Ruby Ellen's Tea Rooms

Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan


In a charming cottage with eggshell-blue walls, mismatched chairs and lace tablecloths, Ruby Ellen's serves wraps, bagels, jacket potatoes with gourmet toppings such as smoked salmon, crab meat and lemon zest, or pork sausages and smoked cheese, as well as daily baked cakes. Afternoon tea is a treat. When the sun's shining, the sweetest seats are in the flower-filled courtyard.


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