The Mullichain Cafe

A lovely place. the setting is beautiful, the staff were lovely and entertaining, the tea and coffee were nice, the food was ok. If the food had been just a touch better, there would be a fourth star. Perhaps I’m being a city-​living fussy bugger.
Go for the surroundings and the tea!

I love this little slice of heaven! An old grain storage and flour mill, converted into a stunning café on the Barrow river, with so much history & scenery! The staff is fantastic & the food is just delicious with wonderful quiche, sandwiches, soups & desserts! The coffee is really good too! Millichain café is a great stop while exploring the monastic sites up the road, and the area is filled with wonderful ruins and cathedrals. This chair in this café is my favorite place in Ireland.

Fab little spot for a cup of tea and a sandwich if you’ve done the walk from Graiguenamanagh or even if you’ve just popped to St Mullins to make it as far as the first lock (30 minutes roundtrip).
They also have accommodation available and provide some water activities during the summer.
Closed Mondays, except Bank holidays (then closed Tuesdays).

St. Mullins is a wonderful little spot, great for a peaceful walk, a picnic, or for a lazy afternoon of fishing down by the weir. The forestry surrounding the river Barrow make for quite a dramatic landscape. It’s a very special place — which is why I was worried when I heard a café was opening. Actually, a family took over the entire set of grainstores buildings and developed holiday apartments. The café was only a sideline. At any rate, I was worried that my peaceful little haven would be destroyed, overrun by tourists and the smells of a greasy caf.
I was soooooo wrong! Thankfully!
The Mullichain Café is actually a lovely addition to St. Mullins. It’s quaint and quiet, not brash. The café is on the ground floor of one of the converted grainhouses and the developers have managed to keep the integrity of the old building. It’s not modern, it doesn’t look out of place. Even when busy, there’s still a small village feel. There’s plenty of seating inside and park benches outside, dotting the banks of the Barrow — no better place to enjoy a panini!
And speaking of paninis… they have a decent selection of fillings and all the standard options. I had a very tasty parma ham and cheese panini, came with a small tomato and rocket salad on the side. They also offer really lovely strong coffee and a few soups. You won’t get a three course meal here, it’s not a full restaurant, but what is on offer is good food in a great setting. On a sunny day, order a panini, plonk yourself down on a bench outside, and enjoy the view!