Breakfast Menu
Start your day at The Merry Tree with a breakfast worth waking up for.
From hearty full Irish plates to lighter bites and freshly brewed coffee, we’ve got your morning cravings covered — all served daily from 10am - 11:45am with a warm Rathwood welcome.
Lunch Menu
Lunchtime at The Merry Tree is comfort food at its finest.
From generous carvery classics to fresh seasonal specials, every dish is made with care and served with a side of cosy charm. Come hungry — leave happy.
Sunday Carvery
Sundays are made for comfort food.
Join us at The Merry Tree for our Sunday Carvery from 12:15pm to 4pm, featuring tender roasts, all the classic sides, and a fully stocked Deli Bar.
Table Reservations
We are happy to cater to guests dietary requirements that are communicated to us at the time of booking
Our Producers
Our ethos is to champion local food producers by using the finest quality ingredients sourced from within Leinster.
Our Organic Wine
Rathwood Organic Wine is a joyful celebration of family friendship between the Aboville family of Languedoc France and the Keogh family of Wicklow.
The MerryTree is a popular, relaxed restaurant serving Rathwood visitors from Breakfast (10am – 11:45am). Our lunch menu blends traditional Irish flavours with the best of world cuisine, with a strong emphasis on organic and locally sourced produce.
We proudly serve McCabe’s coffee, roasted locally in Wicklow, and offer organic Rathwood wine sourced directly from France. Last food orders are at 4pm.
On Sundays, we serve our Carvery from 12:15pm to 4pm, featuring classic favourites alongside a Deli Bar where you can build your perfect plate — ideal for a relaxed weekend treat.
We cater for a wide range of dietary preferences and pride ourselves on offering healthy menu choices. And if you’re in the mood for something sweet, our famous homemade cakes are baked on-site daily using only the best ingredients.
The MerryTree is a table-service restaurant. Groups of 6 or more must book in advance, please email reservations@rathwood.com.
Proud winners of the RAI (Restaurant Association of Ireland) award for ‘Best Casual Dining’ in Carlow in 2017.
