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Modern Irish · €€
Lennons @ Visual
Award-winning café & restaurant inside the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art. Honest, farm-forward plates and long lunches — a Carlow institution.
Old Dublin Rd, Carlow Town
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A table by the fire.
A bed with a view.
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World Tapas & Wine · €€
Mimosa Bar de Tapas
Restaurant Guru 2026 Best Service. Small plates, big wine list, warm room — right in front of the cathedral.
College Street, Carlow Town
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Modern Irish · €€
TD Molloy's Restaurant
The restaurant at Seven Oaks — a relaxed, inviting room serving a broad daily menu from breakfast through late dinner.
Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Rd
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French / Modern Irish · €€€
The Cellar Restaurant
Vaulted ceilings, candlelight and classical French cooking with local produce. One of Carlow's finest dining rooms.
Step House Hotel, Borris
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Bistro · €€
Plum Tree Bar & Bistro
Award-winning restaurant with a daily carvery and evening menu. Herbs from the head chef's own garden.
Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Kilkenny Rd
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Café Bar · €€
Dinn Ri
Award-winning bar and café — brunch, lunch and tea-time dishes, a garden and live music at weekends.
Tullow Street, Carlow Town
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Traditional Pub · €
Teach Dolmain Pub & Restaurant
Breakfast, lunch and long evenings. The Wednesday trad session pulls players from across the south-east.
76 Tullow Street, Carlow Town
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