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The Driftwood

4.6 (513)
€31 to €50
Irish
The Driftwood, Rosses Upper, Rosses Point, Sligo, F91 X5DF

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The Driftwood

4.6
€31 to €50
Irish
Sligo Town

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
Whether it is for food, drinks or a good night's sleep, the Driftwood is a place for you to come and unwind in a fun & relaxed, family friendly environment!

The bar & cafe area is the perfect place for some light food or to relax and have a drink, with gorgeous views over Sligo Bay & Oyster Island. Paudie's pitmaster background has played a big influence on The Driftwood Smokehouse Restaurant, with smoked meats and seafood playing a central part of the menu, which have been slow cooked in the smoker for up to 15 hours, to give a gorgeous flavour & tender texture.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Seafood, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 08:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (071) 931 7070
  • Website
    http://www.thedriftwood.ie/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    The Driftwood, Rosses Upper, Rosses Point, Sligo, F91 X5DF
  • Area
    Sligo Town
  • Cross street
    Rosses Point
  • Parking Details
    On Street parking and public carpark
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Driftwood.

4.6

4.6
(513)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connacht

    Best Ambience

  • Connacht

    Best Value

  • Connacht

    Good for business meals

  • Connacht

    Child-friendly

  • Connacht

    Good for groups

  • Connacht

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Connacht

    Healthy

  • Connacht

    Romantic

  • Connacht

    Great for scenic views

  • Connacht

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Driftwood offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food," a "very friendly vibe," and a "lovely atmosphere." Set in a "fabulous location" with views of Sligo Bay, it features "attentive service" and "great value." Highly recommended for its "gorgeous meals" and "excellent service."
513 Reviews

  1. Leah

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and atmosphere were all perfect. Very friendly vibe.

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  2. Fiona

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our fourth time dining at the Driftwood and it did not disappoint. Food was gorgeous as always, service wonderful and inviting & certainly great value. Will be back.

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  3. Raeesa

    Atlantic Canada5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food. So much so we went back two nights in a row.

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  4. Lorraine

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab food. Tacos were delicious. Margarita was also yum. Decor of restaurant is fab. Just a lovely space to have a relaxing meal.

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  5. Eileen

    Sligo7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I go to the Driftwood on an annual visit to Rosses Point,,always an excellent experience and no drop in standards.

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  6. MARK

    Winnipeg / Manitoba2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and a nice place to stay as well. .

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  7. Carmel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 26 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly service. Food was gorgeous. Thoroughly recommend.

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  8. Aiden

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service but disappointed with the pressure to input a service charge, Which started at 15%, when presented with the bill. While I gave a cash tip I did. It appreciate the pressure to insert a tip when paying the bill be credit card.

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  9. David

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great service, atmosphere and food for my Mother's birthday.

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  10. Tycjan

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been dining at The Driftwood for the last four years. The food is great, as is the location; the atmosphere is pleasant thanks to the unique décor and subtle background music (a very good selection of tracks). Highly recommended.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Seafood, Grill
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 08:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (071) 931 7070
  • Website
    http://www.thedriftwood.ie/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    The Driftwood, Rosses Upper, Rosses Point, Sligo, F91 X5DF
  • Area
    Sligo Town
  • Cross street
    Rosses Point
  • Parking Details
    On Street parking and public carpark
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Smart casual is the guide at The Driftwood, polished but relaxed, and many guests treat it as a spot for birthdays or date nights, so neat, comfortable attire fits perfectly.

Yes, The Driftwood bills itself as family friendly, and guests routinely report visiting with children, including breakfasts and family dinners with great service.

The Driftwood feels cosy and welcoming, with lovely sea views, friendly staff, subtle background music and a pleasant buzzy atmosphere at peak times.

Yes, The Driftwood makes a lovely date-night choice, with guests noting cozy, conversation-friendly evenings, attentive service and pretty sea views.

How FAQ content is generated

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  2. Ireland
  3. Connacht
  4. County Sligo
  5. Sligo Town

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The Driftwood

4.6
€31 to €50
Irish
Sligo Town

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
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