Where to Eat in Carrick-on-Shannon: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 27, 2017 Enedina Augsburger

Carrick-on-Shannon (Irish: Cora Droma Rúisc, meaning "weir of the marshy ridge") is the county town of County Leitrim in the Republic of Ireland. It is the largest town in the county of Leitrim and the smallest main county town in the entire country. A smaller part of the town lies in County Roscommon. The population of the town was 5,931 in 2016. It is situated on a strategic crossing point of the River Shannon. The Leitrim part of the town is in the civil parish of Kiltogert which is in the ancient barony of Leitrim. For ecclesiastical purposes, the town is in the parish of Kiltoghert in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise A Church of Ireland church also lies close to the town centre.
Things to do in Carrick-on-Shannon

1. The Oarsman

Bridge Street | Co. Leitrim, Carrick-on-Shannon N41 AK19, Ireland Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards French, Irish, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$55 - HK$243 +353 71 962 1733
Excellent
71%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 702 reviews

The Oarsman

We are a multi award winning bar & restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide. We are passionate advocates of using well sourced quality local & artisinal ingredients. As we are the seventh generation of our family in the hospitality trade we know the importance of continuing the legacy of offering a high quality service led experience. We would love to welcome you to The Oarsman soon.

Reviewed By kayla9 - Dublin, Ireland

Visited here last evening with my husband and three daughters, everything about this place ticks all the boxes from the professional attentive staff, the creative delicious food, the wine list, the cleanliness of the toilets, the fantastic unintrusive background classical guitarist, the cosy atmosphere and what a surprise when the waiter asked our daughters names and then arrived with the desserts...with their names in chocolate on the plates!... No occasion..... just because....!!...... they were literally thrilled, as were we with choosing to return here... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND, well done to one and all.

2. Cryan's Quay Side Hotel

Bridge Street, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Parking Available Irish, Bar, European, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Late Night +353 71 967 2066
Excellent
57%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 173 reviews

Cryan's Quay Side Hotel

Hotel Restaurant

Reviewed By hauro-no - Berlin, Germany

One of the guys of Carrickcraft told us, that there is served good irish food. So we went there the other evening and made a half and half experience. Two of the served courses were good, the other two were …. okay. The Burger was dry, the sea trout very fresh and well prepared. The Irish beef Sandwich was too well done….and the service was friendly but a little bit disoriented. Anyhow, we had a nice dinner but it was not as we expected it, after the recommendation we got for this restaurant. Next time we try another one in Carrick on Shannon.

3. Vittos Restaurant & Bar

Main Street, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Delivery Pizza, European, Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +353 71 962 7000
Excellent
55%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 281 reviews

Vittos Restaurant & Bar

Come and join us at Vittos Restaurant, located in the heart of Carrick on Shannon, for the very Best of Casual Italian & European Dining. Opened 7 days a week. Booking is Essential. Established in 2004, Vittos has dishes to suit all tastes, Fish, Steaks, Pizza, Pasta, Salads, Healthy Options, Children. Vittos is proud to serve Costa Coffee

Reviewed By Grainne09 - Strabane, United Kingdom

we had our lunch here and the service and food was amazing. menu had plenty to offer eveyone, even our coeliac family member

4. Esquires Coffee

Rosebank Retail Park | Dublin Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Irish, Cafe, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch HK$31 - HK$94 +353 86 647 1555
Excellent
46%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 188 reviews

Esquires Coffee

Esquires Coffee is all about exceptional coffee and superior customer service in a warm and friendly, environment. As an international franchise, we stake our reputation and our growth on the quality of our coffee, the expertise of our people, and the effectiveness of our partnership model. From the friendly smile of a barista to the daily dedication of our franchise owners, we are a team of people who pride ourselves in the Esquires brand. We strive to ensure that each of our coffee houses becomes an integral part of the community it serves, and we encourage their involvement with local charities, schools and causes in need. Our owners are known for their friendly service and local knowledge and we know from our customers that they are seen as being a central part of the community. Our customers have a discerning palate who appreciate not only a great coffee, but are also conscious of its origins and how it is produced. We are abundantly aware of the needs of worldwide communities and have chosen to support the worldwide coffee community by only buying and serving our customers with 100% Fairtrade and Organic coffee.

Reviewed By Leeanne27 - Ireland

Just moved to the area about a month ago and Esquires was the first place I went for coffee.
The coffee is outstanding, I'm yet to find a better coffee in Carrick on Shannon!!! Esquires offer a loyalty card for their coffee.
Great selection of food and drink. I especially recommend the chocolate muffins. Delicious. Very busy at lunch time, which to me is always a good sign.
The decor and atmosphere are great inside and out. The staff are immensely friendly and helpful: 10/10
The food and coffee is a bit on the pricer side. I do feel I am paying extra for good quality coffee and the atmosphere, I personally am happy to pay extra for those things.
The only reason Esquires looses a point is - I've been in a few times and half the time there has been little problems.
EG 1 - Went with 2 other people and ordered 3 coffees and 3 panini. Coffees came really quickly, after about 20 minutes I went and asked about the food and it had been forgotten. The staff were very apologetic and I understand in a busy place these things can happen.
EG 2 - Bought a takeaway Kinder milkshake for my little sister. Inside the cup was the plastic wrapper from the Kinder Bueno bar shredded. Fortunately she noticed before drinking.
These little problems won't discourage me from continuing to get coffee at esquires.

