Wendy's Guidebook
Food Scene - Restaurants, Bars & Cafes
Views and opinions are my own based on my personal experience - Listed in no particular order.
Lovely coffee shop, great menu, seating inside or outside. Stunning landscaped garden. Closest cafe to 20 College Green!
Harpur Eleven Bistro
Peter StreetLovely coffee shop, great menu, seating inside or outside. Stunning landscaped garden. Closest cafe to 20 College Green!
Located on Wexford’s Main Street. Great for Lunch - wide selection of healthy salads. Also a Design Centre upstairs showcasing the best in Irish giftware & design.
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Westgate Design
22a N Main StLocated on Wexford’s Main Street. Great for Lunch - wide selection of healthy salads. Also a Design Centre upstairs showcasing the best in Irish giftware & design.
This cafe is in the Wexford Arts Centre. Really lovely food with a little art. Close to Library.
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D'lush Cafe
CornmarketThis cafe is in the Wexford Arts Centre. Really lovely food with a little art. Close to Library.
Cool spot for Brunch / Tapas. Wine Bar. Marketplace. TakeAway Deli Menu. Seating inside and outside on Main Street close to boutiques and the Bullring so ideal for shoppers!
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Frank's Place
54/56 N Main StCool spot for Brunch / Tapas. Wine Bar. Marketplace. TakeAway Deli Menu. Seating inside and outside on Main Street close to boutiques and the Bullring so ideal for shoppers!
Cappuccinos
25 N Main StCosy Relaxed Friendly Great Coffee! Central location on Wexford's Main Street.
My fav Indian Restaurant. Cool place to dine. Great atmosphere & great food and lovely people. Also do TakeAway Menu. Located close to nite life.
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Spice Indian Restaurant
Monck StreetMy fav Indian Restaurant. Cool place to dine. Great atmosphere & great food and lovely people. Also do TakeAway Menu. Located close to nite life.
Thai - Great Food. Late Bar. Relaxed and lovely atmosphere. TakeAway Menu. Central location and close to nite life.
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Vine Restaurant
109 N Main StThai - Great Food. Late Bar. Relaxed and lovely atmosphere. TakeAway Menu. Central location and close to nite life.
Crust
93 S Main StAuthentic Italian for All Ages
Absolutely amazing food. Gorgeous place to dine always busy with great atmosphere!
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10 West Bistro & Cocktail Lounge
10 WestgateAbsolutely amazing food. Gorgeous place to dine always busy with great atmosphere!
Excellent food and Fine wine market in historic building.
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Greenacres
2 Selskar StExcellent food and Fine wine market in historic building.
CDMX- Mexican Restaurant Wexford
New mexican in town. Small menu but tasty.
The Bank Wexford
Excellent food & service. Might be quiet as its only newly open.
Jasper's at Crown Quarter
Good food. Great vibe, central to nite life
The Red Elephant
Crescent QuaySuper Asian food.
Very popular with all ages. Excellent Bar Food & Carvery. Afternoon Tea. Music Family Friendly. A little out of town on the Rosslare/Dublin Ring Road.
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Whitford House Hotel Wexford
Very popular with all ages. Excellent Bar Food & Carvery. Afternoon Tea. Music Family Friendly. A little out of town on the Rosslare/Dublin Ring Road.
Food & That View !! Family Friendly. Stunning location on the River Slaney close to National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig Bridge & Castle.
Ferrycarrig Hotel
Food & That View !! Family Friendly. Stunning location on the River Slaney close to National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig Bridge & Castle.
Talbot Hotel Wexford
Trinity StreetNice bar. Good food.
Very centrally located. Always busy. Lobby/Bar nice for coffee/drink but you may have to wait a while to be served! Home of Wexford Opera Festival visitors.
Clayton Whites Hotel
Abbey StreetVery centrally located. Always busy. Lobby/Bar nice for coffee/drink but you may have to wait a while to be served! Home of Wexford Opera Festival visitors.
