Any suggestions for places on the outskirts of the city with a good “outdoor” area? Protected from the weather, covered maybe heaters?
That does breakfast/brunch.
The castle hotel in Blarney does nice food with a good outdoor space.
The Anglers
Had lunch in Sea Church Ballycotton yesterday - fabulous in all regards, we can't wait to go back
anyone know what The Leaping Salmon is like as a place to eat?
Yes, it's pretty good. They do a savage prawn dish with garlic and chilli oil, comes with a garlic bread pizza to dunk in it. Plenty of heat. Pizzas are decent too.
Has anyone tried Sonflour yet? Last week was their first.
Went to Cafe Moody last week - lovely spot , great service and lovely Atmosphere ! Wine a bit pricey but that's the way these days ... !!
Just looked at their menu, there.
It looks really nice and extremely good value for money if it's even half as nice as it sounds.
Will definitely try soon.
Haven't been but it always looks inviting when passing. Looked at their menu, too, and it's a worryingly standard tapas menu. I suspect that you could pay a hefty price for not very much food, if not careful.
While it may be great, in my experience, restaurants that follow "standard" tapas menus, tend to not do them terribly well.
Went to try on Wednesday but they only open from 3.
Tried to book a table for that evening but they were booked out. They certainly seem to be getting a opening buzz. I hope it continues for them.
If anyone works around kinsale road area and is looking for a nice hot takeaway lunch I really recommend going into CL meats. There's a lovely greek fella running the deli in there now. Real tasty hot comfort meals like beef stroganoff, chicken curry, spicy meatballs, the most delicious slow cooked pork neck with gravy and potatoes.
had pizza and beers in The Rising Sons last night - fantastic pizza - wow - the base was soo light etc and the sauce and ingredients wer divine.. I was astonished.. not had one before.. service was super and beers wer fab.. nice and crisp (not like some watered down pints you get around town)
I you think someone is watering down their pints you should report them. That's pretty serious.
aer sure how would ya prove it.. but you know by the taste etc..
I don't believe I have ever been served a watered down pint. I, politely, suggest that you are talking nonsense,or are drinking in illegal sheebeens!
so then why are some pints of Coors light I get so watery and others are not?
and no - not drinking in illegal shebeens!
Its just different types of beer. Some taste like piss some don't.They arent watered down.
Shall we just chalk this down to incorrect terminology and leave it at that guys?😅
i only drink Coors Light - had em in two diff bars last week - there was a vast difference in the quality from one bar to the other
Is there any bars in cork that are similar to Soho? I'll be on my own in the city on Friday and I like Soho because it's a nice place to go in chill out with the newspaper and also get a few pints and some grub. Struggling to find somewhere that isn't a strict pub or restaurant setting
Soho is closed Christmas eve which is why I'm asking
Had Brunch in The Castle Cafe today - fab all round.. food, service, setting, ambiance.. can't wait to go back..
You could try Electric. It's a while since I was in there but it used to be ok.
Oyster Tavern would be worth a look. No idea if they're open at the moment though
Never have dined there, but I practically live in the other sister restaurants; and I'm always raving about them. The food & drinks are always excellent and they seem to have a great hiring/management policy, the staff always seem really nice in all of them. Biggest problem can be getting a booking. It's very handy though that the vouchers for each work across all 4 (Castle Cafe, Orso, Elbow Lane and Goldie).
I got a pichana steak from nua asador on the marina , would recommend. took 7 minutes, very tasty, came with a few baby spuds and some green veggies. The chef I think was working in Cask before this venture with durcan meats.
awe I miss ORSO
That happens with loads of beers. If you are going to a few different bars you can really tell the difference in the pints, some are certainly much better than others.
From a practical point of view i am not sure how watering down would actually occur, beer from keg is a closed system, the quality team from the supplier would check over the system at various intervals in the year. Maybe someone with bar work experience could elaborate.
I don't think we need it do we? This is a restaurant thread after all.
Ate in greens new years day, had a very early dinner but it was still great all the same. Only my second time going in there.
Dessert was lacking in the second flavour it was meant to have but it was still nice. starter and main were lovely.
restaurants sell pints too you know!
