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A unique collection of artisan food destinations including Carters Chocolate Café, No. 9 restaurant, The Stable Yard Bakery selling freshly baked bread & homemade donuts, an Italian café serving pizza slices and panini, The Ice Cream Place serving homemade gelato, Carters Little Sweet Shop, The Stable Yard Deli making delicious sandwiches to order with homemade soup, and a Mediterranean food store with unique ingredients and a carefully curated wine selection.

The Waterford Café is the ideal spot to relax and refuel after immersing yourself in the magic of Winterval. With a diverse menu of freshly prepared breakfast and lunch options, alongside decadent sweet treats, there’s something for everyone to savour.

Make your Winterval experience unforgettable by booking a delightful family afternoon tea. Indulge in an assortment of savoury bites and festive treats that are sure to get everyone into the holiday spirit!

The Waterford Café is open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm.

Boutique Hotel of the Year Munster 2024 (Irish Hotel Awards)

Treat yourself to a relaxing dining experience, in the warm welcoming atmosphere of the Met Bar & Bistro at the award-winning Fitzwilton Hotel.  Perfectly located with Winterval on its doorstep, the Met offers a deliciously tasty family friendly menu served throughout the day 12 noon to 9.30pm, the ideal complement to a day filled with festivities.

Your home from home. Dooley's Hotel is a 3rd generation, family-run City Centre Hotel on the historic Merchants Quayside, with Winterval on its doorstep. The three-star family run hotel offers guests modern and contemporary conveniences and comforts in their newly refurbished 112 guest bedrooms with a warm welcome and traditional Irish hospitality.

The perfect union of proprietors, an accomplished chef and an internationally recognised sommelier (who was also voted the Best Sommelier in Ireland in 2021 by the Irish Times & Irish Food & Wine Magazine), creating memorable dining experiences with great food, beverage and service. Serving Guinness on tap to enjoy before, with or after your meal.

Viking Hotel is located 4km from Waterford city centre and just 3km from the M9 motorway. The hotel offers a perfect base for both business and leisure guest.  Our Restaurant and Bar, The Wooden Pestle has a modern and cosy atmosphere offering delectable food and beverages. Food is served all day and we offer plenty of options to suit all. Our modern and spacious rooms guarantee you a comfortable, peaceful nights sleep where you can feel right at home.  We look forward to welcoming you.

Under The Clock Coffee House is a specialty coffee shop serving fresh toasties and tasty treats. Park in The Waterside Cark Park, Bolton Street Car Park or along Catherine Street and pick up a delicious coffee or tasty snack to fuel you for your wander through Winterval.

Supermac's has 3 family restaurants across Waterford City, serving quality Irish food and Papa John's pizza. Dine in or take away with online ordering and delivery now available. Enjoy Supermacs at the heart of Winerval in their Barronstrand Street restaurant, or stop for dinner or pick up a takeaway on your way to and from the festival in  their Kingsmeadow or Dunmore Road restaurants.