i'd booked a table at Gallagher's Boxty House for this evening, but we were all so famished that we turned up early. Glad we did as they had a couple of guys providing musical entertainment from 5 - 6 and it was jolly nice I can tell you, to tap along (mainly in time), and sit back and relax with a bottle of wine. (Between two of us, not each!) Now, non of us are really big eaters and we were a little dubious about eating out as the times we have in the past we have wasted so much food. Gallagher's however, proved that if it's blummin good, you stuff yourself! male friend started with the potato cake which was very tasty, light and very moorish, whilst I had the Black Pudding and Bacon warm salad - truly scrumptious I can tell you. male friend decided on a "boxty" which, as far as I know is nothing like a real Irish Boxty .. it was, however, rather like an oatcake which parcelled up the most mouth watering beef - so tender it fell to pieces. Gorgeous. i chose Farmhouse Grill - 5oz sirloin steak, gammon steak, hand-linked pork and herb sausage, Clonakilty black pudding, grilled tomato, baked flat cap mushroom and choice of potatoes. In the end there was a bit of room left for me to have a proper Irish Coffee and for Mike to indulge his sweet taste in Brown Bread and Baileys Ice Cream .. with an extra shot of Baileys. What can I say? Mmmmmmmmmm

Myself and work colleagues had our Christmas lunch here. We really enjoyed it, the place was packed, great atmosphere. Staff very attentive and friendly. Nothing was any problem for them. The food was delicious and great great value for money. Would definately recommend this restaurant and will be back. Great for a group of friends night out.

Incredibly disappointed. I'm allergic to spinach - a weird one I know, but as soon as I eat it, I get really sick. I said this to my waitress upon ordering. However, my salmon and brown bread starter arrived with a salad garnish including spinach. This was sent back and arrived back out with salad removed. Main course was black pudding salad. Once again this arrived out with spinach, I told the waitress and she took it back to the chef who must have told her to say that the spinach leaf was a form of Rocket - Absolute rubbish, each time she spoke to me, she spoke with a rather loud voice so that all other diners could hear the conversation. I was so embarassed. My friend tasted the "rocket" and yes indeed, it was spinach. I told the waitress that I didn't want to eat it as I get very sick so she said she wouldn't charge me. I'd think not! When my party had paid the bill and were gathering our things, the waitress asked if I'd like a complimentary drink - it was very obvious we were leaving, so no... I didn't want to make the other 5 people sit there and watch me drink! Terrible - will never go again!!!