Review of The Old Post Inn
Posted on March 21, 2007, by Conor O'Neill, under Bandon.
Considered by many to be one of the best restaurants in Ulster. Correctly.
The Old Post Inn
Cloverhill Cavan Ireland
We threw a surprise 60th birthday party for my mother-in-law in The Old Post last weekend. We had eaten there several years ago when it was good but not awesome. All reports recently have said that it is now in the awesome category.
We had a private function room with over twenty people and they did a great job all night on service and getting everyone’s food out at the same time.
The fixed four-course menu had tons of seasonal ingredients and lots that I would happily eat. The waitress came to take my order and I couldn’t remember the exact name of my starter so I said “the little bird to start” “then the sorbet”. She wondered if I’d be “going with bambi for the main course”. Ye know, she was right.
The food was wonderful and avoided those tarry intense sauces that are often served with game and overwhelm it. Beautifully cooked, great flavours and top class meat.
The house wines were all excellent and the desserts were spot on.
Since it changed hands, it looks like they no longer have a web-site which is odd. They have a bunch of B&B rooms which we want to try out at some stage.
To get to it, exit off the Cavan bypass at Butlersbridge and follow the signs for the restaurant itself. If you are anywhere in the area, it is worth the detour.
7 Replies to "Review of The Old Post Inn"
Rebecca on March 21, 2007
That sounds very tempting, its not too far from us here in Leitrim. You could’ve popped in to stroke one of our piglets!!!
conor on March 21, 2007
Martin, I love the sound of that terrine. I wanted to try everything on the menu. I noticed he does a “surprise menu” which I want to try on our return. We have a voucher to eat there that we got as a christmas present.
Rebecca, I think it’s been thirty years since I petted a pig! If I play my cards right we might get chickens tho.
Fergal on September 24, 2007
Well having been to the resturant on Friday last I must agree with the above comments, it was probably the best meal that we have had in a long time. The food selection was excellent and everything that we had was perfectly cooked and presented. I’m already looking for an excuse to travel back there again as we live in Dublin and it would be too far to travel for a night out.
conor on September 24, 2007
We have a voucher to stay there which we need to use before December. Glad to hear it is still great.
Sean on September 28, 2007
Hi there
Just to add to all the above plaudits for the Old post.
My wife and I ate there last christmas and found it it was sublime.
Just been told by she who must be obeyed that her work are all heading there next month.Oh the jealously…:)
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Martin Dwyer on March 21, 2007
You are spot on.
Gearoid in the Old Post is an undiscovered treasure. Their Bacon and Cabbage Terrine deserves to be a modern Irish classic.
Well found.