Shipmates in Ardmore

Excellent food, there was fresh, delicious produce used in the food. Chips were the best I've had in a while. Portions were large. Overall a place I will definitely return to. It was leaning towards the more pricey of places however don't let that influence you. 5 stars all round.

Nice chips but not too good for gluten free. We phoned a few hours before and were told there were lots of gf options but when we arrived there were only burgers without the bun and no battered sausage as the sausages had gluten in them. We were told the gf chips would be labelled but they weren't (gf burger was labelled). Staff had limited knowledge of gf but was well listed on the website. Bit of a shame about the lack of gf options as we visited a few years ago and were told one of the owner's sisters was coeliac. Pickles weren't pickled but more like cucumber slices.

Excellent Pork "filet-mignon chiffonade style Burger" and "Fish and chips" with fresh local home cooked products. Big portions. Don't listen to fellow grumpy Frenchies who sat at a table and waited in vain instead of asking and ordering at the desk. Don't forget to take salt and sauces at the right of the desk if you choose take-away ! And enjoy...

Fish was poor, chips good, servers fine but refused to serve tap water. Disappointing overall.

Mixed bag. The Chicken Spice box was pathetic and nothing like described; like a kids’ meal of frozen chicken nuggets. The taco chips were good enough, and at €9.50 a fair enough price considering usual prices

Really good chips and scampi. Proper home made chips. Such a pity the staff don’t ask if you want salt or vinegar on your takeaway ! Or provide homemade tartar sauce. Only realised when we had gotten back to beach the chips weren’t salted and disappointed!

There are pubs that simply serve good food, and then there are places like Shipmates in Ardmore that quietly remind you why dining out can be such a pleasure. Warm, intimate and wonderfully cosy, it has the sort of welcoming atmosphere that encourages you to linger just a little longer over every course. The kitchen displays a genuine respect for its ingredients, allowing fresh local produce to shine without unnecessary embellishment. Every dish arrives beautifully presented, thoughtfully balanced and bursting with flavour, reflecting both confidence and care. From the first mouthful to the last, the quality is unmistakable. What elevates Shipmates beyond the excellent food is the feeling it leaves you with. It’s the kind of place that combines the comfort of a favourite local pub with the standards of fine dining, making every guest feel genuinely welcome. In a village already blessed with spectacular coastal scenery, Shipmates is a destination in its own right and one I would happily return to again and again.

I came to soulmates with my friend and we were welcomed the minute we entered. Nicole met us at the door and was very friendly and polite and told us to take a seat where we would like. Toni came over and gave us the menus which had an amazing selection of options, she recommend me the chicken wrap and I was very pleased with the wrap. It was wonderful. Most of the staff were very polite but Nicole and Toni were absolutely amazing. 10/10 would recommend.

Amazing food. Will go back again.

After walking along the skiffs, it was so nice to rest and have a bite to eat at this crossroads. Quick, tasty, and enjoyable.