Lacto
Beer/Wine
Irish
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Gastropub with food and live music. Vegan choices include three starters, three vegan mains and desserts, a couple of vegan sides. Vegan items are cooked in separate cookware. Has vegan wine and cider. Gets very busy so book ahead. Open Mon-Thu 17:00-23:30, Fri 17:00-00:00, Sat 12:00-14:30, 17:00-01:30, Sun 17:00-23:30.
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50 Reviews
First Review by mariaecdl
NeleW
Points +32
Really delicious - Edit
They have many vegan dishes which are prepared in a separate Plant based kitchen! The food was really delicious!! I would highly recommend to try the vegan chocolate-coconut tart as an dessert!! So good!
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ClaireBreidahl
Points +54
Great food and service - Edit
Multiple vegetarian and vegan options for starters and mains clearly labelled on the menu. Even the wine list makes note of vegan wines! The cauliflower wings were amazing and the cashew vegetable stir fry was surprisingly delicious for a more traditional Irish-cuisine restaurant. Very friendly and helpful staff. Seems quite busy and popular so would recommend booking!
Read morePros: Range of options , Clearly labelled menu, Service
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ReinoutSpanjers
Points +39
Very cosy and large portions! - Edit
3 vegan starter and 3 vegan main options.
Read moreVery nice atmosphere with loads of small little semi closed rooms for groups of varying sizes.
Anything with potatoes was amazing.
Out of the vegan mains the "korean taco's" were the best.
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Eatmorefruit
Points +137
Loved it so much I ate here two days in a row - Edit
This place deserves 5 stars. Everything I ate was gluten free and clearly said so on the menu.
Read moreWe had the cauliflower wings to start and they were incredibly delicious. Second night I had the veg samosas which were so crispy and delicious too.
Korean tacos for dinner which were also exceptionally delicious. They aren’t really Korean at all, more like Indian spiced but with a sriracha mayo. The mayo also came with the cauliflower as well. Came with potatoes on the side which were so crispy on the outside but soft on the inside and spiced to perfection.
The presentation was so cute, I loved that they add micro greens and pickled onions.
The restaurant itself is really quaint and a fun, unique experience dining in the private cubbies. Overall great experience.
Pros: Gluten free by default , Quaint restaurant and seating , Cauliflower wings
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Lols
Points +1535
Good food, not too many vegan options - Edit
The vegan tacos were very good but there are not so many vegan options on the menu
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SineadSheahan
Points +43
5 stars ***** - Edit
The Porterhouse added a separate plant based kitchen ensuring different appliances (fryer, oven, pans, grill, fridges) and no cross contamination.
Read more3 starters, 3 main courses, desserts, vegan cocktails etc. 🌱
Good for gluten free too!
One owner is plant based.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-04
Pros: Appreciate plant based , Separate cooking appliances, oven, fryers etc
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livinlavidavegan
Points +2278
Disappointingly average food - Edit
I first came here two years ago and remember enjoying my food (although I don't remember what it was). Before coming this time I had read recent reviews and looked at the menu online and was excited to try the so-called eggplant parmesan as I loved this fish as a vegetarian. Unfortunately, I was really disappointed. It was bland but also very oily, and as a previous reviewer mentioned recently, I actually felt ill after from all the oil, even though I could only eat about half of it. I have seen in reviews here the staff mentioned as friendly, but as two Irish people we were ignored except for the basics and rushed out at the end - all the attention being given to international tourists who are expected to tip big (which is not the custom in Ireland).
Read moreIt's really two stars for the food and atmosphere and an extra one for the separate plant-based menu and kitchen. I personally won't be returning.
Pros: Separate plant-based kitchen, Separate plant-based menu
Cons: Oily bland food, Unfriendly staff , Expensive
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Giulia27
Points +415
Plant based menu! - Edit
We had the crispy buffalo cauliflower wings, the house Korean tacos and the basil spaghetti and eggplant Parmesan (with notzarella cheese).
Read moreEverything was delicious and every plate was really abundant.
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einhornika
Points +67
Delicious dinner - Edit
I had the mushroom bruschetta as a starter and the pesto pasts with eggplant as a main dish and it was both very delicious!
Read moreI am glad I shared the starter as it was quite large for a starter 😀
They had some more options for vegan startes and main dishes e.g. Korean Tacos.
Pros: Many vegan options, Super delicious, Separate kitchen for vegan dishes
Cons: Serves meat
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LisaSpykers
Points +10067
Generous serves in a beautiful pub - Edit
The pub is a lovely place to dine and I enjoyed having a booth to ourselves. They had just changed to a new menu when we arrived and one item I wanted to order (cauliflower wings) wasn't available that day, so we just ordered another starter and a main to share. That was surprisingly substantial though!
Read moreThe basil pesto with crumbed eggplant parmigiana and cheese sauce was very tasty (although the eggplant retained a lot of the vegetable oil from being deep-fried and I felt a little unwell afterwards). The mushroom bruschetta was huge as a starter and generously topped with almond cream and a variety of seasoned mushrooms. Absolutely delicious. There's also a very knowledgeable bar person who can help you select some great whiskey to try.
Updated from previous review on 2024-06-12
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NielsdeWinter
Points +243
Very good vegan dishes - Edit
This is a great place to eat vegan in an otherwise difficult area. We had the basil pasta with fried eggplant and Korean tacos and it was all devine. Great service too.
Read morePros: Amazon pasta , Tasty tacos, Original vegan options
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StefanoAlcantara
Points +42
Separate Plant based Menu! - Edit
The Pesto Pasta with eggplant was amazing!
