Weafer & Cooper - a restaurant I'd heard about before I knew it as my friend raved about it. It is close to where we live and we have been here many times, be it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And really, each time it has done what it said on the tin. I wont' say it's amazing, or I can't wait to get back there but it has a lovely familiarity and you know what you'll get when you go there.
Our most recent trip there was mid-week, which meant the rest of the week felt incredibly long, so something I probably won't repeat! We were asked whereabouts we wanted to sit, there were a few tables taken at the front of the restaurant but we decided to go down the back, and got a booth. It's well known (to my husband at least!) that I do like a booth. It's nice and private but you still have a good amount of room!
Service was friendly. We were brought our wine after ordering the food (when the wine order had been in for a good 5 minutes) but the wine brought was white when we'd ordered red. Not a big deal and it was rectified immediately.
The menu is pretty good for dinner, but for me, I would say, it never has anything on it really that would jump out at me and I was searching the blackboard in vain for specials, as there were none to be had. I eventually went for the chicken, which I always say I won't order as I could have it at home anyday, but really nothing else appealed. My husband went for the belly pork.
When the chicken arrived, the singing glory on the plate was the stuffing! Wrapped in bacon, it had sausage mixed in and had an incredible taste. I also liked the hazelnuts sprinkled around the dish and the chicken itself was nicely cooked, tender but with a nice crisp skin. There was figs as well on the plate, which I didn't care for and far too many baby potatoes for one person. My husband polished off his belly pork no problem, really enjoyed it.
AS it was a mid week dinner we didn't have coffees or desserts, preferring to head home for that.
I would always recommend Weafer & Cooper as a good breakfast or lunch place. I'd say it's great for a family gathering, be it a birthday or christening or whatever. For dinner, it's not inspirational, but it's good quality food, served with a smile, and it's not too expensive. It will continue to be a regular dining destination for us....
L
Weafer & Cooper, Glasthule Main Street, Glasthule, Co. Dublin
www.weaferandcooper.com
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