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To date you have access to 2126 evaluations from 6 website(s). The median rating for Jailers Rest is 3.9, signifying that the vast majority of its guests was satisfied with its service.

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 2126 reviews

What User likes about Jailers Rest:
I decided to go out to lunch at the Jailer's Rest recently as I had been stuck in the house over Christmas and the New Year. There were two roaring fires in the cafe which made it very comfortable place to sit. The tables were distanced from each other and also divided by partitions so it was a safe environment while the pandemic rages. On a personal level only and not in any way a negative comment on the cafe but th... View all feedback. What saumya mathew doesn't like about Jailers Rest:
Tried this place on a short visit to Wicklow recently. Very average food and service. It's probably a good spot for country vibes but not meant for someone who would be looking for a very appealing and tasty brunch. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Menulist
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews

Love going to jail for my breakfast not everyday but now and again. The staff are lovely and the food is excellent. A must you've got to try it.

I love the jailers rest. There breakfast is amazing and it's served all day. The staff are friendly and helpful. The food is always beautiful.

My favourite place such a fabulous cafe love the food great specials on everyday so clean and really friendly staff the coffee is fantastic.

Nice place for breakfast, staff very attentive. Food is lovely and presented well. Chief is a very high standard.

I decided to go out to lunch at the Jailer's Rest recently as I had been stuck in the house over Christmas and the New Year. There were two roaring fires in the...

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Recent reviews for this restaurant in Wicklow have been mixed. While some have enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly service, others have had negative encounters with the management team. Some customers have described the food as average, while others have praised the quality and efficiency of the dishes. The restaurant seems to have a loyal customer base, but also faces criticism for issues related to service and ambiance. It appears that the overall experience can vary depending on the individual staff working that day. Despite the mixed reviews, those who have had a positive experience have emphasized the great food and friendly service.

Google
4.6 ★ from 458 reviews
Raphaela
27.06.2024 - 06:49

Unfortunately the tables and benches outside were very dirty (bird poop)

Steven
27.06.2024 - 06:49

Food was lovely and service was absolutely first class. Our server, Louise, very kindly brought down some complementary toast for our infant son without us even...

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Sabine
27.06.2024 - 06:49

A small, delicious meal after the prison visit. Can definitely be recommended. Service very friendly. Comfortable to stay there.

Dario
02.08.2024 - 16:35

Very nice place. The food is very good. Fresh ingredients, yum yum

Krisztina
27.09.2023 - 18:42

Lovely, freshly made food. Big portion of food. We ordered soup and main but we couldn't finish it. Staff very friendly and chatty. Nice atmosphere to have lunc...

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 203 reviews

The food was very good and the staff friendly. It was also a good atmosphere. We had the lunch sandwiches, which were simple but really tasty. More than enough...

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Cosy cafe with a welcoming fire and ambience. The food was delicious had the chicken blast and the fish and chips) and the staff are friendly and welcome.

The place was not busy, a table of four and two tables of 2 each so 8 customers in total. We sat at an uncleared table and were ignored for over ten minutes as...

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Thank you so much for your fantastic service on our visit today , we will be back for sure. We travelled from Rosslare.

Great food and atmosfere, nice People.perfect service.good price, and gpod lunch.love it and definatly coming back in the future

GastroRanking-IE
1.9 ★ from 567 reviews
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