Carlow Food Network Archives

April 22, 2026

The Plum Tree Bar & Bistro at Woodford Dolmen Hotel

Awarded Carlow's Best Hotel Restaurant and Best Casual Dining by the Restaurant Association of Ireland, the Plum Tree Bistro is highly renowned for its fabulous traditional Irish and international cuisine. Head chef Caolán Prendergast, along with his dedicated team, carefully designs seasonal menus, emphasizing the taste and freshness from the vast range of local produce.

December 29, 2025

Waterlilies Tullow

Sister location of Waterlilies on Tullow Street, Carlow. A neighbourhood café serving speciality coffee and freshly baked sourdough bread and pastries.

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

September 26, 2025

Rachel’s Garden Cafe

The award-winning Rachel’s Garden Café at Arboretum is a self- and assisted-service restaurant which champions Irish and preferably locally sourced produce.

September 26, 2025

Coppenagh House Farm

Coppenagh House Farm is a farm shop nestled close to the town of Tullow in Co. Carlow, where the aim is to bridge the gap between producer and consumer.

September 26, 2025

The Goodly Barrow Café and Museum

The award winning Goodly Barrow Café and Waterways Museum sits on the border between Carlow and Kilkenny on the magnificent River Barrow.

September 26, 2025

Carlow Farmers’ Market

Celebrating its 21st year in business in 2025, Carlow Farmers’ Market is one of the best run producer markets in the country.

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.

September 15, 2022

New Moon Indian Restaurant

Indian food is characterised by a great variety of foods, spices, and cooking techniques. At New Moon, they cook everything after the order is made, allowing them to customise each dish upon request.

March 11, 2022

The Step House Hotel

The Step House Hotel is a four-star family-run boutique hotel located in the picturesque south Carlow village of Borris at the foot of Mount Leinster and the Blackstairs Mountains.

March 11, 2022

The Lord Bagenal Inn

The Lord Bagenal Inn is a multiple award-winning family run hotel and restaurant featuring 39 spacious, elegant bedrooms decorated in a classic boutique style, providing a haven of peace and calm. Contemporary Irish and international cuisine is a strong offering of this property where there is a strong emphasis on using the finest local products along with daily specials from locally sourced suppliers.

January 3, 2018

Generations – A Carlow Story of Family & Food

Embark on a journey through Carlow's rich history, where family after family has thrived on the land and forged unbreakable community bonds. Each has cultivated their own precious and unique food traditions, now brought to life in "Generations" - a showcase of the creativity, passion and dedication of Carlow's chefs, bakers, makers and business owners.