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Review of The Bosun

The Bosun, Monkstown, Co. Cork, Ireland   Last Sunday we weren’t really in the humour for cooking and fancied heading out en famille for some late lunch. We wanted something more than fastfood but with 5 young kids haute cuisine isn’t often an option. So off we headed to The Bosun pub in Monkstown. The location of this pub/restaurant is great, overlooking [...]

Review of Boqueria

Boqueria, 6 Bridge Street, Corkl, Ireland “Friendly efficient service of tasty food in a pub/restaurant that had a good atmosphere early evening mid week.“   Despite living in Cork now for nearly 5 years last night was only the first time I’d been to the Boqueria tapas bar. We decided to do a midweek outing [...]

Review of Nobu Restaurant

Nobu Restaurant Superb food but crowded loud room and mediocre service at expensive prices. To be honest, prior to this visit to London, I hadn’t been a huge fan of Japanese food. I had thought it alright but given a choice for a night out, I would preferably opt for French cuisine. For a change [...]

Review of The Pink Elephant Bar and Restaurant

The Pink Elephant Bar and Restaurant,Harbour View, Kilbrittain, Co. Cork, Ireland Stunning views, friendly, efficient service, relaxed atmosphere and delicious food make this restaurant one we will be back to again and again. Last Saturday, after enjoying a fine day’s sunshine and leaving the kids in Auntie Fiona’s excellent care, we decided to head out [...]

Review of Cappuccino’s Bistro and Cafe

Cappuccino’s Bistro and Cafe,1 St Patrick’s Place, Bandon, Co. Cork, Ireland Fast, friendly service of a tasty lunch for 2 adults and 6 children. Good choice of food for all. Yesterday on the way home from the playground, myself and my 5 kids, Teresa and her baby Kieran decided to pop into the newly opened [...]

Review of Le Rendez Vous

Le Rendez Vous,26 Main Street, Belturbet, Co. Cavan, Ireland Disappointing food that didn’t live up to menu described expectations. As it was the last night of current visit to Cavan, Mam and myself decided to go out for a bite to eat, as sisters Lou and Claire held the fort and looked after the childer.Mam had [...]

Review of McDonald’s, Roscrea

McDonald’s, Roscrea, Carrig Roundabout, Roscrea Bypass, Co. Tipperary, Ireland Recently refurbished and conveniently located fast food outlet but food standards and service are very hit and miss. Choice of eateries on the Cork to Cavan route that are handy to stop at for myself and the 5 darlings, when I’m travelling alone with them, are few and far [...]

Review of Horse and Hound Inn

Horse and Hound Inn, Ballinaboola, Foulksmills, Co. Wexford, Ireland Handy place for pitstop on main Cork-Rosslare road but food can be hit or miss. On the recent roadtrip from Cork to Rosslare, I gave the 8 year old the option of stopping in McDonalds in Dungarvan/Waterford or waiting till we reached the Horse and Hound [...]

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