Quick inexpensive family meal. Located out of town. Drive thru or seating inside & outside.
McDonald's
Sinnottstown LaneQuick inexpensive family meal. Located out of town. Drive thru or seating inside & outside.
Takeaway - The best fish & chips in town & for a Wexford Rissole!
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Premier
104 S Main StTakeaway - The best fish & chips in town & for a Wexford Rissole!
Renowned for its seafood. Very popular. Out of town near Carne Beach.
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Lobster Pot
BallyfánRenowned for its seafood. Very popular. Out of town near Carne Beach.
Award-winning restaurant in Kilmore. Super super food & atmosphere. Outdoor dining also available. Extremely popular.
You will need a car to get here, but well worth a visit!
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Mary Barry's Bar
Award-winning restaurant in Kilmore. Super super food & atmosphere. Outdoor dining also available. Extremely popular.
You will need a car to get here, but well worth a visit!
Excellent wholesome food. Outdoor seating. Marketplace. Nice escape out of town.
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Karoo Farmshop
Excellent wholesome food. Outdoor seating. Marketplace. Nice escape out of town.
Ravenport Resort
Nite Life
Very popular for food & cocktail bar downstairs!
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10 West Bistro & Cocktail Lounge
10 WestgateVery popular for food & cocktail bar downstairs!
Central location (in the Bullring), Quaint, Live Music, Late Bar.
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Mackens The Cape Bar, The Undertakers
Bull RingCentral location (in the Bullring), Quaint, Live Music, Late Bar.
Cool unique - Popular spot. Great for trad certain nights
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The Sky and The Ground
112 S Main StCool unique - Popular spot. Great for trad certain nights
Lunch or tea time Pint! Full of character. Popular for pre Opera/show drinks in the National Opera House.
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Simon Lambert & Sons
37 S Main StLunch or tea time Pint! Full of character. Popular for pre Opera/show drinks in the National Opera House.
Thomas Moore Tavern
CornmarketFood Music Late Bar
For late bar & a boogie! Age profile can be young 18+
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The Centenary Stores
Charlotte StreetFor late bar & a boogie! Age profile can be young 18+
T Morris
Monck StreetPopular bar with DJ for all ages 21+ Beer Garden at rear. Central location.
Kitty’s Bar
New bar with music. Central location.
Crown Live
Great venue for live music, tribute bands etc
Crown Bar Wexford
Monck StreetSightseeing
Beautiful for a stroll or jog. Meet with friends. Grab outdoor lunch/snack from food vans.
Wexford Harbour
Beautiful for a stroll or jog. Meet with friends. Grab outdoor lunch/snack from food vans.
A world-class venue presenting Irish and international events, opera, music, family events, comedy, theatre and dance. Join a tour to see behind the scenes. Visit the cafe on the top floor with views out over Wexford.
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Ópera Nacional
High StreetA world-class venue presenting Irish and international events, opera, music, family events, comedy, theatre and dance. Join a tour to see behind the scenes. Visit the cafe on the top floor with views out over Wexford.
Built-in 1660, The Anglican house of worship features a late-Georgian style interior and 19th century Venetian Renaissance exterior and is one of the places to see when in Wexford.
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Selskar Abbey
Tower CourtBuilt-in 1660, The Anglican house of worship features a late-Georgian style interior and 19th century Venetian Renaissance exterior and is one of the places to see when in Wexford.
Rosslare Europort
Wexford Arts Centre
CornmarketFor drama & art. Also home of D’Lush Cafe.
Walled gardens, walks - Checkout Hook Hooper to get there & back
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Abadia de Tintern
Walled gardens, walks - Checkout Hook Hooper to get there & back
Hook Lighthouse one of the oldest lighthouses in the world that is still in use! The present structure has graced these shores for more than 800 years and is regularly voted one of the top attractions in Wexford. Besides the tower itself, there’s a visitor center, a café, and a gift shop, and guided tours are available year-round.
