Location: Slane
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Slane (Irish: Baile Shláine, meaning 'Town of Sláine mac Dela') is a village in County Meath, in Ireland. The village stands on a steep hillside on the left bank of the River Boyne at the intersection of the N2 (Dublin to Monaghan road) and the N51 (Drogheda to Navan road). In 2006 Slane's population was 1,099, having grown from 823 in 2002. The population of the village and the surrounding rural area was 1,587 in 2006, up from 1,336 in 2002. The village and surrounding area contains many historic sites dating back over 5,000 years. The village centre, as it appears today, dates from the 18th century.
Restaurants in Slane
1. Boyles of Slane
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By 627williev
Was here three weeks ago .great staff very professional everywhere was sanitised all the time .a fantastic pint of Guinness social distance carried out highly recommended
2. Slane Whiskey Distillery
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5.0 based on 235 reviews
An unfolding story as unique as our smooth and flavourful, triple-casked whiskey, Slane Distillery is housed within the 250-year-old stables of the iconic Slane Castle estate. The new distillery pays homage to the resilient nature of our heritage and the surrounding lands that we call home. Allow our storytellers to immerse you into our wonderful world of whiskey. The fabrics of the Conyngham family tapestry are carefully woven through an interactive and immersive tour of our state of the art working distillery. Finish the tour in the best way possible, with a taste of our signature triple casked blend, Slane Irish Whiskey.
Reviewed By leahh858
Incredible experience, the tour guide Adam made the whole tour very easy going, easy to ask questions and gave a very detailed description of every aspect of the distilling process. The whole atmosphere is amazing! The ideal day is to arrive, have lunch in Brownes bar and make your way over to do the distillery tour.
3. Hill of Slane
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By lexmiller - Burlington, United States
Came here with our marvelous day tour with Day Tours Unplugged - only 8 guests, 4 incredible stops including Newgrange, Monasterboice, Hill of Slane and Hill of Tara. Hill of Slane is an incredible spot, you can see so far in all directions, a stunning 360 degree view. If you don't go on a tour, be sure to educate yourself on the history of the spot through the centuries, a quick Wiki review will get you started!
4. Newgrange Farm
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4.5 based on 144 reviews
Reviewed By 776susant - Navan, Ireland
•Warm Welcome from all the staff •Can pet the animals and even feed some of them for a personal touch/sensorial experience for the children and adults •large sand pit with diggers •pedal Go-karts (6+yrs) around the large shed/ Also 2 seater karts for adult and a child •Hay Maze in the large shed •Beautiful relaxed picnic area •pedal tractors and trailers for the little ones (2+yrs)
5. Slane Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 307 reviews
Reviewed By CanIstay - County Wicklow, Ireland
Visits to Slane Castle are more restricted at this time due to the pandemic, but guides Matthew and Pauric use that to make you feel more like a special guest. Both are affable and knowledgeable, obviously loving their job. Castle is a misnomer, it is a substantial palatial house, but built on a spot where I am sure many versions of defensive castles stood before. For those who come only to see a castle, they will be surprised at the colour family history, both in bygone days and in the more recent history of music at the end of the 20th century and indeed to the present. It is a family home to this day and in the reception rooms you can see that. A fire in the 1990s could have finished it, but instead lead to very necessary upgrading so now it just becomes part of its history. The distillery is currently closed but I will be back when it is open and may do the castle again! Tip, do go on to see the Hill of Slane to see some more of the historical significance of this area.
