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May 7, 2026

The Green Lemon

The Green Lemon is a warm and welcoming, multi-award-winning café in the heart of Rathvilly, serving fresh breakfasts, lunches and homemade baked treats daily. Winners of the Best Daytime Dining Award at the Carlow Chamber Awards, they also offer outdoor catering for weddings, parties, corporate events and special occasions across Carlow and surrounding areas
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May 1, 2026

The Bird Cage

Award Winning Coffeeshop in Bagenalstown, Co Carlow. serving freshly made great tasting food & coffee. Located close to the banks of the River Barrow, the Birdcage Cafe is a cosy, family-run café that has been serving fresh food and baked goodies since early 2017. Run by husband-and-wife team Alastair and Ciara, alongside three part-time staff, the café is built on a shared passion for quality food, creativity, and genuine hospitality.
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April 8, 2026

Barrow Brew

Nestled in the beautiful woodlands of Milford along the Barrow Way, Barrow Brew offers a unique outdoor coffee experience in the heart of County Carlow. What began as a small horsebox coffee stop has grown into a vibrant destination where locals and visitors alike come to relax, recharge and enjoy the natural surroundings.
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September 26, 2025

Waterlilies Carlow

Artisan bakery specialising in sourdough bread and pastries in the centre of Carlow Town. Also serving speciality coffee and tea as well as delicious vegetarian breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch options. Proud to source and serve organic, seasonal and homemade dishes, as well as biodynamic wine and beer. Caring about quality coffee and the customer's experience
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May 26, 2025

The Forge Restaurant and Bakehouse

Welcome to The Forge, where 300 years of history meet modern culinary passion. Originally built in the 1700s as a steward’s house for the Keogh Estate, this building has lived many lives—as a forge, a local shop, and even a post office. Today, thanks to a careful restoration that preserved its original flagstone floors and sash windows, the soul of the past remains.
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July 18, 2024
sugar and spice cafe

Sugar & Spice Café at Altamont Plant Sales

This café provides comfort and refreshment in the beautiful setting of the walled Garden in Altamont, offering delightful home baked cakes and scones with freshly brewed tea and coffee. Light snacks including sandwiches and salads in the summer months. Open end of January to October daily 10.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. and weekends, weather permitting in November and December.
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July 17, 2024

The Old Post Office

The Old Post Office on High Street in Bagenalstown was originally built in 1915 and operated as a working post office up until 2003. In late 2023, early 2024 Denis and Laura Mullin tastefully renovated and restored the building and opened a cafe offering breakfast, lunch and delicious all day brunch options in April 2024. The Old Post Office is perfectly situated on Hight Street, a short stroll from the River Barrow and perfect for a coffee pit stop. The building is also buggy and wheelchair friendly with baby changing facilities and a wheelchair accessible toilet. The building also features an outdoor seating area and small courtyard garden. Open Tues-Sat, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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July 17, 2024

Pizza Max

Pizza Max has always been dedicated to serving hot, freshly cooked pizza. Whether you are enjoying the night alone or celebrating with your best mates, Pizza Max has just the meal specials for you. For instance, Meal for 1 plan gets you a ten-inch pizza, a side of your choice, a dip option and a can of soda, while the Party Man plan includes a sixteen-inch pizza, four sides, three dips and two large soda bottles.
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