The Mall in Waterford City has historically been one of the city’s most elegant addresses — a wide, tree-lined street in the Viking Triangle that connects the waterfront to the medieval quarter. The Olive Tree at number 8 fits its setting well: a tapas and wine bar with a warm, unhurried atmosphere that invites you to eat a little, drink a little, and stay longer than you planned.
The Food
The menu is Spanish-focused — classic tapas done with care, fish and seafood that reflects Waterford’s coastal proximity, and a selection of small plates that works as well for a light lunch as for a longer evening. The churros have a following of their own.
The wine list is serious without being intimidating — Spanish bottles feature alongside a broader European selection, and the staff know the list well enough to make a recommendation that actually suits what you’re eating.
The Room
The Olive Tree has been praised consistently for its warm atmosphere and cheerful service — a combination that makes it a regular destination for both visitors exploring the Viking Triangle and Waterford regulars who return reliably for the food and the welcome.
Tapas, wine, and a warm room on The Mall in the Viking Triangle. The Olive Tree is the kind of restaurant that makes a city’s dining scene look good.
The Olive Tree
8 The Mall, Waterford City (Viking Triangle)
📞 051 585 555
