Monk's Lane in Timoleague

What an amazing place to eat! We were introduced to this restaurant by friends who live locally. Friendly & efficient staff in beautiful rustic surroundings. The food is only superb. Varied menu to suit everyone. Large portions...but it was the awesome flavours that astounded me. Choice of Carafes of wine at affordable prices... Delightful experience...highly recommended if you are in this area...

Was in Monks Lane last weekend for a friend’s birthday and it was a standout from first greeting to last sip. The front-of-house team were on it—warm, unflustered, and perfectly paced. The food was absolutely fantastic, both comforting and polished with well-judged seasoning. Hard to decide on what to have when everything sounds so good. It has a rare buzz, cosy yet lively, both inside and out. It all felt genuinely celebratory without any fuss. A class act and an easy recommendation.

Absolutely fantastic and excellent staff.

I had dinner at Monks Lane on a Friday and really enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere was great, though a little on the loud side, which made it a bit hard to hear at times. I started with the bread and hummus, the bread was fresh and delicious, and the hummus was full of flavor with a nice garlicky kick. For my main, I had the hake with a parmesan crust, and it was honestly one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The fish was cooked perfectly flaky, tender, and packed with flavor. I added a side of chips, which were a great portion size and really good quality. For dessert, I went with the lemon posset and compote. The posset itself was light and lovely, but the compote was a bit too bitter and overpowered it. Aside from that, everything was excellent. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. Overall, I’d highly recommend Monks Lane.

Great service, interesting menu and amazing food. Very big portions too!

Excellent food and service in a charming setting......would highly recommend

Never fails to put a smile on my dial. The food is fab. There's always a lovely crowd and buzzy atmosphere. The staff are warm and attentive. And the tablescapes in Summer are so pretty. I love a place that puts in this much effort across the board.

One of these dining experiences is West Cork. Well worth a visit. Excellent value and service.

Fantastic food and brilliant service. We had a brilliant night all nine of us really enjoyed super food.

Delicious food and beautiful place, couldn't ask for more!