Must-see restaurants in Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

  • MacNean House & Restaurant

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Award-winning TV chef Neven Maguire grew up in this gorgeous village house and has turned it into one of Ireland's finest restaurants and cookery schools…

  • Riverbank County Pub

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    On the banks of the River Glyde (the source of salmon served here), this gem is 7.5km southeast of Carrickmacross off the L4700 on the County Louth border…

  • Browne's Bar

    County Meath

    Even if you're not touring Slane Castle, don't miss a meal at its bar. Decorated with framed photos of rock stars who've performed at the castle's…

  • Olde Post Inn

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    The lovely little village of Cloverhill, 4km north of Butlersbridge, is best known for its award-winning gastronomic restaurant housed in an 1884 former…

  • Ghan House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    The restaurant at boutique hotel Ghan House is renowned for its classic multicourse menus (no à la carte) incorporating its own breads, stocks, ice creams…

  • Strandfield

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    On a working farm, this skylit, retrofitted barn houses a wondrous bakery, deli, florist and homewares shop as well as an all-organic vegetarian cafe. For…

  • Kitchen

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Fronted by a sage-green facade, Drogheda's best restaurant is aptly named for its shiny open kitchen. Organic local produce is used along with worldly…

  • Tankardstown House

    County Meath

    Restored by the owners of the Conyngham Arms, this spectacular manor house and orangery on 32 hectares 10km northwest of Slane dates from the 18th century…

  • Vanilla Pod

    County Meath

    Bright and contemporary, this restaurant inside the Headfort Arms Hotel features an ambitious bistro-style menu. Well-prepared dishes from seasonal,…

  • Glyde Inn

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Dating from 1770, this wonderful pub anchors Annagassan life. It has its own beer, Linn Duachaill (named for a local Viking settlement currently being…

  • Bay Tree

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Simple, stylishly presented dishes made from seasonal locally sourced ingredients (some grown in its own polytunnel) at this little restaurant attached to…

  • Liberty Cafe

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Set over two levels, Liberty has brightly coloured flowers painted on its whitewashed exterior. Freshly made dishes include soups such as spiced lentil…

  • Fisherman's Catch

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    The Kirwan family has been fishing the local waters since 1862, and sells their catch here as well as ready-to-eat fish cakes, chowder and freshly shucked…

  • PJ O'Hares

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Hearty main courses at this popular pub include pies (beef and Guinness or salmon, cod and cockle), but you can easily fill up on tapas-style starters…

  • Inside Out

    County Meath

    Opening to a fairy-lit garden, split-level Inside Out blends premium Irish produce and Mediterranean flavours. Slane Whiskey–marinated spatchcock chicken…

  • Black Bull

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Topped by a gleaming golden (not black) bull, this cosy pub has low ceilings, candlelit corners and a centrepiece glass table filled with illuminated…

  • Batch Loaf

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    A floor-to-ceiling map of County Monaghan occupies one wall of this bright, contemporary two-level bistro, and locally sourced ingredients are used in…

  • Ruby Ellen's Tea Rooms

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    In a charming cottage with eggshell-blue walls, mismatched chairs and lace tablecloths, Ruby Ellen's serves wraps, bagels, jacket potatoes with gourmet…

  • Conyngham Arms

    County Meath

    At the back of the Conyngham Arms hotel, its restaurant serves upmarket pub fare: smoked cod chowder, herb-crusted Camembert with red-currant jam, spiced…

  • Matilda's Artisan Bakehouse

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    In addition to artisan breads such as sourdough and focaccia, Matilda's bakes cakes, sweet pastries and savoury varieties including fennel sausage rolls…

  • Derragarra Inn

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    This delightful ivy-covered pub has a wood-beamed interior and a large, sunny beer garden overlooking the river and St Aidan Church across the way. Its…

  • D'vine

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Hidden down a small flight of steps and opening to a sunny courtyard, this convivial cellar bistro has a great selection of Mediterranean tapas dishes,…

  • O'Neills Bakery

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Breads, cakes and buns are sold still warm from the ovens (one of which is over a century old) at this five-generation-old village bakery. Knock at the…

  • Harvest Home Bakery

    County Meath

    This little gem sells delicious breads, cakes, pies and biscuits (including sugar- and gluten-free options), as well as homemade soups and full-to…

  • StockHouse

    County Meath

    Cooked-to-order dry-aged steaks from local abattoir-butcher Coogan's are the stock-in-trade of this always-packed restaurant, but noncarnivores can choose…

  • McAteers the Food House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    If the goods on display at this deli fire up your appetite, its cafe prepares dishes such as pancakes with bacon and free-range eggs, burgers and open…

  • Relish

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Located in the Highlanes Gallery, this split-level cafe serves a stylish range of breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches, savoury tarts and daily specials like…

  • Andy's

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    In a whitewashed, black-trimmed Victorian building, this old-school restaurant is a family-run Monaghan institution. Long-standing house specialities…

  • George's Patisserie

    County Meath

    Picnic fare at this little spot includes scones, cakes and specialities such as mini-apple-crumble tarts. Light snacks like quiches and sandwiches are…

  • McGuires Coffee Shop

    County Meath

    If a walk on the Hill of Tara has worked up an appetite, this family-friendly restaurant-cafe and souvenir shop at the base can restore you with wholesome…

  • The Kitchen

    County Meath

    The Kitchen cooks up homemade lasagne, filled baked potatoes, tortilla wraps and other light bites in exposed brick surrounds, and brews smooth Segafredo…

  • Chapter One

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Up a short flight of steps, Chapter One is crammed at lunchtime when locals descend to dine on the huge range of filled bagels, soups, nachos and hot and…

  • Franzini's

    County Meath

    The eclectic menu at this buzzing spot spans seafood pasta to duck à l'orange and teriyaki chicken with noodles, as well as house-speciality pizzas. Its…

  • Stockwell Artisan Foods Café

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Stripped wooden floors and chunky furniture add to the cosy feel of this cafe, which serves healthy wraps, salads, soups and hot dishes such as fish cakes.

  • Cavan Farmers Market

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Cavan's farmers market sets up weekly in the town centre.

  • Farmers Market

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Monaghan's farmers market sets up in the centre of town.