The best restaurants in Sligo

11/09/2025: A good hotel to spend a few nights in

11/08/2025: Lovely family friendly hotel. Enjoyed the bar food.

17/08/2025: Just waited a few minutes to be seated. Great burger but service can be better, I was never asked if everything was okay by the staff. Felt a bit forgotten alone at my table. Plus, the restaurant is very noisy (big groups, children, loud music).

15/08/2025: The burgers and fries were one of the best i ever tasted, try for yourself!

14/08/2025: I had a terrible nights sleep due to the sound of slamming bedroom doors in the corridor from 2 am to 4am.

10/08/2025: This hotel is in a perfect location for the whole of Sligo town clean well equipped rooms friendly staff good service great food this is the place to stay if you’re wanting a town visit every thing is within walking distance

28/07/2025: I had high hopes for this place when I walked in. Lovely decor and felt like a nice atmosphere. I found the menu good and the prices were a little eye watering. I had the prawns as the starter. These were quite tasty and the portion size was just right for a starter. On to the mains, I ordered the 40 day rib eye steak. An 8oz cut if I remember correctly was about €45. I gave them the benefit of doubt, hoping it would be a tasty cut of meat. Alas, it turned out to be very bland. It came out looking like a burger from Burger king. Call me old school, but a steak should be nicely pan fried and not char grilled. I have had much nicer rib eye elsewhere and for about €10 cheaper too. My advise to the embassy, although I know totally impractical, would be, make the price €50 and make the steak Wagyu. I would happily pay for a good cut of Wagyu any time. I didn't have any desert so can't comment on them. I liked that they had Erdinger to drink though. Service was very good and staff were friendly and helpful. 5 out of 5 for the staff. However if your looking for a tasty steak, I would probably try elsewhere.

14/07/2025: The Embassy Steakhouse delivered on every level. The atmosphere was warm and cosy – perfect for a relaxed evening out. As soon as I sat down, I was given a complimentary bread basket, which was a really nice touch while I waited for my food. For starters, I had the mussels – they were excellent. Great flavour, and the sauce was rich and delicious without being too heavy. For the main, I went with the T-bone steak, and it was cooked to absolute perfection. The flavour was spot on, and the sides paired really well with the dish. Overall, just really good food in a welcoming setting. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for quality dining in a comfortable atmosphere.

10/09/2025: I’ve eaten here a few times over the years & hope to be returning a few more times. Smallish café in a prime location in Strandhill. The food is reliably delicious & the smoothies are exceptional. As far as I know you can’t book. Understandably, it always seems to be crowded, & the friendly staff rush around efficiently. (One quibble: plastic straws in 2025?!)

07/09/2025: Love that café, everything was nice, we went for coffe and sweets, and came back for breakfast the day after. Lovely shop too, for souvenir and takeaway.

02/09/2025: Beautiful little hotel with a fabulous view. Rooms were very well appointed Restaurant was excellent.

02/09/2025: Driftwood is a fantastic B&B with individually decorated rooms and super comfortable beds. You can enjoy delicious food there any time of day or enjoy a cozy evening. The people there are warm and welcoming and take excellent care of their guests. We had everything we needed there, and leaving was very difficult.

03/08/2025: It's the place to go,what more can I say,excellent.

23/07/2025: Lovely gastro pub with great food

18/07/2025: We had just amazing pizza, lovely crispy and thin bread and fresh, smells like fantastic food 🥰😇

03/07/2025: I recently tried this food truck and was completely blown away by their wood-fired pizza. The crust was perfectly crisp with that amazing smoky flavor you can only get from a real wood fire oven. Every bite was fresh, hot, and packed with delicious toppings. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients and the care that goes into making each pizza. The staff were super friendly and made the experience even better. If you’re a pizza lover, you have to check this place out. Easily one of the best pizzas I’ve ever had, food truck or not. Highly recommend!

03/06/2025: The best sweets shop we came across in our Ireland roadtrip. The sweets and candy were fresh and they had so many options! Very well priced as well, we got a full bag for 4€. Highly recommend checking out! Lots of options for everyone.

28/03/2025: Best candy store that we found in Ireland. You step in the door and it's immediately a blast to the past with the glass counter with drawers for them to give you whatever you are looking for by weight, along with all of the oldies / goodies that you haven't seen on a shelf in a while, mixed with some amazing chocolates. The conversation with the mom / son duo about where we were from and our itinerary was great and they even offered a few tips that altered some of the end plans for the end of our trip and I'm so grateful. We will definitely return the next time we are in Ireland.

27/08/2025: Very friendly, extremely accommodating to our food restrictions (gluten-free, milk-free). Oh, and the food is delicious, too. I particularly recommend the milk-free pesto.

21/08/2025: Lovely cafe in a beautiful scenic area! Friendly staff and good food. Some items were sold out when we arrived but there was still other options available.

19/08/2025: Awesome 👌 Fitout + the coffee is right up there. Kidz says the Fruitshoot is top notch also 🤪

16/08/2025: We ordered the Oat Matcha Latte…and I can only describe it in one word: “Perfect”!!!

26/08/2025: You can eat anything here: burgers, seafood, lamb, or steak. We were very satisfied. Plus, there's a great view. We were here on a Tuesday, and there were plenty of free seats.

