Café · Carlow
Closed now Opens today at 08:00 5.0 on Google · 13 reviews
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| Monday | 08:00 – 16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Friday today | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsAccommodation Rd, Rathnapish, Carlow, R93 AY97
On Accommodation Rd in Carlow, Forge Brew Carlow is a café serving locals and visitors alike. Expect good coffee, breakfast plates, soup-and-sandwich lunches and home baking.
Carlow County Museum is around 450 m away, so it pairs well with a visit there. Public transport is handy: Carlow Station station lies roughly 470 m from the door. It is one of 107 places to eat we list in Carlow. If you want to compare, Golden Aroma is a short 120 m away.
Facilities recorded for this venue include takeaway, delivery and table reservations. It opens 6 days a week from 8am to 4pm and is closed on Sunday. On Google it holds 5.0 out of 5 from 13 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning coffee and friendly staff. A typical bill comes to roughly €1–10 a head.
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Typical spend | €1–10 per person |
| Google rating | 5.0 / 5 from 13 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Dogs welcome | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Address | Accommodation Rd, Rathnapish, Carlow, R93 AY97 |
| Eircode | R93 AY97 |
| Phone | +353 87 100 9499 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Open | 6 days a week · 48 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Carlow Station (470 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Carlow County Museum (450 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 72 km |
| Coordinates | 52.83684, -6.92154 |
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
Bacon and maple or berries and cream
Brown bread
Sourdough, chilli, poached egg
Soup of the day with half a sandwich
Glass
Ham, cheese, tomato, onion
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 1pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
CoffeeFriendly staff
A lovely place with a great atmosphere and friendly service . I’ve never had to wait long, and it’s always a nice spot to take a break and enjoy their homemade baking. Their homemade carrot cake is my favourite. I’d definitely recommend this café.
Lovely place, fair prices and amazing coffee and pastries
very good coffee and friendly staff. It also has a very nice seating area, I didn’t sit in i took the coffee to go but next time i’m there i will definitely sit in
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Write the first reviewForge Brew Carlow is located at Accommodation Rd, Rathnapish, Carlow, R93 AY97. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
No — Sunday is listed as a closing day.
It is currently closed. Opens today at 08:00.
Yes, takeaway is available.
Yes. Reservations are accepted — call +353 87 100 9499 to book.
The closest alternatives are Golden Aroma (120 m), Mizzoni's Pizza (190 m) and Quigley's (200 m).
Forge Brew Carlow has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 on Google, based on 13 public reviews. Reviewers often mention coffee and friendly staff.
Most diners report spending about €1–10 per person.
Yes — it is listed as family friendly.
Yes, dogs are welcome inside.
Carlow Station is about 470 m away, roughly 6 minutes on foot.
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