Ely gastro bar & restaurant has totally renovated its downstairs dining area to create a bright, buzzy and fresh space that reflects the landscape of our organic farm in The Burren, Co. Clare. There is a sense of theatre from the new open-plan kitchen.
Come and try the latest seasonal changes to our latest menus which includes refreshingly healthy starters such as our chargrilled peach salad. Sharing plates are a big feature on the menus such as 16 hour slow roast organic Jacobs lamb or Seafood Paella served straight out of the skillet, all cooked with love and all designed to share.
Don’t forget to check out our weekender menus!
We’re not just focusing on our foodie customers! We have a brand new bar and lounge, perfect for showcasing our brilliant range of craft beers and cocktails. Our brilliant new bar can also cater for private parties and corporate receptions! Additionally, we now have over 35 craft beers to choose from. If this doesn’t “wheat” your appetite, we are proud to be one of the few venues in Dublin to offer gluten free beer and a number of non-alcoholic beers. Mix and match from our “smalls” section on our bar menu and check out our extensive drinks list with new wines by the glass and seasonal cocktails.
We look forward to welcoming you.
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Menus for Ely Gastro Bar & Restaurant, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2
Lunch
Set Lunch
Dinner
Kids
Pre theatre
Canapés
Bar Bites
You want fun. You want funky. You want Dublin’s best gastro bar with Dublin’s best lunch. That’ll be the ely lunch and pub lunch menus at ely gastro bar. ely. Experiment.
Lunch menu
gluten free bread available – please ask
soup of the day (c) (v) €5.75
home made bread
today’s sandwich (c) €6.95
with hand cut chips or cup of soup €9.95
crayfish cocktail (c) €8.95
mary rose sauce, home made Guinness bread, basil, tomato & fennel salad
chargrilled peach and mozzarella salad (gf)(v) €9.50
basil emulsion, marinated heirloom tomato
28 day dry-aged Boyne Valley sirloin steak sambo €11.50
marinated tomatoes, saffron & truffle mayo, potato salad, crusty bread
caesar salad (c) €10.95
cos lettuce, green beans, parmesan, croutons
with chargrilled Irish chicken €13.95
Thai yellow curry (gf) (v) €11.95
saffron swede, butter beans, papaya, pak choi, lemongrass
with swordfish €14.95
market fish of the day
market price
beer battered fresh hake €15.50
pea purée, tarragon tartar, hand cut chips
chargrilled Irish lemon chicken burger (c) €13.50
baby gem, guacamole, salsa rosa, hand cut chips
wild Co. Clare venison sausage (gf) €14.95
roast sweet potato, sauce vierge
€1 per banger goes to Barnardos children’s charity
ely organic Burren beef burger (c) €15.50
baby gem, beef tomato, chilli jam, Bandon Vale cheddar, pickle
homemade bun, hand cut chips
add organic Burren bacon (€1)
Sides €4.00
- hand cut chips (gf)(v)
- tempura runner beans (v)
- creamed mashed potato (gf)(v)
- beef brisket croquettes
- sautéed Wexford mushrooms (gf)(v)
- broccoli, feta, almond salad (gf)(v)
(gf) gluten free (c) adaptable for coeliac’s (v) vegetarian. service is not included except on parties of 6 or more when a 12.5% gratuity will be added to your bill.
last updated August 2013
You want fun. You want funky. You want Dublin’s best gastro bar with Dublin’s best lunch. That’ll be the ely lunch and pub lunch menus at ely gastro bar. ely. Experiment.
Starters
smoked Irish salmon
lemon, capers and mustard cress with home made Guinness bread (c)(v)
warm leek, Gruyere and smoked almond tart
carrot remoulade (v)
tomato, fennel and mozzarella salad (v) (gf)
Mains
Irish chicken caesar salad
cos lettuce, organic bacon, croutons (c)
our own pure organic rare breed pork bangers
colcannon mash, red wine apple purée and maple jus (gf)
€1 per banger goes to Barnardos children’s charity
Thai yellow swordfish curry
saffron swede, butter beans, papaya, pak choi and lemongrass (gf)
Desserts
classic lemon tart
with raspberry sorbet (v)
rhubarb crumble
crème anglaise (v)
cheese board – supplement €3
selection of 3 seasonal cheeses with fruit & homemade crackers (c)
2 Courses €18.95
3 Courses €23.95
(gf) gluten free (c) adaptable for coeliac’s (v) vegetarian. service is not included except on parties of 6 or more when a 12.5% gratuity will be added to your bill.
last updated July 2013
Organic, artisan and local food – it’s all possible when you have dinner at THE Dublin gastro bar. A true pub dinner in a Dublin dinner pub – it’s an ely dinner. ely. Encounter.
