Grey’s Lane Bistro – July News 2017

Welcome to our July at Grey’s Lane Bistro!

Summertime…?

Oh my, my, my, my …July!!!!
Well done to all the students who worked hard on their exams, hopefully they can now enjoy some well-deserved time off… Here we are finally: body boards down from the attic, swim gear at the ready, all we need is the sun to come out from behind the clouds!!!! June was an enjoyable month, growing steadily busier at the Bistro and we are now fully equipped and staffed to face the height of the summer season.

Mouth of Dingle Harbour — Any sign of Fungie at the mouth of Dingle Harbour?

July Festivals

There are plenty of activities to sample on the peninsula, horse-riding and horse-racing (Béal Bán, July 9th), rock climbing (Play At Height), sailing at the club or supporting the rowers at the Ventry regatta (22nd & 23rd), Irish learning or brushing up (10th-15th) and of course, mixing up with the locals at the Agricultural show (July 16th) or in the pubs during the trad sessions…… there has to be something for everyone!!!

National Holidays

On this month’s calendar we could also add some patriotic dates: the 4th of July for our American cousins (and 2 members of our staff), see a few snippets of our amazing stay in NY city last February. We even found Fungie’s cousin, in Spanish Harlem of all places… the 14th of July for our French neighbours (and accounting for 22% of the work force at the Bistro!)…and last but not least, the 21st of July, Belgium’s national day, for our one and only Bérénice!!

trip to new york — Our trip to New York…

Updated Wine Lists

Our red and white wine lists have now been updated on our website if you want to browse through them to find a wine to complement your meal… Our staff will also be only to happy to help you in your choice.…

New wines at Grey's Lane Bistro Dingle Restaurant — Six new wines being added to our wine list!

Opening Times

The Bistro is now open every day of the week from 10 am to 9 pm (ish) and bookings are very much advisable for an early evening or evening meal on 066 915 2770 to avoid disappointment.

greys-lane-bistro-dingle-restaurant-trio-of-fish-saffron-cream-beetroot-and-anchovy-salsa — Trio of fish saffron cream, beetroot and anchovy salsa

“Jazz on Sundays” and Piano

Live music is still very much “alive” at the Bistro, Joe and Hakan with “Jazz On Sundays” and Louise on Saturday 1st, Saturday 15th and probably one or two more evenings this month. I will keep you updated on our our Facebook and Twitter. Remember you can tag your photos #greyslanebistro on Instagram and we’d love to hear from you on Tripadvisor if you feel like it, it is always greatly appreciated…

See you soon…

Anyway, wishing you all a wonderful July and looking forward to seeing you around Dingle or at the Bistro at some stage this summer… See you soon!

Grey’s Lane Bistro – June News 2017

Welcome to our June at Grey’s Lane Bistro!

Summer time just around the corner…

It has been a busy couple of weeks and we’re easing into the summer season despite the weather! It’s great to see so many events almost every weekend: you may have heard the rhythmic beats of Dingle’s Global Rhythm Festival or seen the throngs of courageous participants in the annual Dingle Adventure Race last weekend brave not only the challenging courses, but also the less than clement weather! Bravo to both competitors and organisers!

Dingle's Global Rhythm Festival programme. — Browsing Dingle’s Global Rhythm Festival programme.

The Volvo Dún Laoghaire to Dingle Race

The Volvo Dún Laoghaire to Dingle Yacht Race leaves Dún Laoghaire on Wednesday 14th June and is expected at the weekend. You can track the progress of the participants on-line. Started in 1993, this year has a record number of 45 entrants according to the organisers. There is an interesting article in afloat.ie with some of the history of the race. Should be a busy marina and hopefully good weather will await them!

Dingle Marina County Kerry Ireland — Dingle Marina

Fluoride-free water

As you might have seen already, the Bistro is now serving fluoride-free water. This means that the coffees, water jugs and ice cubes in your drinks are all fluoride-free!! If you are interested in learning more about the subject, a talk with Paul Connett, renowned water fluoridation critic, will take place in An Diseart this weekend, Sunday the 18th of June at 7pm.

