arrived we knew that this hotel was special. All the staff we encountered very friendly and helpful. Our room was cosy, clean and comfortable. The food was fabulous from the prewedding food to the actual wedding meal and breakfast the following morning, I honestly couldn't fault it all one bit. Loved the "things to do locally " at the back of the breakfast menu. Lovely idea. What I also enjoyed was that the wedding guests had basically taken over the hotel which made the wedding very personal. Honestly, we would not hesitate in coming back to stay there again.
25/04/2026: An exceptional hotel in a beautiful town . Very large and bright rooms, great breakfast and bar food, and really wonderful staff . In a sea of bland and impersonal hotels, Step House is a place that retains a true sense of hospitality - welcoming, personal and warm. Thank you for making my parents' recent stay so special, for taking such care of my dad, and for the thoughtful gift for their 60th wedding anniversary ! Just wonderful ❤️

7,6
260
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Rachel’s Garden Cafe


28/11/2025: Girl on till was very slow coffee was cold again I got to pay was only 2 couples a head of me
03/11/2025: A fabulous place to spend a couple of hours! Lovely and clean

7,4
400
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Cafe de Mode


Ballon
16/04/2026: Brilliant place to go for food anytime 😊 music for me was fantastic 👌
12/04/2026: Lovely, quirky and spacious cafe/restaurant up a side street in Ballon. A feast for the eyes with the many photographs, clocks, words of wisdom and references to Alice in Wonderland. All day breakfast and lunch menus ‘to die for’! We were made to feel very welcome from the moment that we entered. Excellent service and quality of food…. we will definitely pay a return visit very soon.

7,2
1564
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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.

5,7
39
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Country Kitchen


Carlow
29/09/2025: Visiting from Scotland and Currently eating here with my partner and daughter,foods amazing,locations great and the service is absolutely fantastic,think we’ve found a regular haunt for future visits,thank you very much ladies Hayleigh
28/09/2025: Lady was super friendly and attentive

5,0
557
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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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