Wild Honey Inn restaurant, Lisdoonvarna, Clare
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Diners can enjoy chef-proprietor Aidan McGrath’s cooking served in a relaxed setting, in the bar. The food emphasis is on the wild, free-range, seasonal and local, with a ‘Modern Bistro Style’. Amongst the many awards, there is the ‘Bib Gourmand’ award - “Good food at moderate prices”, from The Michelin Guide - the Inn is the first pub in Ireland with this award. Discover more about the food. Wild Honey Inn is also an ideal base for walking or cycling in the Burren National Park.
Owned and run by the McGrath family, Wild Honey Inn dates from 1860 in the small town of Lisdoonvarna, and has a wealth of old world charm and character, including open log fires. It was completely refurbished in 2009 to blend contemporary and traditional styling in the unique setting of the Burren, but still staying a proper ‘pub’. Kate Sweeney and Aidan McGrath combine modern comforts for the traveller with the intimacy of a family-run inn. They look forward to welcoming you.
Owned and run by the McGrath family, Wild Honey Inn dates from 1860 in the small town of Lisdoonvarna, and has a wealth of old world charm and character, including open log fires. It was completely refurbished in 2009 to blend contemporary and traditional styling in the unique setting of the Burren, but still staying a proper ‘pub’. Kate Sweeney and Aidan McGrath combine modern comforts for the traveller with the intimacy of a family-run inn. They look forward to welcoming you.
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Address:
Wild Honey Inn
Kincora Road
Lisdoonvarna
Clare
Kincora Road
Lisdoonvarna
Clare
Opening hours:
Sun 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Tue 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Mon 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Tue 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Mon 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Capacity:
70
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Cuisines:
European, Steak and Seafood, Traditional Irish
Wild Honey Inn restaurant, Lisdoonvarna, Clare Reviews
4.0 Wild Honey Inn 4.0 star review:
Group of six with a reserved table, as two of us were also staying at the inn, a comfortable and spacious table by the window. Menu was varied but limited for some with an ordinary palette.
For my starter i ordered the Smoked Salmon Salad. It was good, with fresh salmon, but unfortunately it was nothing too special. Pieces of smoked salmon, with capers, some mini potato slices, green salad and a dressing. Too much food for a starter, and also a bit disappointing.
For main course i ordered the Fish & Chips. Another generous portion, well presented. Great tasting fish, in a breadcrumbed batter. The twice-fried chips were hearty and crispy, though the side salad was rather bland, and no other vegetables came with the dish. Overall it was very good but very filling.
As for dessert, i ordered the day special, Sticky Toffee Pudding. This was seriously delicious! The presentation was minimal but the taste makes up for it. Spongy and moist pudding, and the toffee sauce was perfect and sweet, but the clotted cream was a perfect anti-sweet accompaniment.
The staff was very polite and friendly, the atmosphere was nice and not too 'touristy'; it was a bit too warm but we could open the window; and the music was a tad too loud but good choice of music. With a bottle of champagne, glass of red wine, a blonde ale, coffees and 3-course-meals, a reasonable €50pp.
For my starter i ordered the Smoked Salmon Salad. It was good, with fresh salmon, but unfortunately it was nothing too special. Pieces of smoked salmon, with capers, some mini potato slices, green salad and a dressing. Too much food for a starter, and also a bit disappointing.
For main course i ordered the Fish & Chips. Another generous portion, well presented. Great tasting fish, in a breadcrumbed batter. The twice-fried chips were hearty and crispy, though the side salad was rather bland, and no other vegetables came with the dish. Overall it was very good but very filling.
As for dessert, i ordered the day special, Sticky Toffee Pudding. This was seriously delicious! The presentation was minimal but the taste makes up for it. Spongy and moist pudding, and the toffee sauce was perfect and sweet, but the clotted cream was a perfect anti-sweet accompaniment.
The staff was very polite and friendly, the atmosphere was nice and not too 'touristy'; it was a bit too warm but we could open the window; and the music was a tad too loud but good choice of music. With a bottle of champagne, glass of red wine, a blonde ale, coffees and 3-course-meals, a reasonable €50pp.
Visited: 26/07/2012
Posted: 28/07/2012
5.0 Wild Honey Inn 5.0 star review:
We were staying in Doolin for the week and our biggest regret was that we only discovered this truly excellent restaurant on the last night of our holiday. From the outside it looks like an unremarkable country hotel but upon walking in the door the aroma from the kitchen hits you. The menu was not the most inspiring but the specials were extensive and exciting. The pork cheek special was excellent as was the salmon which our friend thought was in his top ten meals of all time.
The service was friendly and attentive.
I should also point out that it was cheaper to eat in than the pubs in Doolin and given this is about as far from pub grub as you get without going to a high end restaurant, excellent value!
All in all one not to be missed if your within 30 miles of here for a meal out, one would almost travel to Clare just for the pleasure.
The service was friendly and attentive.
I should also point out that it was cheaper to eat in than the pubs in Doolin and given this is about as far from pub grub as you get without going to a high end restaurant, excellent value!
All in all one not to be missed if your within 30 miles of here for a meal out, one would almost travel to Clare just for the pleasure.
Visited: 10/06/2011
Posted: 13/06/2011
5.0 Wild Honey Inn 5.0 star review:
The Wild Honey Inn - I feel we have stumbled upon a gourmet gem. We went here with friends and were impressed not only by the restaurant but the entire dinner and duvet experience. The cooking was assured and precise and the use of local ingredients was evident on the menu. For starters I was tempted by the carrot risottto which was delicate and flavoursome. The crab cocktail was also a popular choice and hit the spot. For Mains the T-Bone steak was a generous piece of meat cooked exactly to our liking and served with a double cooked chips, a divine onion confit croquette and a good béarnaise sauce. The haunch of venison with purple carrots and a rich jus was also a dish with great depth of flavour. To finish a well executed créme brulee. There are also some interesting wines to choose from. The room was relaxed and homely with a raging wood fire which would tempt you to stay for an after dinner drink at the bar. So pack an overnight bag, jump in the car you won't regret it.
Visited: 05/03/2011
Posted: 07/03/2011
