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Morrissey's Seafood Bar & Grill

This attractive family-run bar in Doonbeg village has upped the ante over the last couple of years and it is now run by the energetic Hugh McNally.

While retaining some of the charm of the old bar, he has given this lively seafood bar & grill a refreshing new look, with an extension on to the River Cree and a lovely decking area overlooking the river, which has brought excellent views and light to the dining room.

The interior is all darkwood floors, cream walls and burgundy leather, a nice contrast to a collection of paintings and photographs, both new and old, of the village and local coastline.

Simply presented menus are just the right length with dishes such as seafood chowder, Carrigaholt crab claws and Atlantic jumbo prawns for starters along with main fish courses such as home-made scampi sauce or fresh fillet of salmon with warm baby potato salad.

Main offerings from the grill include an Angus sirloin steak, whilst in winter, specialities include roasted monk fish and meat casseroles. Cooking is good, and well-trained staff are friendly and efficient.

Accommodation:

Seven bedrooms are bright and pristine, with good facilities - phone, ISDN, TV, iron/trouser press. The difficulty here is getting a booking, as the rooms are understandably in great demand.

Children welcome (under 3s free in parents room, cot available at no cost) Rooms 7 (all en-suite, 2 Executive, 1 Junior Suite, all no smoking); B&B about €50, SS €20.

Morrissey's Seafood Bar & Grill : Restaurant: No reservations accepted. Seats 70 (private room, 30; outdoor dining for 30); toilets wheelchair accessible; children welcome before 10pm; L 12-2.30; D 6-9.30; House Wine about €18. Closed Mon and Nov, Jan, Feb. MasterCard, Visa, Laser.