Mullicháin Café: A Hidden Gem on the Barrow
Nestled along the picturesque River Barrow in St. Mullins, Co. Carlow, Mullicháin Café is a charming oasis that offers a delightful blend of history, cuisine, and natural beauty.
Housed in a beautifully restored 18th-century canal storehouse, Mullicháin Café exudes character and charm. The original features, including Canadian pitch pine beams and lime plaster walls, have been carefully preserved, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere.
A Culinary Delight
The café has a beer and wine licence. We were on
the road when we called in for lunch, so we skipped the alcohol but did enjoy the local Ballycross Apple Juice. The lunch menu is surprisingly expansive for this hideaway location, and we took some time to choose. There is everything from paté, hummus, and soup to salads (featuring local produce) to larger dishes, including a selection of pizzas and panini, with local produce extensively used.My colleague chose the Tomato and Mozzarella. Their buffalo mozzarella and vine tomato salad is a true celebration of simplicity and quality ingredients. Juicy vine-ripened tomatoes are paired with creamy buffalo mozzarella cheese and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh basil leaves. A great choice, freshness, texture and flavour in abundance. Simple, maybe, but simply superb.
I, too, hit the taste jackpot with my Bauck Panini. I relished the combination of savoury chicken, cheese, vibrant peppers, and the zing of red onions, all embraced by the delightful richness of pesto. All this in a tranquil setting, peaceful, relaxing while taking in the scenic combination of water and wood.
The Mullicháin Café's idyllic location on the River Barrow provides a peaceful and relaxing setting. Enjoy your meal while taking in the scenic views and listening to the gentle flow of the water.
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| Drying out! |
Beyond the Café
Mullicháin Café is a hidden gem that offers a memorable dining experience in a picturesque setting. Whether you're a local or a visitor to County Carlow, it's a must-visit destination.
We were delighted with that meal after our cross-country trip from Duckett’s Grove. I should say cross-county as we touched on four counties: Laois, Wexford, Carlow, of course, and Kilkenny. We made our way through the scenic Blackstairs Mountain, up to the Nine Stones car park close to Mount Leinster (the province's highest peak).
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| View from Nine Stones car park in the Blackstairs Mountains |
After the meal, with our energy restored, we enjoyed a little walk by the river before heading back to the Lord Bagenal Inn in Leighlinbridge for our final night of this all-too-brief sample of the delights of County Carlow.
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| The Barrow Navigation is a combination of river and canal.This is the Clashganny lock and weir. Picture taken on road back from St Mullin's to The Lord Bagenal Inn. |
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| The Blackstairs Mountains lie between Carlow and Wexford and you may see them from many points. This pic, with Mount Leinster in the centre, is talen from the old viaduct in Borris. Also on this trip: Arboretum Garden Centre & Cafe Three lovely riverside towns in Carlow: Leighlinbridge, Bagenalstown and Borris |
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