25/08/2025: Having dined here previously we returned because it was excellent the last time but unfortunately not the same this time. The restaurant was busy so we were happy to eat in the outside area which was perfect apart from the table not been that clean. Our starters arrived except for one which we had to ask them where it was. It was a seafood chowder so there was no real excuse for this. Our main courses arrived eventually, mine was cold and had to be returned and my daughters wraps came with ours but we had to ask for the beef taco as there was no sign of it to come. When it arrived a very nice and hardworking waiter apologised as someone else was supposed to have brought it out. We ordered some extra drinks and had to ask a second time for them. We had no issues sitting in the outside area but it felt like second class service out there. We were very disappointed with this visit compared to the last time we were there.

19/08/2025: Had dinner here last friday night with my husband,booking is recommended,very busy spot.food was very nice,service was fast and friendly,the atmosphere is lively,and the cocktails are yummie.would definitely return here

18/08/2025: Unfortunately, we were disappointed with our visit to the restaurant. Very high prices for small dishes without any seasoning. The burger was unfortunately very dry and not particularly well-prepared. It's a nice place to sit outside, but the music was a bit loud.

06/09/2025: The best part of life is pure joy. Not only does the restaurant offer delicious food, but the owner's warm and welcoming hospitality makes you feel right at home, and the wait staff are incredibly attractive. The restaurant is clean and tidy, the food is served quickly, and the prices are reasonable. The owner's cooking is delicious 👍, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal 🥳. A special thank you to the owner for recommending our signature dishes that day, which satisfied the four of us tourists. Highly recommended for the food, service, and ambiance. We even took a photo with the owner that day. If you have the chance to dine here, don't forget to experience her hospitality! ❤️

06/09/2025: Friendly service and great food. Highly recommended

30/08/2025: There I was planning to fly out of Ireland West Knock airport on an early Sunday morning flight and just wasn’t feeling like getting up at half-past-very-early to do the long two-hour drive from home to get there. So, I started looking for a place to stay within punching distance or even a short drive to the airport. I wanted to stay away from the formulaic sterility and coldness of a chain hotel and stumbled upon this absolute jewel in county Sligo, a mere 15-minute drive from the airport. Cawley’s has a wonderful blend of old-style charm, class and relaxing vibes right in the heart of Tubbercurry. Despite first appearances, it delightfully stays away from any pretentious notions, and not only does it have favourable room rates but has a very honest and wonderfully welcoming bar and restaurant with very accommodating, natural and friendly staff. From the menu, this reviewer went for the striploin steak with all the trimmings washed down with a nice Chilean Chiraz, followed by the traditional sherry trifle and ice cream. From modest-sized weddings, to solo travellers just looking for a bed, hot shower, strong wifi and a good meal for the night, to the small dinner parties, Cawley’s is truly a chameleon of options establishment that accommodates the full spectrum of travellers, diners and event celebration needs. The very charming and conversational barman Matthew even accommodated my request for a Calimocho (simply red wine and coke) without as much as a flinch, oh and be sure to connect with Teresa, part of the Cawley family, at front of house. You won’t be disappointed with Cawley’s, now 60 years in business and still going strong.

15/07/2025: I’m very happy to leave this review. Jennifer and Theresa were so friendly and helpful. The service was fantastic. I was just driving through Tubbercurry and wanted to have a little breakfast, I found this cozy place so cute and well decorated. They had a nice welcoming sign just outside on the sidewalk advertising that they serve breakfast and various meals throughout the day and I’m so glad I stopped in. The minute I walked through I was greeted with a warm comforting surrounding and soft music playing as I walked through to the dining area there were Jennifer and Theresa very friendly and happy with each other. Clearly happy employees. They were testing a new cupcake that Jennifer had just created, white chocolate with raspberry and pistachio inside as a filling, Theresa was complementing her and telling everyone it was such a great flavor combo I knew from that very moment I had stopped in at the right place for a lovely little breakfast. They immediately acknowledged me with a smile and a happy, hello, and lead me into the dining area where there were a couple tables filled with happy diners. The decor was thoughtful and warm kind of old world comforting. They seated me down next to the window where I could see a gorgeous patio set up for dining with lovely tables and Large umbrellas. Next time I come, I’ll be sure to take advantage of that beautiful garden patio for a meal. But today I focused on the menu in front of me and ended up ordering the American pancakes. I added on à la carte scrambled eggs and hashbrowns. I also ordered some coffee with oat milk. Jennifer was such a good server, she came back twice to make sure everything was perfect and if I needed any adjustments, she took care of it so quickly. Before I knew it, my meal had arrived piping hot, and beautifully arranged. I enjoyed it with maple syrup, but they had other options which would be just as Delicious. There was even a tiny little base on the table with a little garden rose in it. The little details of this establishment are so charming and well fought out if I were a traveler and needed overnight accommodation I wouldn’t hesitate to take a room here. I polished my meal off pretty quickly. It was very delicious, in between another young lady came to check on me. I didn’t get her name, but she had beautiful blonde hair and a happy smile, and The fact that she came to check on me, even though she was at my server, added on another layer of true customer service value here. I highly recommend this location for a delicious meal and as there A-frame sign out in the front said they do serve all meals, breakfast lunch, and dinner guarantee you I will be back to try their other menu Offerings in the other times of the day and I recommend you to do the same