Visitors can climb the 115 steps to the balcony for beautiful views. On a clear day, you can see as far as Wales (the country) as well as wales (the mammals) seals and dolphins.
When the weather breaks, be prepared for mist, eerie fog, and sea-spray that reaches the top of the lighthouse.
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Hook Lighthouse
Hook Lighthouse one of the oldest lighthouses in the world that is still in use! The present structure has graced these shores for more than 800 years and is regularly voted one of the top attractions in Wexford. Besides the tower itself, there’s a visitor center, a café, and a gift shop, and guided tours are available year-round.
Visitors can climb the 115 steps to the balcony for beautiful views. On a clear day, you can see as far as Wales (the country) as well as wales (the mammals) seals and dolphins.
When the weather breaks, be prepared for mist, eerie fog, and sea-spray that reaches the top of the lighthouse.
Saltee Islands
Loftus Hall is a 22-bedroom mansion set on 60 acres of land in County Wexford and reputedly the scariest haunted house in Ireland.
It was abandoned over three decades ago and overlooks a lonely stretch of the South East coast. It used to be known as Redmond Hall – the home of the Redmond family since 1350.
Locals claim it’s haunted by the devil and by the ghost of a young woman and the Halloween tours are not for the fainthearted.
Visitors can take an interactive guided tour through the ground floor of the abandoned haunted mansion. There you will learn of ‘The Legend of Loftus Hall’, its tall tales and gruesome history.
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Loftus Hall
Loftus Hall is a 22-bedroom mansion set on 60 acres of land in County Wexford and reputedly the scariest haunted house in Ireland.
It was abandoned over three decades ago and overlooks a lonely stretch of the South East coast. It used to be known as Redmond Hall – the home of the Redmond family since 1350.
Locals claim it’s haunted by the devil and by the ghost of a young woman and the Halloween tours are not for the fainthearted.
Visitors can take an interactive guided tour through the ground floor of the abandoned haunted mansion. There you will learn of ‘The Legend of Loftus Hall’, its tall tales and gruesome history.
Father John Murphy was an Irish Roman Catholic priest and one of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in Wexford.
The center covers rural and country life with a series of farming implements and other antique artifacts from times past.
Fr. Murphy Centre
Father John Murphy was an Irish Roman Catholic priest and one of the leaders of the Irish Rebellion of 1798 in Wexford.
The center covers rural and country life with a series of farming implements and other antique artifacts from times past.
Duncannon Fort
Dedicated to President John F Kennedy, it consists of 622 acres, 200 forest plots and close to 5,000 different species of trees and shrubs.
If you’ve got green fingers, you will love this!
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Arboreto John F Kennedy
Dedicated to President John F Kennedy, it consists of 622 acres, 200 forest plots and close to 5,000 different species of trees and shrubs.
If you’ve got green fingers, you will love this!
The Kennedy Homestead
Dunbrody Famine Ship and Irish Emigrant Experience
To Do
Beautiful walks scenic cafe
A neo-Gothic structure incorporating the remains of a Norman fortress. The park with artistically situated ponds and more than 200 different flowers and shrubs is extremely beautiful.
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Johnstown Castle Estate, Museu e Jardins
Oldtown LaneBeautiful walks scenic cafe
A neo-Gothic structure incorporating the remains of a Norman fortress. The park with artistically situated ponds and more than 200 different flowers and shrubs is extremely beautiful.
Downtown Wexford! The Main Street is narrow long & winding full of boutiques, shops, cafes, restaurants & bars
Main Street
Main StreetDowntown Wexford! The Main Street is narrow long & winding full of boutiques, shops, cafes, restaurants & bars
Irish National Heritage Park encompassing 35 acres of woodland, wetland, uplands, and estuaries.
This open-air museum has to-scale replicas of places and buildings illustrative of some 9,000 years of Irish history (dolmens, a ring fort, early Christian monasteries).
