Whelan's Gate has reopened under new ownership...and those owners are friendly, welcoming and seem really driven to try and breathe new life into this local pub.
For folks in the area, this is a good place to stop in and unwind after a long day.
I've stopped in 3 times since they reopened and each time I have tried a different dish. So far each dish I've tried has been very good, prepared well and with good flavours.They do a very good burger (one of the tastiest I've had in recent memory), have a nice chicken pie, and a "bangers and colcannon" that was excellent.
They only reopened a little while ago (I believe early Janurary) and are still finding their legs a bit with regards to potential entertainment options. Currently they offer a nice flow of music...loud enough to be enjoyed but quiet enough that you can carry on a conversation without straining to hear the other person.
They have mentioned that they are looking at doing one or two things on the entertainment front in the very near future that seem really promising. Keep your eyes open for something coming up on a trial basis on Tuesday Feb. 3rd...if it comes together as I have heard it might, it could be a fun way to spend your Tuesday evenings.
I never had the chance to visit this place under its old management but the new folks seem like they will breathe new life into it.
Best wishes to them for a bright future may it be a long one.