Gastropub · Cavan
Open now Closes at 23:30 4.5 on Google · 672 reviews
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| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12:30 – 23:30 |
| Thursday today | 12:30 – 23:30 |
| Friday | 12:30 – 00:30 |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 02:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 23:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions47 Main Street, Cavan, H12 H0A2
On Main Street in Cavan, The Imperial is a gastropub pub and kitchen serving locals and visitors alike. Expect a varied menu that suits most tastes and occasions.
Abbey Land is around 120 m away, so it pairs well with a visit there. Our Cavan guide currently covers 64 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. It shares the spot with Chilli Lounge, which is just next door.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers wheelchair access. It is open 5 days a week and closed on Monday and Tuesday. The earliest start is 12:30pm on Wednesday, and the latest close is 2am on Saturday. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google across 672 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff and tasty food.
| Cuisine | Gastropub |
|---|---|
| Type | Pub and kitchen |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.5 / 5 from 672 reviews |
| Address | 47 Main Street, Cavan, H12 H0A2 |
| Eircode | H12 H0A2 |
| Phone | +353 49 437 3027 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Open | 5 days a week · 59 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | Abbey Land (120 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 102 km |
| Coordinates | 53.98983, -7.36029 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Panko-crumbed brie with cranberry and port compote
Braised Wicklow lamb shank, rosemary jus, champ
Bramley apple, oat crumble, warm custard
Beer-battered cod, hand-cut chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce
Boiled loin of bacon, buttered cabbage, parsley sauce, mash
Mild coconut curry of seasonal vegetables with basmati rice
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for gastropub venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staffTasty food
Overall a lovely spot, lively. Food is nice as well. However, the wait and organisation is absolutely horrendous. Food coming out at different times to our friends. Overall close to an hour and half wait to get everything we ordered.
Always a lovely spot for dinner. Early bird 4-7 is available. Great friendly staff...fish and chips very fresh and perfectly cooked...yummy wings, fried brie a delight 😊
Good evening Lady Gwen,
Thank you for your lovely review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time here with us. Our wings are a firm favourite & our Early BIrd offers a lovely selection of dishes for great value. We are delighted you got to experience and enjoy it. Hopefully we will be seeing you again in 2024.
Best Wishes,
The Imperial Team
Best kids menu I've seen - averaging 6 euro, lots of options, really decent portions and quality
Good evening Laura,
Many thanks for your very kind words. We are delighted you enjoyed our children's menu & we appreciate your wonderful review. We always aim to offer a great variety of choice in all our menu's. Our team of dedicated Chef's strive & work tirelessly to our ensure our dishes are fresh & tasty. Hearing that you enjoyed our children's selection makes it all worth while!
We look forward to welcoming your family back again in the future!
Regards,
The Imperial Team
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Write the first reviewThe Imperial is located at 47 Main Street, Cavan, H12 H0A2. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 12:30 – 23:30.
It is open right now and closes at 23:30 (Irish time).
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
The closest alternatives are Chilli Lounge (10 m), Three Bears Pizza - Cavan (20 m) and Ali Kebabish (30 m).
The Imperial has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Google, based on 672 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff and tasty food.
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