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Murphy Blacks

Although the restaurant is quite modern, it is in a Victorian building and proprietors Cillian Murphy and Mary Redmond have retained period features to keep the authentic atmosphere of the existing pub.

Cillian is an ex-fishing skipper who ensures the freshest fish possible and the effort that goes into ensuring the best from suppliers shows, in succulent, well-flavoured food. He is in charge of front of house and Mary is the chef - a winning combination that has earned Murphy Blacks a reputation well beyond the immediate area.

Menus have a leaning towards seafood, and specialities include crab tartlet, a delicious prawn tempura with chilli dip and a superb main course of cannelloni of plaice. But meat eaters are well catered for too, with classics like rack of lamb and steaks, and there is always a vegetarian choice.

Desserts are home-made and the selection changes monthly.

A balanced, accessibly priced wine list includes eight half bottles.

Seats 36 (outdoors, 12); D Mon-Sat, 6-9pm. Closed Sun. Reservations advised. MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

Centre of town