The Central Navan

The Central Navan BEST GASTRO PUB 2025
Music Bar, Cafe & Restaurant Navan
Open 7 Days
7 Bars, 2 Restaurants, Rooftop Terrace, Live Music
Hire for Parties and Events
(1809)

At The Central we provide the following:

The Cafe – at the entrance from Trimgate Street

The Front Bar – a relaxed bar offering range of drinks, cocktails and food. The Restaurant – open award winning kitchen – buzzy atmosphere

The Ruby Room - upstairs elegant restaurant, open at weekends and also available for private functions (except Saturdays). The Rooftop Terrace – an outdoor dining, dr

inking and smoking option. Mervyn's Yard Bar & Garden – outdoor eating and drinking area which incorporates a roofed bar and winter garden space. Available for private hire. The Vintage Lounge - a retro-style bar with live music at weekends chill out area
The Secret Bar - ideal for small private parties. Private areas are available. Contact number: 046 9027999 or email : [email protected]

Our opening hours are:
Monday, Tuesday Wednesday &Thursday : 4pm
Friday & Saturday : 12:00pm
Sunday : 2pm

A Brief Snapshot:
The Central enjoys a central setting in the busy town of Navan and is surrounded by historical attractions and amenities. The premises was purchased by Michael and Tara Gavigan in 2012 and extensively refurbished. They previously owned and ran the Loft Restaurant in Navan which opened in 1995, the Ground Floor Restaurant in Kells and the Side Door Restaurant in Cavan. Michael’s grandfather, Pat Fitzsimons, owned and ran Fitzsimons’ pubs on the square Navan from 1928 and Trimgate Street, Navan, which is still run and owned by the family. Michael’s grandmother Margaret owned and ran The Tara Restaurant on Ludlow Street, Navan. Michael’s parents met for the first time at The Tara a long time ago....

ETHOS @ The Central:

‘To provide a family friendly premises serving high quality food with an edge in an environment that is resourceful, relaxed, fun and friendly. To be the best that we can be in all areas – food, service, hospitality and to promote a community ethos in our business by always endeavouring to act in an ethical way, by contributing to the local community and by using local produce and suppliers where possible.
* Winner Best Gastro Pub in Meath 2020
* Winner - National Bar of the Year
* Winner - Best Modern Irish Cooking in a Bar Award
* Winner - Best Gastropub in Leinster 2013 and 2014
* Winner Best Outdoor Space & Best Cocktail Experience

Congratulations to our neighbour & champion of Trimgate Street Joe Tierney who retires from business today . Tierney’s r...
30/05/2026

Congratulations to our neighbour & champion of Trimgate Street Joe Tierney who retires from business today . Tierney’s ran Ireland’s Oldest Family Run Newsagents. Joes Grandfather opened No 1 Trimgate Street in 1895 and now after 131 years the Tierney family are passing the baton on . Best of luck to Joe and Helen , thank you to all the staff in Tierney’s over the years and special thank you to the A Team of Ruby , Elaine & Ben .

Joe’s involvement in our community was pivotal to a wonderful atmosphere on the street . He had a word for everyone and dished out and received good humoured abuse and banter across the counter . We will all miss you and the abuse . Enjoy your retirement and the next chapter of your life .

We wish our new neighbours all the best on Trimgate Street .

The team at the Central

LMFM
Navan Pride
Meath Chronicle
Meath GAA Supporters Club
RTÉ News

29/05/2026

Thank you to Gemma for visiting our Rooftop Terrace during your stay in our lovely town of Navan 📍

Great to see our town on such a great platform 🫶🏻

 Live’ starts this weekend🙌Summer Live Music Sessions, great cider, handmade cocktails, tasty food & fantastic atmospher...
29/05/2026

Live’ starts this weekend🙌

Summer Live Music Sessions, great cider, handmade cocktails, tasty food & fantastic atmosphere on our Roof Terrace🤩

This Saturday 7-9pm
RUA RÍ MAC CODAGHAIN

Sunday 7-9pm
DAVY DUNNE


Stay tuned for Music Line Up ‘BULMERS LIVE’ for JUNE💃🏻🎙️🍾

❗️THE SPICE BAG❗️Now available every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm on our Rooftop Terrace for just €10. What better...
29/05/2026

❗️THE SPICE BAG❗️

Now available every Friday and Saturday night from 9pm on our Rooftop Terrace for just €10. What better food to accompany your summer beers & cocktails 🙌🏼

28/05/2026

Photo with the 🏆

We will have the Champions League Cup in The Central this Saturday 3pm, all customers will have the opportunity to view and take your photo with the cup 🏆

Watch the CL Final from 5pm with our Big Screen & 7 TV’s

Bank Holiday Live Music Line Up💃🏻✨🍾Join Us for 4 evenings of Live Music & Karaoke🙌Tomorrow - FRIDAY🎙️KARAOKE PARTY with ...
28/05/2026

Bank Holiday Live Music Line Up💃🏻✨🍾

Join Us for 4 evenings of Live Music & Karaoke🙌

Tomorrow - FRIDAY
🎙️KARAOKE PARTY with DJ CHEESY CHICK


Saturday
RUA RÍ MAC CODAGHAIN
followed by
RATTLE & STRUM

Sunday
DAVY DUNNE
followed by
FOCUS ON SOUND .on.sound

BH Monday
THE TRIGGER SESSIONS

Happy Sunny Saturday ☀️ We are ready for a great day ahead with our Rooftop Terrace, Leinster v Bordeaux Begles, Kerry v...
23/05/2026

Happy Sunny Saturday ☀️

We are ready for a great day ahead with our Rooftop Terrace, Leinster v Bordeaux Begles, Kerry v Donegal and Meath v Cork on our big screen and 7 TV’s, tasty Chef Specails and to end the night with Live music from Monticelli

See you at The Central, no where better to be on a day like this ☀️ 🍹 🏉

Are you ready for 5 days of Live Music?🔥🔥🔥Tonight - WednesdayTRAD SESSION with Nigel Davey & friendsThursdayFIESTA with ...
20/05/2026

Are you ready for 5 days of Live Music?
🔥🔥🔥
Tonight - Wednesday
TRAD SESSION with Nigel Davey & friends

Thursday
FIESTA with SERANDAR
Dorian, Zeto & friends

Friday
🎉KARAOKE PARTY🎙️ with Dj Jay

Saturday
MONTICELLI Rock Tribute Band

Sunday
THE TRIGGER SESSIONS

So pop in with your friends or family, have some bite to eat, drink to drink and stay to Party💃🏻🙌🍾

Friday 19th June is now *SOLD OUT* Navan Laughs with Chris Kent
19/05/2026

Friday 19th June is now *SOLD OUT* Navan Laughs with Chris Kent

We are delighted to announce our Navan Midsummer's Festival line-up
19/05/2026

We are delighted to announce our Navan Midsummer's Festival line-up

Address

4 Trimgate Street
Navan

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 11:30pm
Friday 4pm - 12:30am
Saturday 12pm - 1am
Sunday 12:30pm - 11pm

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