Irish and Seafood · Strandhill, Co. Sligo
Closed now Opens today at 12:30 4.6 on Google · 1,159 reviews
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| Monday | 12:30 – 21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:30 – 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:30 – 21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:30 – 21:30 |
| Friday | 12:30 – 21:30 |
| Saturday today | 12:30 – 21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 21:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsTop Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, F91 DY79
On Top Road in Strandhill, The Venue is an Irish restaurant serving locals and visitors alike. The cooking is proudly Irish: hearty stews, fresh seafood and quality local beef.
It is one of 7 places to eat we list in Strandhill. Nearby, Montees Restaurant is only 540 m down the road.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, table reservations and wheelchair access. There are vegan and vegetarian choices, which is useful for mixed groups. It opens every day from 12:30pm to 9:30pm. On Google it holds 4.6 out of 5 from 1,159 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning tasty food, seafood and views & location. Budget about €20–30 per person.
| Cuisine | Irish and Seafood |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€€ (upscale) |
| Typical spend | €20–30 per person |
| Google rating | 4.6 / 5 from 1,159 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Dogs welcome | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Live music | Yes |
| Address | Top Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, F91 DY79 |
| Eircode | F91 DY79 |
| Phone | +353 71 916 8167 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Vegetarian options | Yes |
| Vegan options | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 63 hours in total |
| From Dublin city centre | 184 km |
| Coordinates | 54.26689, -8.59622 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Clonakilty black pudding, poached egg, apple and mustard dressing
Panko-crumbed brie with cranberry and port compote
Creamy chowder of hake, salmon and smoked haddock with Guinness brown bread
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough
Atlantic hake, crushed baby potatoes, lemon butter sauce
Dry-aged Irish sirloin, peppercorn sauce, onion rings, chips
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 6pm on Saturdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish and seafood venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Tasty foodSeafoodViews & locationFriendly staffGuinness & pints
I stayed at the hotel right next door, so I went there for dinner with my colleague. We had the chicken wings (1 kg) and a fish dish, both to share. Both were very tasty and plentiful. The Guinness was excellent. The service was good, but could have been a bit more attentive. Since there was a birthday party with lots of children that evening, it was quite noisy. I'd gladly come back again if I'm ever in Sligo.
I was told—firmly—that you have to eat seafood chowder when you come to Ireland. Fair enough. I just didn’t expect it to come with a view like this.
The chowder was rich without being heavy, the seafood unmistakably fresh. The Guinness was smooth, properly poured, exactly what you want in your hand while you stop pretending you’re in a hurry.
And then there’s the view. The kind that makes you forget about the food for a moment, which is saying something. One of those rare meals where the setting pulls equal weight with what’s on the table.
If this is a requirement of visiting Ireland, I’m happy to comply.
A wonderful place with beautiful view of the ocean. The food was very tasty and beautifully presented. The service was excellent. We'll definitely be back.
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Write the first reviewThe Venue is located at Top Road, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, F91 DY79. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 12:30 – 21:30.
It is currently closed. Opens today at 12:30.
Yes, takeaway is available.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 71 916 8167 to book.
The closest alternatives are Montees Restaurant (540 m), Honestly Kitchen (850 m) and Jade Garden (890 m).
The Venue has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,159 public reviews. Reviewers often mention tasty food, seafood and views & location.
Most diners report spending about €20–30 per person.
Yes — it is listed as family friendly and offers a kids' menu.
Yes, dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables.
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