5. Courtyard Kitchen

Unit 2 The Courtyard Main Street | Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Outdoor Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Irish, European, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$47 - HK$204 +353 71 967 1894
Excellent
70%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

Courtyard Kitchen

Courtyard Kitchen Restaurant & Wine Bar Located within the Courtyard - Beside Murtaghs Bar.Courtyard Kitchen is a stylish Restaurant offering Great Food & Drink in Comfortable Surroundings. The Atmosphere is Exciting, the staff are Friendly and Professional and most of all the Menu & Drinks are Reasonably Priced.Courtyard Kitchen is an ideal setting for a chat over Coffee, Glass of Wine a Beer or Delicious Meal.Lunch / Dinner and Party Menus are on offer - Courtyard Kitchen is open from 12pm each day till late

Reviewed By jenniferkennedy - Lisburn, United Kingdom

We visited here on Sunday evening for our tea, little bit hard to find, we had of the special tea time menu, that was a reasonable price and lots to choose from, chicken dish I choose was tasteless and portion very small, my husband had steak and it was just ok. Lad serving was very friendly and helpful.

6. Lena's Tea Room

Main Street, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Waitstaff Cafe, Irish, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +353 71 962 2791
Excellent
70%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 119 reviews

Lena's Tea Room

Reviewed By MicheleMcG - Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim, Ireland

Always loved the decor and arrangement of furnishings... not on top of people, but very cozy. The desserts are wonderful, and I only recently tried the roast beef Sandwich, which was delish My husband also loved the roast chicken Sandwich. We've already returned for lunch twice. Highly recommend.

7. The Boardwalk Cafe

The Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wheelchair Accessible Irish, Bar, European, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch 353 78 22222
Excellent
44%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
11%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 114 reviews

The Boardwalk Cafe

Reviewed By John M - Lyon, France

The Boardwalk Café, in the Landmark Hotel, is situated on the banks of the River Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Ireland. The décor is interesting with bright green chairs and bright furniture, adding to the lively ambiance. There is an extensive menu with high quality local produce, including fish from the Shannon, and seasonal ingredients. The bar food menu is available all day, from 12md until 9pm daily. We prefer to eat before the live band or resident DJ start up in the evening. There are big screens showing sport and newscasts all around the large dining area – this can be distracting. The food is generally good – rib-eye steaks, the chowder and salmon for mains were all good. A wide range of beers, and excellent Guinness on tap but the wine list quite limited.

8. The Cottage Restaurant

Jamestown, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland Outdoor Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Irish, European, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$243 - HK$534 +353 71 962 5933
Excellent
80%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 194 reviews

The Cottage Restaurant

A multiple award winning Restaurant, The Cottage Restaurant nestles into a quiet scenic spot next to the river Shannon in Jamestown.In The cottage Restaurant Kitchen, Chef Sham Hanifa Leads a passionate culinary team committed to producing contemporary Irish cuisine with an Asian twist. Using the finest local ingredients and supporting local producers.

Reviewed By PatMMornington - Drogheda, Ireland

I had the wonderful experience of an evening meal at The Cottage with 3 friends. Never having been there before, and despite hearing rave reviews, I wasn't sure what to expect. My expectations, while high, were hugely surpassed by the wonderful dining experience. The ambiance is wonderful, greatly facilitated by welcoming staff. Manager Lee did a wonderful of explaining the menu with which the only problem was what to choose to eat, everything looked so good. The choice of food is just fantastic, and thankfully, was very much to my taste, and that of my colleagues. I had delightful scallops to start, followed by mouth-watering venison with fresh "al dente" vegetables, couples with a stunning variety of tasty potatoes. The sauces were wonderful. For desert, we chose a medley and this was both a visual and tasteful delight. A fabulous way to end a breathtaking eating experience. Can't wait to visit again. Well done to all at the Cottage! High standards that will make customers marvel!

9. Phoenix Court

Bridge Street | Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Reservations, Highchairs Available Chinese, Asian, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian Dinner, Late Night HK$165 - HK$322 +353 71 967 1858
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Phoenix Court

The Phoenix Court Chinese Restaurant is located in Bridge Street, Carrick on Shannon.We serve an extensive range of Malaysian, Thai and Cantonese dishes.Come and enjoy a meal with your family and friends in our restaurant which provides friendly services and delicious asian food.We have a wide range of special offers!!**SUNDAY SPECIAL (3pm-7pm)**Three Course Meal.......... only €15.50An ideal way to relax with family and friends on Sundays!!!**LADIES NIGHT IS THURSDAY NIGHT!!!**Three Course Meal, and complementary cocktail on arrival......only €20.00!!! Perfect for a night to catch up with the girls!!!**HEN/STAG PARTIES, BIRTHDAYS, WORK PARTIES AND ALL OTHER OCCASSIONS YOU CELEBRATE WITH US CAN ALSO BE CATERED FOR WITH A SPECIAL MENU**Four Course Meal, and a glass of wine on arrival............. only €25.00**LARGE GROUPS STAYING IN THE CARRICK PLAZA SUITES CAN AVAIL OF A SPECIAL OFFER MENU**Three Course Meal.......................................... only €20.00**SPECIAL CHILDRENS MENU AVAILABLE**Prices from €4 (Drinks & Ice-cream included)

Reviewed By NDG7 - Ireland

Lovely little restaurant .Very polite welcome from staff as we arrived . Spotlessly clean (and I'm fussy) . Good choice on the menu and food is tasty and presented well. It is popular with locals and tourists .Take away is also available. Its upstairs so not wheelchair assessable.We will definitely return . Enjoy it

10. Cafe Lounge

Unit 3 | Mercantile Plaza, Carrick-on-Shannon, Ireland Seating, Takeout, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe Breakfast, Brunch
Excellent
61%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 43 reviews

Cafe Lounge

Reviewed By Raymond B - Dublin, Ireland

poor attitude by male agus femail staff food ok but bad overall feeling i am old man with walking agus mobility i seemed to be a nuisance to lady staff on my late march visit

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