Sightseers can take a tour with a guide in period costume or stroll around in their own time. Children’s activities include panning for gold, ‘wattling’ a house and creating rock art.
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Parque Nacional do Património Nacional Irlandês
Irish National Heritage Park encompassing 35 acres of woodland, wetland, uplands, and estuaries.
This open-air museum has to-scale replicas of places and buildings illustrative of some 9,000 years of Irish history (dolmens, a ring fort, early Christian monasteries).
Sightseers can take a tour with a guide in period costume or stroll around in their own time. Children’s activities include panning for gold, ‘wattling’ a house and creating rock art.
Church of Ireland services in the heart of Wexford. Also musical performances. Stunning building.
St. Iberius Church
North Main StreetChurch of Ireland services in the heart of Wexford. Also musical performances. Stunning building.
Roman Catholic Church. Mass everyday and on Sundays at 10AM & 12 noon with choir.
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Rowe Street UpperRoman Catholic Church. Mass everyday and on Sundays at 10AM & 12 noon with choir.
The longest beach in Ireland & best blueflag beach in the world! Beach wheelchairs, coffee, pizza, ice cream & fresh air!
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Curracloe beach
The longest beach in Ireland & best blueflag beach in the world! Beach wheelchairs, coffee, pizza, ice cream & fresh air!
Beautiful Walking Trails. The Raven Walk through the forest & back along the blueflag beach.
Raven Point
Beautiful Walking Trails. The Raven Walk through the forest & back along the blueflag beach.
The Surf Shack Ireland
Beach & Water Activities/Lessons, also food
Full details alltrails.com or Wexfordcoco.ie
Beautiful walks & scenery of Wexford & surrounding countryside.
Refreshments & truck & picnic area
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Carrigfoyle
Full details alltrails.com or Wexfordcoco.ie
Beautiful walks & scenery of Wexford & surrounding countryside.
Refreshments & truck & picnic area
IOAC
Outdoor adventure park. Fun for all the family.
New Park with skate park, high quality playground, dog park, walking track, water features, picnic area & outdoor food cabin.
Min Ryan Park
New Park with skate park, high quality playground, dog park, walking track, water features, picnic area & outdoor food cabin.
Wells House & Gardens
The Arc Cinema
Redmond SquareCosy reclining bucket seats clean warm
Bowling & Indoor entertainment (for kids) for those rainy days
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Leisure Max
Sinnottstown LaneBowling & Indoor entertainment (for kids) for those rainy days
Blackwater open farm
Parque de Vida Selvagem Secret Valley
Abbey Par 3
Very clean swimming pool, relaxation therapies & gym. Membership not required.
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Wexford Swimming Pool & Leisure Centre
Wexford BridgeVery clean swimming pool, relaxation therapies & gym. Membership not required.
Immaculate course with stunning views over Wexford. Also great food in clubhouse.
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Wexford Golf Club
Immaculate course with stunning views over Wexford. Also great food in clubhouse.
Rathaspeck Manor Golf Course
Par 3 course.
Edenvale
A short forest walk with waterfall
Kilmore Quay Angling (Charter Vessel - Karen Ann)
2 Marina View Kilmore Quay
Rosslare
Visit Rosslare Strand, beach, activities, cafes, etc.
Bannow Bay Beach
A lovely place to spend a couple of hours. Clothing (men & women), furniture & household, garden centre & Kellys Cafe all under one roof!
Meadows & Byrne, Wexford
Sinnottstown LaneA lovely place to spend a couple of hours. Clothing (men & women), furniture & household, garden centre & Kellys Cafe all under one roof!
Quadventure
Join for a leisurely Bike Tour along the Norman Way.
Starting from Rosslare Strand- Bike Tours include stop off points at all places of interest plus light refreshments.
Call us or drop us a mail to reserve a spot....8 people max per tour.
€45 each for hybrid Bike or €55 with electric bike.
Costs include Bike, Hi viz vest, helmet and refreshments.
