Larkins Bar & Restaurant

It’s worth making the drive out from Nenagh to Garrykennedy to visit this picturesque little pub on the banks of Lough Derg. The village location is as typical and idyllic an Irish scene as any you’ll see. Larkin’s, owned by Cormac and Maura Boyle, is over 300 years old and just the sort of country pub you want to find when you come to Ireland. Sadly, not many remain, making this place one of those rare gems. It’s traditional thatched roof, old white-washed walls and little red painted cottage sash windows sum up a time gone by and it’s location on the water means peace and tranquility come as part of the deal. Larkin’s draws a huge crowd from the sailing fraternity during the summer months.

Just inside the front door, a few tables set in the oldest part of the pub, with its original open fireplace and well-trodden flagstone floor allow you to sip your chosen poison in old-fashioned surroundings. Next door, the snug Music Room has photographs of local musicians on the walls, a piano in the corner, and on Sundays, is the place to come to listen to great Irish fiddle music as it should be played. Sessions regularly feature traditional and folk bands, and there’s often chance for an impromptu performance. So if you fancy it, you can always strike up a note or two! Step inside to the bar area with its worn timber floors, make your way over to the long wooden bar, pull up a stool and order a pint of Guinness, a shot of fragrant Irish whiskey or anything in between. On Wednesdays, the bar area comes alive with performances from local Irish dancers who have graced the big stage with Michael Flatley’s famous Riverdance team.

At lunch, served in the bar area, avail of a hearty menu which includes old fashioned Bacon and Cabbage just like you want it to be – meltingly tender meat, fluffy mash, fresh garden cabbage cooked to perfection and the creamiest white sauce. We couldn’t resist it, and we neither will you! Larkins Steak Burgers are made in house with Irish beef and fresh fish from a local supplier goes into the Atlantic Seafood Chowder. Lighter bites come in the form of freshly cut sandwiches, plain or toasted, and home made Vegetable Soup with house brown bread.

An evening A la Carte menu is offered in the separate restaurant, set in an extension of the old building, which has large sash windows looking out of over the walled garden to the water beyond. For starters, grab a bowl of fresh Atlantic Mussels in white wine and garlic sauce, or try the Irish Smoked Salmon platter served with capers and lemon. Mains include Slaney Valley Lamb cutlets on Rosemary Champ with wholegrain Dijon mustard, Honey Roast Silverhill Duckling with Grand Marnier Sauce, a selection Irish Hereford Steaks, fillet, sirloin or t-bone, with Garlic, Pepper or Horseradish sauces to accompany. Fish lovers will adore Baked Sea Bass with Lemon and Herb butter, or Herb Crusted fillet of Cod. Follow up with some Chocolate Profiteroles and Chocolate Sauce, Apple Crumble and Cream, or freshly made Crepe Suzette among other delightful desserts. The wine list at Larkins features a good selection of old and new world bottles, and for a small country pub, it’s lovely to see a special list of dessert wines served by the glass to accompany your pud.

The restaurant is also open for Sunday lunch and there is a private self-contained function room for weddings, christenings etc.

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Garrykennedy
Portroe
Nenagh
Co Tipperary
+353 (0) 67 23232
Email: info@larkinspub.com
Web: www.larkinspub.com

 

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