The best restaurants in Monaghan

21/08/2025: We attended a wedding at Castle Leslie and it was fantastic - especially the service. The staff (shoutout to Dylan, Callum, Killian and the rest of the team) who were attentive, easy to chat with, and made some killer cocktails. The food was a highlight as well. Would definitely come back!

25/07/2025: My mother and I stayed in the Castle the first night and it was amazing. Bathroom was huge, room was lovely, service was the best I've ever had. Truly welcoming and hardworking staff. The breakfast was delicious and had a large variety of hot dishes and continental choices. After that, we stayed the next 2 nights in the lodge. Room was lovely and clean, bathroom was quite luxurious, and the restaurants had delicious food and a large variety of drinks and cocktails, even mocktails. The castle grounds were lovely and very well maintained and I had even gotten to see a Hummingbird Hawkmoth, which is apparently very rare, in the lodge garden. Overall had an amazing stay, service was top tier, rooms clean and perfectly maintained, and staff were very friendly and helpful with any and all questions. Would totally visit again and highly recommend.

14/06/2025: Wishing David all the best, was passing through Monaghan twice a week in the 90’s heading to Cavan to see a young lady, was always told to get a supreme + a spicy tomato on the way through .Courting for 10 years…. cost me a fortune ! We’re married 26 years now, but anytime we’re heading up to Cavan, the wee treat was Pizza D’or GUTTED !!!!!!!!

30/05/2025: Just class the best pizza ever!

08/04/2025: Lovely shop with tasty food. A local favorite.

21/03/2025: Nice place for a bit to eat and a coffee or just some relaxing time to chat. Recommend it, great food, great staff, very friendly.

26/05/2025: Best place for a flat white in the country. Amazing food and staff are wonderful

26/04/2025: Great place to stop off after the Saturday parkrun beside the fairies too 🧚 Best ever bacon bap and cuppa highly recommend shame it’s 2 hours from home. almost forgot the bench is heated!!

01/06/2025: Really good coffee and the shop itself is so nice!

13/05/2025: Lovely gift shop, great coffee and lovely staff. The cakes are decent, too, and they’re doggy friendly. May not always get parking directly outside but will often get something a short walk away.

17/08/2025: Nice enough bar only thing I wish they had was a bit more seating or stools outdoors. Other than that pretty chill place

17/08/2025: Nice pub and friendly, talkative bartender and clientele that make you feel welcome.

26/08/2025: Handy spot for sandwiches and salads

17/08/2025: Lovely food. Dropped in for a light lunch. Very surprised at the quality of the food . Sells ice-cream too

07/06/2025: Went for lunch with my 97 year old mum and my sister . It certainly is a 5 star restaurant with excellent food, and amazing staff. If you haven’t been you need to check it out ❤️

24/05/2025: I have eaten in this restaurant several times when I visit from London. Sadly the quality of the food is very poor.? Has the chef changed? I had chicken fillet burger. The batter was dark brown and rock hard. The chips are frozen and there was a tasteless limp salad on the side. Very disappointing.

02/06/2025: Had our holy Communion celebration in Blayney Bistro, owner was very nice letting us decorate restaurant evening before staying with us and helping till midnight! Great reception the day of, food was amazing and very generous portions of it. Highly recommend for celebrations up to 30 people! Thank you again for great service Blayney Bistro👍👍👍

13/04/2025: Best wings and curry in the world!

10/09/2025: Very nice atmosphere here. Beautiful decor. Very good food indeed. First class staff. Reasonable priced. All in all, a very easy 5 star review to leave.

27/08/2025: Delicious food. Onion rings and garlic potatoes especially yummy. Ample size portions. Friendly staff. Will not hesitate to return.

12/07/2025: Had the most amazing experience at the Sliabh Beagh Hotel. Everyone from the servers to the bar staff and office staff were exceptional, most friendly people you could meet. The food was out of this world (amazing chef). The rooms were comfortable and well stocked. The locals made you feel very welcome. Had an amazing time, dad meeting up with nieces who he hadn't see in years. Will be returning shortly. Thanks all for the amazing experience of Sliabh Beagh

09/07/2025: Amazing food and service. A bit far out of the way. Could do with larger tv in bedrooms. Delightful and helpful staff

11/09/2025: The service is brilliant and make what you want the food is fresh all the time and very delicious 😋 ❤️

24/08/2025: Great food and service. My go to stop when I'm up north with work.

16/07/2025: A lovely little spot that my partner and I visited for breakfast. It was quiet and the staff were quick to serve us. The breakfast menu has a nice collection of breakfast stables with something for everyone. We each had a Pancake Stack. Mine with Berries, Compote, Greek Yogurt and Honey. My partner's with Bacon, Maple Syrup and Pecans. The Coffee was good and fresh. Would definitely recommend this spot and we will certainly be back again.

15/07/2025: Went to this place because it used to be great for food. Unfortunately I have no idea of whether it still is because we left starving. After ordering we sat down after 40mins later still no sign of food coming. After enquiring as to where our order was the young girl looked bewildered and looked around there was our order on the ledge behind us. With the added accompaniment of flies I just couldn't being myself to wait any longer. If you value your life please don't go there.

24/08/2025: I loved this place. Traditional Irish pub, very old-school. The owner is a friendly and talkative aged man, kind of a philosopher. Food served only some days, like for the second half of the week.

06/04/2025: Lovely place to pop in for a pint and a chat.