The best restaurants in Waterford

30/05/2026: Here’s a polished review you could post: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a fantastic experience at The City Arms. The atmosphere was exceptional—warm, lively, and welcoming, with the perfect balance of energy and comfort. Whether you're stopping in for a quick drink or spending the evening with friends, the pub has a great vibe that makes you want to stay longer. What truly made the visit stand out was the outstanding service from the bartender. Not only were they friendly, attentive, and professional, but their translation skills were absolutely stellar. They went above and beyond to help bridge language barriers, making everyone feel included and comfortable. Their ability to communicate clearly and effortlessly with people from different backgrounds added a personal touch that elevated the entire experience. The combination of an excellent atmosphere and genuinely exceptional service makes The City Arms a place I would highly recommend. I’ll definitely be returning.

30/05/2026: Many a good day spent in this pub always good memories with the lads all the best cheers Ben .👍🏻

15/08/2026: Lovely food nice staff very clean

19/07/2026: Super food and service. Highly recommended to everyone well worth a visit. Nice atmosphere. 5 *****

30/08/2026: Very good portion, food good quality and fairly priced for what you get.

26/08/2026: Lovely little place, have been there many times. The owner and staff are lovely, and the food is better than you would expect. I must say their carvery roast dinner is a bargain and a very big portion. Deserts are fantastic some of the best cheesecake I’ve ever had. Highly recommend!

06/10/2026: Great 4 weekend entertainment, sport and weekend music.

05/10/2026: Very nice place to call for a pint. Barman was dead on and was very welcoming.

30/09/2026: Really nice seaside pub, perfect for a pint and chowder after a walk on woodstown beach! Staff are so friendly

30/09/2026: This is the perfect place to pop into after a walk on Woodstown beach. During the summer I ate with my sister, we both had chowder outside - it was perfect on a summers day! Even though the staff were young, they were very helpful and friendly.

03/05/2026: Excellent place and very friendly atmosphere everyone should try their pizza😎🍕🔥

15/07/2026: Really loved the beamish here. Great spot for a quiet pint or to watch a match.

03/07/2026: Awesome red velvet cake for 18th Birthday . Thank you so much . Ordered through Instagram as I was having difficulty online and it was no problem at all .

28/05/2026: Rob & Steve always do such a fantastic job with the cakes for us at workLAB! Not only do they look amazing, but they taste incredible too. They’re always so helpful and accommodating, even with last minute requests, and our clients absolutely love them every time. Thanks so much guys for the consistently great service and delicious cakes!

27/08/2026: It was good, however, it was noisy as there some work being done in the building. Great for teenagers and the young at heart

25/08/2026: Great escape room! We did the 90s video rental room. It was excellent fun. There are not many clues provided but the game makes complete sense. It was really coherent so we could work our way through the puzzles. Our games master, Mark, was a great guy and very helpful. We will be sure to return in the future.

13/09/2026: I had a really lovely experience here while visiting Waterford. Janie was incredibly kind and welcoming, and she even gave me some great tips on places to see around the city, which I really appreciated. I had the avocado toast and it was delicious. The eggs were cooked perfectly! I’ll definitely come back next time I’m in Waterford, especially to try some of the other things on the menu.

28/08/2026: Fab staff, fab coffee highly recommend ❤️ one of the best vanilla lattes I've ever had!

30/07/2026: But I thought you could get sandwich there,the coffee was really nice,the to young girls where very nice to me

23/06/2026: Great little coffee shop next to the house of Waterford. We had a mocha, flat, white, and oat milk latte. They were delicious.

05/10/2026: Cracking fish and chips.Good price.Would visit again if over again

14/09/2026: The Fish was tiny and mostly battery but the chips where nice and fresh

24/09/2026: Amazing food, nice drinks, good atmosphere and super service, highly recommend! Will definitely see each other again 😉

17/08/2026: Food was delicious and very well thought out Wine explained and very good too lovely fish gougons and real chips for children A good venue wish them well

05/10/2026: A wonderful bar Waterford City. Highly recomend it.

15/07/2026: What a unique place. It felt like I can become a local here. The barman was nice enough to answer some questions about their whiskey, and even gave us a little to taste, for free. Although he didnt seem like one for small talk or chats, but he did try. He has extreme attention to detail, which I found sweet, it was like he wanted everything to be just right for us. The atmosphere was amazing. I wish I could be a fly on the wall and just exist there for a while.

07/09/2026: Great nights entertainment, food is absolutely gorgeous and friendliest of staff

11/08/2026: Great might out. Good food a plenty of fun having a bet. Looking forward to going again.