Any product has to be made somehow, therefore, by definition, the terms 'Planet-friendly', 'Eco-friendly', or 'Zero-Waste', are, in my opinion, misleading. Whether the by-product is human labour, or post-use recycling/waste, there is still an impact on the planet, and its resources.
The reason I chose to only stock 'natural' wines, that is to say, wines made with absolute respect for the earth, specifically the soil system, is that this is one way to reduce the strain on the earth. It is also the reason why I aim to use local and/or organic products as much as possible, good farming practices also help to fix carbon in the soil, it's a double whammy!
I use Irish products as much as I can on my signature amazing grazing and cheeseboards, and also serve small tapas-style plates of vegan and vegetarian food. I have (as far as I know) Ireland's first Avocado-free, Palm-Oil-free, GMO-free, salmon-free menu, and aim to stock the world's most environmentally sensitive (bird-friendly) coffee, as well as being one of the first supporters of local roasting expert, Bean West.
Most of the charcuterie is local, such as McKeough's Connemara air-dried ham, as well as the cheeses, like Danny Dozio's Ella or his delicious soft cheeses, some made specifically for me. I also use some very high-end products from Greece and Italy, such as delicious organic olives, antipasti or candied cherries.
AMAZING GRAZING BOARDS
Our signature Irish cheese and amazing grazing boards (sharing platters)
Cheese board for one
15.00
Delicious cheese board for one, perfect for a glass of wine, ideal for a couple wanting a quick bite before or after a meal
Cheese board for two
29.95
A perfect sharing board for cheese lovers, ideal with a bottle of wine for couples or guests wanting an after-dinner bite or wanting a nice bite as a game of scrabble is played!
Amazing Grazing Board for two
38.95
Our signature sharing platter for two, with a fine selection of charcuterie, cheese, organic olives, organic fruit and nuts, dips and jams and super-seed salad.
Amazing Grazing Board for four
72.00
Same as the board for two but twice as nice! Our signature sharing platter with all kinds of delicious treats!
TAPAS-STYLE DISHES
Olives
4.50
Organic olives direct from Greece, they are so delicious!
Roasted almonds
4.00
Dish of sea-salted roasted organic almonds (nuts)
Pleasure of Pepper
9.95
Piquanté peppers served with Dozio’s of Mayo soft cheese and organic balsamic reduction, Irish Savage Miso and organic red bio pepper strips (sulfites) (vegan option available too)
That's a Date
8.75
Medley of organic Medjool dates, organic walnuts and organic nut butter with Irish Caramel Miso paste and piquant pepper dust (nuts) (vegan option available too)
Mostly Mussels
6.50
Mussels in Escabèche (olive oil, spices, vinaigrette) (fish)
Holy Mackerel
9.95
Irish Smoked Mackerel, delicious/nutritious, served with Sicilian marinated lemon, organic Bean West coffee dust and Ballymaloe beetroot and Janet's mango chutney (fish) (Trout paté additional €2)
That'll do Ricely
12.00
Organic Rice Stuffed Vine Leaves handmade rice-stuffed Greek vine leaves with a sticky organic balsamic drizzle and sweet pepper with Rivesci Irish chilli cashew crunch (vegan) (sesame)
Nduja the Unpronouncable
9.50
Nduja (Calabrian spreadable salami) with Kelly's Award Winning Chorizo, crackers and local Westport jam (peppers) (gluten)
Aubergenie Crunch
9.75
Great taste award smoked tea & aubergine, with roasted aubergines, and Rivesci Crunch on Corn Rua sourdough (vegan) (gluten)
Mushroom in Here?
8.75
Bowl of absolutely delicious marinated mushrooms on toast (for two) (vegan) (gluten)
Buffalo Stance
12.00
Irish Buffalo / Sheep halloumi with candied cherry and dried organic strawberries (sulfites)
DESSERT
Sweet Treats - coming soon!
Cake of the day
7.50
Cake of the day, please ask what it is! Thanks
SEASONAL DISHES
Organic superfood spiritual salad
Mixed organic salad leaves drizzled with foraged raspberry syrup, walnuts and dried apricot, topped with dried mulberry, organic dried apple, seasonal toms and granola mix. 12.5 (Seasonal) (vegan) (nuts)
All the beers are vegan-friendly.
The Gallery serves the full range of Mescan beers - delicious locally brewed frothies that go very well with our food!
Mescan Brewery is named after Mescan the monk who was St. Patrick's friend and personal brewer. It is situated on the slopes of Croagh Patrick and is owned and operated by Bart Adons and Cillian Ó Móráin, two Westport vets who have been friends and colleagues for nearly 20 years.
or 00353 83 109 1138 from outside Ireland.
tomramwell@me.com
