The hot chocolate here is properly thick, like melted chocolate in a cup. That European caf&eacute; vibe is spot on, really cozy without trying too hard. Staff were lovely too, checked in just enough without hovering. Wish I lived closer, honestly. Would be dangerous for my wallet.

Stopped in for breakfast before a flight&mdash;Manjula&rsquo;s cooking is proper good. Had the masala dosa and a glass of their house lager, which worked better than I expected. Staff are genuinely lovely, chatty without hovering. Place was busy but they didn&rsquo;t rush me. Only thing is the coffee&rsquo;s a bit weak, but the food makes up for it.

Been coming here for a while now and the portions never disappoint. Staff know when to check in and when to leave you alone. Solid spot if you want a relaxed feed.

Came for the chateaubriand on the Monday/Tuesday deal. &euro;70 for two with sides and sauces is fair enough. Beef dripping chips were spot on, b&eacute;arnaise had good flavour. Service was efficient, no hanging around. Place was busy but we got seated straight away. Solid if you&#39;re after a decent steak without the fuss.

The restaurant&#39;s atmosphere is lovely and cosy, giving off a grand warm welcome that&#39;s just right for a special night out or a relaxed bit of fine dining.

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The sticky toffee pudding was unreal, and the muffins are super light with that crispy top. Proper little spot if you&#39;re wandering around the area.

Stumbled on this place near the castle and honestly so glad we did. The bacon-wrapped scallops with Marcona almonds were the standout &mdash; proper combo. Charcuterie board was decent too, though I wish there was a bit more variety on it. Service was friendly enough, nothing over the top. Relaxed vibe, easy to just sit and chat for a while.

Solid Sunday roast. Pork belly was spot on, crackling proper crispy. They even did a little cake thing for my birthday, nice touch. Staff were sound, looked after us without hovering. Bit busy but that&#39;s expected. Reckon I&#39;d go back for the beef next time.

The old woodwork and historic details are worth a look for sure. Irish stew had a proper rich sauce, probably the best I tried while I was over.

Portions are proper generous and the prices aren&#39;t bad for what you get. I popped in for a quick lunch and left properly full. The seating area is a bit cramped though, felt a little squeezed in by the table next to me. But for the quality of the food, I can&#39;t really complain. Would go back if I&#39;m in the area again.

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