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The Driftwood, Sligo,

The Driftwood

4.6 (415)
€31 to €50
Irish
The Driftwood, Rosses Upper, Rosses Point, Sligo, F91 X5DF

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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
    Thu–Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 415 people are saying

The Driftwood reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connacht

    Best Overall

  • Connacht

    Best Food

  • Connacht

    Best Service

  • Connacht

    Best Ambiance

  • Connacht

    Best Value

  • Connacht

    Good for groups

  • Connacht

    Healthy

  • Connacht

    Good for special occasions

  • Connacht

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Connacht

    Lively

  • Connacht

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Driftwood offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "fantastic food and service" in a "lovely setting." Guests praise the "attentive and friendly" staff, and a diverse menu that includes "excellent seafood chowder" and "delicious crispy battered fish and chips." While some note minor service hiccups, many "highly recommend" this vibrant spot.
415 Reviews

  1. Norma

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal. Service was great. They had no problem with us splitting the bill. Wine list was good, and affordable. Would love to go back next time we are in the area.

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  2. Chris

    Sligo1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic lunch, restaurant is lovely and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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  3. Sue

    Hertfordshire11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They were short staffed and under pressure when we arrived but the waitress from letchworth dealt with this very well - the food arrived before our drinks however the food was very delicious- the wine was good - the bell that was constantly ringing from the kitchen was really annoying and should be stopped surely there is a better way to alert the staff

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  4. Barbara

    Sligo1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall Driftwood is a wonderful dining experience and perfect for any occassion, be it a casual bite to eat or for a special occassion. We got a variety of dishes to share, namely, the Beef Tacos, the chicken wings, halloumi fries, sweet potato fries and regular fries and everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. The restaurant was very busy but that didn't seem to phase the staff and our food arrived in a timely fashion. The staff are very attentive and friendly without being intrusive. Driftwood is fast becoming our favourite place to eat.

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  5. Colm

    Dublin15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and service as always. Best food in Sligo

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  6. Caroline

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were friendly and wasted no time in taking our orders. Gouda’s fantastic and great value for what we had . Will definitely go back asap

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  7. Kathleen

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely spot! This modest place thinks of every amenity, incredible shower, comfy bed, very quiet, kind service. Both dinner and breakfast were truly delicious. Bravo, Driftwood!

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  8. ian

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is tastefully decorated. The staff are very pleasant and helpful. The food is very good.

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  9. Vinney

    Connacht1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent seafood chowder and delicious crispy battered fish and chips.

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  10. Gavin

    Northern Ireland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Light bites were lovely but the mains were lacking The duck dish was very underwhelming in taste and presentation

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FAQs

The Driftwood offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (071) 931 7070.

The Driftwood is rated 4.6 stars by 415 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Connacht
  4. County Sligo
  5. Sligo Town

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Driftwood

The Driftwood, Rosses Upper, Rosses Point, Sligo, F91 X5DF

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Rosses Point
  • Neighborhood
    Sligo Town
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sun 8:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Irish, Seafood, Grill
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    On Street parking and public carpark
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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