Dear Guest,
Thanks for your patience while we work with updated public health guidelines which have just been released.
Reservations for indoor dining from Monday 9th August are now open
For indoor dining we can take reservations for tables if:
In all cases please tick the box confirming your status during booking and bring your Covid Certificate and photo ID.
For outdoor dining we can take bookings for tables of 2, 3 or 4 guests. To maximise spacing and ventilation within the venue, we are currently only accepting tables of 1 or 2 for indoor dining.
If you cannot see any availability showing for the day or time you want, it means we are full.
We are really looking forward to see all our guests and friends, old and new, enjoying an unfettered experience inside our restaurants in the near future. We are pretty uncomfortable even having to delineate guests in this manner and hope that we can get back to welcoming all guests inside as soon as possible.
Thanks again for your understanding while we negotiate this very strange set of circumstances.
The Elbow Lane Team.
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Set in a handsome building at the end of Oliver Plunkett street in Cork city, our restaurant combines an in-house nano brewery with a smoke house serving exciting food and drinks including our own Elbow Lane beers.
We're open again for outdoor dining from 7 June
Hours will be 5–10 pm 7 days a week
We will open for indoor dining on the 5th of July
Note: if you have already reserved a table with us on or after 5th July, your reservation has been automatically moved to indoors
Thank you for your support. #KeepGoingCork
We’re really proud of the beers that we make here in our tiny brewery. There are no additives and we proudly brew according to the principles of the German Purity Law which means that we use four ingredients to make our beer. Quality and taste are paramount to us and we formulated the beers below specifically to work with the food we offer in our five restaurants.
We hope you enjoy!
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Elbow Lager 4.4% This continental style Lager is particularly refreshing and owes its flavor to Pilsner and Munich malts and "Noble" hop varieties imported from Germany & Czech Republic. It will compliment most lighter dishes, a great treat for beer lovers. | €3.10 / €5.50 |
| Jawbone Pale Ale 5% A strong English Style Pale Ale brewed with Maris Otter Ale malt which imparts a rich malt flavour and balanced with the hop varieties Pilgrim & Fuggles. | €3.10 / €5.50 |
| Wisdom Ale 5.2% This medium bodied amber ale is brewed with a selection of specialty malts that impact rich, toasty and caramel malt character, balanced by a firm yet pleasant hop flavor and aroma. This ale is excellent with many foods and uniquely satisfying as a stand alone pint. | €3.10 / €5.50 |
Arrow Weisse 5%  WINNER: Best in Category – Wheat Beers at Killarney Beerfest 2015. A traditionally brewed Bavarian style Wheat Beer, naturally cloudy with aromas of clove and banana from the special yeast used to ferment this beer. Satisfying with a refreshing citrus character on the palate. | €3.10 / €5.50 |
| Angel Stout 4.4% A tough roast and malt flavour with a full-bodied and smooth finish. The beer is brewed using the strong hop variety Herkules to get a balanced hoppy spiciness. It will suit big robust steaks, stews and curries. | €3.10 / €5.50 |
| Tasting Tray A 3 house beers + a snack | €9.90 |
| Tasting Tray B 4 house beers | €9.90 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Elbow Lager 4.4% This continental style Lager is particularly refreshing and owes its flavor to Pilsner and Munich malts and "Noble" hop varieties imported from Germany & Czech Republic. It will compliment most lighter dishes, a great treat for beer lovers. | €3.10 / €5.50 |
| Jawbone Pale Ale 5% A strong English Style Pale Ale brewed with Maris Otter Ale malt which imparts a rich malt flavour and balanced with the hop varieties Pilgrim & Fuggles. | €3.10 / €5.50 |
| Wisdom Ale 5.2% This medium bodied amber ale is brewed with a selection of specialty malts that impact rich, toasty and caramel malt character, balanced by a firm yet pleasant hop flavor and aroma. This ale is excellent with many foods and uniquely satisfying as a stand alone pint. | €3.10 / €5.50 |
| Arrow Weisse 5% WINNER: Best in Category – Wheat Beers at Killarney Beerfest 2015. A traditionally brewed Bavarian style Wheat Beer, naturally cloudy with aromas of clove and banana from the special yeast used to ferment this beer. Satisfying with a refreshing citrus character on the palate. | €3.10 / €5.50 |
| Angel Stout 4.4% A tough roast and malt flavour with a full-bodied and smooth finish. The beer is brewed using the strong hop variety Herkules to get a balanced hoppy spiciness. It will suit big robust steaks, stews and curries. | €3.10 / €5.50 |
