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Above left A grocer’s shop in the Boyne Valley Above centre Pavement seating at a café in Carlow City Above right Shops along Malahide’s main street
Pubs and Bars Ireland has all the usual fast-food
The most reliable option for an chains, but far more enjoyable is a DIRECTORY
inexpensive but delicious meal is the takeaway from the local “chippy”, or PRICE BANDS
traditional Irish pub. An assortment fish and chip shop. On the coast, this
of classic dishes usually features on is an experience not to be missed. The following price bands are based
on a three-course meal for one,
the menu, along with burgers, Bakeries often sell pasties (a thick, including a half-bottle of house wine,
lasagne, fish and chips and other enclosed pastry case filled with meat cover charge, tax and service:
standards. Pubs serve hot meals at and vegetables) and other baked Republic of Ireland
lunch and dinner. Some have table goods that make quick, filling and Inexpensive: under €25
service, but it’s more usual to order at inexpensive takeaway snacks. Moderate: €25–€50
the bar, in which case a substantial Expensive: over €50
tip is not expected. Picnics Northern Ireland
Hotel bars and wine bars may Most towns will have a sandwich Inexpensive: under £25
also serve snacks and light meals. shop, where you can grab ready- Moderate: £25–£50
Eighteen is the minimum legal made picnic supplies. More fun are Expensive: over £50
drinking age in Ireland. the independent food shops and
delicatessens that usually offer a
Cafés and Takeaways great range of cured meats, patés,
For snacks and light meals, there is cheeses and other local delicacies.
an array of cafés, cafeterias and Best of all are the colourful farmers’
bakeries. Cafés are generally open for markets. These are a showcase for
breakfast and lunch, but many close regional producers and you should
by 6pm. Most museums and visitor be able to stock your picnic basket
attractions have cafeterias serving with home-baked breads, local
light refreshments. Ireland has not cheeses, honey and preserves, and
escaped the coffee craze. There are fresh seasonal fruit. Each driving tour
bustling branches of international notes the location and days of the
chains, as well as individual coffee- week for markets around the region.
shops, in larger towns and cities.
Most sell sandwiches and pastries
as well. Look out for traditional tea Below far left Old School House Café, Inistioge,
shops, where you can have a pot of Co Kilkenny Below left Pavement café in Dublin’s
tea or coffee along with home-made Temple Bar Below centre A pub in Temple Bar
cakes, breads and local specialities. Below Fish specials at Howth Harbour

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