There is something so comforting about visiting this 17th-century former coaching inn. As you arrive, admire the pastoral setting with its picture-perfect bridge and meandering river. Once inside, you will be warmly welcomed by the team before being treated to cooking that often feels like the dictionary definition of 'hearty'. Substantial portions of rich, deeply flavoured dishes like slow-braised beef rib with Bourguignon-style sauce are sure to warm even the coldest of cockles. It all comes from quality local ingredients and a kitchen that knows how to use them.

34.0km

Aldridge Lodge

Country cooking · Bib

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It's no wonder this place is so popular: it's in a beautiful rural location; the cooking offers great value for money; and the cheery owners run their restaurant with an infectious bonhomie. Situated inside an attractive house down a little country lane, there are surrounding gardens which provide vegetables for many of the dishes, while the chef's father fishes off Hook Head and provides much of the produce for the seafood-leaning menu – crab and lobster are a particular feature. Homely bedrooms come with hot water bottles and home-baked cookies.

46.0km

The Duck Restaurant

International

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Sisters Margaret and Laura Bowe had a clear vision when they decided to turn the carriage house and gardener's store rooms of Marlfield House – a well-known country house hotel – into this accessible bistro-style restaurant. A sunny terrace is the ideal spot in summer, while the cocktail bar inside is a popular haunt before dinner. The menu takes on influences from around the globe, so don't be surprised to find an Irish version of a pulled pork bao bun or spiced lamb kofta. The seafood landed at Kilmore Quay nearby is worth looking out for.

25.1km

Table Forty One

Classic Cuisine

€€

Having worked in various hotels and restaurants around the world, Gorey native Andrew Duncan returned home to open this friendly restaurant situated in the busy town centre. Diners are spread across two rooms, both boasting a wonderfully cosy vibe and welcoming atmosphere. There’s a generosity to the cooking, both in portion size and price, with good produce from County Wexford underpinning the menu – desserts are a strength of the kitchen too.

25.6km

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Blackwater Lodge Hotel

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