The Old Lodge Gastro Pub — Restaurant in County Clare

Old Lodge Gastric Pub is a simple looking pub with a deception gastric element that is... very good. The simply "Duck" starter on the menu is not only pretty in its presentation but very tasty and light. Duck on a bed of greens layered with firm pliable lentils and a creamy curry sauce, not over much, not over powering and the portion size was satisfying. * Chicken wings lightly battered, tossed in a tangy spicy, not to hot bbq sauce with a house made aoli garlic sauce. Just yummy. The mains came and the fish and chips, gluten-free batter was light buttery and a perfect match to the haddock. The dill sauce wS light had some vinegar, and lemon was the perfect company I on to the fish. I was a little confused by the other sauce, having tried it. The tapas plate was sausages, chicken spicy wings, and fresh with dill and aoli sauce. All excellent. This is a gem in Shannon. The service was excellent, and all servers were polite and attentive. Very helpful with the menu as I am gluten free all allergens were listed next to the dishes. The atmosphere is relaxed with 80s- 90s music playing. The decore is modern and goes well, not overpowering. Children are welcome here as well.

All excellent. This is a gem in Shannon. I am visiting and will return on...

Visited here on Friday evening. My friend and I had a booking and were sat immediatley with loads of room between tables etc. Tons of staff on (they were almost banging into one another like generation z lemmings) but they weren't at all attentive albeit polite. Had to ask/Wave/call for water twice, more drinks etc. Was not asked at any stage if we wanted anything else - except when they dropped down my cocktail - which my friend had to order for me on her way to the toilet- and mentioned it was last orders. Food was very average. Had the american tapas but the chicken wings should of been fried for longer and the ribs were not nice. The chips were very tasty and my friend had her chips with peppercorn sauce which I had never seen before on a menu but would highly recommend. Had an espresso martini which was very good but my rose was way too sweet and I had specified to the waitress I wanted a dry one. Overall it was a tad disapppointing for a meal but maybe that was because it was my first dinner out since early March and I had high expectations but I do feel the staff would benefit with some training...

The food was decent, worthy of a 3-star rating, but I couldn’t justify giving it a 4. I ordered the house special—lamb shank with mashed potatoes, gravy, and a side of carrots and turnips. The food arrived on time, which was a plus. However, the lamb was a bit tough, and while the shank looked substantial, there wasn’t as much meat as I’d expected. The portion size was reasonable, but the flavor could’ve been more refined. Also got a Pino Grigio for 27€ have had better at much cheaper price.

For dessert, I had the apple crumble with custard and an apple tart. The portion sizes felt small for the price. The apple crumble, in particular, was disappointing—it was steaming hot in the middle and cold on the outside, clearly microwaved, and almost burnt my mouth.

Later, I ordered room service, which I’d rate around 6.5/10—consistent with the restaurant experience.

Would I return to the restaurant if I weren’t staying at the hotel? Honestly,...