Wild Honey Inn
Guest house · Lisdoonvarna ·
Rooms with countryside views; renowned restaurant with French flair
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Kincora Rd, Rooska, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, Ireland Get directions
Rooms with countryside views; renowned restaurant with French flair
Kincora Rd, Rooska, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, Ireland Get directions
"This personally run inn set in the heart of The Burren started life as an 1860s hotel serving those visiting the town’s spas. For this reason, it doesn’t look much like a pub but, once inside, it’s warm, cosy and full of pubby character. The menu reflects the locale and the seasons, doing away with fripperies to highlight quality produce like crab and lobster Royale or succulent rump of lamb. The sauces in particular are a showcase for excellent seasoning and depth of flavour, and the sticky toffee pudding is a must. Delightful bedrooms complete the picture.This restaurant is temporarily closed." - Michelin Inspector
"Set in a remote spot amid the spectacular landscape of The Burren, this is Ireland’s first Michelin-Starred pub, and after dinner and an overnight stay I understood why. Since winning the Star, reservations have surged—from locals and British visitors to guests from the USA and Australia—yet chef-owner Aidan McGrath keeps standards high by offering just two set-priced menus, reducing the number of diners, and stripping back plates so the superb main ingredient can shine. The approach is to source the best produce—almost exclusively Irish—and cook simply to highlight natural flavor. A signature dish of black pudding and foie gras with griddled apple, apple puree, celery and olive oil balances luxurious richness with the acidity of the apple. It delivers great food in an informal inn setting with bedrooms for those who want to stay over, and has become a destination in its own right for food lovers." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"This personally run inn started life as an 1860s hotel, so it may not look much like a pub, but once inside it’s warm, cosy and full of pubby character. Menus have a classical French base and showcase the county’s produce in neat, confidently prepared dishes which are packed with flavour." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"Started life in the 1860s as a hotel and is now a cosy pub with rooms, serving classical French dishes." - The MICHELIN Guide UK Editorial Team
"This personally run inn started life as an 1860s hotel, so it may not look much like a pub, but once inside it's warm, cosy and full of pubby character. Two weekly changing fixed price menus have a classical French base and showcase the county's produce in neat, confidently prepared dishes which are packed with flavor. Comfy bedrooms have a fittingly traditional feel." - Abbe Baker
