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A Food Lovers Guide to Limerick.

Are you wondering what type of restaurants Limerick has to offer and where you can go to quench any food cravings you might have? Well look no further, here is a list of all the food options available to you for your stay in Limerick! Limerick offers a wide range of various cuisines and different…

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Are you wondering what type of restaurants Limerick has to offer and where you can go to quench any food cravings you might have? Well look no further, here is a list of all the food options available to you for your stay in Limerick!

Limerick offers a wide range of various cuisines and different food options. The prices will vary depending on where you choose to eat, from relatively cheap to a bit more expensive. It is also important to know that restaurants may close at different times on weekdays than they do on the weekends so be sure to double check their opening hours before you decide where to go! Also, be sure to ring the restaurant in advance to make a reservation if you are arriving with a large group of people (usually more than 6 people).

If you are looking for a place to eat close to campus, then Castletroy is the place for you. Only a 10–15-minute walk from UL campus here are some options available:

For fine dining with a quieter atmosphere:

Photo of a dining table set for fine dining with empty wine glasses, plant arrangements and bottles of water and wine by Expect Best

For affordable food with a lovely atmosphere:

Photo of a table in a restaurant by Igor Starkov

Fast-Food & Takeaways:

Photo of a fast food burger by Valeria Boltneva

Coffee Shops & Cafes:

A picture of a coffee by Tyler Nix

If you’d prefer not to leave campus at all, then we’ve got you covered! Take a look at all the options available on UL Campus:

Photograph of students enjoying a coffee outside of the Stables Club in the Courtyard

If you want to venture further and get away from the University for a bit, you can take the 304 bus into Limerick City, where the wide range of food options continue! The bus will take approximately 30 minutes to get you into the city. Here is a list of some of the best places to eat in Limerick City:

For fine dining with a quieter atmosphere:

A photo of fancy dishes being served in a fine dining setting by pixabay

For quality food with a warm atmosphere:

A photo of a cosy restaurant offering a warm atmosphere to their customers by Max Bonda

For affordable food with a lively atmosphere:

A group of people gathered around a table full of food enjoying the lively atmosphere by Markus Winkler

Cafes:

A photo of two people enjoying a coffee and a snack in a cafe by Cliff Booth

If you want to escape the busy hustle and bustle of the city but also want to get away from campus for a while, why not head to Annacotty and enjoy the variety of restaurants out there? Annacotty is located only a short taxi drive from campus (5-10 minutes) in the opposite direction of the city! Have a look at the foodie spots on offer in Annacotty:

For affordable food with a lively atmosphere:

A photo of a pizza topped with tomatoes and rocket in an affordable restaurant by Nadin

If you’re not looking to eat out and just need to grab some groceries to make dinner at home, here’s a list of the wide variety of supermarkets close to campus. Note that Aldi & Lidl are the cheapest & are located closest to UL:

The Aldi Supermarket logo

We hope this list helps & you get the chance to try some tasty foods in Limerick during your stay!

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