| Tasting Tray A 3 house beers + a snack | €9.90 |
| Tasting Tray B 4 house beers | €9.90 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Paulaner Non-Alcoholic 500ml | €5.80 |
| Heineken 0% 330ml | 5 |
| BRÚ RUA (Gluten Free) | €6.90 |
| BRÚ I.P.A. (Gluten Free) | €6.90 |
| Johnny Fall Down Cider 500ml (Glounthaune) | €7.50 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| The Cocktail With No Name! Dingle gin, maraschino cherry liqueur, elderflower & cranberry, strawberry & lemon, egg white | 11 |
| The Rosado Sweet organic Rosé wine, Aperol, jasmine pearl syrup, fresh lemon | 10.5 |
| Where’s The Rum Gone? Bacardi Carta Blanca, apple juice, raspberry tart syrup, fresh lime, cherry bitters, egg white | 11.5 |
| The Blood & Bandages Casa Noble Blanco, blood orange, fennel caramel, fresh sage, lemon juice, citrus salt | 12.5 |
| The Smokehouse Old-Fashioned Smoked butter-washed Rye whiskey & 3yr Rum, bitters, grilled orange syrup | 14 |
| The Sweet, The Smoked & The Sour Bulleit rye, homemade amaretto, lime syrup, house-treated oak smoke, fresh orange & lemon, orange bitters, egg white | 13 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| MAHARANI Grapefruit & mint. Served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water | 9 |
| DINGLE Basil, dried lemon & lime, juniper berries, served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water | 8.5 |
| BEARA OCEAN Dillisk seaweed, lemon wedge. Served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water | 10 |
| HENDRICK’S Cucumber, rose petals, dried lime. Served with Fever Tree Indian Tonic Water | 9 |
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| The Sherbet Sour Cranberry juice, ginger and honey syrup, fresh orange & lime, orange & cherry bitters, grenadine, egg white | 6.5 |
| Pinky at the Lane Apple juice, fresh orange, lemon & lime, elderflower cordial, cranberry bitters, soda water | 6.5 |
White | Glass 175ml | Pichet 250ml | Bottle 750ml | |
| Verbos Inventados Treixadura-Godello-Loureira, Spain Soft & rounded on the palate with a slight richness and fresh flavours of pear, peach & pineapple and a cleansing citrus finish | ||||
| 8.9 | 12.3 | 36 | ||
| Corgo de Regua Branco, Portugal Plump and fruit-driven style that shows enticing aromas of yellow apple and peach, with a weighty, round wash that is luscious and super-soft. | ||||
| 7.5 | 10.3 | 30.5 | ||
| Famille Perrin Luberon du Rhône, France Delicate notes of white flowers and citrus fruit on the nose. The palate is well-balanced with racy acidity perfectly complimenting the stone fruit flavours, which linger on the finish. | ||||
| 8.3 | 11.4 | 33.5 | ||
| Black Rock Chardonnay, USA Stone fruits on the nose with very light oak influence which adds butterscotch & vanilla flavours. | ||||
| 6.9 | 9.6 | 28 | ||
| Rut & Roar Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Full of lush tropical flavours of passionfruit, gooseberry & kiwi with a very refreshing finish. | ||||
| 7.9 | 10.7 | 32 | ||
| Nortico Alvarinho, Portugal Clean, crisp style with bracing grapefruit, citrus oil and white peach flavours, beautiful stony minerality and light pétillance on the finish. Outstanding. | ||||
| 9 | 12.5 | 37 | ||
| Duquesa de Valladolid Rueda Verdejo, Spain On the nose, it has tropical aromas of pineapple accompanied by white flowers and hay. With a crisp acidity that is characteristic of the style and a balanced, lively finish | ||||
| 8.3 | 11.4 | 33.5 | ||
Red | Glass 175ml | Pichet 250ml | Bottle 750ml | |
| Goru Organic Monastrell, Spain Deep ruby in colour, a nose of ripe black fruits with an elegant spice, candied notes and delicate toastiness. A savoury, full-bodied wine on the palate showing refined tannins and length. | ||||
| 8.9 | 12.3 | 36 | ||
| Le Rose Pourpre Beaujolais Vieilles Vignes, France Lightly spiced cherry and cassis notes with gripping minerality and a satisfying depth of flavour thanks to the old vines it was harvested from. | ||||
| 9.5 | 13 | 39 | ||
| Cantina di Nizza, ‘Le Pole’ Barbera d’Asti, Italy On the nose, it shows fruity aromas of blackberry and cherry. On the palate it is full-bodied and very harmonious with subtle smooth tannins. | ||||
| 9 | 12.5 | 37 | ||
| Grão Vasco, Dão Tinto, Portugal Chunky and powerful and made from native grape varieties, this has lively aromas of strawberries, blackberries and cherries combined with balsamic and floral nuances. | ||||
| 8.5 | 11.3 | 33 | ||
| Willunga 100 Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz, Australia Intense mulberry, plum & a hint of eucalyptus with rich cherry & spice flavours and a smooth lingering finish. | ||||
| 9.9 | 13.7 | 41 | ||
| Château Fontarèche, Vieilles Vignes Corbières, France Fragrant aromas of black fruits with a hint of fresh herbs. The pure blackberry fruit character lingers on the vibrant palate, balanced by supple tannins and a long finish. | ||||
