Gastro Pubs

Caffrey’s of Batterstown is a historic, family-run pub dating back to 1640 with links to Daniel O’Connell and the Duke of Wellington. Ideally located near Trim Castle, the Hill of Tara and Newgrange, it offers authentic Irish hospitality, quality local food and a welcoming stop for visitors and tour groups. 

Crocketts is a family-run comfortable, warm, traditional Irish pub which serves pizza from Karlitos Pizza Truck. 

Quaint Irish Country Bar located in the lovely seaside location of Laytown, Co. Meath.

The Glyde Inn has been featured by The Irish Times in their prestigious list of "100 Great Restaurants, Cafes and Places to Eat Around Ireland for Summer 2026" 

The Irish Times said 

Jack Quinn's is situated 3km from the hertitage town of Trim. It is one of the oldest pubs in Meath, dating back the to the 1800's. Jack's is known for its pints of Guinness, Irish coffees and roaring open fire. 

Come join the friendly locals for drinks and fab, fresh pub food, topped off with our famous trad sessions every Thursday night.

The Monasterboice Inn, originally a coach house, has been servicing the road between Dublin and Belfast for over 200 years. Highly regarded by many as the place to go for a relaxing and delicious meal, a great venue for events and family occasions and a place where the customer is always made to feel welcome and well looked after.

The Kelltic Bar & Courtyard
Experience a true Irish pub with gourmet pub grub, live entertainment, and cosy vibes. Celebrate life’s milestones in our stylish Courtyard venue, complete with bar, dance floor, and heated outdoor seating.

Open 7 days with entertainment Thursday to Sunday - perfect for nights out or private parties

Great casual gastropub food in a relaxed atmosphere with outdoor courtyard spaces during summer and open fires in wintertime for a real Irish welcome.

A warm welcome awaits you at Matt the Thresher, Julianstown.
Nestled in the heart of County Meath, our award-winning gastro bar and restaurant offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience that celebrates the best of land and sea.

Our menus are built around the freshest ingredients, sourced daily from Irish farms, fisheries, and artisan producers. From sustainably harvested mussels to prime cut meats and daily seasonal specials, every dish is crafted with care and bursting with flavour.

Welcome to Nelly’s. 
Breathing life back into the heart of our town, the newly re-opened and refurbished Nelly’s Bar sits proudly on West Street and promises a warm and friendly hospitable service, just as she has for the last 150 years. 

Come and enjoy a perfectly poured pint and watch the world go by from our stylish and cosy front bar. Fill your belly with a delicious meal prepared with fresh local ingredients. Indulge in a sharing platter with friends in the Parlour Bar. Catch up with all the goss in one of our cosy snugs. We cannot wait to welcome you. 

Jack's Bar, Restaurant and Garden is a chic gastro bar in Kells, Co Meath. 

Specialising in great food, drinks, cocktails and craic, Jack's is renowned for its week Thursday Trad Session.