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Blakes of the Hollow and Café Merlot

One of the great classic pubs of Ireland, Blakes has been in the same family since 1887 and the original Victorian front bar still remains untouched after 120 years
Café Merlot (casual dining): L daily 12pm-3pm; D daily 5.30pm-9pm (Fri-Sat to 9.30pm), à la carte. Open all year. Major cards abbreviations

One of the great classic pubs of Ireland, Blakes has been in the same family since 1887 and, up to recently, was always one of the few places that could be relied upon to be unchanged. Not a food place, a pub; maybe a sandwich, but mainly somewhere to have a pint and put the world to rights.


However, although the original Victorian front bar still remains untouched after 120 years, relatively recent changes elsewhere in this historic establishment have made it a popular food destination, thanks to the talents of two personalities well known in the hospitality of the area, head chef Gerry Russell and front-of-house manager/wine man Johnny Donnelly.


The atmospheric vaulted Café Merlot downstairs is one of the area's most popular dining destinations, not least at lunchtime and for their pre-theatre menu, which is especially good value and a Saturday night Blues and Jazz disco that is also a great hit.


As a team, Gerry Russell and Johnny Donnelly present creative modern cooking, a relaxed dining atmosphere, a great wine list (wine is Johnny Donnelly’s passion) and knowledgeable service.


A must-visit when in Enniskillen - and Game of Thrones fans will find one of the ten doors here, intricately carved from the Dark Hedges trees felled by Storm Gertrude.  


 

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Last Updated: 02-11-2020
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6 Church Street, Enniskillen Co Fermanagh , BT74 6JE
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