| 8.9 | 12.3 | 36 | ||
| Mediceo Chianti, Italy Bright cherry fruit aromas combined with hints of chocolate and balsamic. On the palate, the fruit is supported by fine-grain tannins and the finish is savoury with a hint of minerality. | ||||
| 8.5 | 11.3 | 33 | ||
| Esenzia Organic Old Vine Garnacha, Spain Bright maraschino-red colour with an intense bouquet of red berry fruit. On the palate, red fruit flavours are accompanied by a hint of dried fig, licorice and mint, with great warmth and balance on the finish. | ||||
| 8.3 | 11.4 | 33.5 | ||
| Andean Malbec, Argentina Flavours of plums & black cherries with notes of vanilla lead on to a smooth & rounded finish with ripe and velvet tannins. | ||||
| 7.8 | 10.5 | 30 | ||
Rosé | Glass 175ml | Pichet 250ml | Bottle 750ml | |
| Familia Castaño Monastrell Rosado, Spain This Rosé has prominent cherry & strawberry flavours, a vibrant acidity and a long, lifted finish. | ||||
| 8.3 | 11 | 33 | ||
Sparkling | Glass | Bottle | ||
| Ponte Villoni Prosecco Spumante, Italy Crisp green apples & elderflower with a delicate texture. | ||||
| 9 | – | 39 | ||
| Rathfinny Estate Classic Cuvée Brut, England Displays vivid aromas of grapefruit, red apple and brioche on the nose. The palate is focused with zesty acidity tempered by the wine’s creamy texture and rich, biscuity notes, leading to a refreshing and moreish finish. | ||||
| – | – | 85 | ||
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Treat your friends and loved ones to an unforgettable meal at Elbow Lane with our restaurant voucher. Vouchers can be purchased online for a minimum of €20.00 and up to €500.00. You may choose to have the voucher held at the restaurant for collection or posted (within one working day) to you or the recipient directly. Personal dedications are also available, with the personalised message included in the voucher. The voucher itself is a handsome A6-sized embossed and folded gift card printed on heavy stock which comes in its own matching envelope.
Buy NowTake home a taste of Elbow Lane with our special Rub and Sauce, available to purchase in the restaurant, at a growing list of outlets nationwide.
This amazing Smokehouse sauce comes straight from the kitchens of our restaurant where we use it for a great many dishes. We suggest that it can be a dip, a marinade or a sauce. Our favourite use of it is on our pork rib dish. When we cook this dish at home we buy our ribs the day before, usually from Tom Durcan in the English Market. We apply our Smokehouse Rub to flavour the meat in advance and leave them to chill in the fridge overnight. We then pre-heat our oven to 100 degrees Celsius, insert our ribs and let them cook for 3 hours.
30 minutes before they’re done we take them out and, well there’s no other word for it, SLATHER them with this sauce. We then return them to the oven and sit by the door for the last half hour to make sure nobody else comes in and whisks them away. We let them rest for around 5 seconds and then eat them with some home-made coleslaw and roast sweet potatoes.
More info: smokehousesauce.ie
About this Dry Rub
This rub is a combination of salt, pepper, sugar, herbs and spices and can be used to flavour meat in any dish. Unlike a marinade, the dry rub will form a tasty crust on the exterior of the meat when grilled. If grilled, the sugar will caramelize and form a crust to seal in all the flavor and juices. Just about any meat can be rubbed before going on the grill or in the oven. There are people that would disapprove of you using this rub as a seasoning on chips, potatoes and indeed breakfast cereals, but we don’t know any of those people.
Thicker cuts and cuts of steak with a bone in them tend to be more flavourful, but require more time to cook. We suggest ribeye steaks, t-bone steaks, centre cut loin and sirloin steaks. We also season our triple-cooked chips in the restaurant with a version of this rub.
Method
Working with 1 steak at a time, apply a generous amount of rub to 1 side and using your hand, rub the spices around the surface of the meat until it’s totally covered. Turn the steak over and apply the rub to this side as well.
Rubs can be applied as soon as a few minutes prior to grilling, but the best flavour comes as a result of letting the steaks rest, covered, in the refrigerator overnight or for at least a few hours. Let the meat come to room temperature prior to grilling it. In our restaurant having applied the rub, we wrap our meat in clingfilm to ensure that the rub can do its job properly.
Put the steaks on a preheated grill and cook them until they’re cooked according to your taste. This rub can burn so it is advised to cook the steaks over a lower temperature.
Let us know how you use this rub and the best recipes win beer & food vouchers from our restaurant.
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