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Aubergine Gallery Café

Brother and sister Stephen and Linda Devlins’ popular restaurant, above The White House pub on the main street, is up steep stairs in a smart, light-filled room. It has a lovely curved bar as the focal point as you arrive, with informal seating that allows extra space at lunchtime and is transformed into a reception area in the evening.

Lightwood tables and a variety of coloured banquettes and comfortable chairs, together with some interesting artwork, create a vibrant, youthful atmosphere.

Stephen Devlin is an accomplished chef and his menus are Irish/Mediterranean with delicious, fresh-flavoured dishes, placing an emphasis on vegetarian dishes.

The cooking here is invariably creative, and seafood is well represented too - and some things never change, so a good steak is de rigeur in these parts, as well as delicious poultry.

Friendly staff, a warm relaxed atmosphere, stylish cooking and good value explain the success of this popular restaurant – so popular. Indeed, that it is now open for lunch and dinner every day.

Seats 45 (+ 20 in lounge area); children welcome; no reservations. Open daily, L Mon-Sat, 12-4.30pm; D Fri/Sat, 6-9.30 & Sun L 2-7.30pm. Set D about €32, also á la carte. House wine €17.50. Closed Mon, Tue, D Wed, D Thur, Bank Hols, Dec 23-Jan 2. MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

On main street (left as you're heading west), over the old White House pub (entrance on right of ground floor shop).