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24/08/2024: Popped in for a drink as we were staying nearby. Beautiful setting, nice bar/restaurant area. Lovely staff, friendly & very efficient.

04/07/2024: We booked restaurant weeks in advance for a very special occasion. When we arrived we were put sitting at the door which was extremely uncomfortable with people coming in and out and hitting/brushing off you as they passed. It was freezing cold with the door opening and closing every 30 seconds and the back of my chair was broken and I was unable to sit back into it in case I toppled over. It was the worst dining experience we ever had. I asked management could we move tables to be rudely told no it wasn’t possible even though the table beside us was empty. The table was then given to a family who dropped in on the off chance of getting a table. They hadn’t booked and we know that because I asked them! The food was very basic to say the least and my partner didn’t get his main course for 20 minutes after everyone else was served. The dessert was tasteless and the tea served was cold and like water. The only thing that was exceptional was the bill and to finish off the worst dining experience we ever had was that we were overcharged and had to be refunded for items we didn’t have. To diners out there, stop, pause and thing twice before you dine at the White Horse Ardmore.

28/06/2024: Amazing find in Ardmore for an unplanned lunch stop with a large group of 15 including kids. Everything was superb, food service and garden ambience. Perfect final lunch after an a large family gettogether.

22/09/2024: Food great, but cleanliness of cups and dishes disgusting.... Small plates at scones had dirt on every single one today. Tea Cups are all stained and had bits of dirt in them too. Had to get 5 cups before i got one that was 'useable'. You can also feel the grit on the plates and cups from not being washed thoroughly. Need to look at cleaning more closely, and put some form of quality control in place, the youngsters working there don't seem to care..... Its a huge pity because the chef is good and the food is brilliant. Next time i'll ask for a disposable plate and a takeaway coffee cup :/

13/08/2024: Tasty food, helpful and friendly staff. Had lunch here with our family of four while waiting for our tour. Clean environment and overall very pleasant experience.

11/10/2024: Amazing Food Fantastic decor what a brilliant restaurant. First time here will be back at the first opportunity. Thanks to Paul and staff for a memorable evening.

07/10/2024: James, Many thanks to you and your wonderful team for hosting a fabulous and exclusive (secret) roundy Birthday event for our family, and fifty guests last Saturday evening. The event couldn’t have gone any better. Starting with the Party family having the most fantastic accommodation in 4 super double rooms at your Stable Yard, a true gem of rustic and yet luxurious and homely overnight accommodation. On arrival our guests were speedily served wonderful pre dinner drinks while mingling to the jazz beat of a cool duo for an hour or so. Dinner (maximising your kitchen garden’s wealth of produce) consisted of a choice of starters, mains and desserts, all wonderfully prepared and served. Special mention must go to the duck main course, which was the best duck I believe I have ever tasted. A big thank you to Paul, your manager on the night, for seeing to all the guest’s requirements and Mary, who worked solidly until well after midnight! And not to forget the youthful Jack at the bar, and all the team. Finally the super sound system allowed for a great dance party into the wee hours. Judging by the accolades subsequently from our guests, everyone was wowed by the evening and the quality of the beautiful venue, the food, wines, music and general craic. For anyone planning a private and exclusive party, get out of town, come down to south Kildare, 50 minutes away, and enjoy this wonderful, special place. We will return soon as the brunch the following morning is to die for!

18/09/2024: Although the restaurant was officially closed they made us a meal, brilliant I will always stop there on my way to the west coast

17/09/2024: Went here again. Turkey and ham dinner To be honest the veg and bread is worth the money alone Beautiful food. Making it a regular when in Rathowen

16/06/2024: Our experience exceeded expectations. We were looking for a nice restaurant to celebrate a wedding anniversary while on holiday. The staff was very accommodating and the food was exceptionally good and not overpriced.

07/08/2024: We had a dinner at The Field whilst driving back to Dublin from Cliffs of Moher. It was an unplanned but great experience. The food was super good (expecially ribs) the staff extremely professional and the atmosphere unique.... If you go or pass for Gort, The Field, absolutely deserve a stop. Thanks guys...

25/06/2024: Nothing wrong with The Field at all, it just seems to offer regular grub at a decent price. Service was fine, but decor and layout feels a bit odd.