Dinner menu available everyday from 7 to 10pm.
Starters
gluten free bread available – please ask
fresh homemade soup (c) (v) 5.75
homemade bread
chargrilled organic sweetbreads (gf) €8.95
smoked aubergine, pickled blueberries, Fivemiletown goats cheese
steamed Baltimore mussels (c) €7.95
Provencal dressing, crusty bread
chargrilled peach and mozzarella salad (gf) €7.95
marinated heritage tomato, basil emulsion
seared Irish Sea king scallops €10.95
organic pork belly, sweet corn, nahm jim dressing
chicken liver pate €7.95
truffle butter, apricot & apple chutney, toasted brioche (c)
Sharing
price per person based on at least 2 people sharing. all dishes served with one side order of your choice
Valencian seafood paella (gf) 17.50
Dublin bay prawns, Baltimore mussels, squid, salsa verde, mozzarella & tomato salad
16 hour slow roast Jacobs lamb (gf) €18.00
fresh mint, pea & feta salad, garlic chilli oil, lamb gravy, lemon wedges
3 way Cherry Valley whole duck (c) €18.00
seared spiced breast, confit leg, crispy wing, apricot & apple chutney, aubergine curry
blackened roast Irish chicken (c) €17.00
sage & onion stuffing, wild venison sausage mayo, chicken jus, caesar salad
Mains
roast Irish Sea cod (gf) €16.50
sweet onion puree, creamed potato, shiitake mushrooms, Jerusalem artichoke crisps
tiger prawn spaghettini €17.95
garlic chilli oil, lemon juice, parsley
28 day dry aged Boyne Valley 8oz rib eye (gf) €19.95
green beans, hand cut chips, confit shallots, spiced mango butter
roast Irish chicken supreme (gf) €18.50
pulled organic pork hock, grilled corn, celery, crispy leek, chicken broth
vegetable tagine & chargrilled haloumi (c) (v) €15.50
cucumber, smoked almond couscous, salsa verde
ely organic Burren beef burger (c) €15.50
beef tomato, baby gem, chilli jam, Bandon Vale cheddar, pickle, hand cut chips
add organic bacon (€1)
gluten free bun available as your server
Desserts
all made by our pastry chef daily
lemon tartlet lime meringue, raspberry sorbet (v) €6.95
chocolate truffle torte orange marmalade (v) 7.95
70% chocolate fondant white chocolate ganache, pistachio ice cream (v) €9.95
tonka bean pannacotta apricot compote, nougatine (gf) (v) €6.95
warm peach tart tatin crème anglaise (v) €6.95
lavender crème brulée raspberry tuile (c)(v) €6.95
selection of ely ice creams & sorbet (gf) (v) €5.95
selection of cheeses (c) (v) 12.95
4 seasonal cheeses, homemade crackers, apple & apricot chutney, grapes
Sharing desserts
serves 3 to 4 persons
warm peach tart tatin crème anglaise (v) €14.50
Eton mess fresh strawberry (gf) (v) €14.50
Sides €4.00
- handcut chips (gf)(v)
- aubergine, green bean curry (gf)(v)
- tempura runner beans (v)
- creamed mashed potato (gf)(v)
- tomato, basil, mozzarella salad (gf)
- chorizo, saffron arancini
- sauteed Irish mushrooms (gf)(v)
- broccoli, feta, almond salad (gf)(v)
- beef brisket croquettes
(gf) gluten free (c) adaptable for coeliac’s (v) vegetarian. service is not included except on parties of 6 or more when a 12.5% gratuity will be added to your bill.
last updated August 2013
The best pub children’s menu in town – only locally produced artisan food for your tots on the ely kids’ menu – all served in the fun and funky atmosphere of Dublin’s best gastro pub. ely. Epic.
