Situated on the main road but with parking to the side, this friendly and attractive pub has an old world ambience, with roughly plastered walls and country pine.
The main dining area is a large, bright and airy room with an unusual slate bar and an old solid fuel stove, and another eating area off the main bar has an inviting open fire which makes guests feel at home.
This may not be a place to expect cutting edge cooking, but you’ll find wholesome fare at all times of day, and with generous portions.
A wide ranging menu is offered to suit all tastes, and the restaurant is very popular with families - a special children’s menu is available too. Local seafood features in popular dishes like chowder (with excellent home-baked bread), prawn cocktail made with fresh prawns, (which is too often not the case), and baked mussels, as well as a range of main course fish dishes.
But you don't need to have a full meal to enjoy a visit to Kate Brownes - a cup of tea beside the fire here can make a very pleasant journey break at quieter times; served by friendly staff, it comes in a china teapot and with some delicious home made biscuits on the side. A real reviver.
Kate Brownes Pub : Seats 100 (outdoors, 20, private room, 50); food served daily, 12-10pm; house wine €20. Toilets wheelchair accessible; children welcome (high chair, children's menu, baby changing facilities). Closed 25 Dec, Good Fri. Amex, Diners, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.
