Brennan's Lane is seriously good. You would find it hard to find food of this quality anywhere - TASTEofIRELAND.com with Paolo Tullio 

 REVIEWS

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GEORGINA CAMPBELL'S ireland-guide.com 2012

 ''The overall experience at Brennan's is excellent and, with such pleasant surroundings, seamless service and seriously good cooking, it is hardly surprising that so many customers feel that one visit is not enough.'' Georgina Campbell 2012 (download pdf)

TASTE of IRELAND.com with Paolo Tullio  December 2011

 ''Brennan's Lane is seriously good. You would find it hard to find food of this quality anywhere''Taste of Ireland Review (download pdf)

Mayo Advertiser Sept "11

Toni Bourke - Editor

The award-winning Brennan's Lane Bar and Restaurant is one of Ballina's and indeed Mayo's top eateries and newly appointed head chef David Gouman has brought some exciting changes to the menu influenced by fresh, local and in season produce.

With the refurbishment of the restaurant just completed, a meal at Brennan's Lane promises top class service, sumptuous food and a warm and inviting atmosphere. The new, modern decor brings a touch of romance to this olde world building.

On a recent visit to Brennan's Lane, at the invitation of proprietors Siobhan and Keith Brennan, we were blown away by the standard of cuisine, sometimes difficult to find nowadays.

For starter I enjoyed the caramelised onion tatin served in puff pastry with deep fried goats cheese and accompanied by a balsamic reduction, while my husband chose the pork three-way with Kelly's black pudding and served with celeriac puree and jus. We made excellent choices from the extensive menu, with the pork particularly going down a treat, and were suitably set up for our main course.

Again I chose the popular roast rump of lamb which didn't disappoint. This came with a mouth-watering parmesan and pesto crust and smoked garlic jus. This was a superb dish, cooked to perfection and melt in the mouth. Our second main course was the grilled rib eye steak which didn't disappoint either.

And not ones to leave before dessert we enjoyed a gorgeous crème brulee with forest fruit compote and vanilla ice cream and the hazelnut and sticky toffee pavlova. Both of these desserts lived up to their expectations given the standard of cuisine that had arrived at our table beforehand. The problem was there was such a delightful selection of homemade desserts that choosing was a problem so a return visit is on the cards as the only criticism we had leaving was that there was so much more we would like to sample at this top class restaurant where the customer service is every bit as good as the food. The waiting staff were attentive without being obtrusive, the food was delicious and the whole experience was one drizzled with romance and relaxation.

Brennan's Lane were the recent recipients of the JCI Mayo Friendliest Business Awards eco-friendliness category.