The Bodega restaurant based in the culturally diverse Waterford encapsulates the varied ethnicity of its population perfectly and accommodates them accordingly.
There is simply something for everyone here including an early bird menu for value seekers and early eaters. They also offer a supper club menu which is great for those on a night out.
Pakie’s Bar
is a traditional Irish pub attached to the family run Carroll’s Hotel in the small village of Knocktopher. They serve traditional food in hearty portions in comfortable and friendly surroundings.
Watergarden, Thomastown (15 mins. Away)
A small but charming garden in the centre of Thomastown with lots of nooks, crannies & water features. Lovely cafe with homemade soups & scones, perfect for lunch & snacks. It’s a great spot to while away an afternoon or if you’re looking to fill a small gap in your day, especially if you have children.
The Restaurant at the Waterside, Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny, has earned a reputation for excellence over many years. The room itself, with its riverfront location, sets the scene for a wonderful intimate evening with great food and fine wines. The atmosphere in the dining room is relaxed and comfortable. The food is good, the wine list is impresssive.
The Hub in Thomastown is a great place to sit down with a cofee & a bun and just watch the world go by. It also has on sale a variety of locally made produce as well as works by local artists.
Clashganny House Restaurant is just outside the picturesque village of Borris in County Carlow. After a hugely successful spell as head chef of the five-star Monart Spa in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Robert decided to open his own restaurant at Clashganny House. The restaurant quickly became known as one of Ireland’s best new restaurants, and was awarded the Newcomer of the Year Award at Georgina Campbell’s Ireland Awards 2013.
For the last 30 years,The Rising Sun in Mullinavat has been offering good quality, home produced meals for its customers. breakfast, bar menu and a la carte menu are all available. The restaurant is family friendly with an extensive children’s menu, high chairs and colouring sheets to help keep younger children amused.
The formal settingat the Lady
Helen Restaurant is perfect for
classic country house cuisine. A
superb service is complemented
by an extensive list of fine wines
& spirits. Awarded 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes. The Lady Helen Restaurant enjoys
panoramic views over the estate
and River Nore. Here a variety of
international dishes are prepared using local produce & fresh herbs, picked daily from the estate's own
herb garden. Gourmet dining and superb service are complemented by the opulent ambience of dining in the Lady Helen.
The Enchanted Kitchen, Main Street, Mullinavat Co. Kilkenny specialises in authentic Thai & French Cuisine. Authentic food is freshly prepared daily by expert chefs who have over twenty years experience. The Enchanted Kitchen guarantees you a night of great food at a reasonable price. It also offers a lunch time menu from Friday to Sunday and an early bird menu from 5pm-7pm Tuesday to Thursday where you can avail of their excellent offerings. Tel: 051 898 688
The Rosemary Tree at the bridge in Thomastown offers the full gamut from a cup of coffee to full breakfast and lunch. It runs a supper club once a month with a set menu comprising mouth watering dishes made from the finest local produce for which booking is essential.
The Pak Village offers both authentic Chinese & European dishes in a relaxed and friendly environment. The focus is on producing high quality food from locally sourced ingredients. To make a reservation call 056 772 4472.
The Ouncel House is a traditional family-run pub located in the beautiful village of Dungarvan Co. Kilkenny. A variety of wholesome foods are served on Saturday and Sunday with a children's menu for anyone with a small appetite. Alcoholic beverages are served throughout the rest of the week. There are periodic activities held here including poker nights and monthly music nights so check their Facebook page.
The Blackberry Café is housed in a
historic, award winning building that was
once a cobblers in the heart of
Thomastown. Dedicated to local food
produce, it serves quality foods using
local suppliers, such as Knockdrinna
Farmhouse Cheese and pork products,
locally grown organic fruit & vegetables
and employs traditional recipes. Fresh
baked cakes, tarts and scones with
Blackberry Café’s own jam are favourites and the café has attracted a loyal following for its coffee alone. A take away service is available.
commemorate Queen Victoria’s Coronation, it became a school. Today, it is the perfect place for walkers seeking lunch, coffee or a light snack. The Old Schoolhouse River Café specialises in baking and offers an array of homemade breads and scones. It also The restaurant has an outdoor seating area that overlooks the beautiful River Nore. Open weekends and bank holidays from the 17th of March 11am to 5.30pm and open full time from June.
The Old School Houseis an idyllic restaurant located in the picture perfect village of Inistioge. The Old Schoolhouse was built in 1703 as a Merchants house. Later it became a poor house and in 1837 (which is embossed in the cobbles at the entrance), to
interesting and for thosewho like something a little less spicy or flavoured there is something to satisfy your taste.
All their food is hand prepared by Asian Chefs using all natural ingredients – with no MSG, preservatives or artificial colourings. As a lot of their food is wok fried, not only is it non fattening it is also Coeliac friendly. It has a variety of eating options including an early bird menu, a takeaway menu, an a la carte menu, lunch menu and also has a bank holiday menu.
Lemongrass is a
stylish, fun restaurant
with a serious attitude to real food and service. It offers customers a healthy, affordable option when it comes to eating out. It is not simply Thai food and certainly not Chinese but rather offers a fusion of the very best cuisine of all Asian countries, and that makes it unique in Ireland. The Menu is varied and
The Grapevine is a wine and tapas bar situated in the vibrant city of Kilkenny. The tapas menu offers a vast array of choice for all diners including vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as plenty of fish based dishes. There are also a considerable amount of salad available for those who are merely feeling slightly peckish and are only looking for a modest snack.
