Courtneys - Lucan

Specifically Duke's Restaurant (upstairs) Full menu with occasional special menu options which are very reasonable. Set in what seems like the attic of this yellow, thatched, quaint pub, Duke's restaurant seats about 30 maximum. It is like a hidden little gem overlooking Lucan village and, if it is quiet, like your own little getaway. The staff here are very accommodating and always available for your attention. I have sampled a variety of dishes here with no complaints, all tasty. I particularly enjoy the ceasar salad, which has the lightest, yet crispiest croutons I have come across. Downstairs you will find a nice quaint pub with quiet areas to sit in small or larger groups. Bar food is reasonable, if not a little bland. The menu for the bar rarely changes and chicken can be often dry. However, if you make a complaint, the staff here cannot do enough to help rectify the situation. I think this may have something to do with the hands on management, with the proprietor regularly on site. Food is better in Duke's than in the bar.

Amazing food... you have to try it!!! The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is great and the location is beautiful. If you plan to go for dinner make sure you have reservations!

This review is for Reeds on the River restaurant which is attached to the pub. I went here with my girlfriend one Thursday night and I have to say the food was delicious and the service impeccable, The prices are incredibly low with starters only around €5 6 and things like braised lamb shank bout €12. Honestly the only reason I haven 't given Reeds 5 stars is because of the live music. I happen to like live music in restaurants but it was not to my taste. A one man band with a tinny sounding drum machine and a demo button on a Yamaha keyboard just isn 't my cup of tea. For a few minutes I felt like I was in some dodgy hotel in Mullingar. Give me someone with an acoustic guitar any day. The decor is nice with lots of stone and wood, theres also an open fire but that was around the corner from where we sat. Back to the good stuff. I had cod smokies to start really, really good and my girlfriend stuck to the soup which as soups go was also pretty good. For the mains I had the braised lamb shank. Over the years I have had lamb shank many times and what surprised me most about this little restaurant in Suburban Lucan was that this was the best prepared lamb I have ever had. Rich red wine jus, moist, succulent, flavourful lamb, delicious veg and a not too big not too small portion. Excellent stuff, I cannot fault it. My girlfriend had the sea food platter which was also decent. Maybe I just had a better 2 courses? No BYO policy but in fairness it is attached to a pub and the prices are very very reasonable. Simple food done well.

This is quite a nice place. very traditional and great atmosphere. the tatch roof and cobbled flooring really sets the rustic feeling off. a great place for a quick pint or an evening get to gether with friends. courtneys also boasts a night club which is ok but if you can afford a club in town then head to town. the food in the lounge is quite tasteful however the price is not as good as other pubs in the area.