Where to eat out in Ireland for Easter

A visit to Zucchini’s Restaurant is a must when dining in Navan. This family-run restaurant caters for all parties from a girls night out to a christening, from a family gathering to a relaxing evening for two, so come the Easter weekend you can still expect the the team maintaining a fantastic dining ambiance at the same time. The team caters for all your needs with a full and varied cuisine. Front-of-house is very friendly and efficient, making this place a great choice for the Easter break.

Billy Byrnes is one of Kilkenny’s most famous public houses, more of a social club than a bar and a popular meeting place for locals young and old with a reputation for great beer, amazing food and a warm welcome. This place likes to keep things relaxed and informal, so this Easter whether you’re looking for a bit of local colour, some top quality live music, or just a quiet corner to read the paper, you’ll find it right here.

The Garden Bar & Terrace is a cosy, traditional bar and restaurant, anchored by a beautifully hand-crafted mahogany curved counter. For a memorable dining experience this Easter you can choose from an impressive selection of creative salads, gourmet sandwiches, meat, fish and garden dishes created with local produce and the best of the season. Sit back and soak up the easy atmosphere sipping a glass of champagne, savouring a rare whiskey or a crafted cocktail.

Tradehouse Central Bar and Kitchen is a modern and contemporary suburban bar located on Main Street, Ballincollig offering a large range of food and drink in comfortable and relaxing surroundings. The lunchtime kids menu features baby bowls, a Ham and Cheese Toastie, and for hungrier kids there are also Golden Fried Chicken Goujons and Chips or Pork Sausages and Chips.

If you want good food served by good people, then Henry at the Glenside is the one. Food is the team’s passion and this is driven by head chef Leon, who strives to achieve the highest standards in quality and service. You’ll find the restaurant in Glenside Hotel in Drogheda. With a glamorous, vintage look and exciting menus for all, the Easter holidays call for a perfect opportunity for a family visit.

If you want something traditionally Irish this Easter then look no further than An Púcán. This Irish bar is located on Forster Street, just off Eyre Square in the heart of Galway’s East Village. An Púcán offers remarkable whiskeys, locally produced craft beers, cocktails (all for the adults, of course) and an extensive, locally inspired food menu. The all day menu features a kids section, with options such as Mini Burger & Chips and Pasta with Chicken.

If you’re looking for a spot to enjoy a few drinks with pals over the long bank holiday weekend, then Lock 13 Brewpub is the one. Located in Sallins, the food here is equally as good as the beers. Produce is sourced locally, with the team’s ethos being to match food from the land with a drink made from the land. Lockdown 13 has its own microbrewery onsite, meaning you can see the tanks from where your beer was made – something not replicated anywhere in Ireland. There’s also some amazing wines, gins and whiskies if beer is not for you.

Inside Out can be found right in the heart of the beautiful village of Slane. It always offers a warm welcome to guests, and the cosy candlelight makes for a comfortable Mediterranean setting. There’s a huge passion for food here and it’s translated into the menu, which focuses on freshness, flavour and colours. Using local Irish produce with an inspired Mediterranean fusion, the result is an array of mouthwatering dishes that are different from the rest. There’s a large garden and terrace area, which is unbeatable if the sun is shining; the kids will love having some play time here while they wait for their food, giving parents a welcome rest.