If you are staying at Temple House and looking for some good places to eat in the area use this as a guide. It is not an exhaustive list but includes some of which we have enjoyed.
Walkers 1781 Drinks and Dining"Walker 1781 is dedicated to providing quality, fresh, delicious food and premium drinks in the heart of Sligo town.
Centrally located, serving seven days a week, it offers a varied menu that should suit most palates
www.walker1781.com
Eala Bhán
Located in the centre of Sligo on the banks of the river Garavogue, Eala Bhan serves modern Irish cuisine in a elegant bistro atmosphere.
The name Eala Bhán is gaelic for “White Swan”. An extensive sample menu is available on line. www.ealabhan.ie
Ballymote
Located in Coach House Hotel, the O'Hara Bar offers plain honest food in the local town of Ballymote.
Take care to check opening hours.
00 353 71 9183111
Coolaney
10 mins
Bella & Brava
- a family run restaurant serving authentic Napoli pizza, pasta, antipasti and risotto
Pizzas are made to the standard of the Assozione Vera Pizza Napoletan with 5 Stagioni 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes, Mozzarella di buffalo where possible, slow proven dough & a wood fired oven cooking at over 450°C.
Strandhill
25 mins
above the Strand Bar - one of our favourites
The varied menu is inspired from travels all over the world.
By offering small and big sharing plates, it allows everyone at the table to taste many dishes and in doing so making your experience more sociable.
Located above the Strand Bar in Strandhill this can be a special experience.
www.stokedstrandhill.ie
Boyle
Lovage is a family run cafe offering a relaxed atmosphere in warm surroundings overlooking the picturesque river in the centre of Boyle.
Drop in for coffee and pastries or delight in an extensive and delicious lunch menu. Occasionally open for evening and special events.
Handy if you are visiting Lough Key Forest Park and Boyle area.
Aughris - on the coast
The bar, which also offers food, is set by the sea in a stunning location which you can reach either off the sea road or over the Ladies Brae (our preference).
We would drive for the view, a walk along the beach and then a cup of coffee, a beer and maybe some food. It is traditional bar food.
Our beach is Dunmoran Strand, a long sweeping stretch and Aughris Head where you will also find the Beach Bar looking across the bay to Knocknarea and beyond.
To get there, on a scenic route over the ladies Brae, turn left out the gate and follow your nose for 30 mins. When you meet the main N59 Sligo-Ballina road turn left for ~100m and then right at brown sign for strand.
www.thebeachbarsligo.com