Guidebook for Straffan
Food Scene
Bistro 53
Main StreetGreat food and great service.
Tel: (01) 628 9001
Fab little coffee shop, great for lunch. It's on old grounds with an antiques shop and gift shop.
Straffan Antiques & Design Centre
Fab little coffee shop, great for lunch. It's on old grounds with an antiques shop and gift shop.
Excellent Food in a Pub atmosphere, Very good value too.
Advisable to book as its so popular.
tel: (045) 877 755
The Dew Drop Gastropub
Main StreetExcellent Food in a Pub atmosphere, Very good value too.
Advisable to book as its so popular.
tel: (045) 877 755
Beautiful location, great spot to go for a walk along the canal and then pop into Cliff restaurant at the Lyons Estate for coffee / snack / lunch. Has seats outside so you can bring your dog for a walk and enjoy a well deserved coffee outside with your 4 legged friend
Lyons Estate
Beautiful location, great spot to go for a walk along the canal and then pop into Cliff restaurant at the Lyons Estate for coffee / snack / lunch. Has seats outside so you can bring your dog for a walk and enjoy a well deserved coffee outside with your 4 legged friend
Everything Else
The K Club is a beautiful 5 star hotel that boasts 2 challenging golf courses, spa, restaurants, walks and more set in the heart of Co. Kildare on stunning grounds. With the river Liffey meandering through the golf courses and hotel grounds, this makes for a magical place to visit.
17 locals recommend
The K Club
The K Club is a beautiful 5 star hotel that boasts 2 challenging golf courses, spa, restaurants, walks and more set in the heart of Co. Kildare on stunning grounds. With the river Liffey meandering through the golf courses and hotel grounds, this makes for a magical place to visit.
Parks & Nature
Donadea Forest Park
Great walks, with loads of parking and coffee shop.
Shopping
Shopping outlet with great selection of shops and restaurants such as: Ralph Lauren, LK Bennett, Furla, Barbour, Louise Kennedy, amongst many others.
https://www.kildarevillage.com/en/shopping/brands/
107 locals recommend
Kildare Village
Shopping outlet with great selection of shops and restaurants such as: Ralph Lauren, LK Bennett, Furla, Barbour, Louise Kennedy, amongst many others.
https://www.kildarevillage.com/en/shopping/brands/
Getting Around
Train Station goes from Sallins to Hueston Train Station, Dublin in around 35 mins.
https://getthere.ie/sallins-heuston_station/
Sallins
Train Station goes from Sallins to Hueston Train Station, Dublin in around 35 mins.
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Maynooth to Connolly Station, Dublin. Approx 40 mins
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8 locals recommend
Maynooth station
Straffan RoadMaynooth to Connolly Station, Dublin. Approx 40 mins
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Entertainment & Activities
Abbeyfields is a super farm where you can go horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, archery and air rifling
Horse riding will cater for all levels.
Call Daragh: 086 8164130
http://www.abbeyfieldfarm.com
Abbeyfield Farm Country Pursuits, Equestrian and Activity Centre
Abbeyfields is a super farm where you can go horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, archery and air rifling
Horse riding will cater for all levels.
Call Daragh: 086 8164130
http://www.abbeyfieldfarm.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Straffan Inn
The local bar, a walk away.
Avenue is a restaurant with a great selection of wine + a Cocktail Bar so a good spot to have a meal and night out.
Pre booking is recommended.
Tel: 01 6285003
http://www.avenuecafe.ie
11 locals recommend
Avenue Cafe and Restaurant
Main StreetAvenue is a restaurant with a great selection of wine + a Cocktail Bar so a good spot to have a meal and night out.
Pre booking is recommended.
Tel: 01 6285003
http://www.avenuecafe.ie