Bates Restaurant, Rathdrum, Wicklow
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Bates Restaurant has a heritage that stretches back over a quarter of a century.
The concept behind Bates is to offer truly world-class cuisine but with extraordinary value. To that end, the menus and fresh ingredients are noteworthy but also of importance is the atmosphere and character of this old hostelry: It looks formal but it is in fact very relaxed and comfortable.
Bates has been around for a very long time and the commitment of the management and staff and customers means that it will still be here in another 250 years.
The concept behind Bates is to offer truly world-class cuisine but with extraordinary value. To that end, the menus and fresh ingredients are noteworthy but also of importance is the atmosphere and character of this old hostelry: It looks formal but it is in fact very relaxed and comfortable.
Bates has been around for a very long time and the commitment of the management and staff and customers means that it will still be here in another 250 years.
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Bates Restaurant
Main Street
Rathdrum
Wicklow
Main Street
Rathdrum
Wicklow
Opening hours:
Mon closed
Tue 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Tue 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Thu 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Capacity:
50
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Cuisines:
European, European, Irish, Kid's Menu
Bates Restaurant, Rathdrum, Wicklow Reviews
5.0 Bates Restaurant 5.0 star review:
Really factastic, one of the best steaks I have had in a long long time, love the setting, staff really friendly wine fab honestly couldnt fault the place, really looking forward to returning, unfortunately had bought vouchers on pigsback some time ago which expired before I got to use then! Big regret!
Visited: 30/11/2012
Posted: 03/01/2013
5.0 Bates Restaurant 5.0 star review:
Had not been here for a while and was wondering if it was still as good as on previous visits....It was! The atmosphere was buzzing with all tables occupied as we entered at 8pm, delicious smells were wafting towards us making us hungry - I chose the fish cake stater which was lovely - succulent fish in a light golden breadcrumb, followed by pan fried corn fed chicken with mushroom & Tarragon sauce - beautiful! Hubby had the seafood chowder to start which he proclaimed to be excellent, his main of seabass was perfectly cooked and accompanied by excellent vegetables and baby potatoes. As we were feeling fairly full we said we would share a dessert of panacotta with raspberries - divine and rather difficult to share - we should have got 2!!!!! Coffee was excellent. We were delighted to give this old favourite a try again it did not disappoint! Will be back
Visited: 06/01/2012
Posted: 16/02/2012
5.0 Bates Restaurant 5.0 star review:
I was passing through Rathdrum on my own one evening over the christmas so i decided to treat myself.I have to say it the food was flawless.Seafood chowder to start,as good as i've ever had,very tasty.Follwed that with a beautiful silver hake cooked to perfection.Tight little spot with a lovely atmosphere.I will be back soon for sure,well worth a try.
Visited: 22/12/2011
Posted: 16/01/2012
5.0 Bates Restaurant 5.0 star review:
Dinner with better half, at 7.30. Place was very busy but our table was ready. Nice service and good value menu. I had prawn and scallops lovely dressing, she had the fish cake , alot of fish in it. I had the mixed grill ( two steaks, lamb chop, chicken breast with onions and mushrooms), and she had sea bass. Both very good with chunky chips, mash and side salad. I had cheese board , huge and glass of port lovely, she had toffee pudding. water and bottle of Sho fly shriaz at 23€ was excellent. Great value(103€)hard to fault and very busy. Lovely pint in Cartoon as well.
Visited: 24/09/2011
Posted: 25/09/2011
5.0 Bates Restaurant 5.0 star review:
Again a wonderful experience at Bates, this time for Sunday lunch. All food cooked perfectly to order. Starters were, scrumptious, 3 of us got the fish cakes with delicious butter sauce, one member of our party got the soup which was lovely also. I had the pork belly, which was beautifully presented in circular parcels and all other members of our party had steak, which went down a treat also. I see there is an early bird dinner menu advertised 2 courses for E15.50 - ABSOLUTE BARGAIN!! Cant wait to book and venture to Rathdrum again!!
Visited: 10/09/2011
Posted: 21/09/2011
4.5 Bates Restaurant 4.5 star review:
I went camping with some friends, and we had dinner at the Michelin recommended establishment. We made a good choice. They have both an early bird menu and a value menu, both of which are affordable and tasty. My starter (tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms) was fine, but a little bland. The main, however, (baked aubergine "Parmesana") was very well-cooked and very flavorful. Finally, the tiramisu was divine. I will certainly return to Bates if I ever find myself in Rathdrum again.
Visited: 10/09/2011
Posted: 11/09/2011
5.0 Bates Restaurant 5.0 star review:
Two of us had dinner by reservation.at 20.30 hrs.
This was my second visit to Bates.
We both eat from the value menu and found the choice and quality really good - we were not surprised to note that all the tables were full. We will be back and will recommend Bates to our friends.
This was my second visit to Bates.
We both eat from the value menu and found the choice and quality really good - we were not surprised to note that all the tables were full. We will be back and will recommend Bates to our friends.
Visited: 01/10/2010
Posted: 03/10/2010
5.0 Bates Restaurant 5.0 star review:
We eat here regularly' the food is great so are the staffand and its in a lovely location. The menu is changed regularly to suit the seasons but some favourites remain on the menu all the time, like the belly pork and seabass which are divine. Another favourite of mine is the smoked cod risotto starter- to die for. I think its one of the best restaurnts in Wicklow
Visited: 02/09/2010
Posted: 23/09/2010
5.0 Bates Restaurant 5.0 star review:
A party of 5 of us went here on a Thursday night.
We choose from a combination of the value menu and the Al a Carte menu.
The main course choice on the Al a Carte was in my opinion a little poor but very good for the fish lovers; all fish bar duck and steak.
I had fillet of beef salad to start and duck for main with a side order of courgette all were excellent.
Everyone else was happy with their choices and had very positive comments.
The red wine drinkers had a great value Tempranillo from the value menu which was lovely.
The resturant was busy and with a large tabel opposite us very loud, thanksfully they finished before we had got to the main course so that was ok. I would book the front of the resturant the next time.
Service was a little hit and miss in that some things were slightly delayed but as it was so busy and the staff were friendly that could be forgiven.
Would highly recommend and am looking forward to my next visit
We choose from a combination of the value menu and the Al a Carte menu.
The main course choice on the Al a Carte was in my opinion a little poor but very good for the fish lovers; all fish bar duck and steak.
I had fillet of beef salad to start and duck for main with a side order of courgette all were excellent.
Everyone else was happy with their choices and had very positive comments.
The red wine drinkers had a great value Tempranillo from the value menu which was lovely.
The resturant was busy and with a large tabel opposite us very loud, thanksfully they finished before we had got to the main course so that was ok. I would book the front of the resturant the next time.
Service was a little hit and miss in that some things were slightly delayed but as it was so busy and the staff were friendly that could be forgiven.
Would highly recommend and am looking forward to my next visit
Visited: 26/08/2010
Posted: 31/08/2010
4.0 Bates Restaurant 4.0 star review:
My friends and I ate off the set lunch menu but I did think it was a little expensive at €24.50 for 3 courses. My smoked trout starter was delicious. My main course of veal escallopes were a little dry and should have included parma ham but arrived with spinach instead without any explanation. Fortunately I like spinach so I didn't complain. The meal ended on a high note with a lovely rich Tiramisu. Overall, on my second visit to Bates I wasn't disappointed and would be quite happy to return in future.
Visited: 10/07/2010
Posted: 14/07/2010
