Restaurants

Set in Shankill Castle’s historic stable yard, The Coach House Café offers a farm-to-fork experience with light lunches, homemade cakes, artisan coffee and teas in a relaxed, rustic setting with indoor and outdoor seating. Everything is made from scratch with seasonal ingredients grown in their walled garden and organic farm or sourced from local producers.

An Bhearú is Carlow's newest Bar & Bistro, located in the Talbot Hotel Carlow. The ambience of the Bistro exudes warmth and comfort, offering a traditional Irish experience in a contemporary atmosphere.  

Ballykealey House a fine palatial 18th century Gothic- Tudor style home, set on seven acres of lush parkland close to the picturesque village of Ballon. Nestled beneath the Blackstairs Mountains it offers guests a rural retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

The magnificent Barrow Valley is the setting for the Clashganny House Restaurant. Only yards from the picturesque Clashganny Lock, the restaurant is housed in a handsome granite 19th century building, perfectly placed to enjoy a short stroll along the banks of the River Barrow before dinner.

VISUAL is one of Ireland’s largest and most spectacular venues for contemporary art. Downstairs from the entrance lobby, the award winning Lennon’s Restaurant echoes the sleek modern feel of the building’s exterior with its unfussy, open plan layout and original art hanging on the walls. There is a sheltered terrace for al fresco dining with lovely views of the historic St. Patrick’s College and Carlow Cathedral.