If you’d prefer not to drive too far from the cabins, the nearby villages of Feakle and Tulla offer a couple of convenient dining options. Across East Clare, you’ll find a wide range of cafés, pubs, and restaurants within a 40-minute drive.
Heading west, destinations such as the Burren, Kinvara, Doolin, Lahinch, and Ennistymon are home to some excellent food spots and local favourites. For even more choice, the larger towns of Ennis and Gort are just 30 minutes away, while Galway and Limerick can be reached in around an hour and offer an extensive selection of restaurants, cafés, and bars.
Feakle
Pepper pub: Pepper’s Pub is situated at the entrance to the village of Feakle in County Clare. It boasts a very active live music programme and serves food daily. Pepper’s Pub in County Clare, has always a welcoming and warm atmosphere, along with good food and regular traditional music sessions. It is the ideal place to soak up some true Irish hospitality. They serve a variety of home cooked traditional dishes throughout the day at Pepper’s, including starters, mains, and a selection of desserts. They also have a children’s menu and a full range of hot and cold beverages.
Tulla
Holly Tree Cafe – An excellent bakery in Tulla. “We make honest, wholesome food from scratch every day.“Our ethos is simple; to cook with only the finest of ingredients in small batches. And make everything as if Mam is tasting it!”
Tuamgraney & Scarriff
McKernans Woollen Mills – Weaver’s Café: Tucked inside our newly opened visitor destination in Tuamgraney, East Clare, the McKernan café is a warm and welcoming space where craft and comfort meet. Beneath a canopy of handcrafted felt ball lights in every colour of our palette, guests can settle in, slow down, and savour something delicious. Whether you’re joining us after a factory tour or simply passing through Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands, the café offers a genuine taste of place — colourful, unhurried, and made with care.
The Garden Cafe, Scarriff: A cherished part of the East Clare Community Cooperative in Scariff, The Garden Café has been serving the community for over 37 years. Evolving through the contributions of local members, the café has become a hub for wholesome, home-cooked vegetarian lunches and delightful cakes.
Sweet Home Cafe: A cosy, family-run café where putting quality over quantity is paramount. From thoughtfully crafted sandwiches to artisan, ethically sourced specialty coffee — it’s all about great taste, good vibes, and the little things done right.
Wilde Chocolate – Hot Chocolate Café & Coffee Dock: Our Café is a ‘must visit’ for any chocoholics in your family or group on your visit to Lough Derg. We have 8 varieties of hot chocolate to choose from and a bounty of chocolate treats handmade in the factory to nibble on while you sip your decadent chocolate drink or coffee. Our bright and airy café is suffused with the aroma of melting chocolate from the adjacent production area and with our selection of hot chocolates and treats , there are more than enough reasons to drop by every day.
Mountshannon
The Berry Tree: Here on the shores of Lough Derg in beautiful East Clare, berrytree is making a name for itself as a producer of top-quality, fresh, tasty creations – be that in its café, its home bakery or its event business. Everything at Berrytree is homemade, homebaked and handcrafted, from scratch, to the highest of standards and using only the best of ingredients.
That’s My Brew: We pride ourself in providing quality and consistent products and services to our customers and it will be our mission to help our customers do the same for theirs too!
Boathouse Coffee: Barista Coffee, Ice-cream and lots more treats to enjoy by the lakefront at Mountshannon Harbour
The Snug Cafe: Nestled in the picturesque lakeside village of Mountshannon, The Snug Café provides a cosy retreat with a menu full of delights. Enjoy homemade pizzas, fresh salads, tapas, and more, paired with great wine, craft beer, or organic and fair trade Ponaire coffee.
Killaloe & Ballina
Ponte Vecchio – Ponte Vecchio is a unique blend of café, bookstore, wine bar, and pizzeria, offering authentic Italian flavours in a warm and welcoming setting. Enjoy freshly made pizzas with a variety of delicious toppings or indulge in Italian deli treats. Perfect for a cosy dine-in experience or a takeaway meal to savour at home.
Raw Cafe: RAW Café/Pizzeria serves tasty pizzas, organic coffee and teas, homemade blueberry and apple scones, brown bread and soup or if you fancy more try a renowned BLT, bagel or baguette, and of course the cakes like the peanut butter stack. (Killaloe)
The Wooden Spoon Cafe: Situated in the charming village of Ballina, The Wooden Spoon is a delightful café and bakery celebrated for its homemade treats and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Offering everything from freshly baked goods to hearty lunches, it’s the perfect spot to relax and enjoy delicious, locally inspired flavours. A must-visit for food lovers exploring Ballina and the Lough Derg area!
Bridge 14: Located on Killaloe’s Main Street — is a cosy micro‑bakery and coffee bar that brings hometown warmth to every visit. Founded in 2021 by self‑taught baker Annalee, they produce handmade, locally‑sourced treats like cinnamon rolls, scones, smoothie bowls and more.
The Burren & West Clare
The Burren Perfumery: Relax in the rose covered Tea Rooms, which serve a mouth watering selection of organic cakes, scones and pies. Homemade soups with freshly baked bread, selections of local cheeses and salads all made with organic vegetables from local suppliers accompanied by herbal teas from the garden and coffees from around the world.