The Irish House — Restaurant in Pune

Irish House, in Phoenix Marketcity, always attracts me through its colourful walls outside. For many reasons, I never got a chance to visit the place. So when I got a call for Iunch with friends then I decided to grab the chance without a second thought. The Ambience of the Irish House is pretty cool. You can visit this place for just having drinks with friends or a date with your bae. The place has such good vibes. Decor is also really nice. Old school wooden chairs and tables create a nice ambience. So, we were invited for the tasting of their new menu which is called #AllGoodInside menu. This includes new techniques, new flavours and lots of healthy bar-friendly option. Starting with the superb cocktails and mocktails:- #Bitter_Sweet_Sparkle: This vodka-based cocktail was really refreshing. Also includes grapefruit, rosemary and sparkling lime. #Nutty_Irishman: I am not a fan of sweet cocktails but this cocktail has changed my mind. A whiskey-based cocktail, made with housemade cream liqueur and peanut butter and served with marshmallows. Amazing drink and yes it surprised me and changed my mind. #musttry #Detonator: Again a whiskey-based drink mixed with Martini Rosso, Jagermeister and spices. This is the perfect cocktail for people like me who do not like sweet cocktails. Also highly recommended for the whiskey lover. The cocktail will give you warmth and hit with the first sip only. Now, let's talk about the food : #Mediterranean_Market: A perfect platter (community eat as called) consisting of classic hummus, spicy hummus, muhammara, garlic mint labneh, tabouleh, grilled pita, baked lavash, crispy falafel, green olives, pitted olives and pickled veggies.  Amazing treat for vegetarians, a meal in its own. I really loved the hummus and the falafels #highlyrecommended #Carnivores_Grilled_Platter: Consisting of grilled chimichurri chicken, jerk chicken, Turkish lamb pops, smoked bbq chicken wings and roasted potato wedges. And also served with smoked bbq and mango jalapeno dip. The chickens served were really good in taste. Marination and spices were good. The potato wedges were also pretty good. Lamb pops were a bit dry and can really be improved. Overall a good platter to have with drinks.#recommended #Charred_Veggie_Skewers: Chargrilled spiced zucchini, baby potatoes, scallions, broccoli and cherry Tomatoes and honey goat cheese drizzle. The perfectly grilled veggies with spicy seasoning made this dish really flavorful. #Cheeky_Greek_Gryos: Housemade tortilla with a Baja spread, jerk-spiced chicken, pickled veggies and tahini yoghurt. Also served with garlic fries and dried mint labneh. Gryos is basically burger in the form of tortilla wrap. This is also a #musthave dish to try. Really yummy. #Shroom_Fix: Crumb fried mushroom and scallion patty topped with caramelised onions and chilli mayo. Served with crispy zucchini and creamy ranch. The amazing burger which is a  #musttry. The patty was perfectly prepared and the crunch was really amazing. The taste of caramelised onions in every bite was increasing the flavour and taste of the burger. #Spiced_Veggie_Fritters: The crispy spiced fritters of zucchini, carrots and baby corn are perfect for the side snacks with the drinks. #Rock_N_Rolla: These are soft tortilla egg rolls stuffed with jerk spiced chicken and chermoula sauce. Also served with smoked bbq and apple and goat cheese coleslaw. The taste was not that good as expected. Improvement is required in this dish. #Chicken_Strip_tease: These were crispy fried spice-rubbed chicken pieces. Served with smoked bbq and creamy ranch. These are the perfect snack I can have with my chilled beer. And last but not least, The desserts:- #Vintage_Tiramisu: The classy Italian dessert, which is basically ladyfingers (which are egg-based, sweet sponge biscuits) dipped in coffee and layered with cheese and topped with rich cocoa. This is one of the hell kind of dessert you can say. The yummiest tiramisu I had till date. However, mostly the tiramisu are rum-based but I didn't miss...

Are you into a habit of count calories for each and every meal? Do you get into a dilemma about what to have as a healthy chakna? Never have any cocktails due its high sugar content?

If the answer is yes, don't worry as #IrishHouse has revamped their menu recently and have come up with some healthy chaknas, which you can feast on worrying little about the excessive calories intake. Along with the healthy bites they have also introduced some #Keto cocktails and have replaced sugar with stevia in most of the cocktails.

Irish House has always been a place that gives me good vibes while sipping on the beer and biting on my favorite food. With revamped menu it helps me comfort on my health part!

*DRINKS #Nutty_Irishman, an inhouse cream whisky based liqueur with a hint of peanut butter served with grilled marshmallows. This was complete heaven, this creamy sweet cocktail will surprise you to the core! #musthave

#Bittersweet_Sparkle, a vodka based cocktail with fresh Grape fruit with a touch of rosemary. This one was very refreshing!

#Detonator, jagermister plus spice infused whiskey based cocktail. This creative drink is a spin on the classic cocktails. The warmth from whiskey and some hit from spices with a touch of mild sweetness can make this a must have cocktail for all whiskey lovers.

*FOOD #Spiced_Veggies_Fritters, zucchini carrot & baby corns coated with batter , flakes and than deep fried. These crispy and lightly spiced, little tangy fritters were bang on good! I couldn't control myself from having it.. Crunchy & Exceptional yummy 😋 #Recommended

#Charred_Veggie_Skewers, some mixed veggies like baby potatoes, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, etc. were chargrilled with prefect chatpata & a bit spicy seasoning. All veggies were grilled to perfection with a good smoky flavor. The seasoning made it appetizing. #healthyChakna

#Chicken_Strip_Tease, panko fried thin chicken strips. It had no seasoning over the coating but really went well with creamy ranch & smoked BBQ dip.