Little people
baked white fish & garden pea pie (gf) €5.75
topped with mash potato
big granddads’ bangers and mash (gf) €5.75
organic pork, natural casing & proper gravy
organic homemade meatballs with spaghetti & tomato sauce €5.75
or plain with olive oil €4.50
breaded homemade Irish chicken goujons with chips
plain chargrilled Irish chicken breast on request
organic ‘craggy Island’ lamb stew (gf) €5.75
carrots & mashed potato
sides: broccoli florets, local carrots, hand cut chips, ely mash €2
special attention is paid to salt content of our little people’s menu.
we do not add any salt or butter in the preparation of any of the above
Desserts
knickerbocker glory €2.85
scoop of ely homemade ice-cream or sorbet with chocolate sauce (c) €1.45
fresh fruit salad €2.85
Drinks
juice €1.00
cranberry, orange, apple, pineapple
moo juice € .50
fresh homemade lemonade €1.50
Junior people
ely cheese burger (c) €10.00
100% organic Burren beef, Irish cheddar & hand cut chips
big grandads’ bangers and mash (gf) €10.00
organic pork, natural casing & proper gravy
‘ely fish & chips’(c) €10.00
tempura of hake, hand cut chips & sweet chilli dipping sauce
breaded Irish chicken snitzel (c) €10.00
with home made tomato sauce served with salad or hand cut chips
# plain chargrilled Irish chicken breast available upon request
ely lamb casserole (gf) €10.00
organic ‘craggy island ‘ Burren lamb with local carrots & mashed potato
sides: mozzarella & tomato salad, broccoli florets, local carrots, ely mash and handcut chips ALL €2
Desserts
homemade milk chocolate mousse with oreo cookies
knickerbocker glory
selection of homemade icecreams & sorbet with fruit coulis contains nuts
fresh fruit salad & raspberry sorbet
Drinks
juice gls €2.5 jug €9
simba’s smoothie gls €3 jug €11
cranberry, orange, apple, pineapple,
fresh strawberry, cranberry juice and lime
fresh homemade lemonade €2.50 jug €9
milk gls €1
(v) vegetarian (c) adaptable for coeliacs
Our children’s menu is full of the kids favourites but cooked exactly the way the food would be prepared for the adult menu. Instead of the usual frozen option, our catch of the day is just that, the day’s fresh fillet from Irish shores which can be served with mash or our very own hand-cut chunky chips. All the beef, pork and lamb in our children’s menu is sourced through our organic family farm in the Burren, Co.Clare. Our little people’s bangers & mash dish is especially made for them from our very own pure pork, parsley, garlic, ginger, pepper and is made using a natural casing. Our chefs, always conscious of keeping our little people’s menu as healthy as possible don’t use salt when cooking, however there is salt on our chips/mash.
Our homemade ely ice-cream and sweets are always eyed enviously by Mum and Dad.
Little peoples menus will always be available at ely gastro pub, where our future customers are most welcome.
At ely our menus always reflect the best of fresh, local, seasonal and organic produce where possible.
Please bear in mind that some dishes on this menu may change subject to availability of fresh ingredients.
last updated June 2013
When the curtain goes up (or comes down)
Come early; come late to Dublin’s principal gastro bar for Dublin’s best pre-theatre menu or post-show supper. ely gastro bar, close to all the big venues – for locally produced artisan food. ely. Exquisite.
Post Theatre ‘ Pudding Club ’ – enjoy two courses pre show and join us after the show for desserts, coffees and cocktails.
Startes
soup of the day
homemade bread (c)(v)
smoked Irish salmon & crayfish mayonnaise
served on homemade Guinness bread (c)
chicken liver paté
apple chutney & ginger brioche (gf)
tomato, fennel & mozzarella salad
pistou, dressed capers & crostini (c)(v)
Irish goats cheese & beetroot carpaccio salad
red and yellow beets, smoked almond, apple syrup & fennel pickle (c)
Mains
roast Irish chicken
savoy cabbage, mushroom colcannon mash, organic bacon & truffle (gf)
fillet of irish cod
cider butter fondant potato, fennel salad & salsa verde (gf)
spring vegetable tagine & chargrilled haloumi (c)(v)
cucumber and smoked almond couscous & salsa verde
28 day dry aged 8oz rib eye
green beans, hand cut chips & parsley butter (gf) €5 supplement
our own pure organic rare breed pork bangers
colcannon mash, red wine apple purée & maple jus (gf)
€1 per banger goes to Barnardos children’s charity
fish of the day
please see server €4 supplement
Desserts
warm rhubarb crumble
crème anglaise (v)
mango & coconut cheesecake
passion fruit coulis (v)
selection of ely homemade ice-creams & sorbet (v)(gf)
spring berry compote
white chocolate mousse & honeycomb granola (gf)
classic lemon tart
raspberry sorbet
Sides €4.00
- hand cut chips
- new season potatoes & salsa verde
- spring onion mash
- tomato, fennel & mozzarella salad
- creamed savoy cabbage & bacon
- beer battered onion rings
Post Theatre ‘ Pudding Club
enjoy two courses pre show and join us after the show for desserts, coffees and cocktails!!!
