Nice stop, great history. A religious group was doing a service and the coronation stone was barricade non accessible to observe.. i recommend checking for events before going if that important to you.

We had a guided tour which I would recommend. Tara is a significant historical site with many areas of interest like the Dining or Banqueting hall.... which come to life when explained. We were lucky enough to have Anthony Murphy author of Mythical Ireland share his vast knowledge with us. Truly amazing.

Beautiful well kept area with a lovely walk around the site and some amazing views on a good day! Dogs are welcome on leads. Seems to be a cafe which we didn't visit at the bottom of the site and you can park on the side of the road if there is space, if not, the carpark will charge you 2 euro. The cafe don't seem to be too pleased with people parking in thier carpark.

Interesting ancient historical site! The boards give you a bit of information but I really would recommend doing some research before you get here because the details are so deep, and you don’t get the full experience without having all of the background.

Stopped by here on our way from Derry to Dublin. We came in the evening, so the visitor’s center was closed, but we were able to walk around the grounds, and it was nice that there weren’t any big crowds. I had been interested in the High Kings of Ireland from playing Crusader Kings, so it was really cool to see the stone where they were crowned. And we hadn’t been able to go to Newgrange, but the Mound of the Hostages here was a nice substitute, being smaller but also over 5000 years old and aligned with the sun. Even if you’re not that spiritual, it’s not hard to see why this place has been seen as sacred for thousands of years.

Beautiful site with awesome views surrounding countryside. It is walking on grassy hills, so requires average mobility. Standing where kings and queens have been made is a bit of a treat.

One of my favorites in Ireland. Beautiful place with outstanding views. It was sunny and warm while we were there and I can not wait to go back again.

Wonderful energy and such an amazing soul , I was honestly honoured to meet mr davis... I could have stayed all day and looked at the amazing work 🌞 thank you for welcoming us in to ur amazing world of creativity ❤️

Attended a meditation morning for d first time in my life here at Tara.. ... I actually really enjoyed it . Debbie has such an amazing presence about her .the studio is just so so pretty..lots of beautiful displays of art n many other products to catch your eye.. I most certainly will return for another group event. Was really Good for d soul.. thank u n just so greatful to have discovered this amazing little place 🙏💞💞

Cosy and safe holistic centre in a stone cottage. A gorgeous fairy water-well is just down the road, and next door is a classic, old book shop. Loads squeezed in here. It has a warm feeling when you go in and well decorated. Reasonably priced, too. There is a prayer table where you can add your name to a box for healing. There is no pressure to spend in here. A wealth of stones, crystals, artwork, clothing, candles etc etc

Lovely place and a lot of interesting stuff to see. Recommend

This place is pure magic! Beautiful energy and awe-inspiring art of Courtney Davis and soulful sound healing sessions with Marta will bring you to another world 🔮

Tara Open Studio is a beautiful store. It stocks spiritual items such as crystals, clearing spray, smudge sticks, divination cards and jewellery. The owner Courtney is an artist and his angelic work is amazing. Well worth a visit x

Beautiful place containing art,culture,books a cafe and thousands of years of heritage...workshops including shamanic meditations,yoga and healing are available also situated alongside the hill of tara

It's a lovely traditional parkland course. The courses (3 nine holes) are tree lined with well positioned nicely maintained tricky greens. The well presented tee boxes have the much needed maps of the hole to help guide you around the course. The bar staff are very pleasant and friendly, the service & food are tops. IMO the course has to be played a few times to get the hang of it however I think it's a cracker and probably doesn't get the credit it deserves. Give it a go, you'll enjoy it.

Spectacular course, greens pole forked will be true in a few weeks.

The customer service of the kitchen staff are superb! Especially, Sinead , who was considerate and went above and beyond for my chips! 🫡 thank you for your kindness 💖💚❤️ the Royal Tara gc is fortunate to have a good and hard working soul like you🫡💥💥💥

Went there for lunch. Had a beautiful meal. Service was prompt, with very pleasant staff. The dining room was bright with a lovely view of the golf course.

Great food but most impressive is the service and politeness of everyone you'll interact here. We look forward for more dinning and golf course experience here. Big cudos to staff working here!.

