Green Acres
Selskar, Wexford
Restaurant in Wexford, Ireland
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Green Acres is the practical Wexford town pick when the night needs wine credibility, central access, an evening slot rather than a destination dining format. Book it for a flexible first visit or small-group dinner; choose Aldridge Lodge or Marlfield House Conservatory Restaurant instead if the brief is country cooking or classic hotel occasion dining.
About Green Acres
For a first Wexford booking, Green Acres makes sense when the brief is flexible and the group wants a venue with a confirmed Star Wine List credential. The verified facts are direct: it is in Wexford, it is open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM, it is closed on Sunday, it has Star Wine List recognition for 2026.
The strongest reason to choose it is not a named chef, tasting-menu promise, published price point, or specific cuisine claim. Those details are not verified here. The clearer basis for choosing Green Acres is its Wexford setting, smart casual dress code, hours that run into the evening, confirmed Star Wine List 2026 recognition.
A Wexford choice for wine-list recognition
Green Acres is best treated as a Wexford venue with a verified wine-list accolade rather than as a place defined here by a specific menu format or culinary category. Consider it for a flexible booking where the wine recognition matters, while confirming any menu, seating, or service details directly before you go.
Current hours run until 9 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed, so it can work for plans that need a Wexford venue open into the evening. The operating hours are a useful verified detail, but any more specific service expectations should be checked directly.
Because no confirmed cuisine style, chef name, menu format, or price range is provided here, the safer read is to book with moderate expectations and let the confirmed wine recognition guide the choice. If you are comparing options, Aldridge Lodge is another option to consider, while Marlfield House Conservatory Restaurant may suit a different kind of occasion.
Who should pick it over another option
Choose Green Acres when the verified Star Wine List recognition is part of the appeal. It is also a sensible option when the group wants something in Wexford with smart casual expectations and hours that run until 9 PM from Monday to Saturday.
Skip it if the booking depends on a specific setting, cuisine, price point, chef, or menu format, because those details are not verified here. Kelly's Resort Hotel & Spa, The Sea Rooms, Bearu are other comparison points if you are still deciding what kind of venue you want.
If timing matters, confirm availability rather than treating any Wexford plan as a guaranteed walk-in. Confirm current details, availability, any specific requirements directly with Green Acres before making it the anchor of the day or evening.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Lower george's St, Selskar St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 RW7C, Ireland
- Website
- greenacres.ie
- Phone
- +353 53 912 2975
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Green Acres sits discreetly in Wexford's historic core and reads less like a tourist stage set and more like a neighbourhood restaurant with elevated aims. The writing emphasizes its community-first identity while signalling serious culinary intent: substantial, produce-led dishes are paired to a cellar-focused wine program. The result is a quietly assured room that balances provincial warmth with a curated, wine-country mentality. The setting feels rooted in town — intimate and charming rather than flashy — with the cellar and list serving as the restaurant's defining, editorial touch.
Best For
Green Acres suits diners who prize thoughtful wine alongside well-sourced, produce-driven cooking. It performs especially well for evening visits where the depth of the cellar and Champagne selection can be fully appreciated; the description positions it as a venue for celebrations or special dinners that privilege pairing and provenance. Locals who want a serious meal without pretension also find it appealing, since the restaurant prioritises community dining while offering a wine list that reads like a professional study of European classics and allocations.
Ordering Tips
Spend time with the wine list: the program highlights en primeur allocations and a meaningful Champagne selection, so ask the team for recommendations or a tasting-led pairing. On the food side, lean into the kitchen's produce-led mains — the menu emphasizes coastal and substantial dishes (examples include hake, curried panfried monkfish medallions, and lemon sole) and richer options like rib eye, followed by a dark chocolate cremeux for dessert. Frame your requests around pairings and the cellar's strengths to get the most from the experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and atmospheric with eclectic decor across multiple rooms; upstairs gallery spaces suitable for intimate or larger celebrations; blend of historic architecture with modern furnishings.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Hake with divine sauce
- Lightly Curried Panfried Monkfish Medallions
- Lemon Sole
- Rib Eye
- Dark Chocolate Cremeux
Planning details
Location
2 Lower george's St, Selskar St, Townparks, Wexford, Y35 RW7C, Ireland · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to book if this is not the right fit
Book Aldridge Lodge if the group wants a more defined country-cooking brief and a clearer price signal. Choose Marlfield House Conservatory Restaurant for a more formal classic-cooking occasion.
Restaurant context
How Green Acres compares in Wexford
Green Acres is the easiest town-centre choice in this group: it suits diners who want a wine-led evening without committing to a resort, country-house, or out-of-town destination meal. Kelly's Resort Hotel & Spa is the better fit for a full hotel experience, especially if the meal is part of a longer stay rather than a quick Wexford town plan.
For clearer food identity, Aldridge Lodge has the sharper positioning because its country-cooking format and €€ signal make the value proposition easier to judge. Marlfield House Conservatory Restaurant is the stronger occasion choice if classic cooking and a more formal setting matter more than town-centre convenience.
The Sea Rooms and Bearu are better cross-shops when the group is willing to leave Wexford town for a destination meal. Green Acres wins on ease and wine recognition; the others make more sense when ambiance or a defined dining style is the main reason to book.
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Compare Green Acres
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres | Wexford | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 | ; |
| Kelly's Resort Hotel & Spa | Wexford | No published awards | ; | ; |
| The Sea Rooms | Rosslare | 2025 The Sunday Times Ireland's 100 Best Restaurants | ; | ; |
| Bearu | New Ross | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Aldridge Lodge | Duncannon | Country cooking | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | €€ |
| Marlfield House Conservatory Restaurant | Gorey | Cooking classics | No published awards | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Green Acres?
Other comparison points include Kelly's Resort Hotel & Spa, Marlfield House Conservatory Restaurant, The Sea Rooms, Bearu, Aldridge Lodge. Green Acres is the Wexford option here with confirmed Star Wine List 2026 recognition.
How far ahead should I book Green Acres?
If timing matters, confirm availability directly with Green Acres. The verified hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM, with Sunday closed, the venue has confirmed Star Wine List 2026 recognition.
Is Green Acres good for a special occasion?
It can suit a special occasion if your priority is a Wexford venue with confirmed Star Wine List 2026 recognition and a smart casual dress code. If you need a specific setting, menu format, or price range, confirm those details directly before booking.
What should a first-timer know about Green Acres?
Start with the basics: Green Acres is in Wexford and runs Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM, with Sunday closed. The confirmed reason to put it on a shortlist is its Star Wine List 2026 recognition; other details such as cuisine style, price range, menu format should be checked directly.
