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The Bistro @TheOldBank​

The Bistro is the perfect place for lunch or a casual evening meal in a relaxed and family-friendly environment.

The Bistro at The Old Back is located on the ground floor of the building in an understatedly stylish room that provides diners with street level views of the harbour. It’s the ideal backdrop for a romantic meal or a get together with family or friends – young and old!

Please scroll to see sample lunch and dinner menus.

The Bistro Opening Hours

Thursday & Sunday: 12:30pm – 8:30pm
Friday & Saturday: 12:30pm – 9pm
(closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

The Bistro Menus

Please note that all of our menus are subject to seasonality and availability.

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Lunch served 12:30pm – 3pm (3:30pm on Sunday)
Tapas & Pizza from 3pm – 5:30pm (3:30pm – 5:30pm on Sunday)
Dinner from 5:30pm – 8:30pm (9pm Friday & Saturday)

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Lunch Menu

Soup & Home-made Brown Bread €6
The Old Bank Seafood Chowder & Home-made Brown Bread €9
Crispy Calamari with Lemon & Garlic Mayo €9/€12 (Small/Large)
Roast Al Eile Farm Beetroot Salad with Candied Walnuts, Pear & Balsamic Vinegar €9/€12 (Small/Large)
Steamed Mussels with Garlic, White Wine & Herbs, served with Garlic Bread €8/€12 (Small/Large)
Al Eile Farm Vegetable Salad with Lightly Pickled Fennel, Cucumber & Carrots served with a Maple Syrup and Mustard Dressing €9/€13 (Small/Large)
Marinated Tomato Caprese with Baby Basil, Buffalo Mozzarella & Sourdough €12     
The Old Bank Beef Burger with Red Onion, Tomato, Lettuce, Cheese, Smoked Bacon & Chips €18
Beer-battered Market Fish with Pea Purée, Chips & Tartare Sauce €19
Our Garden’s Green Bruschetta with Kale, Spinach and Local Sheep’s Cheese served with Rocket & Almond Pesto €12
Roast Field Mushrooms on Toast with Parmesan & Watercress €12
Marinated Chicken and Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle with Parmesan Shavings & Watercress €19

Pizzas
Spicy Pepperoni €16
Smoked Ham & Mushroom €16
Margherita €15
Goat’s Cheese, Roast Red Pepper & Basil Pesto €15
Garlic Pizza Bread €6 (€7 with cheese)

Toasted Sandwiches
The Old Bank BLT | Crispy Bacon, Tomato, Lettuce & Mayo €12
Toasted Special | Smoked Ham, Cheddar, Red Onion & Tomato €12
Vegetarian Toasted Special | Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato, Red Onion & Basil Pesto €12

All sandwiches are served with chips

Dessert
Crème Brûlée with Sablé Biscuit €7
Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream & Warm Chocolate Sauce €6
Selection of Freezin’ Friesian Ice Cream €7
Apple & Rhubarb Crumble & Vanilla Ice Cream €7
Fresh Fruit Meringue with Berry Compote & Whipped Cream €7

Dinner Menu

Soup & Home-made Brown Bread €6
The Old Bank Seafood Chowder & Home-made Brown Bread €9
Crispy Calamari with Lemon & Garlic Mayo €9/€12 (Small/Large)
Roast Al Eile Farm Beetroot Salad with Candied Walnuts, Pear & Balsamic Vinegar €9/€12 (Small/Large)
Steamed Mussels with Garlic, White Wine & Herbs, served with Garlic Bread €8/€12 (Small/Large) 
Al Eile Farm Vegetable Salad with Lightly Pickled Fennel, Cucumber & Carrots served with a Maple Syrup and Mustard Dressing €9/€13 (Small/Large) 
Marinated Tomato Caprese with Baby Basil, Buffalo Mozzarella & Sourdough €12     

Main Course
8oz Black Angus Rib-eye with Semi-dried Vine Tomato, Confit Portobello Mushroom, Watercress, Chips & a choice of Garlic Butter or Peppercorn Sauce €32                                                       Roast Chicken Supreme with Buttered Leeks, Baby Potatoes & Bourguignon Sauce €25
Pan Fried Market Fish with Fennel, Tender Stem Broccoli, Baby Potatoes & Shellfish Bisque €25
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Rocket & Almond Pesto and Parmesan Shavings €19
Seafood Pasta with Mussels, Prawns, Cockles, & Arrabbiata Sauce €18
Marinated Chicken and Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle with Parmesan Shavings & Watercress €19

Pizzas
Spicy Pepperoni €16
Smoked Ham & Mushroom €16
Margherita €15
Goat’s Cheese, Roast Red Pepper & Basil Pesto €15
Garlic Pizza Bread €6 (€7 with cheese)

Dessert
Crème Brûlée with Sablé Biscuit €7
Dark Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream & Warm Chocolate Sauce €6
Selection of Freezin’ Friesian Ice Cream €7
Apple & Rhubarb Crumble & Vanilla Ice Cream €7
Fresh Fruit Meringue with Berry Compote & Whipped Cream €7