Very friendly and helpful staff both bar and restaurant. Excellent access with lift to first floor. Had a nice lunch

Decent enough course, green fee's very reasonable and food not bad at all

Bective Abbey is one of the most atmospheric monastic sites in Ireland, a place where history, architecture, and landscape come together beautifully. Founded in 1147 as a daughter house of Mellifont, it was among the earliest Cistercian foundations in Ireland, established during a period of great reform when the Cistercians brought their austere yet powerful vision of monastic life to the island. What survives today reflects both the simplicity and the strength of that order. The cloister garth, with its fine arcades, is remarkably well preserved and offers a vivid sense of the monks’ daily routines of prayer, study, and labour. The church, though partly ruined, still conveys the Cistercians’ architectural ethos—clean lines, minimal decoration, and an emphasis on proportion rather than ornament, in stark contrast to the more elaborate Romanesque and later Gothic churches elsewhere in Ireland. The abbey was not just a spiritual centre but also a powerful landholding institution. In the 13th and 14th centuries, Bective controlled extensive estates, and its abbots were figures of political as well as religious significance. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII in the 1530s, the abbey was surrendered and granted to secular landlords, at which point parts of it were converted into a fortified manor house. This explains the later defensive features—such as battlements—that overlay the original monastic plan, giving the abbey its unique hybrid character. Bective has also entered popular culture through film—most famously, it was used as a location in Braveheart. Yet even without the Hollywood connection, it is a site of haunting beauty. Set on the banks of the River Boyne, its quiet, ivy-clad walls invite reflection on the ebb and flow of Irish history: from medieval piety to Tudor conquest, from flourishing abbey to evocative ruin. For anyone with an interest in medieval monasticism, Cistercian architecture, or simply the poetry of ruined stone in an Irish landscape, Bective Abbey is unmissable.

Had the place almost to ourselves, well except for the ‘murder of crows’ ! Never seen so many crows together, what a sound! The abbey was nice to walk around and it’s free entry!

Free, good parking, easy access. Mostly open to explore and the little ones to climb. Alternating to see successive constructions and imagine rooms usages.

When you walk around this place, you might get the impression that this is a location from Harry Potter. The area is clean and peaceful. There's a parking place near the castle

Amazing old abbey. Probably the best dog area ever. No charge to walk around the grounds. Must have under height vehicle to enter parking lot.

Great visit to an old abby. Apparently was informed that some scenes from Braveheart were filmed there.

We must say Ireland has its more than its fair share, of abbey ruins to see, however, this one is on the must see list, there are lots of nooks and crannies to be explored, some ventured with caution, we love there is accessible parking to be had, and just a small scenic walk to the ruins. we found the late afternoon was perfect for piccies.

Great atmosphere and pitch. Stand, and facilities not in as good of condition anymore.

Disappointed with the ground as it is old and dated. Toilet facilities were very poor. Catering facilities need a lot to be desired. Seating was on benches. Entrances and exits from the stand were confusing and dangerous. On the plus side the playing surface was good and the locals were friendly.

Poor facilities and great atmosphere. Authentic experience of Irish life for young and old.

Not the best stadium ever. Very small and in need of an upgrade

Awaiting redevelopment of the stands/terracing, the pitch remains one of the best playing surfaces in the country.

Old, tired and in need of either lots of investments or a complete rebuild. Not easy to get around with a wheelchair and toilets are second rate in this day and age.

A wonderful stadium best pitch after Croke park

This has become a go to spot for us when we go to Ireland. It's become a "we've arrived!" stop for us and is such a nice spot to catch your breath after traveling. It's a short drive from the Dublin airport, is in a beautiful setting and has a great menu. The staff are very friendly and they have an excellent little gift shop as well. Highly recommended!

Very nice small cafe. Lovely staff - service is very fast. I had the ham and cheese, tomato and onion panini. It was delicious with a nice side of crisps. Would return if doing a tour of Tara again!

Good coffee with and amazing view at a very affordable price Even have some birdies serenading me while I had my coffee 😉

Absolute delight of a cafe with friendly staff, excellent food, and a wonderful atmosphere. Absolutely worth a stop in to have a cup of something warm or a good meal.

Arrived last Fri at 2.30pm the place was very quite, I was told to sit wherever & then we had to ask for a menu 10mins ltr. We ordered eventually got our food then had to try & get there attention again for a pot of tea. Went up to pay & they had our table food order in a total mess eventually got it sorted but u need to get ur staff up to speed & get someone there to manage the staff. Nobody seem to know what they were doing. Worst experience in my life

Unfortunately we didn’t have a great experience here yesterday and I feel terrible leaving a bad review but when it comes to allergies and dietary restrictions, establishments need to be so careful. My husband has an allergy to onion and asked for a wrap without onion, stating that he has an allergy. The wrap arrived with onion and he had to send it back. No apology or accountability when it arrived back out again and after a few bites he found bits of onion in the wrap. He has been quite unwell for the past 24 hours as a result. If they weren’t able to offer it without onion, just say that. He would have happily gone without food at all as long as it meant not having a reaction.

