We'd booked brunch at Beef and Lobster but got into town early so we started off at Piglet Wine Bar on Cows Lane in Temple Bar.
We grabbed a table outside and ordered wine.
I chose Sangiovese rose which was really nice.
Want to return for food for sure!!
Then we made our way in the sunshine to Beef & Lobster for food.
The Beef & Lobster brunch menu:
I ordered the beef burger and lobster roll mash up with sweet potato fries. Absolutely huge but I scoffed it all!!!
Sean had the black pudding benedict.
For dessert I chose the profiteroles.
Sean had the apple tarte tatin.
We both had bottomless mimosas.
The food at brunch was excellent BUT I have to be honest.
The first time I ate here I left underwhelmed and didn't bother blogging about it cos while I enjoyed the Beef Wellington and the slaw the service let it down. Its professional but lacks warmth. In comparison I adore Cleaver East, the staff there are so much warmer and more attentive.. My bottomless mimosa seemed less bottomless at Beef & Lobster than at Cleaver East. I noticed that they do a deal for bottomless cocktails and two courses from the light and big brunch options for €35. That doesn't extend to dessert. Maybe it should? Last time i was at Cleaver East they applied the offer. Maybe they weren't supposed to? One more thing... Sweet potato fries are €1 more as a side but €2 when you substitute them?!
I've been twice now. I don't think I'll be back :(
After here we went to Against the Grain as it was a while since we'd been here. I chose to try their
Prosecco on tap. It was v nice.
Last stop of the day was Alfie Byrnes. I chose to have a white wine (New Zealand Sauvignon) rather than mix grain and grape. Really decent size glass!
All told it really was an eggcellent Easter :)