Shades Bar & Grill brings a restaurant experience to 24 Main St, Cavan. The menu mixes crowd-pleasing dishes with seasonal specials.
If you are sightseeing, Abbey Land is only 180 m away. Our Cavan guide currently covers 64 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. It shares the spot with Chapter 1, which is just next door.
Good to know: wheelchair access are available here. It is open 5 days a week and closed on Monday and Tuesday. The earliest start is 2pm on Sunday, and the latest close is midnight on Friday. On Google it holds 4.7 out of 5 from 660 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, tasty food and atmosphere.
Key facts
Cuisine
International
Type
Restaurant
Price guide
€€ (mid-range)
Google rating
4.7 / 5 from 660 reviews
Address
24 Main St, Townparks, Cavan, H12 P2D5
Eircode
H12 P2D5
Phone
+353 85 817 1029
Wheelchair access
Yes
Open
5 days a week · 36 hours in total
Nearby landmark
Abbey Land (180 m)
From Dublin city centre
102 km
Coordinates
53.99176, -7.35990
At a glance
Services & amenities at Shades Bar & Grill
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
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Reviews
4.7/5 on Google · 660 reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffTasty foodAtmosphereGood value
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Piotr MalyskaMay 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Amazing food and really great experience. Everything was fresh, full of flavour and beautifully prepared. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was lovely too. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had recently — highly recommend and I will definitely come back again!
Response from the owner
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Piotr! ✨ We’re delighted to hear you had such a great experience with us at Shades. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and friendly service, we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team. We really appreciate the recommendation and are so glad to hear it was one of the best meals you’ve had recently. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Timothy O'BrienMay 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
I was there for the first time this evening, although a Cavan native I have moved away and never had the chance and randomly decided to go today. And wow, I was so pleasantly surprised.
The restaurant is finished beautifully, the staff were very nice and attentive throughout. Each course I had was absolutely delicious. Prawn starter, beef cheek main and the Blondie (special) dessert were all absolutely delicious. I also tried some of the beef taco starter and it was also scrumptious. Disarrano sour while I was waiting for the table was also yummy.
Way exceeded my expectations and highly recommend.
It was also a great atmosphere and very busy even at 6pm when we arrived, it was a little bit loud although still able to converse.
Response from the owner
Hi Timothy, thank you so much for such a thoughtful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear your first visit to Shades Grill exceeded expectations ✨ It’s lovely to hear you enjoyed everything from the prawn starter and beef cheek to the Blondie special dessert - and of course the Disaronno Sour too! We’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to the team, who will be delighted to hear they helped make your visit such a positive one.
We really appreciate the recommendation and are so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere, even on a busy evening. Hopefully we’ll get to welcome you back again next time you’re back in Cavan!
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Paddy WJuly 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
This must be the best restaurant in Cavan town?
Everything on the menu taste absolutely delicious, great selection for kids too and at reasonable prices.
Great bar with good selection of cocktails 🍸🍹🥃
Compliments to the interior designer, beautifully decorated inside. Nice selection of outdoor seating too which is nice during the hot weather, although it's limited.
Would highly recommend the beef cheeks or Wagyu burger 🍔🤤👌🏻
Shades Bar & Grill is located at 24 Main St, Townparks, Cavan, H12 P2D5. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Shades Bar & Grill open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 14:00 – 22:00.
What time does Shades Bar & Grill close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 22:00 (Irish time).
Is Shades Bar & Grill wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Shades Bar & Grill?
The closest alternatives are Chapter 1 (20 m), Mana (20 m) and Insomnia (40 m).
How is Shades Bar & Grill rated?
Shades Bar & Grill has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 660 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, tasty food and atmosphere.
