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The River, Newcastle West
Chinese food typical of The River
Chinese food typical of The River
Chinese food typical of The River
Newcastle West, County Limerick

Chinese · Newcastle West, Co. Limerick

The River Restaurant Newcastle West

Open now Closes at 23:00 4.1 on Google · 33 reviews

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Opening hours

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Open now Closes at 23:00
Weekly opening hours for The River
Monday15:00 – 23:00
Tuesday15:00 – 23:00
Wednesday15:00 – 23:00
Thursday15:00 – 23:00
Friday today15:00 – 23:00
Saturday14:00 – 23:00
Sunday14:00 – 23:00

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

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S Quay, Knockane, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, V42 DW26

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  • CuisineChinese
  • Price€€
  • Phone+353 69 78917
  • AccessWheelchair friendly

About The River

On S Quay in Newcastle West, The River is a Chinese restaurant serving locals and visitors alike. Expect Cantonese-style classics, stir-fries and set menus that suit sharing.

If you are sightseeing, Desmond Hall is only 100 m away. It is one of 35 places to eat we list in Newcastle West. Nearby, brown morel is only 50 m down the road.

Facilities recorded for this venue include wheelchair access. It is listed as catering for vegetarian diets. Doors are open every day. The earliest start is 2pm on Saturday, and the latest close is 11pm on Monday. Diners rate it 4.1/5 on Google across 33 reviews.

Key facts

CuisineChinese
TypeRestaurant
Price guide€€ (mid-range)
Google rating4.1 / 5 from 33 reviews
AddressS Quay, Knockane, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, V42 DW26
EircodeV42 DW26
Phone+353 69 78917
Wheelchair accessYes
Vegetarian optionsYes
Open7 days a week · 58 hours in total
Nearby landmarkDesmond Hall (100 m)
From Dublin city centre213 km
Coordinates52.44945, -9.05995

At a glance

Services & amenities at The River

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at The River

Full menu

  • Special Fried Rice

    Chicken, beef, shrimp, egg, peas

    €13.50

  • Lychees

    Chilled with ice cream

    VGF

    €5

  • Crispy Chilli Beef

    Sweet and sticky with chilli

    S

    €16.50

  • Crispy Aromatic Duck

    Quarter duck, pancakes, cucumber, scallions, hoisin

    €15.50

  • Sweet & Sour Chicken

    Hong Kong style with pineapple and peppers

    €15

  • Kung Po Chicken

    Peanuts, dried chilli, Sichuan pepper

    S

    €15.50

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around 7pm on Fridays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for chinese venues — not live data.

Good to know

  • Today is — hours: 15:00 – 23:00
  • Sunset in Newcastle West today: 19:11
  • Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
  • One of 35 places to eat in Newcastle West

Photos

The River, Newcastle West
Chinese food typical of The River
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Newcastle West, County Limerick
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Reviews

4.1/5 on Google · 33 reviews

Pat Hough2023 · via Google
★★★★★

I ordered a combination starter, house special fried rice and a side order of Schzeun sauce to takeaway, order was ready when I arrived, thought bit pricey at €30 but looked forward to it! The starter was huge and totally delicious! And here's where the good news ends! The house special fried rice looked lovely in the carton, the prawns, the chicken, the veg...put out onto the plate and realised it was in some sort of sauce, special fried rice to my mind is dry, but had a go! The most bland tasteless sauce that covered any taste from the beautifully cooked prawns! What a let down! As I said starter was lovely...but €30???? Never again!

nicel russell2025 · via Google
★★★★★

I've only ever had my food delivered but it's always been perfect 👌
The ladie on the phone is such a sweetheart. Very impressed. 5 stars 🌟

Rebecca Campbell2025 · via Google
★★★★★

got a four in 1 with crispy chicken and the chicken was raw, rice was hard and the scarce amount of curry was unnatural . me and my friend have been sick since we ate it

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Questions & answers

Where is The River?

The River is located at S Quay, Knockane, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, V42 DW26. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

Is The River open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 14:00 – 23:00.

What time does The River close tonight?

It is open right now and closes at 23:00 (Irish time).

Is The River wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

What other restaurants are near The River?

The closest alternatives are brown morel (50 m), The Hokkien's (70 m) and Pizza Max (100 m).

How is The River rated?

The River has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 on Google, based on 33 public reviews.

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