The Clink

Name: The Clink
Address: 38-39 Dublin St Graigue, Carlow, Leinster, Ireland, Republic of, 93 D7X9
Telephone: (059) 918 2418
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

100 reviews

€30 and under

European

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
European
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(059) 918 2418
Website
http://www.theclinkboutiquehotel.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
38-39 Dublin St Graigue, Carlow, Leinster 93 D7X9
Area
Carlow Town
Parking Details
None
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Leinster
Great for brunch
Leinster
Good for groups
Leinster
Healthy
Leinster
Romantic
Leinster
Good for special occasions
Leinster
Vegetarian-friendly
Leinster
Lively

100 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Leinster
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The staff where very helpful and were understanding about one of the parts request of having a start as a main
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OpenTable Diner
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 December 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was perfect. It was for my friends birthday and when we went in they had balloons on the table for us which was a lovely gesture. Food was delicious and very reasonable. Then the waitress arrived out with a dessert and candle. The little gestures were such a treat. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Leinster
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 2 December 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Chips were good Garlic Prawns had no Flavor. I got t.bone steak The quality of the beef was not good steak was just hard and Chewy.
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Gill
Dublin
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
When we arrived they said they were fully booked and but us the the bar at a small drinks table which was unsuitable, very rude would never go back
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AnnetteG
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful eatery, we loved it! Spot lighting, spacious seating, fab food and great staff who were super friendly and competent (a rarity these days). Wish I lived closer, to be able to go back often.
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Rachel
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
went for my birthday with 14 people, had the food so quick, all the staff were so nice and they even brought me out a free dessert with happy birthday written on it, and embarrassed the life out of me singing happy birthday!!
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JimD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 October 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the meal and the setting ' staff were excellent, I did put down on the booking that it was a Birthday meal (wasn't acknowledged by staff) The only negative thing about the food was the desert, I got cheese cake and it was poor ' The rest of the food was excellent
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ScottR
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Clink hotel restaurant has a very welcoming ambience. As you enter you are greeted with smiling very professional staff. You are made to feel at home and nothing is too much bother for them. The menu for lunch/brunch is good and varied. The food ordered arrived promptly and was very tasty. The fireplace burning is lovely but the staff are the stars , friendly, efficient and manage to make you feel as if you were part of a family..
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FrancisR
Leinster
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Been a few times ... Good food in a nice setting....
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ZoeK
Carlow
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 2 September 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service! Excellent value. Will be back
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MichaelD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing service was great the staff couldn’t have done enough for us I would definitely go there again
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DeeP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Highly recommend. Fab food, great choice, excellent service.
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OpenTable Diner
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 July 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyable meal with my partner for his birthday, all staff are very nice and professional. Food is always great. They brought a complimentary dessert for the birthday boy 🎂
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LeannO
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 8 July 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing services, friendly and chatty staff and amazing food.
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AineL
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 July 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service. Lovely touch with the candles and balloons for my sister on her birthday
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Paul
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 June 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow - what a fantastic experience. The food was fresh, piping hot and bursting with flavour. The deserts were delicious and had wonderful deconstructed elements. The staff were friendly, helpful and super attentive. The birthday song and writing on the desert plate was a lovely surprise and very thoughtful of the staff. Finally we absolutely loved the eclectic music playlist in the background, some of our favourite tunes playing. All in all, an amazing first visit ! We'll be back ! Thanks, Paul
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JanineD
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 18 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service yet again. Would highly recommend.
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Rory
Cancun
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 13 May 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Basic menu. The food wasn’t bad but it wasn’t delicious. There was about nine birthdays on and the Happy Birthday song was played very loud for 5s a number of times
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TomD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 May 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Friendly staff and good food. Nice touch with bringing desert to celebrate a birthday.
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Paull
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
lovely place to eat and staff are friendly,the food is tasty and decent portions. highly recommended.
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DerekG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal & evening while we were there. The young waitress was really pleasant, friendly & helpful. Will be back again. Derek & Julie
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V
Veronica
Carlow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was honestly outstanding, one of the best restaurants I've been to! will definitely be coming back.
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MarkC
Leinster
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 24 March 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very generous helpings, lovely food. Extensive menu and lovely, friendly service. Most pleased with our evening at The Clink!
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Shauna
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 March 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful always happy with the food here. Would defo recommend it to friends and family's.
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NualaF
Leinster
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 March 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant, friendly and helpful service. Good variety of dishes and good value.
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Julesg
Leinster
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 19 March 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Very rushed this time. After 1 hour we were asked to free up the table for next booking. That wasn’t a pleasant experience. Also it was very busy and the music was blaring down initially until we asked staff to turn it down. When clearing the tables, the waitress spilled half the food down our clothes without even so much as an I am sorry. Food was great though.
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EithneM
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Clink is a lovely lively restaurant with a great selection of dishes. The staff were very nice and attentive and no long waiting between courses. Very happy with the experience!
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AnnetteF
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed a lovely family breakfast. Food was excellent and served fresh. Service also excellent. We were sitting under a Speaker which had some loud Music playing. However when we mentioned this to the waitress she immediately reduced the volume.
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TrevA
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love the food but particularly think the staff are great and they make us want to return. The music wasn't to my taste and definitely not putting anyone in a christmas mood when we got there which it thought a shame on christmas eve but was rectified without asking and the meal ended up perfect. As always the staff were excellent friendly and added to the experience.
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CarolB
Kilkenny
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food very very overpriced & not of the standard to reflect price . Wine was bitter & at €9 glass way overpriced. Cheapest bottle wine €32 crazy price . Food was more pub lunch ,not evening dining! Service was very good /attentive/polite . Overall very disappointing food and music was very loud .
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Rachel
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the best food in carlow town. lovely place for a small birthday party.
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PatriciaD
Leinster
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
It is a nice venue sometimes the music is too loud and it is difficult for diners to have a conversation In general the food wasn’t bad but the service could have been better I have had good experiences there before so I don’t want to seem too negative
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ElizabethJ
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous restaurant. Great food and lovely staff. Highly recommend
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JamesK
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic ambience with very attentive servers looking after us both. When food arrived it was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend
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OpenTable Diner
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there - will definitely go back. Food was yum, staff were brilliant, ambience was lovely
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Grainne
Meath
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Greeted by a very rude lady, escorted to a pre booked table for 8 people and left waiting 15 minutes to order drinks. Asked if we could order food and drink together and was told no. Very Poor service. Cocktails were not drinkable, we complained and asked for a change in drink and was told 'thats how it is meant to be'. The food itself was fabulous but wouldn't recommend and we were waiting 30 minutes to pay our bill!
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DavidM
Leinster
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 3 November 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food and service was excellent. Music far to loud in the background. Serial tables asked for it to be turned down.
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Jacki
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second visit here.. definitely will go back . food and service absolutely perfect
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TeeG
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely spot for food, nice choices on the menu, very friendly staff. Food was good quality and good sized portions.
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liams
Leinster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 October 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very enjoyable meal our waitress was extremely nice and polite
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Clink is rated 4.4 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 3 times today

38-39 Dublin St Graigue, Carlow, Leinster 93 D7X9

Additional information

Area
Carlow Town
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Indoor Fireplace

Website
http://www.theclinkboutiquehotel.com/
Phone number
(059) 918 2418

The Clink

Make a booking

Additional information

Menu

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is The Clink restaurant rated?

Is The Clink currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information