The River House Cafe – €15.95 for a so-called “full Irish” with no beans, no mushrooms, and pudding slices so thin they could have been cut on a microtome. My daughter ordered a €4.95 peach iced tea after seeing the beautiful picture of one on the wall — lemon garnish and all — only to be handed a plain bottle of Lipton iced tea with zero garnish.
The server was lovely (if slightly embarrassed, in my opinion), but the experience overall had negative value for money. I wouldn’t recommend eating here. This place has genuine 5-star potential, but it feels like greed has taken the wheel.
Café · Cahir, Co. Tipperary
River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar Cahir
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 08:30 3.3 on Google · 300 reviews
Opening hours
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| Monday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Thursday today | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 08:30 – 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:30 – 18:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions1-2 Castle Street, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, E21 TK83
- CuisineCafé
- Price€€
- Phone+353 52 744 1951
- Nearest stationCahir Station · 430 m
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar
On Castle Street in Cahir, River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar is a café restaurant serving locals and visitors alike. It is the kind of café locals rely on for a morning coffee, a light lunch or a slice of cake.
If you are sightseeing, Cahir Castle is only 60 m away. Public transport is handy: Cahir Station station lies roughly 430 m from the door. It is one of 19 places to eat we list in Cahir. If you want to compare, Yummy House is a short 70 m away.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers wheelchair access. It opens seven days a week. The earliest start is 8:30am on Monday, and the latest close is 6pm on Saturday. Diners rate it 3.3/5 on Google across 300 reviews.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 3.3 / 5 from 300 reviews |
| Address | 1-2 Castle Street, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, E21 TK83 |
| Eircode | E21 TK83 |
| Phone | +353 52 744 1951 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 62 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Cahir Station (430 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Cahir Castle (60 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 156 km |
| Coordinates | 52.37484, -7.92634 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar
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€13
Eggs Benedict
Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, muffin
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€11.50
Shakshuka
Baked eggs, spiced tomato, feta
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€11.50
Buttermilk Pancakes
Bacon and maple or berries and cream
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€4
Flat White
Double shot
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€11.50
Quiche of the Day
Side salad
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€8
Granola Bowl
Greek yoghurt, berries, honey
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around noon on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 08:30 – 17:00
- Sunset in Cahir today: 19:09
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2pm
- One of 19 places to eat in Cahir
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Reviews
food is decent, a little expensive but worth it. Staff very good, EXCEPT this old blonde lady, she is rude. Rude to customers and her own staff!!! A ginger girl around 16 was taking my food order (it was quite busy) and she was super calm and collective about how busy the restaurant was but this old blonde lady (her staff member) came and screamed at her in-front of customers for “asking if there was anymore white bread downstairs” the girl handled it well and shook it off her shoulder and continued to to serve. Other than that old lady. The place is amazing!!!
Could be really good - greeted by a very friendly staff member when we entered initially. Food was not good €15 for soup and sandwich. Could only eat the sandwich soup was like wallpaper paste. Mentioned it to 2 locals who told me they wouldn't go there only tourists get caught. Great location pity about the food.
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Where is River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar?
River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar is located at 1-2 Castle Street, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, E21 TK83. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 08:30 – 18:00.
What time does River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 08:30.
Is River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar?
The closest alternatives are Yummy House (70 m), MarBella Wood-Fired Pizza (80 m) and Alla's Patisserie (80 m).
How is River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar rated?
River House Restaurant and Cafe Bar has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 on Google, based on 300 public reviews.
What is the nearest train station?
Cahir Station is about 430 m away, roughly 5 minutes on foot.
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