Glendalough & Laragh

Eating and Entertainment

The variety and richness of the landscape is reflected in the quality and choice of fine food on offer, including succulent Wicklow lamb, game from the mountains, veal, fruit fresh from our orchards and a selection of locally caught fish, both freshwater and sea. Styles come in a variety, from gourmet, pub lunch, tea and buns, or to just a picnic. Many of the eating places also provide entertainment with a wide range of traditional and musical rendations. With so much happening you will be spoilt for choice Below are some sites which provide some of these features in and around the Glendalough area. No rating is provided as to their standard. If you wish to pass comment please e-mail it to the Web master.
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EATING, ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC
The Wicklow Heather Restaurant is idyllically situated in the picturesque village of Laragh deep in the Wicklow Mountains, only minutes from the world renowned scenic and historic Glendalough, while the hustle and bustle of Dublin City is less than an hour away. A family run business, we will go the extra mile to ensure your time with us is enjoyable, whether you are joining us for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or staying in one of our luxurious guesthouse. Homely comfortable surroundings with a friendly service are the order of the day at the Wicklow Heather Restaurant. Here the knowledgeable team offer you advice on the many local walks and trails. As a guest of the Wicklow Heather you can also avail of our free shuttle service to and from local bed and breakfasts, hotels and hostel. For Restaurant Reservations Call: +353 (0) 404 45 157. Email: wicklowheather@eircom.net Laragh Eating
01 2874041
Royal Park Chinese Restaurant Church Road, Greystones, County Wicklow. Tel: 01-2874041/2874067 They have chosen the very best of the extensive varieties of Regional Chinese Cuisine for their menu. They are also introducing an extensive Thai menu. The Royal also does a take-away and delivery service. Advance bookings are welcome.
Greystones
Eating
0404 46574
The Woolpack, The Square, Rathdrum, County Wicklow Tel: 0404-46574 The Woolpack has music every Thursday, Friday and Sunday night during the summer.
Rathdrum
Eating Music
0403 46574
The Meetings Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow Tel: 0402-35226 There is music provided every Saturday and Sunday throughout the year. There is music and an open-air ceili every Sunday afternoon (Easter Sunday to the last Sunday in October) from 4.00pm to 6.00pm. During July and August there are traditional evenings and ballads from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. During July and August there are also family variety shows every Sunday night. Web: www.themeetingsavoca.com
Avoca
Eating Music
Bray

