David’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Ideal for horse racing lovers and those who wish to take nice walks in the countryside.
34 locals recommend
Punchestown Racecourse
Ideal for horse racing lovers and those who wish to take nice walks in the countryside.
Great insights into horse breeding, the Race Experience, Japanese Gardens and Fiachra Gardens and tours are a must see and do.
41 locals recommend
Irish National Stud & Gardens
Great insights into horse breeding, the Race Experience, Japanese Gardens and Fiachra Gardens and tours are a must see and do.
The Curragh Racecourse
For the flat horse racing fans.
Moore Abbey Woods
Beautiful place to visit for walking and sightseeing. Just 15 minutes drive.
Killinthomas Wood
2 WoodlandsA beautiful forest walk surrounded by bluebells and wild garlic.
St Brigid's Well
The Curragh
Royal Curragh Golf Club
Naas Racecourse
Tipper RoadFor National Hunt lovers!
Popular places to eat, enjoy coffee or a pint or two.
This discount shopping outlet is hugely popular with visitors and locals alike.
107 locals recommend
Kildare Village
This discount shopping outlet is hugely popular with visitors and locals alike.
Whitewater Shopping Centre
Main StreetExcellent shopping facilities and eateries.
The Athgarvan Inn
Newbridge RoadGreat food at a reasonable price just 5 minutes walk away.
The Keadeen Hotel
Curragh ChaseGreat place to eat.
The Dew Drop Gastropub
Main StreetDelicious food menu for all tastes.
Avon Rí
Avon RíA holiday resort by the lakes with music and outdoor dining to suit different tastes.
Excellent daytime cafe/restaurant in a lovely setting overlooking The Curragh Race Course.
Orby’s by Lucy
Excellent daytime cafe/restaurant in a lovely setting overlooking The Curragh Race Course.
City advice
Getting around
Car/scooter/ebike is the fastest way to travel in the area.
Newbridge Train Station is 15 minutes drive. There is an hourly coach service to Dublin Airport from Newbridge which connects with the Luas light rail line into Dublin city. Dublin Coach and JJ Kavanaghs provide the Airport coach service. Pickups can be prepaid and arranged from Newbridge or the airport as part of your booking. The local bus service to Newbridge runs from 7.15 to 10.30am and 5pm-7.30pm each day for the present from The Athgarvan Inn.