The Grocery
The Grocery
4.5
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The grocery is a small family run business in Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath. Our mission is to promote local craft and food producers but also provide training in simple crafts and everyday lifestyle. Basket weaving/cheese and yogurt making/knitting/Felting/cookery/jewellery making and much more are just a sample of what we do at our workshops every weekend at the grocery. Our tearooms are open all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am to 6.30Pm. We serve the finest ground coffee and tea accompanied by our home made treats. Relax in our recently restored georgian building and delight over the beautiful green and crescent in this award winning village.
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blakeinator
Naas, Ireland142 contributions
Mar 2023
Attended a Wedding here Last Weekend! Very Rustic Venue, The Whole Venue from the Outside looks like an Old Pub on the Main Street, but What lies behind is a Hidden Gem of the Midlands.
The Venue Boasts a Converted Barn which forms a Small Church in the back Corner of the Venue which can hold about 100 People. There is Cool little Beer Garden in just outside the Main Dinner Seating area which On a warm day would be amazing for a Prosseco Reception. Unfortunately Mother Nature meant it was Baltic and unfortunately the Heating in the Bar didn't seem to be working.
When we got in the Dining hall the Food was to Die For, Started off with a very Tasty Bruschetta followed by a Selection of Beef, Chicken, and Ham, served with the creamiest Dauphinoise Potatoes I've ever tasted! Desert again was a trio of Bannoffee Pie, Lemon Merigue, and Apple Pie, a Nice way to Round out the meal!
Big Shoutout to Jamie behind the bar who kept us well oiled all Night! A Great Man!
The Venue Boasts a Converted Barn which forms a Small Church in the back Corner of the Venue which can hold about 100 People. There is Cool little Beer Garden in just outside the Main Dinner Seating area which On a warm day would be amazing for a Prosseco Reception. Unfortunately Mother Nature meant it was Baltic and unfortunately the Heating in the Bar didn't seem to be working.
When we got in the Dining hall the Food was to Die For, Started off with a very Tasty Bruschetta followed by a Selection of Beef, Chicken, and Ham, served with the creamiest Dauphinoise Potatoes I've ever tasted! Desert again was a trio of Bannoffee Pie, Lemon Merigue, and Apple Pie, a Nice way to Round out the meal!
Big Shoutout to Jamie behind the bar who kept us well oiled all Night! A Great Man!
Written 5 March 2023
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annealdon
Mullingar, Ireland29 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
I loved the feeling of the old fashioned afternoon tea, with matching cups and saucers and teapots. I was there for lunch and everything was fresh and homemade and very tasty.
Written 17 January 2017
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ClaireReynolds
Geelong, Australia3 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
If there's a hen who loves arts and crafts then I would definitely recommend The Grocery. Peter was an absolute dream and advised us where to stay and eat etc which was fantastic as we had never been to Tyrrellspass and needed a bit of help! Beautiful lunch in the cafe upstairs followed by decoupage in the wonderfully restored barn at the back, had a great time, lovely and relaxed - and we had tea, coffee and home-made buns half-way through the activity! Nothing was too much and Peter was a star, very helpful and organised and everything ran smoothly. I would 100% recommend to anyone.
Written 29 June 2015
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Margaretmary20
Birr, Ireland10 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
Peter is great and the food wonderful . I love this spot with such a wide range of artisan produce. The location is super too.
Written 8 May 2015
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James E
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This is a lovely little place in the lovely village of tyrrellspass . The staff are really nice and I love the simple wholesome touch about the place. It seams a work in progress and the barn outside is really cool. I had the homemade quiche and salad and it was yummy. And had a little look around-- I think it will be lovely in summer for parties or other events in the yard--- or barn,,
Written 3 March 2015
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Thank you for your lovely review! It is always nice to get feed back. You seem to really appreciate what we do and as you correctly observed what the future plans are about. The Barn is our craft venue/ function room which was completed last year and is a big hit, and you are right we have more exciting additions to The Grocery in progress! We hope to see you again and glad you enjoyed the experience!
Written 9 March 2015
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nancheen
1 contribution
Oct 2014
I couldn't recommend the grocery highly enough. I've visited twice and enjoyed it on both occasions. Food was delicious,staff were so friendly and accommodating and it just had an overall homely feel. Picked up some quirky little gifts also which were lovely.
Written 19 February 2015
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Delighted you enjoyed your experience at The Grocery. We are proud of the friendly athmosphere and good wholesome homemade food. Hope to see you again soon at The Grocery
Written 9 March 2015
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Marcharris12
Mullingar, Ireland42 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Attended a wedding reception here last Saturday night & all I can say is WOW!!!!
This place needs to be talked about far & wide, set in the middle of Tyrrellspass village in Co. Westmeath is undoubtedly a hidden gem, what you think is a grocery & pub from the main street is soooo much more behind it. As you take the the side entrance into a beautiful courtyard & onward to a function room & seating area covered by a massive canopy which leads to a chapel in the very corner of the garden.
The wedding of Tomas & Niamh was a fantastic evening with thanks to David Smyth Catering & his team for all the catering & beverage supplies, service was seamless & a credit to this venue. Will definitely be recommending this to people
This place needs to be talked about far & wide, set in the middle of Tyrrellspass village in Co. Westmeath is undoubtedly a hidden gem, what you think is a grocery & pub from the main street is soooo much more behind it. As you take the the side entrance into a beautiful courtyard & onward to a function room & seating area covered by a massive canopy which leads to a chapel in the very corner of the garden.
The wedding of Tomas & Niamh was a fantastic evening with thanks to David Smyth Catering & his team for all the catering & beverage supplies, service was seamless & a credit to this venue. Will definitely be recommending this to people
Written 17 July 2018
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aine o
Dublin, Ireland37 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
My Husband & I got married in the Barn and it was the most beautiful and unique venue. I only have the best things to say about the Venue, the staff and location!
Written 20 March 2016
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Margaret L
Limerick, Ireland7 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
Found this hidden gem by accident today on our way from Limerick to Carrickmacross. Food was home cooked and excellent and so reasonable, coffee brilliant too and served with a smile in beautiful cups! Wished we lived closer, but we will definitely be back!
Written 10 July 2015
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EvieMoore
Gartlandstown5 contributions
May 2014
visited here during a hot summers day for tea, scones and refreshments with some of the girls, sat out on the lovely balcony. Food was delishious and service was prompt. Lovely little spot in the village :) bought some apple tarts abd jams to bring with me.. would highly recommend and will be back again
Written 18 February 2015
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Is there much to do in the area near the hotel
Written 25 February 2015
TheGrocery
Tyrrellspass, Ireland
Hi Noeleen, Sorry just to clarify we are not a hotel but a Crafts venue, Cafe and Gift store. There is plenty to do in and around the area but it depends on your taste. We would highly recommend a walk around this beautiful village but also a walk on the Esker which is located approx 3 miles outside the village on the Kilbeggan road. Or if Golf is your thing perhaps visit our neighbours in New Forest Golf Club? There is also a dirt bike track in Rochfortbridge which is only down the road too. Hope you enjoy your visit and pop into us for a visit
Written 9 March 2015
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