Best Spas in Carlow

"Situated in the heart of the Kilkenny city centre, Pembroke Kilkenny is the perfect hotel to enjoy the city’s thriving arts culture, variety of festivals, boutique shopping and vibrant nightlife. Explore over 300 years of history and heritage just minutes’ walk from Kilkenny’s most famous landmarks including Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny Design Centre, St Canice’s Cathedral, Medieval Mile and Ireland’s Ancient East. Address: Patrick Street, Kilkenny"

"Wake up to the sight of Kilkenny Castle’s turrets at this fresh and modern four-star hotel. The Pembroke’s Castle View rooms boast unbeatable views of the famous landmark, while all of the rooms benefit from large windows which allow for plenty of natural light. Ease your way into your holiday with a trip to the on-site mini-spa, where you can get everything from facials to massages."

"The best hotel in Kilkenny, according to users on Booking.com, is the Kilkenny Pembroke Hotel. This four-star boutique hotel is a neighbour to top attraction Kilkenny Castle, making it an excellent base for exploring the surroundings. There is a spa and wellness centre while the rooms offer elegant and straightforward furnishings with splashes of modern décor."

"Having recently opened on the corner of Irishtown and Dean Street, Cat & The Fiddle are now offering a home delivery service. A quick look at their menu on Sunday night shows you could name a portion of wings, chips, a medium pizza and two minerals for €18, with wine service also available. Takeaway from the restaurant is available from 5pm."

"Eating at Langtons on John Street Lower is an unapologetically indulgent experience, set in elegant confines. With three classy bars to choose from and even a tea and wine room, you’re spoilt for choice if you find yourself in this particular part of town. The award-winning restaurant showcases traditional Irish and international cuisine using premium locally sourced ingredients."

"Opened in 1954, Billy Byrnes has undergone refurbishments in recent years and now houses a a secret garden, an outdoor terrace and a bunker beach bar. The beach bar sports bright colours and funky furniture, creating an ocean like atmosphere in the heart of Kilkenny!. In the secret garden area is where you’ll get the opportunity to listen to local and international musicians, including the genres of rock, jazz and folk."

"Bring a touch of the sea and sand to your outdoor drinks gathering at Billy Byrnes Bar on John’s Street. Scattered with rescued sofa’s and hand-made tables, this funky beer garden resembles a beach bar in the middle of the city!. Visit: www.billybyrnesbar.com"

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"These lavish gardens with architectural features, lakes and woodland were landscaped by Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll and completed in 1912. The centrepiece is a sunken garden, where circular terraces lead down to an oval pool with a magnificent fountain.The gardens are 7km southeast of Abbeyleix, off the R432 to Ballinakill, in the grounds of Heywood Community School."

"One of Ireland's most magnificent landscaped gardens, Altamont covers 16 hectares on the banks of the River Slaney, with carefully selected plantings arranged in naturalistic settings where peacocks, swans, squirrels and wild hare abound, surrounding an ornamental water-lily lake. The gardens are off the N80 at Kilbride Cross, 24km southeast of Carlow town."

"Enjoy Muse’s Garden Lunch Menu + Weekend Brunch, it’s a truly unique al fresco experience in the heart of Kilkenny city and the opportunity to take in the spectacular serene courtyard garden and medieval surrounds of Butler Gallery. From Tuesday to Friday, Muse serve their Garden Lunch Menu with lots of locals’ favourite lunch dishes and some additions, as well as Cloudpicker coffee, desserts and their signature hot chocolates. At weekends, kick back in a sun-soaked glass pod with a glass of prosecco in hand and choose from their new family-friendly Weekend Brunch menu."

"MUSE Coffee + Food is a family-run café, offering delicious, fresh, wholesome food served in the stunning garden courtyard of Butler Gallery. Enjoy scrumptious toasties and fresh sandwiches, homemade cakes, tarts and specialty coffee in a truly unique al fresco experience in the heart of the city and the opportunity to take in the spectacular serene courtyard garden and medieval surrounds."

"The Butler Gallery you’ll find MUSE coffee, they offer a large menu of lunch, brunch, treats and sharing boxes"

"When it comes to brunch the key essential is the bread on any plate. Aran Artisan Bakery & Bistro serves delicious brunches served with seasonal local produce and stone baked breads with natural Irish ingredients. Combine that with the very best of local produce from bacon, eggs, freshly made pastries and you have the perfect Brunch compliments of the folk at Aran!"

"Bart Pawlukojc and his wife Nicole Server-Pawlukojc brought a wealth of experience at top restaurants in Europe and beyond when they settled in Kilkenny and opened their superb bakery and daytime restaurant, Arán Artisan Bakery & Bistro, in ..."

"Insomnia Café in Market Cross Shopping Centre is spacious and family-friendly and has quite an extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, soups and snacks as well as their coffee and drinks menu."