#bikerentals #biketouring #rosslarestrand #sunnydays
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Active Breaks
Station RoadJoin for a leisurely Bike Tour along the Norman Way.
Starting from Rosslare Strand- Bike Tours include stop off points at all places of interest plus light refreshments.
Call us or drop us a mail to reserve a spot....8 people max per tour.
€45 each for hybrid Bike or €55 with electric bike.
Costs include Bike, Hi viz vest, helmet and refreshments.
#bikerentals #biketouring #rosslarestrand #sunnydays
Activebreaks.ie
WexWalks
Guided tours of Wexford - contact Paull
The market gets its name from having been used as a venue for bull baiting in medieval times. The bloody sport of bull-baiting was introduced in Wexford Town during the 1600s but it was banned by the Cruelty to Animals Act of 1835.
Bullring Market sells farm-fresh produce, antiques, and local crafts and its only open Fridays and Saturdays.
The Bullring Market
The market gets its name from having been used as a venue for bull baiting in medieval times. The bloody sport of bull-baiting was introduced in Wexford Town during the 1600s but it was banned by the Cruelty to Animals Act of 1835.
Bullring Market sells farm-fresh produce, antiques, and local crafts and its only open Fridays and Saturdays.
The location of the Battle of Vinegar Hill, which was fought on 21st June, during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Over 10,000 crown forces launched an attack on Vinegar Hill, which was then occupied by over 20,000 rebels and camp followers.
This was the largest rebel camp and headquarters of the Wexford United Irishmen and their supporters.
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Vinegar Hill
Vinegar Hill LaneThe location of the Battle of Vinegar Hill, which was fought on 21st June, during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. Over 10,000 crown forces launched an attack on Vinegar Hill, which was then occupied by over 20,000 rebels and camp followers.
This was the largest rebel camp and headquarters of the Wexford United Irishmen and their supporters.
Located just outside the village of Bridgetown in south county Wexford, about 20 minutes from Wexford town.
They offer tractor-rides, pumpkin picking, a petting farm, a playground, a cafe, and more!
The farm is quaint, with ample parking and a variety of fun, festive activities. while it was a bit muddy (sorry, shoes), it provided the perfect backdrop for pumpkin-themed photos!
Tip: Wear the right shoes. While you’re traipsing around our pumpkin
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Ballycross Apple Farm
Located just outside the village of Bridgetown in south county Wexford, about 20 minutes from Wexford town.
They offer tractor-rides, pumpkin picking, a petting farm, a playground, a cafe, and more!
The farm is quaint, with ample parking and a variety of fun, festive activities. while it was a bit muddy (sorry, shoes), it provided the perfect backdrop for pumpkin-themed photos!
Tip: Wear the right shoes. While you’re traipsing around our pumpkin
A Victorian Tudor gothic country house museum with a large garden, an animal farm, a cafe, and a children’s playground.
Archery and falconry are also practiced on the premises. One of the perfect things to do in Wexford with kids!
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Wells House & Gardens
A Victorian Tudor gothic country house museum with a large garden, an animal farm, a cafe, and a children’s playground.
Archery and falconry are also practiced on the premises. One of the perfect things to do in Wexford with kids!
Wexford Racecourse
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Bike Hire / Bike Tours
cyclewexford.com T 086 1276012
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Taxi
Wexford Cabs T 053 9123123 Dempsey Cabs T 053 9143438
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Hook Hopper - hop on hop off sight seeing route
Contact Wexford Bus 053 9142742
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Local Bus & Train
Bus & train routes and timetables for getting around Wexford and beyond can be found on the hall table. The closest bus stop is at Redmond Square and for trains Wexford (O’Hanrahans).
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Clothing
Warm layers for all seasons & a light rain mac.
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Car Hire
Hertz or Enterprise Rent A Car
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Electrical Adaptor
In Ireland we have Type B Electrical Plugs (3 prong). While we do supply adaptors they sometimes disappear! So always better to pack your own.