A tiny West Cork seaside community this week celebrated the reopening of a local bar and restaurant after two years in the dark — while also rallying to prevent the possible closure of its creamery branch. On a scenic stretch of the Wild Atlantic Way, Ardfield village’s Mountain House Bar and Restaurant hosted a packed “soft, locals-only opening” at the weekend. Mountain House, Ardfield, Co Cork. The 60-seat, 3,500 sq ft property will be split into distinct restaurant and bar areas, with a separate bar food menu also planned. Alongside higher-end food, the bar will feature six wine taps, Mountain House ale, craft lager, and mainstream beers, along with “Beamish and a drop” of local Clonakilty Distillery whiskey for €10.

Source: Irish Examiner March 12, 2026 18:01 UTC