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Restaurants in Kildare

The Taste Guide: the Best Cafés, Stays and Restaurants in Kildare

My parents moved to Kildare town just over a year ago and it swiftly became clear that they’d never be short of places to eat and drink in the town and surrounding county. Kildare boasts many national treasures – most notably St. Brigid, patron saint of dairymaids and brewers whose legacy of feasting is ever-present …

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‘Canteen’ Fit For A King – Canteen Celbridge Restaurant Review

A solid recommendation from one of the most knowledgeable men in the food industry, Mr Declan Maxwell, prompted us to book a table in Canteen Celbridge. Visiting Canteens online booking system we quickly found out this was a restaurant that you need to book in advance, that alone is a great recommendation in itself. We …

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A Fountain of Culinary Delights at Herald & Devoy – Osprey Hotel Restaurant Review

Seated by the floor to ceiling glass walls, overlooking a spectacular water feature, it is impossible not to sink into the opulent surroundings of Herald & Devoy, housed in The Osprey Hotel in Naas, Co. Kildare. The particular spot where the restaurant now resides was once part of the foyer. Moving the restaurant to this area has …

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Make Your Heart Stop in Hartes of Kildare – Hartes Gastropub Review

Located in the heart of Kildare Town, this multi award winning Gastropub is a firm favourite with Kildare natives and indeed beyond. With Executive Head Chef Barry Liscombe at the helm in the kitchen, Hartes of Kildare aims to push the boundaries of “pub food”, offering an extensive quality menu in the Kildare gastro pub. …

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Medieval Banquet

Ring in The New Year With a Medieval Banquet at Barberstown Castle

Looking for the ultimate venue to spend New Year’s Eve in? Well, don your most stunning festive dress and head out to Barberstown Castle for a truly unforgettable medieval banquet. This stunning 13th century castle keep is opening for an incredible 6-course banquet dinner this New Year’s Eve. Kick off your evening with a mulled …

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Medieval Banquet

Enchanting Dining in a Regal Blue Book Gem – The Barton Room at Barberstown Castle Restaurant Review

Summer is dead and gone, and if any part of me was lamenting the transition to autumn, it evaporated the second we arrived at Barberstown Castle for a recent Friday night indulgence. Although we had only travelled half an hour outside the city, pulling up to the majestic property felt like stepping in to another …

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Going the Extra Mile at Two Mile House – The Brown Bear Restaurant Review

Let’s state the obvious from the outset, Dublin is a fertile hunting ground for a great dinner. I’m always delighted to discover new gems close to home, but it feels all the more rewarding when you unearth something wonderful outside of your own neck of the woods. Off the beaten track but probably not far …

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This Award-Winning Restaurant Has Just Launched a Seriously Tempting New Bar Menu

The award-winning Two Cooks in Sallins, Naas, has just launched a great value new bar menu, with tempting menu options whetting our appetites. The celebrated eatery holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and has become a firm favourite on the Kildare dining scene, and is sure to draw in many more fans with this new keenly …

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River Cottage’s Gill Meller to Cook Up a Wood-Fired Feast at The Green Barn

The River Cottage is synonymous with rustic food of exceptional quality and on Saturday June 2nd, Gill Meller will make his third trip to The Green Barn. Meller will cook a wood fired feast using the bounty of this Kildare gem’s kitchen gardens, tunnels, fields and hedge groves, whilst working with some excellent local organic …

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Hartes Duck Breast Wellington Recipe

Skeaghanore Duck Breast and Confit Leg Wellington Recipe by Chef Barry Liscombe

The perfect dinner party recipe to wow your friends! This Skeaghanore Duck Breast and Confit Leg Wellington Recipe, from Hartes Kildare, combines rich duck with golden beets, squash and cumin puree, flaxseeds, hazelnuts, red wine and a beetroot jus. Ingredients: For the wellington – 4 duck legs – 200g sea salt – 200g thyme – …

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Pushing the Boundaries of Pub Food – Executive Head Chef Barry Liscombe of Hartes of Kildare

Re-opened in December 2009 by brother’s in-law, Paul Lenehan and Ronan Kinsella, Hartes of Kildare has placed itself firmly on the map due to its carefully sourced, fresh and sustainable food and drinks. With Executive Head Chef Barry Liscombe at the helm in the kitchen, Hartes of Kildare aims to push the boundaries of “pub …

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Cliffat Lyons

The Stunning Orangery Restaurant Has a New Menu We Can’t Wait to Try It

Wondering where to bask in the spell of glorious weather we are set to enjoy this coming week? There are few places more immersed in nature and tranquility than Cliff at Lyons, the idyllic estate just 30 minutes from Dublin in beautiful Kildare. The crowning glory of this luxurious property is undoubtedly the breath-taking Orangery …

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A Little Sex in the City Comes to Kildare – La Brasserie Maynooth Review

Every now and again we discover somewhere new, under the radar, that no one seems to be taking about, somewhere that is producing confident plates in a unique setting and for once not in Dublin. Maynooth is not known for being a hotbed of outstanding eateries although there are some standout venues we have visited …

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Art Lovers

This Restaurant is Hosting a 4-Course Dinner That’s Perfect For Art Lovers

Calling all food and art lovers! Are you a food lover with a penchant for art or vice versa? Imagine an event that combines your love of great food and wonderful art? Two Cooks Sallins is collaborating with artist Vera McEvoy for a special event this week. A Taste of Art combines food and art …

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Standing out From the Crowd – Herald and Devoy Restaurant Review

Hotel restaurants face a number of unique challenges. Firstly, they have to provide food that will appeal to a diverse range of customers, which can include hotel guests but also those who are visiting only to eat in the restaurant. As such, the menus must be carefully designed so that they are enticing to a …

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Osprey Hotel

Exciting New Restaurant Opens at The Osprey Hotel in Naas

Star of RTE’s Home of the Year, Hugh Wallace, along with Kildare Football Manager Cian O’Neil and Kildare County Manager Peter Carey, have launched the new 130-seater restaurant, Herald & Devoy, at The Osprey Hotel in Naas. Hugh, who has over 30 years experience in the interior design and architectural industry, was drafted in to …

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