It has a beautiful view that soothes your soul. The desserts are delicious. The hot chocolate was especially delicious. I've always liked boutique cafes like this more than larger ones.

Ambient atmosphere. Superb service. The staff member was cautious and kind enough to warn us which items contains pork or not. We ended up ordering Ma La chicken: Get ready to flood your blocked nostrils and awaken your dead tastebuds, because it lives up to its menu name, SPIIICCCYYY Chicken and pineapple: Didn't really feel anything special, sweet dish. Chicken fried rice according to my son was a bit bland. Could have helped with a bit more flavour and ingredients when compared to the competitors

Will never order from china garden in navan again. Terrible service. Horrible food. Wrong order and bad attitude when you complain. Was supposed to be salt n chilli ribs but chicken arrived. Chicken balls were dry like cardboard. Lesson learned.

I absolutely love China Garden — it’s my go-to spot for Chinese food! I come here all the time, and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh, full of flavour, and served hot. Michelle, the owner, is so lovely and welcoming every single time. She really takes care of her customers and makes the whole experience feel personal and warm. The service is consistently excellent, and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. Whether you’re dining in or grabbing something to go, China Garden is always a solid choice. Highly recommend if you’re craving great Chinese food with a personal touch!

Wont be ordering from here again. Ordered a chicken chow mein and fried rice. It came after an hour and was stone cold. So rang and explained to the restaurant that the food was cold and they said they would send out a new order but they wanted the first order back. So I waited another hour for a new order and it was cold again. Wasn't waiting another hour so it went straight in the bin. Had a toastie and tea for dinner.

As always the food was amazing but Susanna was serving us in the takeaway and I have to say what absolutely fantastic service it was, she ensured our order was correct and helped out so much. She was fabulous.

Probably the best Chinese restaurant in Navan. Very popular and busy. Very attentive staff. Option of eating on the ground floor or upstairs. White tablecloths. Food was tasty, but our curried chicken was only luke warm. The mixed platter as a starter was very nice. Nice choice of desserts, which is unusual for a Chinese restaurant. Plenty of options on the food and wine menus. We liked the French merlot @ 30 euro a bottle. The place was very busy when we were there, but very well managed. It is wise to book.

We dined here last night for a family occasion. One of our young kids was unsettled and the staff (particularly Caroline) were so lovely and helpful - they provided service well above and beyond what the average restaurant provided. Thank you!!!

Can't recommend Bective Tea Rooms enough! We booked the afternoon tea for a baby shower at the venue. We were seated in a more private area of the restaurant, which gave us room to move around and not be in the way of other guests which was amazing. The afternoon tea was fabulous, food was delicious and beautifully presented. Everyone is so friendly and beyond accommodating. We also ordered a cake through Bective for the event and it was gorgeous! Thank you so much for everything, we will be back!

Went here today, beautiful tearooms and landscaped patio area. Service is very slow waiting for food to come out, maybe 20 mins or more waiting on apple crumble and pancakes. Staff were very friendly. Beautiful place but the menu is expensive compared to other places similar. Pot of tea, apple crumble and kids pancakes(we had asked for regular portion but they brought a kids one) 2 very small pancakes the size of your palm for €22.75 . It would turn me off going back again to be honest, pity because it's a nice place

Good selection of food for lunch. The portions are really big, definitely good value for money. Tables are a little cramped but seating is comfortable. Staff are very friendly and helpful when we had questions about the menu.

Best time at the Bective Tea Rooms Went here a few weeks ago based on a recommendation. We were not disappointed and I’m paying it forward. We took a walk around the grounds lovely loop. Through open and shaded areas passing through forests and paddocks with bourses. Nice 3.5 approx loop finishing back at the entrance and beside the restaurant. It was a beautiful day. Friday late lunch and still busy but not too busy thot we couldn’t get a table great buzz and atmosphere about. Plenty of friendly attentive staff. Food was delicious, really fresh, options for indulging or keeping it healthy. We shared a club sandwich and side salad. Absolutely yum. Desserts looked lovely but we didn’t sample. That’s for another day. Plenty of parking available. Definitely go along for a visit.

Lovely place to go for a walk and food which is very expensive. They don't do tea and cakes on Sundays, only 2 or 3 course meals. Very well laid out. Walks are beautiful and well sign posted.

Went here on a Sunday for the three course meal - it was delicious! Service great and generous portions! Finished off with a coffee and dessert 🍨 Highly recommend a visit ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Just excellent all around, whoever complains here is just ungrateful in general with life. Thanks for the great experience will be back for sure, oh and the person serving us was 10/10.