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Christmas is finally upon us. Naas really looks beautiful this time of year.

The festive Christmas tree takes centre stage outside Naas Courthouse.

Naas Town wishes you a Merry Christmas! The festive lights brighten up the town at night.

Naas recently got a fall of snow. It's a nice time of year to take a Winter morning walk around the Naas Historic Trail.

Looking for that restaurant which offers something delicious this Christmas, look no further as we give you our top five restaurants which have everything you could wish for.

1. Butt Mullins

This Christmas, Butt Mullins have a three course meal for €35. This is such great value for a delicious starter, main course and a dessert. The selection ranges from Butt’s hot chicken wings, Butt’s house burger and warm Christmas pudding. We recommend the roast duck with mash and cranberry- orange sauce. It is one of the best restaurants in town for their sublime duck. That will entice your taste buds! https://buttmullins.ie/

2. Killashee House Hotel

Second on the list is The Pippin Tree Restaurant at Killashee Hotel. Their Christmas lunch is perfect to enjoy with family and friends, served daily from 12.30 till 3.30. There are two course and three course offerings, starting from €32 to €35. Why not enjoy a Traditional Roast Turkey and Ham, and a scrumptious salted chocolate tart. It will be an indulgent lunch to remember. https://www.killasheehotel.com/

3. Vie de Chateaux

Celebrate this festive season with the Christmas Party Dinner Menu at Vie de Chateaux, a modern French fine dining establishment. One of the reasons this restaurant is a highlight is because of their French twist on your traditional meals, like a Christmas turkey & ham, but in a starter as a croquette. Enjoy fresh fish of the day, with locally sourced ingredients. A three course meal is €55. Their home-made Moroccan tea, a green tea mixed with fresh mint, pine nuts and Turkish delight really is a new drink experience for me!

4. Bouchon Naas

Their Christmas a la carte menu looks incredible. With appetizing food, such as, baked brie and cranberry tart, to a roast crown wrapped in streaky bacon, you’re definitely in for a festive feast. Why not finish it off with a dessert, such as a Bailey’s Crème Brulee. End the night with a cocktail or a pint in Kavanagh’s bar below. Tis the season, so eat, drink and be merry!

5. Lawlor’s Hotel Naas

In the newly renovated hotel, get the full dining experience at VI’s restaurant. Full of flavours and new creations, indulge in dishes like Chargrilled Oyster Mushrooms or a Slow Cooked Beef Short Rib, all made with love and attention to detail. Reserve your table now at https://www.lawlors.ie/vis.html

When looking for something different to do, check out Kildare Brewing Company in Sallins. This small micro-brewery is located in Kildare’s first Brewpub, Lock 13, situated along the Grand Canal. Since opening in 2017, the company produce their own award winning beers, from IPA’s and lager.

Brewery Tour

The guided tour of this brewhouse costs €15 per person. You can learn the backstory of this small company and gain an overview of the Brewing Process. You also get the chance to try some samples of the core beers. The tour lasts approximately 40 Mins and takes small groups at any time (6 – 10 people), which gives a more personal tour experience.

There is also a new experience package, where you take part in the Brewery Experience, A Barge Trip (Bargetrip.ie) down the grand canal, then eat in the award winning Lock 13 Brewpub.

To book a tour or for more information, contact Kildare Brewing Co. through email: [email protected].

Lock 13

After your tour, why not relax with some food at Lock 13, a family owned gastropub. They offer great food of quality ingredients. Enjoy a meal with the local beer produced onsite, such as the Electric Juice IPA. Have the opportunity to try something unique, like the Railway Heist Red Ale, which tastes of chocolate and caramel.

Why not treat yourself to a relaxing spa day at the Osprey Hotel. With six treatment rooms, this is the ultimate wellness spot in Naas. Treatment rooms include a nail bar, 3 pedicure stations, beauty rooms for waxing, tinting and tanning as well as dark and light relaxation rooms. Luxury treatment experiences of facials, massages, scrubs and seaweed baths are also available.

