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Get an insider’s knowledge of every local food stop and historic corner

Mark McGowan of Drogheda Food Tours

​With host Mark McGowan leading the way, you’ll share plates, stories, and plenty of craic. A vocal champion of the Boyne Valleys culinary identity, famously calling local produce “second to none,” and passionate about showcasing Drogheda’s growing food scene. From cosy corners to standout spots, this is Drogheda at its most delicious.

We keep our tours small—just 10 guests—so it feels more like a day out with friends than a big bus tour. In two and a half tasty hours, you’ll hit eight foodie stops, tuck into 8+ bites, sip on drinks, and meet the makers behind the flavours.

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Drogheda Food Tours your guide Mark McGowan

​With host Mark McGowan leading the way, you’ll share plates, stories, and plenty of craic. A vocal champion of County Louth’s culinary identity, famously calling local produce “second to none,” and passionate about showcasing Drogheda’s growing food scene. From cosy corners to standout spots, this is Drogheda at its most delicious.

We keep our tours small—just 10 guests—so it feels more like a day out with friends than a big bus tour. In two tasty hours, you’ll hit six foodie stops, tuck into 6+ bites, sip on drinks, and meet the makers behind the flavours.

​With host Mark McGowan leading the way, you’ll share plates, stories, and plenty of craic. A vocal champion of County Louth’s culinary identity, famously calling local produce “second to none,” and passionate about showcasing Drogheda’s growing food scene. From cosy corners to standout spots, this is Drogheda at its most delicious.

We keep our tours small—just 10 guests—so it feels more like a day out with friends than a big bus tour. In two tasty hours, you’ll hit six foodie stops, tuck into 6+ bites, sip on drinks, and meet the makers behind the flavours.

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Eat, see, and fall in love with Drogheda — all in one delicious afternoon.

Once a powerful walled town and a key player in Irish history, Drogheda is now a thriving hub for food, culture, art, and independent spirit — and it’s only getting tastier. Whether you’re a visitor seeing it for the first time or a local rediscovering what’s on your doorstep, our town has something special to offer. And on this tour, you’ll not only taste your way through it — you’ll get to know the soul of Drogheda, one bite and one story at a time. 

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What you can Expect

  • Delightful stories—from the cobblestones to the cheese plates

  • A focus on Local ingredients, community, and cultural insight

  • A tour experience that’s equal parts culinary journey and local adventure​

  • Clogherhead Seafood Chowder – Fresh off the boat and into the bowl.

  • Wine & Beer Pairing – Two drinks, hand-picked to go with the dishes and the chat.

  • Street Food Stop – A rotating dish inspired by Drogheda’s global flavour.

  • Artisan Pizza & Small Plates - Locally influenced with Boyne Valley Produce .

  • Irish Chipper Classics – potato scallops, battered sausage, spice burger central.

  • Cheese Boards – Local cheese & homemade chutneys

  • Coffee & Sweet Treat – Locally roasted, lovingly made.

  • Homemade Gelato Ice Cream – Small batch, big flavour.

  • Pub Stop – A pint, a story, and a bit of history to wash it all down.

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  • Drogheda Food Tour
    Drogheda Food Tour
    5 days to the event
    Fri, 19 Sept
    Drogheda
    A delicious three hour food tour through Ireland’s hidden gem. A great way to explore one of Ireland's historic towns
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Corporate, Group Bookings & Private Tours

Planning a get-together with friends, family, or colleagues? Our private tours are the perfect way to celebrate, connect, and have fun over great food and drink. We’ll take your group on a flavour-packed stroll through Drogheda—tasting, toasting, and discovering stories along the way. Whether it’s a birthday, work outing, or just an excuse to gather, we’ll create a foodie adventure that’s all yours.

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Give the Gift of Taste & Discovery

Looking for a gift that’s anything but ordinary? Our eGift Cards unlock a foodie adventure through Drogheda’s streets—filled with local flavours, hidden gems, and a splash of history. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, thank-yous, or just because, it’s a present they’ll savour long after the last bite. Buy online and send instantly—deliciously easy.

A town steeped in history, spiced with stories, and bursting with flavour.

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Perched on the banks of the River Boyne and just a stone’s throw from the sea, Drogheda is one of Ireland’s oldest — and most surprising — towns. From medieval gateways and winding laneways to vibrant street art and award-winning eateries, Drogheda is a town that blends the ancient and the unexpected.
 
Stroll past stone towers, quirky shopfronts, and hidden heritage sites, and you’ll quickly see that this place has layers. Once a powerful walled town and a key player in Irish history, Drogheda is now a thriving hub for food, culture, art, and independent spirit — and it’s only getting tastier.

Whether you’re a visitor seeing it for the first time or a local rediscovering what’s on your doorstep, our town has something special to offer. And on this tour, you’ll not only taste your way through it — you’ll get to know the soul of Drogheda, one bite and one story at a time.
 

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