Weekend in Waterford

Klopp

I have a weekend booked in Waterford and we'll be staying in the Tower hotel. I was hoping some of you might be able to recommend a nice restaurant close by and a pub with some live band or just even a nice friendly pub with a good atmosphere.

Thanks in advance.

TheQuietFella

Geoffs. You'll get directions from the hotel staff.

Klopp

TheQuietFella wrote: »

Geoffs. You'll get directions from the hotel staff.

it get's some great reviews online thank you

SweetCaliber

Klopp wrote: »

it get's some great reviews online thank you

Geoff's is lovely and only up the road. Also if your looking for somewhere to dine, you can in geoff's or mcleary's is literally across the road. It's steak and seafood and it's absolutely delish.

spaceCreated

+1 on McLeary's if you like steak

sillysocks

Have you any specific type of restaurant you like? I saw your other post on getting a taxi to Bellisimo but to be honest in my opinion there's much nicer places you could just walk to from your hotel.
Emiliano's is lovely for Italian, Bodega for general bit of everything, there's the Olive Tree right across from the Tower which is tapas. I'm not a big fan of McLearys but some people love it.

Klopp

Thanks for all the suggestions. In terms of a restaurant and food we're not that picky but seafood is a option so i'll keep Mcleary's in mind.

sillysocks

One thing I forgot to mention is that restaurants in town can be very busy at weekends so I'd definitely advise to book in advance and not wait until ye arrive!

fricatus

sillysocks wrote: »

One thing I forgot to mention is that restaurants in town can be very busy at weekends so I'd definitely advise to book in advance and not wait until ye arrive!

+1

If you just rock up at 7.30 or 8 on Saturday evening, you won't have any luck with the better places.

Look in the restaurants thread too for recommendations, but I'd have a lot of good things to say about Café Goa and Peppers (Indian), L'Atmosphere (French), La Boheme (also French, but top end, with prices to match), and Sabai (Asian). My wife has been out lately to the Bay Tree Bistro (Irish contemporary), Kyoto (Japanese/Asian) and Burzza (BURgers and piZZA), and had good things to say about all of them. All are within walking distance.

The Munster, Katty Barry's, the Reg and Jordan's are all very close by your hotel for pints, but Geoff's is my firm favourite. Phil Grimes is a very friendly place with good craft beers apparently (I hear great things about it but I haven't been in there myself in years).

Hope you enjoy your stay!

Klopp

Thanks again for all the suggestions, almost to many to choose from but it's good to have a choice. I will take a look at online and book it next Monday once herself decides on a time :)

dzilla

Philly Grimes +1

jkmanc1974

Tower a great spot with so many places to eat and drink all within walking distance. Usually we get no further from the hotel than the Chinese restaurant across the road followed by the Reg for a few drinks!

Never been in Phil Grimes - must try it for sure the next time that am in Waterford.

MRnotlob606

Hard to get a seat in Geoffs sometimes !

PTH2009

Find Geoff's very dusty and run down but that's the style of the place. Never had food there but seems to be good. Geoffs is one of Waterford's rock bars the other being the thirsty scholor

The tower is a good spot and they do great food too. Katy Barry's pub is very near the tower and is a good spot. Have personal grivences about the reg but it's an OK spot

Other good pubs include the woodman (which is about a 10 min walk from the tower), further a field is the gingerman and Tully's which are both located in the city centre area or close by.

Hope u enjoy ur weekend

Wanderer78

We also have fantastic countryside, including forestry, mountains, lakes etc etc. Damn nice coastline to. Enjoy the weekend

fricatus

Klopp wrote: »

I have a weekend booked in Waterford and we'll be staying in the Tower hotel. I was hoping some of you might be able to recommend a nice restaurant close by and a pub with some live band or just even a nice friendly pub with a good atmosphere.

Thanks in advance.

Well, have you been? How did you get on? Where did you eat/drink?

Klopp

We got on great, we had a really nice weekend and are planning on going back before end of August. I ended up booking McLeary's but we were both left disappointed with the food choices and particularly our starter. The staff and service was great, might of being the owner who was was there running things who was really nice but i won't be going back when we revisit.

Thanks for all the suggestions

The Bowling Alley

Of course not

space2ground1

Klopp wrote: »

We got on great, we had a really nice weekend and are planning on going back before end of August. I ended up booking McLeary's but we were both left disappointed with the food choices and particularly our starter. The staff and service was great, might of being the owner who was was there running things who was really nice but i won't be going back when we revisit.

Thanks for all the suggestions

I'd certainly recommend Emilianos for great Italian food. Bodega is lovely for local produce and Burzza for snazzy burgers/pizza with lovely options for jazzing up chips!

In August you'd be mad not to have a go at some kayaking or a trip to Moes in Tramore for a surfy lunch at the beach.

Wanderer78

space2ground1 wrote: »

I'd certainly recommend Emilianos for great Italian food. Bodega is lovely for local produce and Burzza for snazzy burgers/pizza with lovely options for jazzing up chips!

In August you'd be mad not to have a go at some kayaking or a trip to Moes in Tramore for a surfy lunch at the beach.

wheres the kayaking at?

space2ground1

Wanderer78 wrote: »

wheres the kayaking at?

This is one example I found. I haven't gone with them before so not sure what trips are on offer.
http://www.seapaddling.com/guided-tours

Wanderer78

space2ground1 wrote: »

This is one example I found. I haven't gone with them before so not sure what trips are on offer.
http://www.seapaddling.com/guided-tours

ah i know of mick. nice chap but ive never gone out with it. should really as id say he does great tours. should be attempting a coastal run ourselves soon

fricatus

BTW, I was in Bodega one evening since my original reply to the OP, and I have to say I was mightily impressed. As mentioned before, the best of local produce was showcased on one of the tasting menus, which I went for. Great food!