*Community Eats (Platter) #Mediterranean_Market, the name market perfectly suits the dish. This includes pita breads, baked lavash strips, crunchy falafel, olives, pickled veggies, garlic mint labneh , spicy and classic hummus along with muhamarra. This platter can be a ideal wholesome food. It can be a perfect lite meal that will surely suit a variety of palates. Hummus was smooth and falafel were crispy. #LovedIt

#Carnivores_Grilled_Platter, the grilled platter comprised of chicken, lamb & herbed potato wedges. The chimichuri chicken, jerk chicken and the smoked BBQ wings were well marinated and delectable. I thought the turkish lamb pops were a bit dry, didn't appeal my palate and the roasted potato wedges were too good to resist! Again a treat to my taste buds and healthy platter to go for!

*Messy Burgers #Shroom_Fix, crumb fried mushrooms and scallions patty in between soft buns stuffed with caramelized onions served with zucchini fritters & creamy ranch. On first bite we all were like hmm-yum. That caramelized onions changed the whole picture and added so much flavour to the burger. The patty was done really well, one cannot guess its mushroom until told. I never imagined mushroom could taste this good #HardToResist

#Cheeky_Greek_Gryos, burger in a tortilla wrap. It's a Greek dish basically their burger which looks like wrap! Confusing? Don't be confused just go and have this one. This gryos is made with soft tortillas stuffed with chicken, pickled veggies and yoghurt. It went really well with the garlic seasoned fries and mint labneh. This was another Hmmm-yum kinda dish! #musthave

*DESSERTS #Vintage_Tiramisu, this was one hell of a tiramisu. Haven't had anything better than this till date. A moist coffee flavoured cake base loaded with flowing cream made inhouse with milk & mascarpone cheese. God! It was nothing less than a perfect dessert. That cream cheese was to die for and I didn't miss the rum at all!...

Known for its "Rustic Irish Pub" looks, The Irish House has always been a talk of the town, and for some reason or the other my visit the to this place has always been delayed. Right from their Launches to St. Patrick's Day, from their lunches to the munches, It has always drove me bunkers. But for being a total teetotaler, my visits to Bar and Pubs are less a s compared to a Restaurant or a Cafe. But Ever their Power Lunch menu, I'm quite heard of their awesome food too. So, when I was asked for a recent blogger's table for their "Ice & Fire Fest", I had a second thought about the drinks but the next you know is I couldn't resist their amazing dishes no matter.

The Irish House is not just about the food and drinks, It's also well known for its funky cool ambiance, every corner of the place looks alive and talks to you. And not just that, if you want to sit out with your drinks, they have a outside sitting area as along with their Inside sitting area with the bar inside. Given below is a list of some amazing dishes that I got to try my hands on:-

MOCKTAILS:-

Tangerine Mojito (175 INR):- I know a lot many people might ask me why would one miss their drinks especially with their ongoing "Ice & Fire Fest", but trust me with some cool refreshing mocktails like these, it's always worth a visit even without Alcohol. This refreshing mojito recipe is made with fresh tangerine juice, lime juice, sugar cane juice or sugar, with some mint leaves. And trust me It tastes as refreshing as it sounds.

APPETIZERS:-

The Great Irish Fish & Chips (495 INR):- As I always say, My love for fish has always been limited to Prawns but that doesn't meant I don't eat or like fish. And with some recipes like these, It always makes me have a second thought about the same. Fresh fillet of basa in their homemade beer batter just goes perfect with chilled coleslaw.

Jalapeno And Corn Cheese Fritters (325 INR):- My body has this unexpected resistance to cheese, there is only a limited amount of cheese that I can take before my body gives up and I start feeling to throw up. But trust me the first bite into these fritters of corn, jalapenos and cheese, and I was like I don't care, next I just wanted to have as much of these as I could. Jk,@fatfoodiesbay and @thegluttongourmand didn't save nothing for me after I could manage a bite or two. And I don't know if it's a thing a but a major shoutout to thier chilli jam dip that they serve with the fritters, It was literally one of the best I've ever had.

Smoked Chicken Pita Pockets (445 INR):- Spinach Pita pockets filled with orange glazed smoked chicken, creamy ranch, toasted peanuts and topped with shredded carrot, the only thing I can say is you taste buds will go wow with every bite and with every ingredient unleashing its taste that'll make you go wow.

Spicy Pork Pita Pockets (565 INR):- After I said about Chicken Pita Pokcets, I don't I need to explan myself on this one but I must not miss onto saying that the spicy flavours are just my thing and these pita pockets with spicy pot roasted pork and creamy ranch topped with red cabbage is a perfect spicy touch the Pita Pockets and Yes, I loved it for the same.

While everyone was sipping on their cocktails and going gaga about it, I literally didn't have a time time because of delicious appetizers a refreshing mocktail and an amazing company of friends.

Thanks Maanas Shah for extending the Invite and Thank You Carpe Diem Pune and Team Irish House for hosting us.

Also, Do check out one of the best Ice & Fire Fest happening in town, enjoy the season, screening and GOT vibes with a cool set of drinks from Game Of Thrones menu such as The White Walker, King's Landing, Cersei's Sangria (Red and White), The Long Claw, Khaleesi's Pride, The Third-Eyed Raven and the Dragon's Breath. These 7 cocktails are tribute to 7 kingdoms and will be served till 19th May 2019 from...