Bates - Rathdrum

We went for a long walk in Avondale Forest and were just looking for a quick bite nearby. Man, what a gorgeous surprise! It was my son's girlfriend's birthday a... read more We went for a long walk in Avondale Forest and were just looking for a quick bite nearby. Man, what a gorgeous surprise! It was my son's girlfriend's birthday and we couldn't have stumbled upon better food. Creme of chicken had a lovely coconut twist. The pate was great. The starter prawns were spicy and full-flavoured. The steak was juicy, the burgers flavourful and the linguini fresh. Dessert menu was really good, everything fresh. We will definitely be back!

We had a beautiful meal in Bates Restaurant. It was a lovely atmosphere, food delicious and service charming. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Deirdre Siob... read more We had a beautiful meal in Bates Restaurant. It was a lovely atmosphere, food delicious and service charming. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Deirdre Siobhan and Marian.

The staff at the restaurant were extremely attentive and friendly throughout our visit. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the prawns and nduja ravio... read more The staff at the restaurant were extremely attentive and friendly throughout our visit. The food was absolutely delicious, especially the prawns and nduja ravioli. The atmosphere of the restaurant was authentic and welcoming. I highly recommend this place and will definitely return in the future.

The warm and inviting reception at Bates Nua sets it apart from other restaurants. The starters of garlic mushrooms and pork and duck pâté were delicious, and w... read more The warm and inviting reception at Bates Nua sets it apart from other restaurants. The starters of garlic mushrooms and pork and duck pâté were delicious, and we enjoyed a robust Montepulciano with our meal. Our pan-seared fillet of salmon with creamy spinach and mashed potatoes was mouthwatering. The tiramisu and apple pie desserts were a perfect end to a beautifully cooked meal. The outdoor seating is in a quiet, sunny area, while the cozy indoors has a fire for winter days. The staff were pleasant and helpful. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant, which accepts cards and cash.

I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The service and food were top-notch, and the atmosphere and music added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. I... read more I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. The service and food were top-notch, and the atmosphere and music added to the overall enjoyment of the meal. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area.