Greystones

0' Briens Wine Off-Licence. When you require wine, beer or spirits look no further than 0' Briens Wine Off-Licences who have 18 stores in the Dublin and Wicklow area. There are located in Quinsboro Road (Bray), Vevay Road (Bray) and Church Road (Greystones). They are all open until 11.00pm at night.
Bray Greystones
Off Licence
Rose's Tea Room Annamoe, Glendalough, County Wicklow. Rose's Tea Room, situated in the village of Annamoe, 5km (3 miles) from Roundwood and 6.4km (4 miles) from Glendalough. They provide many varieties of tea and coffee along with home made scones, bread and jam. Light meals are served all day. Tourists, walkers, cyclists and bikers especially welcome.
Annamoe
Tea
Lynhams of Laragh Hotel & Public House, Laragh, 2km from Glendalough. 18 rooms Excellent Pub food, very suitable for the sports person. Music most Saturday nights
Laragh
Eating Music
The Heather Restaurant, Laragh. 2km from Glendalough. Open all year around 7 days. Offering a blend of traditional and continental cuisine. Tel 0404 45157.
Laragh
Eating
Glendalough Hotel, Glendalough. Situated in Glendalough. 44 rooms. Serves very good restaurant food, as well as a bar service. Caters for bus groups.
Glendalough
Eating
Harpest and Singer: Madeleine Doherty based in Wicklow travels all over the country. She is seen at Arts Exhibitions, Musical evenings, etc. If you are up early you may even hear her play on the lake shore of the Upper Lake in Glendalough. E-Mail: info@madeleinedoherty.com. web: www.madelenedoherty.com
Wicklow
Music
0404 40481
Ashford House, Ashford. Tel: 0404 40481. This landmark Restraunt and Pub is situated in an idyllic location. The Oriental restraunt produces authentic Cantonise, Thai, Szechwan and Beijing style cuisine. E-mail: patrick@ashfordhouse.ie Web: www.ashfordhouse.ie Ashford
Eating
01 2865755
Four Star Pizza, Dargle Centre, Castle Street, Bray. tel 01 2865755. Piza Restraunt and take away
Bray
Eating
0404 67718
The Bridge Tavern, Bridge St. Wicklow Town, Tel 0 67718. The Tacvern is one of Wicklow Town's oldest pubs, established in 1702, and is famed for its hospitality and live music 7 nights a week. Wicklow Town
Eating Music
0404 40481
Ashford House, Ashford Tel: 0404 40491 This pub and Restraunt with its welcoming open fires has a unique character and atmospheare reminiscent of bygone days. Food served from 12.30 to 9pm. Also an Oriental Restrauint. Ashford
Eating
0402 35311
Moore's (Browns) Bar, Kilcashel, Avoca, Tel 0403 35312. Bar/Lounge and provisions under one roof. This is a traditional family run business full of character where pastrons are assured of friendly service and a warm welcome. Traditional music every second Wednesday Avoca
Eating Music
0402 31366
The Harbour Bar, Arklow Tel 0402 31366. You get a taste of the real locals @local' here. On occassional nights there is music and a good atmospheare in the original dockside bar. A sporting, working main pub. Arklow
Eating Music
0402 36460
Phelan's Bar and Lounge, Aughrim Tel 0402 36460 Very traditional comfortable country pub in the centre of Aughrim village. Weekend entertainment Aughrim
Eating Music
0404 68441
P.O'Connor Ltd, Abbey Street, Wicklow Town Tel 0404 68441. Traditional music in the lounge from May to September. Well stocked off-licence and approx 750 different types of wine from all around the world. Conviience store also. E-mail: oc1@gofreeindigo.ie Wicklow Town
Eating Music
01 2011996 Town House Pub, Newtownmountkennedy Tel 01 2011996. Spacious lounge/bar with great atmospkeare and craic. Traditional music Fridays. Live bands saturdays and Sundays. Summer beer garden with barbeques. Big screen TC and satellite sports Newtown Mt Kennedy Eating Music
01 2818105 Vartry House (Kavanagh's Pub) Tel 01 2818103. Highest Pub in Ireland. Offering comfortable surroundings with friendly efficient service and welcoming atmospheare. Traditional set dancing every Thursday evening and music at weekends. Beer garden and function room available Roundwood Eating Music
0404 46188 Glenmalure Lodge, Glenmalure Tel 0404 46188. We are the halfway mark on the Wicklow Way. we serve good home cooked meals in the bar or dining room areas, using only fresh meat and vegitables. You can relax and enjoy a drink in front of our open fire. Glenmalue Eating
0404 44612 Glenealy Lodge, Glenealy Tel: 0404 44612. family run bar and lounge. Comfortable atmospheare. Entertainment at weekends Glenealy Eating Music
0404 67392 Fitzpatrick's Pub. Abbey Street, Wicklow Town. A fine pub abd a renowned local meeting place. Weekend music. Lunches served 12.30 to 3pm. Big screen Tc and satelitte sports Food served at 8pm Wicklow Town Eating
0404 48111 Lil Doyle's Pub, Barndarrig, Tel 0404 48111. Extensive bar food served daily/ Home cooked food a speciality. Function room, ample parking Live music every Saturday night. Barndarrig Eating Music
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0402 31669 Kitty's Restraunt, 56 Main Street, Arklow Tel 0402 31669. Award winning family run restraunt, lounge and bar. Unique Olde Worldie atmospheare and high beams, wooden floors, old bookcases and fireplaces. All day menu served until 3pm in Loft Restraunt and 5pm in the Lounge. Dinner menu 6pm to 10pm. E-mail: conor@kittysofarklow.com. Web: www.kittysofarklow.com Arklow Eating
0402 33562 Lucy Doyle's Restraunt, Castlepark, Arklow Tel 0402 33562. Fully licensed restraunt located off the main street in Arklow to the rear of Joanne's Coffe Shop. Open for lunch every day until late. A la Carte served from 5pm. Excellent food service and atmospheare. Extremely popular with local people. Advanced booking recommended. E-mail staffordbakers@eircom.net Arklow Eating
01 2875559 Mc's Bistro, Kilcoole House, Main Street, Kilcoole. Tel: 01 2875559. Mc's cuisine offers breakfasts, quality lunches and sandwiches from Monday to Saturday and brunch on Sundays. Feshly baked pizzas 7 nights a week (also take away and delivery) E-mail mcsbistro@oceanfree.net Kilcoole Eating
0404 62763 Pings Chinese Restraunt, The Mall, Wicklow Town. Tel: 0404 62763. Situated in the heart of Wicklow Town, here at Pings we specialise in serving only the best Chinese, Catonese, Peking and Szechwan dishes. Take away and delivery service also available Wicklow Town Eating
045 891420 The Old School House Restaurant, Kilbride Road, Blessington. Tel 045 891420 Enter the relaxing atmospheare of this quaint original schoolhouse which features the work pf local artists. Both authentic Itralian and Bistro menu complemented with fine wines and beers. Seating for 70. Childrens menu available. Open Tue to Sat 12 to 10pm and Sunday 12-9pm. Blessington Eating
01 2861606 Pizza's and Cream, 9b Albert Walkj, Bray Tel 01 2861606. Restraunt specilising in Pizzas Bray Eating
0402 31657 The New Riverwalk Restraunt, Arklow Tel 0402 31657. Home of the finest European cuisine. Opening hours 5.30 to 10.30pm Monday to Saturday. 12.30 to 10pm Sundays. Irish beef, lamb chicken abd fresh seafood dishes. varied selection of fine wines. Arklow Eating
0404 66422 The square Steakhouse, Market Square, Wicklow Town. Tel 0404 66422. Restraunt specilaising in steak, chicken and fresh fish dishes. Wicklow Town Eating
01 2861498 Tree of Idleness Restraunt, Seafront, Bray, Tel: 01 2861498. Situated in Bray's picturesque seafront towards Bray Head, the Tree of Idleness has for many years been a haven for those who enjoy the best. Mediterranean food with a Cyprus influencem, such as roast suckling pig, fresh fish and scrumptious homemade desserts. Large selection of wines. Open nightly for dinner except Mondays E-mail: tresidleness@unison.ie Bray Eating
01 2874807 Vino Pasta Restraunt, Church Road, Greystones Tel 01 2874807. Family run restraunt. Friendly atmospheare with professional service. Renowned for its home cooked foods at resaonable prices. Greystones Eating
01 2869467 Lino's Take Away, 10 Dublin Road, Bray Tel 01 2869467. Specialists in Fish and Chips. Full take away Bray Eating
0404 66633 Hannahs Coffe Shop, 57 Main Street, Wicklow Town. Tel 0404 66633. Serves all homed cooked foods for breakfasts, lunches. Homemade cakes, pastries, breads. Take-away sandwiiches available. Outside catering. open 9-5 Monday to Saturday 10-4 Sundays. Wicklow Town Eating
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