Shanty — Restaurant in Northern Ireland

I recently had the pleasure of visiting "The Shanty" restaurant with my girlfriend, and I must say, it was an absolute delight from start to finish! Located in a repurposed lifeboat house, this place exudes charm and character that is hard to find elsewhere.

To begin our evening, we decided to explore the intriguing cocktail menu. I ordered the "Violet Fizz," a delightful concoction featuring Copeland Navy Strength gin, violet, Italicus, lemon, and whites. The flavors harmonized perfectly, resulting in a refreshing and sophisticated drink. My girlfriend chose the "Serenity," a blend of Copeland Smugglers Rum, cacao, Campari, strawberry, vanilla, and lime. She couldn't stop raving about its unique combination of flavors that created a tropical paradise in a glass.

For our appetizers, we opted for the baked Camembert and Padron peppers to share. The Camembert was wonderfully creamy, accompanied by a delightful selection of bread and accompaniments. The Padron peppers were perfectly charred and provided a tantalizing burst of flavor with every bite.

Moving on to the main course, I ordered the ribeye steak, and my girlfriend chose the monkfish on lobster rice. The ribeye was cooked to perfection, tender and succulent, with a mouthwatering sear. The monkfish, nestled atop the flavorful lobster rice, was a true culinary masterpiece. Both dishes showcased the chef's skill and dedication to quality ingredients.

In terms of value, "The Shanty" exceeded our expectations. The prices were very reasonable considering the exceptional quality of the food and the overall dining experience.

Overall, "The Shanty" is a hidden gem that deserves five stars for its remarkable food, unique ambiance, and attentive service. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an extraordinary dining experience that combines excellent cuisine with a touch of maritime nostalgia. We will definitely be returning to savor more of their delectable offerings...

This is a magnificent location with stunning views changing light and Shadows on the fine landscape. The staff were lovely fairly attentive and were trying hard my Cousin ordered chicken wings starter with fish and chips as a main. Sadley I ordered Mussel and a steak with roast vegetables as a main.The mussles arrived with a large slice of lemon on top covering the smallest mussel shells we have ever seen having removed 3 smashed small potatoes and thick slices of under cooked bacon l began with trepidation to " eat the Mussles" that is if I could find any which looked safe or worth eating the liquor that this dish was presented in was not much better than, sorry was no better than Dish water. My concernes were expressed to the server who was most pleasent and apologetic. l was then abruptly accosted by the manager on our departure this lady insisted that muscles were OK. Obviously she is not capable of understanding how they should be served, these mussles were not fresh the fleshy body should be plump and well filled with a orange colour on the sack and some elastic membranes holding it to the shell this was far from the dish I was presented with. There were also Mushrooms served with my steak which were un eatable and un cuttable even with a steak knife. Its all very sad as I said the location and the serving staff were great and well tipped by me. The kitchen and management Need to follow there staff's lead to live up to this...

Wow! We called on a Sunday afternoon, I thought this was a cafe, but wow, the food was amazing!! This renovated lifeboat hut is beautiful with views to die for! There is an outside terrace overlooking the sea and Skerries islands. It is sheltered, but would definitely benefit from heaters. I can imagine sitting here even in winter with a baileys coffee. There is a terrace upstairs, which will open next year, again the views are stunning. It is a licensed restaurant, with bars upstairs and downstairs. It has been decorated sympathetically with old photos and pictures of the lifeboat and original station. Downstairs has free standing tables and upstairs a mixture of free standing and stable like stalls, natural wood, a pot belly stove and again the stunning views! Service was slow, but all staff were lively. The menu was limited, but I could have ate anything from it. Our party had Kilkeel cod - see photo, burger and cod & chip. We ate every bite! Food AMAZING. Kilkeel cod was served on a bed of spinach and potatoe skins, dresses beautifully. The cod and chips came with fresh minted peas. We cannot fault this place. We will definitely return. When upstairs opens fully, they will require a further toilet! As only...