2 Course €23.50
3 Course €27.50
(gf) gluten free (c) adaptable for coeliac’s (v) vegetarian. service is not included except on parties of 6 or more when a 12.5% gratuity will be added to your bill.
last updated July 2013
What are Dublin canapés? Find out. Come to our function room in Dublin’s best gastro bar – the ely gastro bar – and impress your clients with ely canapés. It’s Dublin pub grub with a difference – fine grub! ely. Eccentric.
Canapés
mini ely organic Burren beef burger (c)
mini beer battered fish & chips
chorizo & saffron arancini
calamari & aioli
beef brisket croquettes
mini warm chocolate brownie (gf)
Selection of 4 from any of the above @ €12.50 per person
+ 12.5% service charge
ely gastro bar platters (3 to 4 persons sharing )
FARM €25.00
smoked venison, organic cured beef, chicken liver parfait
olives, bandon vale cheddar apple chutney, crusty breads and pesto
FISH €25.00
smoked Irish salmon, fresh crab, crisp calamari,
crayfish cocktail with lemon, salsa verde all with home made Guinness bread
CHEESE €25.00
selection of 5 seasonal cheeses with homemade crackers, chutney & grapes(v)
handmade cakes for special occasions upon request
by ely gastro pub’s pastry chef Dinesh Maurée
12.5% Service applied on Food bill only.
(v) suitable for vegetarians
(c) can be adapted for coeliacs, please ask
(last updated August 2013)
Group Reservations
Thank you for considering ely gastro bar as the venue for your upcoming event.
Please let us know of any dietary requirements that you or your guests may have.
Please note that we do need credit card details to secure and confirm your reservation.
Our cancellation policy is 48hours, in the event of cancellation without notice or a substantial decrease in numbers we apply a €15 per person ‘no show’ charge.
Please note that this is always something that we do our utmost to avoid, we will keep in contact with you prior to the reservation ensuring that all details are correct to ensure you and your guests enjoy their dining experience with us.If we can be of any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.
Whether it’s great coffee and fresh cakes on our terrace reading the papers, catching up with friends and family, a quick bite, or three course lunch, we hope you will find it here and relax on weekend at ely gastro bar. ely.Energy.
ely bar bites menu
ely hot spiced Irish chicken wings €12.50
celery, Cashel blue cheese dip (gf)
tiger prawns ‘San Martin’ €9.50
garlic, chilli, white wine, lemon, crusty bread (c)
crisp calamari saffron aioli, lemon €7.50
ely organic burren beef burger €15.50
beef tomato, baby gem, Bandon Vale cheddar,
chilli jam, hand cut chips (c) add organic bacon (€1) gf bread available
beer battered fish & chips €15.50
pea purée, tarragon tartar, hand cut chips
smalls any 3 for €10.00
aubergine, green bean curry (gf)(v) €4.00
tempura runner beans (v) €4.00
tomato, basil, mozzarella salad (gf)(v) €4.00
chorizo, saffron arancini €4.00
broccoli, feta, almond salad (gf)(v) €4.00
beef brisket croquettes €4.00
mixed nuts (gf)(v) €3.50
mixed olives (gf)(v) €3.50
gastro bar platters ( 3 to 4 persons sharing )
FARM €25.00
smoked wild venison, organic cured beef, chicken liver parfait
olives, bandon vale cheddar apple chutney, crusty breads and pesto
FISH €25.00
ely smoked salmon, brown crab rillette, crisp calamari, crayfish cocktail, lemon, salsa verde, homemade bread
CHEESE €25.00
selection of 5 seasonal cheeses with homemade crackers, chutney & grapes (v)
(c) adaptable for coeliacs, please ask your server. (v) vegetarian.
our cheeses and seafood are all sourced from local suppliers who share our hands on approach.
everything else we make ourselves including our breads, desserts and Ice-creams, with all dishes cooked to order.
service is not included except on parties of 6 or more where 12.5% gratuity will be added to your bill.
(last updated August 2013)
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