The Midlands
On the River Shannon's western bank, this mid-19th-century country pub draws on produce from the surrounding area: Roscommon lamb shanks with sweet potato…
Must-see restaurants in The Midlands
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The Midlands
Dating from 1781 and run by the seventh generation, this upmarket pub serves seasonal and locally sourced dishes, from gourmet lunchtime sandwiches (eg…
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The Midlands
Inside an ivy-covered, 200-year-old cottage, this romantic restaurant with white-clothed tables and flickering candles specialises in seafood, such as…
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The Midlands
All of the meat and dairy products here come from the family's organic farm on Lough Key. The cafe serves breakfast (eg pancakes with yoghurt and berry…
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The Midlands
By the castle wall, Spinners is part of a complex spanning five restored Georgian houses. The whitewashed wine-cocktail bar is the perfect place for a…
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Gleeson's Restaurant & Artisan Food & Wine Shop
The Midlands
Local grass-fed lamb is the speciality of Gleeson's elegant restaurant, particularly the stew with rosemary and thyme. Its more casual cafe serves full…
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The Midlands
A perfect place to stop after exploring the Slieve Bloom Mountains, this lovely country pub scores across the board. Food ranges from simple sandwiches to…
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The Midlands
Italian-Irish owned, this popular town-centre bistro has a wide selection of pasta dishes and pizzas named for famous Italian names (eg Versace, with…
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The Midlands
Organic produce from the gardens at Castle Durrow are utilised by its elegant restaurant throughout the day, from breakfast, lunch and refined afternoon…
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The Midlands
Set in a small whitewashed cottage by the River Shannon, 5km southeast of Carrick, this humble-looking place belies its innovative Irish-Asian fusion…
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The Midlands
Chocolate from a free-flowing fountain awaits as a reward for exploring the county's backroads at this cafe in the centre of Longford town. Fresh,…
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The Midlands
Decked out with 1920s-vintage-style decor and comfy sofas, with jazz playing in the background, this cute cafe makes everything in-house daily, including…
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The Midlands
This 200-year-old traditional thatched pub 2.2km southeast of Birr is a great place to sip a pint or enjoy a meal at lunch (à la carte) or dinner (fixed…
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The Midlands
In the King House courtyard, this little cafe serves coffee, tea and cakes (including a luxurious red velvet cake) and light lunches, like soups,…
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The Midlands
In a wood-beamed stone building within the Market Yard Centre, this family-friendly restaurant has an extensive menu of classic Italian dishes, including…
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The Midlands
Next to the Fore Valley car park, this small stone cafe serves soups, salads, sandwiches and cakes. It doubles as a tourist information office and screens…
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The Midlands
Old-world pub and shop Killeens is renowned for its lively traditional music six nights a week from March to September and at weekends during the rest of…
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The Midlands
On Saturdays, this weekly open-air market at King House has stalls selling cakes, biscuits, slices, breads, cheeses, jams, preserves, chutneys, fruit and…
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The Midlands
Perennially popular, Oscar's is the place to go for upmarket comfort food (steaks, stir fries, barbecued rubs, smoky chicken wings, burgers et al) and a…
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The Midlands
Set in an old haberdashery shop named Bramley's, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, this light, bright cafe serves simple dishes, such as quiches, pies,…
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The Midlands
In the centre of town, Emma's serves a whole range of salads, sandwiches, pastries and cakes, along with local products such as jams and chocolates.
