The Elm Tree Bar and Restaurant on A Guest Of Ireland Review of Pubs and Bars

The Elm Tree Bar and Restaurant

Glounthaune, Cork, Ireland

Overall:3.7 Food:3.9 Drink:3.3 Atmosphere:3.7

Popular with locals and visitors the Elm Tree offers an excellent selection of food and drink

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Myself and my husband and our three small kids visited the Elm Tree on a busy Saturday night a few weeks ago and I must say I was more than impressed with the restaurant, food and service. We arrived at about half 6 which of course is peak dinner time and we had braced ourselves for a bit of wait. However when we arrived we were told it would only be 5 or 10 minutes and true to the managers word we were seated within 10 minutes which was great! The bar area is lovely- really comfortable seats and the bar staff are attentive and friendly and we were able to order drinks straight away. We were given a lovely table in the front section of the bar and the waitress was straight over to us as soon as we sat down to make sure we were ok for everything and to give the kids colours and paper. We had the platter to share for our starter which was a nice selection but everyhting was pretty much deep fried and a bit greasy but otherwise tasty. I had the duck for my main course which was absolutely delicious and my husband had an absolutely perfectly cooked sirloin steak. Another nice touch was that the kids food came out as soon as it was ready which meant no hungry kids and we could enjoy our meal, and the complimentary kids play area was brilliant! The staff were excellent- everything ran really smoothly and the waitress came over at least twice to make sure everything was ok. I didnt catch her name but I really must say she was lovely nothing was too much trouble for her and she always had a friendly smile on her face. Dessert was gorgeous too but absolutely HUGE we got one banoffi pie between the two of us and we still couldnt finish it! Maybe a cheaper price and smaller portions would be a better idea? One thing I didnt like was the price of drinks- pints of heineken were 4.50 each and cokes were 2.65 which is just extortionate compared to other resaurants. Overall we thought the elm tree was an excellent family reataurant with top quality food and service! We loved the food but I think it was the superb staff who really made our evening and we will definitely be paying a return visit! - SmileyFace, Ireland - Aug 27, 2011

been there recently after a long spell away and found the food quite nice still compliments to dereck and crew but as far as pricing is concerened very expensive and wont be going back there alot better value places out there with the food just as good 6/10 - goz, glounthaune - Jun 28, 2011

Have had a few great meals here recently. Our friends all love it and its easy to see why! Looking forward to the new look bar! - Brenda, Cork - Oct 26, 2009

I've heard loads about the new look Elm Tree and went there on Saturday night. Great spot! The food was great and the staff very attentive. There was live music at 10pm and we stayed the night. What a gem in East Cork! Will come back again and again! - Marian, Cork - May 18, 2009

My friends have told me about the Elm and after being there tonight I loved it. I had goats cheese starter with a mango chutney which was scrumptious! I followed this with the duck with an apricot and chesnut stuffing. My only let down was I would have loved cheese board to accompany our Punto Nino Merlot but other than that great food, great servce and wonderful interior! Will be going back again. - Sinead, Mdleton - May 14, 2009

Was there recently and went back again tonight! Thursday night and they were busy! They had a private function for 50 and the main restaurant was full when we arrived but we were shown to a table straight away and I loved it! Keep it up! - Michelle, Cloyne - May 7, 2009

Well worth a visit! Was there tonight with friends and the place is fab! Couldnt fault the staff or food in anyway! First time there and will def return! - Gillian, Cork - May 1, 2009

love the place bautiful new extension.all very busy which speaks for itself - richie, ireland - Jan 24, 2009

great food in here and looks nice now that its done up - could do a bit more to get a going during the night etc..dj, band..nice pub though - TheDarkKnight, Ireland - Dec 24, 2008

Reading the two revies (latest updates) i felt i had to write to say those people prob not know good quality if it hit them in the face. The staff are extremley friendly and the food is fantastic .My favourite place ever for sunday lunch. I am so looking forward to seeing the NEW EXTENTION of the place. I would totally totally disagree with the reviews dated 18 mar and 14th may 08.Of course you are entittled to your opinion but to slate a place to that extent is ridicilous. Def worth dropping in to see for your self... - Karen, Midleton - Dec 5, 2008

What a dump - You get a dirty look when you go in the bar and this is fromthe staff like. contempt when a request to see a menu is made. I mean what a shitheap. I live quite close and have given the joint a chance but fuck that for shit foor and an attitude to the customer. - Micko, Cork - May 14, 2008

FOOD JUST OK WAS WAITING TO LONG STAFF DID'NT SEEM INTERESTED IN THE CUSTOMERS OR THEIR WELL BEING.WASNT SHOWED TO A SEAT UPON ENTERING..STAFF A BIT LOUD..BUT A NICE CLEAN PLACE. - Annon, Ireland - Mar 18, 2008

Poor staff and a very money grabbing attitute Has lost its charm and dont think it will ever return - David , Cork - Feb 21, 2008

As a Bar/Restaurant i food The Elm to be a great place to chill with friends after work.. Food was fantastic and the staff very friendly.. reall enjoyed and would recommend a visit..Ps great large beer garden(if we ever get our summer back. - karen, ireland - Jul 14, 2007

waiting too long for food and staff got cheeky with us
not on
told it took 35 mins for to cook a steak
yah rite
pull the other one
worst pub - anonymous, ireland - May 13, 2007

great/exellent/will be back - chef.., ireland - Mar 10, 2007

the food is poor the staff could smile and learn to pull a pint - kevin, cork - Dec 29, 2006

Nice bar, nice staff, the food is always good but I've stopped going there because of the price. A tenner for lunch from a carvery is too expensive. - Aug 25, 2005

I was in Midleton for a few days for a wedding last week and, having seen the Elm Tree here, decided to call in for a change of scenery. It's a good pub. We called in on the way back from Cork for a drink and a meal and it was worth the detour. There's a nice feeling to the place. Very relaxed and easy-going. But it was really the menu that attracted us to stop in the first place and this was excellent. They have a really varied menu and it's very reasonable. The pub itself is a bit out of the way (and I'm not sure anyone but locals would find it...we definitely wouldn't have!) but if you're around East Cork it's worth calling in here. - Ryan, England - Oct 7, 2004

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