Read morePros: Mushroom Brushetta
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ArielaSchnitman
Points +1420
Amazing vegan options - Edit
They have a separated vegan menu with super tasty options.
Read moreWe had the bruschetta, the nut roast and the paste.
Everything was delicious 🤤
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tehroester
Points +34
Great Restaurant for vegans - Edit
Very nice vegan options that not only include burgers. I tried the Vegan roast pie, Cauliflower wings and the vegan burger. Everything was delicious. In total a great choice for dinner.
Read morePros: Vegan roast pie , Cauliflower wings
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awhitak1
Points +144
Lots of vegan options!! - Edit
Fully separate vegan kitchen, multiple starters and mains, plus vegan dessert!! Amazing
Read morePros: Multiple vegan options
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littleseal
Points +205
For a Non Vegan Place, They Really Know How to Do Vegan Food - Edit
This was such a treat when visiting the area! Probably the best meal I had throughout my time in Ireland (I had a lot of good food on the trip). My non-vegan partner said one of the best things they had on our trip was the Truffled Wild Mushroom Bruschetta (11) and I adored my Nut Roast Tart (18.50), something I wouldn't typically go for. If you're in the area, give them a try!
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tfish
Points +4297
Would give five stars if I could - Edit
Title is something I rarely say about non-vegan establishments, but this one has an entirely separate plant-based kitchen which I really appreciate. A top-three meal from our whole trip. Bit of an upscale vibe, delicious food—get the mushroom bruschetta appetizer if they have it!
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Vegan-ista
Points +874
Nice setting, good vegan food - Edit
Three course vegan menu available on request (in addition to 'main' menu). Food was overall tasty and varied though on the expensive side considering options and portion size. Cauliflower 'steak' at €18 euros was just taking advantage as other posters have said.
Read moreCalled by again on October 13 for dessert, got the only vegan dessert they have. Luckily it was CREME BRULEE! Amazing! So delicious and creamy, not too sweet and with that classic crack of the carmelised sugar as you dipped your first spoon in. Belissimo💕
Updated from previous review on 2022-10-25
Pros: Delicious starter
Cons: Expensive
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TatianaKwamsu
Points +1529
Amazing vegan options - Edit
Everything was delicious and so gourmet. I went there twice, I wish it could have been more. A few vegan options but amazing ones. Staff was very professional, friendly and efficient. Never had a vegan crème brûlée before and it was incredible, I missed it after being vegan for 4 years.
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SarahMays
Points +1407
Vegan section of the menu! - Edit
We had dinner at the Porterhouse and were happy to see a fairly large vegan section of their menu! Our waitress was very knowledgeable about each dish and was helpful as we were deciding what to order. We really appreciated that the vegan options went beyond the usual curry or pasta. Our favorites were the pumpkin soup and the mushroom bruschetta. The only miss was the tartlet- the pastry did not taste cooked all the way through.
Read morePros: Separate vegan section with several options , Great ambiance and helpful staff
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MarijkeP
Points +1770
Mwah - not my cup of tea - Edit
Went there with 2 adults and one teenager. Only 2 out of 3 vegan main courses available. No vegan desserts. The gnochi was real nice. the burgers a drama. Made of beans and sweet potato, completely fell apart and way to little seasoning / taste. Expensive for what you get. For the same amount or lower, try Milano of Lana in Killarny. There even is a McDonalds with plant based burger and Subway with many plant based options.
Read morePros: Gnochi, Nice indoors
Cons: Burgers fell apart, dry, hardly any seasoning, Expensive and no vegan desserts, Little choice
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mmoynihan6
Points +1577
Vegan Options on the Menu - Edit
Good service and good quality food with vegan options on the menu. Had the cauliflower wings and got the fajitas without the cheese and sourcream
Read morePros: Service, Good size portions
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Yifatr
Points +41
Very good - Edit
Delicious food and great service
Read morePros: Very delicios, Seperate plant based kitchen
Cons: A little expensive
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veggieteacherleti
Points +86
Estupendas opciones veganas en Killarney! - Edit
Bastantes opciones veganas a elegir, teníamos duda de que probar pero los 3 platos que comimos muy ricos.
Read morePros: Te sirven agua sin pedirla, Variedad de opciones veganas
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ChandlerAtkinson
Points +82
Awesome, fancy vegan options - Edit
A great option for a fancier night out. Fun cocktails, and delicious food. A small vegan menu, but pretty comparable to the rest of the menu.
Read moreI had the vegan pesto gnocchi and the cauliflower wings. The wings were INCREDIBLE and came with vegan ranch.
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SBTyrone
Points +336
Separate vegan menu in cute pub - Edit
Really enjoyed our dinner here. The pub is an unusual layout - all little booths - but it gave it a really nice atmosphere. They have what they describe as a "limited vegan menu" which you just need to request. I think there was 3 starters and 2 mains. I went for the winter tartlet for the main and was really pleased with it. On the face of it, it looks expensive but the portions are massive. The tartlet was much bigger than I was expecting with a filo pastry base, beetroot, sundried tomato, vegan pesto and vegan cheese and a side of beetroot hummus and a herby nut cream. It was a really well balanced and tasty plate of food
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Huge portions
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ThomasVegano
Points +2760
Pub Restaurant - Edit
They had a reduced menu available when I visited in December 22 and they usual menu was not in offer. Food is quite expensive but I was happy to have an option to dine😄I would recommend this place if visiting Killarney for drinks and pub food.
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