Location: Devoy Quarter, Naas East, Naas, Co. Kildare, W91 X40K

While Naas has an abundance of pubs, here are my top 5 to visit. Get yourself into town and soak up the atmosphere. Pub Crawl in Naas anyone?

1. Hayden's

With its warm ambiance, Hayden's is a place where the young and old meet for a few pints. It is a great pub to sit up and watch the match, knowing good company is around. This place is full of authentic traditional memorabilia. You could just spend hours looking at the walls alone. Make sure next time you’re passing by, drop in.

9 Poplar Square, Naas, Co. Kildare.

2. Kavanagh's

Kavanagh’s beer garden and comfortable seating makes this place a relaxing and fun environment to enjoy great drink, food and entertaining music. This is a perfect establishment for a few drinks with your mates and enjoy a nice selection of grub. With impeccable customer service in a delightful atmosphere, this pub is one not to be missed!

10 S Main St, Naas East, Naas, Co. Kildare.

3. 33 South Main

This modern establishment is a favourite with the young and the young at heart. It is often a facility for local and Irish bands to perform during weekends. This pub has a great selection of food, drink and night entertainment.

33 S Main St, Naas East, Naas, Co. Kildare.

4. Fletcher's

Known for having the best pint of Guinness in the town, this charming little pub in the centre is a hit. One can spend a lovely afternoon having a few quiet pints and conversate with locals. If your looking for something entertaining on a Thursday evening, drop in from 19:30 for some traditional music sessions. The ceoil agus craic awaits.

13 N Main St, Naas East, Naas, Co. Kildare.

5. McCormack's

Finally, it's McCormack's pub. With its large outdoor space for gatherings of friends and cosy inside areas, McCormack’s is the place to be. Lots of screens to enjoy sporting events. They now serve pizza, cooked fresh from their large pizza oven. No one can say no to homemade pizza!

A walk around Naas Lakelands and Naas Historic Trail is highly recommended. It has never been so important to take care for your wellbeing.

Discover the wildlife around the lakes and see their natural habitats. Information boards makes it fun and easy to learn about various plants, insects and animal life. People can see how local habitats function and in turn, teach others the importance of protecting the ecosystems of Naas.

There is more to the lakes than ever before, with the inclusion of exercise machines and chess tables. There is even a story trail for the little ones on the book ‘Geansaí Ottó’ which follows the path around the lakes. These storyboards help young people with literacy both in English and Irish.

Along the trail, there are opportunities to learn the history of this area, from those who worked on the railway line to it now becoming an important trail connecting the lake areas to the town centre. Another story is of Naas workhouse, which opened in the 1840’s to help the poorest in the community.

An exciting production from Naas Musical Society, Oklahoma!, is coming 12 Nov 2022 until 18 Nov 2022 at Naas Moat Theatre. This production is based on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical classic and original Broadway production from 1943, which later seen an Oscar winning film adaptation. The story is based in Oklahoma during the early 1900s, in which Curley & Laurey, struggle to admit their love for each other while Judd Fry tries to come between them. Ado Annie cannot make up her mind between cowboy Will Parker and the peddler Ali Hakim.

The production is full of romance, comedy and music, including classic songs like "Farmer and the Cowman" "Kansas City" and "Its a Scandal, it's an outrage!".  

Mona Conroy is the talented director of this production and also founder of Naas Musical Society. Mona shows huge interest and determination to put on a wonderful production, so please support this local society.

It looks like an incredible show so book tickets NOW and share. Tickets selling fast! Friday 18th already sold out.

Book tickets at https://moattheatre.com

Naas, as described in this video, is a welcoming community with interesting people. Naas, with its perfect location to Dublin and surrounding towns, offers a large variety of hotels, restaurants and nightclubs. It’s a place for families and young people.