Address: Rath, Tullow, Co. Carlow, R93 PY82
This artisan business located on the Carlow/Wicklow border makes handmade chocolates, a wide range of confectionery and premium ice cream; all of which can be enjoyed in their lovely coffee shop-ice cream parlour at their premises.
Established in 2001 by Jim and Mary Healy, The Chocolate Garden of Ireland is an award-winning family business making hand made chocolates, premium ice cream (Tipperary Ice Cream brand) and a wide range of delicious treats. They began making waffles but soon diversified into chocolate making, and in 2008, into making premium ice cream and sorbets.
This family-owned company sells beautifully made chocolates. Their fresh cream range comes in Banoffee (owner Jim’s favourite!), dark cherry crème, dark Amaretto, along with lots of others. There’s also the perfect square Chocolate Caramel, gorgeous Irish whiskey truffles flavoured with Kilbeggan whiskey from Westmeath, champagne truffles and mint crèmes. There are way too many variations to mention here – the best way to learn about them all is to get a box and eat them! Or better still, visit the shop and enjoy them first hand at their delightful chocolate and coffee shop.
Opening Hours:
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 12:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 12:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | 12:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Phone Number: (059) 648 1999
Website: The Chocolate Garden of Ireland
Image Credit: Emily R, via Google Maps
The Chocolate Garden of Ireland Reviews:
A lovely, unique place with friendly staff and amazing chocolate. We got some lovely gifts and had drinks and a cake here. Lots of great activities for children and adults alike. Thank you all for being so welcoming. – Aine D
Bring your kids here or your grown up friends. Wonderful chocolate and yummy cakes. Best chocolate in Ireland Kid-friendliness: The kids loved it. They would have stayed there all day. – Doro K
Lovely to go for a coffee or milkshake at the weekend and the chocolates are also lovely. Their ice cream is the creamiest I’ve had and well worth a try (whisky, bailey’s, plain vanilla and salted caramel have been the winners in our family). Our son loves going there for their kitchen in the playground. Perfect place to relax on a weekend with or without kids. – Julie S
Good time had, friendly and helpful staff and the chocolate is excellent.
Really fun experience for the whole family. Lovely staff and delicious chocolate. – Paulina L
Great little place for the kids on adventures. – Colin M