The Bosun, Monkstown

I wrote a bad review on the Bosun last year, and I'm happy to say I can retract that review as i've been here a few times since and each time has been a pleasure. The staff are very friendly and attentive, even the young staff who havn't been there long. The food is excellent, definetely won't come out hungry but worth leaving room for dessert. Back to being a favourite again - looking forward to many more visits.

Went here for an Evening meal with my father on Wednesday. Have been here a few times before, and the standard has always been the same. Good Food, Nice Location and Great atmosphere! Was here last year for my brothers birthday meal and a few drinks in August and thoroughly enjoyed it then and now. We've been here before this too, but dont know when off hand as its been a good few times. The only complaint that I would have with this restaurant is the staff are not really friendly, its not like they are willing to do anything you ask , however service is fast and efficient, which I suppose we cant ask for much more than that. Decor is nice, traditional pub / restaurant with a marine theme. Food is great, well presented prepared and tasty.. No complaints. - Patrick

“For over a hundred years, we have provided sustenance to the traveller.” There are some terrific food traditions in Cork and Monkstown’s The Bosun is one of them. I “travelled” down there this week and can report that the team, who won the Irish Pub of the Year in 2002, are still serving up top class food, as many of you know. It is a lovely harbourside destination and there were a few eating out of doors there at lunchtime. Food is fine and portions large and the service is excellent. Started off with very acceptable seafood chowder and, since I was by the water, carried on with a Baked Hake with Mushroom. The house chowder was excellent but the Hake was beyond that, the sauce superb. It came with baked potato, a side dish of veg cooked to perfection and another dish of lovely chunky chips. Wine by the way was from their newly installed list which features many from the huge James Nicholson Wine range. AA Badenhorst, one of their South African suppliers, is larger than life with a superb talent for producing wines of character and all it took was a glassful of the Swartland Chenin Blanc to bear that out. There are wines from all over the world, including six fine wines available by the glass from a special system on the bar counter. Finished off with a fine cup of coffee. Just had to give myself a half day after that!