IN LOOK AND FEEL, INSPIRED BY THE OCEAN
The interior is dominated by a curved walnut bar reminiscent of a tall sailing ship, while behind the bar shelves are replicas of grappling hooks used by local fishermen, fashioned from brass hook ends. In winter, a fire burns, creating the intimate, cosy feel of a traditional Irish pub. In summer, the stone terrace hops with diners making the most of our dramatic cliffside perch.
The bar is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and snacks. Reservations are essential, especially at weekends. This is a bar restaurant popular with locals.
RELAXED SEASIDE DINING
In our relaxed Bar Restaurant, you will find a menu that is both sophisticated and easygoing — a tribute to the very best of Irish cuisine.
Presided over by CLIFF’s Executive Chef Martijn Kajuiter, the menus offer a wide selection of local meat, vegetable and seafood dishes, including monkfish, Helvick cod, local crab, and chowder.
Rib-eye steaks are meltingly soft, while the desserts are classic Irish comfort food taken to the next level.
Sample menus
Menus change most days as all our produce is fresh and seasonal.
Below is a sample of our signature dishes.
Á la Carte –view sample here
Mon – Sat 12.30pm -3.30pm and every day 6.30pm -9.30pm
– All items priced individually
Snacks, Sandwiches and Sweets
Daily 12.30 – 6.30pm
– All items priced individually
Sunday Lunch
Set lunch menus available Sundays 12.30-4pm
– Two courses costs €29.50
– Two courses costs €34.50
CLIFF Kids
– Three courses costs €14.00
From the Garden
BBQ Tomato 6.50
Soup, Basil Oil, Croutons
Green Asparagus 9.75
Pepperonata, Burrata, Almonds
Mediterranean Vegetable Gratin 16.50
Garden Salad Leaves, Grilled Bread
Wild Mushroom Ravioli 19.50
Spinach, Hazelnut, Shallot, Sherry Vinaigrette
From the Land
McGrath’s Smoked Beef 9.75
Rocket, Hen’s Egg, Mature Cheddar
Guinea Fowl and Foie Gras Terrine 9.50
Pickled Vegetables, Brioche, Parsley, Mayonnaise
Skeaghanore Duck 23.00
Caramelised Breast, Pak Choy Shanghai, Soy, Ginger
Irish Pork Fillet 23.50
Savoy Cabbage, Smoked Bacon, Honey and Mustard Sauce
Fillet Steak, Rib Eye Steak and Strip Loin Steak also served
From the Sea
Prawn Cocktail 12.50
Ice lettuce, Avocado, Marie-Rose Sauce
Cliff House Chowder 9.50
Herb Cream, Lemon, Pimento de la Vera
Organic Irish Smoked Salmon starter/main 12.50/21.50
Mi-Cuit, Buttermilk, Dill Oil, Radish
Helvick Cod á la Plancha 22.50
Warm Tomato Salad, Basil, Black Olive Tapenade
Irish Beef from McGrath's and Sheelin
Fillet Steak 8oz 38.50
Rib Eye Steak 10oz 32.50
Strip Loin 10oz 28.50
French Fries, Green Beans, Tomato, Bearnaise Sauce
Irish Fish on the Bone
Black Sole 35.00
Plaice 27.50
Mashed Lemon Potato, Stem Broccoli, Tomato, Irish Butter Sauce
Side Dishes
French Fries 4.00
Champ Potato 4.00
Green Summer Vegetables 4.50
Mixed Salad 4.00
Dessert
CLIFF10 Organic Chocolate Ganache 9.75
Pistachio Crunch, Sea Salt Ice Cream
Summer Fruits Tart 9.25
Condensed Milk, Pine Nuts, Sorbet
Lemon and Cream Pot 9.25
Blackwater Gin, Jelly, Meringue
Peach Melba Fool 9.50
Vanilla Ice Cream, Almonds, Raspberry Sauce
Irish Farmhouse Cheese 3 or 5 9.50/12.00
Apple Juice, Membrillo, Salad Leaves, Crackers
Snacks
Harty Oysters 6 or 12 15.00/22.00
Iberico Ham 70 g 15.00
Dutch Beef Bitterballen Croquettes (5) 8.50
Skeaghanore Duck Rilette (3) 7.50
Poivrade Artichoke & Peperonata 6.50
Organic Italian Olives 5.50
Sandwiches
Yawl Bay Smoked Salmon 10.50
Soda Bread, Cucumber, Lemon Mayonnaise
Free-Range Crisp Chicken Wrap 9.75
Caesar Dressing, Bacon, Lettuce
McGrath’s Corned Beef 9.50
Barron’s Blaa, Egg Mayonnaise
Ham & Cheese Toastie 6.50
Barron’s Batch Bread
Sweets
Freshly Baked Fruit Scone 3.75
Ardmore Carrot Cake 4.50
Lemon Drizzle Cake 4.50
Chocolate & Nut Muffin 4.50
All served with Vanilla Citrus Cream
Starters
Sea Food Cocktail
Ice Lettuce, Avocado, Mary Rose Sauce, Lemon
Wild Mushroom Soup
Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli
Guinea Fowl and Foie Gras Terrine
Pickled Vegetables, Brioche Bread, Mixed Salad
Garden Beetroot Salad
Ardsallagh Goat Cheese, Crackers, Apple Dressing
Main Courses
BBQ Beef Ribs
Crisp Potatoes, Coleslaw, BBQ Sauce
Cliff House Hamburger
Brioche Bun, Cheddar, Fries, Burger Sauce
Helvick Hake
Potato Salad, Cherry Tomatoes, Butter Sauce
West Cork Whole Place On the Bone
Lemon Mash, Broccoli, Brown Butter Vinaigrette
Skeaghanore Duck Confit
Champ Mash, Green Bean Salad, Black Olive,
Desserts
Chocolate Ganache Tart
Sea Salt Ice Cream and Pistachio
Cliff House Peach Melba Fool
Cider Sabayon, Vanilla Ice Cream, Almonds
Summer Fruit Tart
Condensed Milk, Pine Nuts, Sorbet
Irish Farmhouse Cheeses
Apple Juice, Salad, Crackers
Starters
Fan of Melon
Soup of the day
Garlic bread
Mains
Meatballs, Tomato Sauce & Spaghetti
Bangers & Mash, Gravy
Chicken Breast, Mash & Carrots
Homemade Fish Fingers, Mash & Peas
Dessert
Jelly & Ice-cream
September Oyster Special
Throughout the month of September, a special offer of 6 Irish Oysters with a glass of Albariño wine from Rías Baixas in Spain for €15 will be available every day in the Bar restaurant of Cliff House Hotel