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16/07/2024: When we arrived at 11.35 we were told that the breakfast menu was finished, but if we wanted to take a seat they would get us the lunch menus. We waited half an hour before the menus were printed and bright over. There was black dots floating in the drinking water so I had to order different water. Finally, when we did order from the freshly printed menu not all choices were available.

14/07/2024: Thatch and thyme can be great for a catchup coffee with friends or to break up a long journey. Unfortunately it's not consistent. Negatives first which hopefully can be reviewed and improved. Eggs Benedict, royal and similar are always tasty but the baps are always soggy, not sure is this from water off the egg or the sauce. Got the porridge recently and was expecting fruit compote, honey and muesli, received slightly undercooked porridge, tiny bowl of 1-2 cut strawberries, few seeds in another bowl. No honey. No cutlery. A friend got the açaí smoothie bowl, with fruit, coconut and muesli. Muesli was missing, didn't taste like açaí and was super runny. It did taste nice, presentation was lacking,the fruit had sunk to the bottom. The salmon and chicken salad plates can often be a bit dry around the edges. There is no baby changing table in the bathroom? The baby chairs do not seem like restaurant quality and are very unsteady on the natural floor. They are also filthy. I don't think the straps have ever been washed. Some of the clips to hold the tray were broken. Positives: On a good day the fish is cooked perfectly, the menu has great options, lovely salads. Coffee is really good. Hake when it's on is to die for, flavors all compliment each other. Open sandwich on their brown bread is so filling. Goats cheese tart and beetroot is really tasty. Has real depth to the taste. The flagstone floor adds character and is probably a nightmare to clean but it is kept tidy considering. The outside area is lovely with fresh herbs growing and for a small area they have done a fantastic job.

24/02/2024: Delicious salmon at the bar listening and participating in an abundance of crack. The Ireland my soul calls for…

26/08/2024: El desayuno aquí suele ser bastante bueno. A pesar de la música de alto volumen. Esta mañana esperamos un par de minutos para que nos ofrecieran una mesa. Luego rápidamente nos dieron un menú. Nos fuimos unos 10 minutos después pensando que si tardaba tanto en tomar un pedido no merecía la pena esperar. Por favor, trate con el problema del servicio y baje el maldito volumen.

18/08/2024: Llamé la semana pasada. Había una buena selección en el menú. Fui por un sandwich de carne. Me impresionó mucho cocinar a la perfección. La verdura también estaba sabrosa junto con el pan de ajo. Personal muy amable y eficiente.

12/07/2024: Adam was brilliant to deal with from the first call. He helped decide on the selection of food for our party. It looked delicious and everyone loved it. He was very professional and friendly. Thanks again Adam!

30/04/2024: Monika was great to deal with it, she was so helpful and helped me form the menu. Every step of the way it was very easy and on the day of the food delivery she was in constant contact to make sure everything ran smoothly. Food was incredible, it went down a storm! Thank you so much

13/12/2024: Beautiful location and classic interior in the Merrion. We were sitting next to the fire that was decorated with lovely Christmas decorations. The service was very professional, personalised, friendly and helpful. The food was very good and had a Christmas theme, although we would have liked more sandwiches.

09/12/2024: My Mum, sisters and myself have an annual tradition of Christmas Afternoon Tea in The Merrion and it always lives up to our expectations. The surroundings, service and food is always excellent. The carols for Christmas time are a lovely touch. Would highly recommend as a Christmas treat!