New Wine Lists

So, even if our water now tastes and feels great, it is no reason not to try out our wines!…
We are taking our wine list to a new level here at the Bistro by adding a total of 6 new wines. Some of them are coming back on the list, like the Mokoblack Marlborough Valley, a New Zealand Sauvignon blanc, others are grapes we haven’t tried yet, like the Pinot Noir from the Muret vineyards in Languedoc. Joining our wine list are also some Chardonnay (including a Chablis), Montepulciano and a Chȃteau St Emilion Grand Cru … We’ll be updating our red and white lists shortly and you can check out our Facebook or Twitter for more updates.…

Opening Times

Now that I have made you curious about all these new wines you are surely wondering when can you book a table for an early evening or evening meal at the Bistro ? Well, we are open for dinner all through the month of June every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and most Sundays so give us a buzz on 0669152770 to book your table!! …and we’ve added some new dishes and a few changes to our breakfast and lunch from Tuesday to Sunday.

Father’s Day

Now Father’s Day falls on Sunday 18th June this year. If you’re struggling with gift ideas, why not treat your dad to a Grey’s Lane Bistro gift voucher?

Jazz on Sunday

“Jazz on Sundays” from 2pm to 4pm is back and in full swing already with Joe and Hakan and we also have Louise entertaining us on the piano in the evenings.

Joe and Haken playing Sunday jazz session at Dingle restaurant at Grey's Lane Bistro. — Joe and Hakan: Sunday jazz at Grey’s Lane Bistro.

See you soon…

As soon as our kitchen team is complete, we will be extending our opening hours, in the meantime do check our business opening times on our Facebook or Twitter for more updates. Remember you can tag your photos #greyslanebistro on Instagram and we’d love to hear from you on Tripadvisor if you feel like it, it is always greatly appreciated….

Anyway, we’re all really looking forward to an event-packed summer in Dingle and at the Bistro… Hope you enjoy it too… See you soon!

Grey’s Lane Bistro – April News 2017

Welcome to our April at Grey’s Lane Bistro!

Spring is in the air…

April has finally arrived and it’s starting to feel like spring… plants are blooming, lambs are prancing around the fields and everybody’s spirit is lifted by the milder weather…
The holidays will be upon us in no time and we are looking forward to the new and returning visitors for the 2017 season at the Bistro!

Opening Times

We will be open for dinner 6.00 – 8.30pm on Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th, from Friday 14th to Monday 17th and from Thursday 20th to Saturday 22nd during mid-term break. We’ve added some new dishes and a few changes to our breakfast, lunch, early evening and evening meals .

Tapas & Live Music

There will be two Tapas and Music events taking place at the Bistro, both from 10pm :

On Friday the 14th, Kai Heumann (virtuoso guitarist) and friends (Ben Janning & Mattie Barker) will enchant us with Latin and gypsy rhythms and on Thursday the 20th, The Hunters, a Sligo based trio (Guitar, Bass and Percussion) will take the stage with their mix of folk, alternative music and blues.

Hope Guatemala Walk & Run

Soon after that it will be time for our annual “Hope Guatemala Walk & Run” on Sunday 23rd, for which the sponsorship cards can already be obtained at the Bistro. This day has always been a fantastic opportunity for our community to support this charity’s work in small Guatemalan communities, every euro raised goes directly to where it’s needed, it’s a fun day, a beautiful walk from the Bistro to Paudie O Shea’s pub in Ventry and plenty of food, spot prizes and music on arrival.

New playground

Hopefully by now our new playground will have been in use for a while already, an opening ceremony with some surprise guest is in the planning but I can’t divulge anything yet…

Féile Na Bealtaine

Feile Na Bealtine 2017 — Féile Na Bealtaine 2017

This year, April will end with the Féile Na Beailtane festival from Thursday 27th to Monday 1st, during which two events will take place in the Bistro :
On Thursday 27th Gábor Péli (conductor of the Dingle New Choir) will officially open an exhibition by Emilia Varsanyi. Emilia is a Hungarian artist recently arrived on the peninsula and whose oil paintings are primarily inspired by the plants, trees and flowers that surround her.

Emilia Varsanyi's art at the Bistro — Emilia Varsanyi’s art on display at the Grey’s Lane Bistro

“The Road Not Travelled”

On Monday May 1st, John Holstead’s Sculpture, “The Road Not Travelled” will be sold to the highest bidder during Feile Na Beailtane 2017!!!
It has been a long wait to find out who will get to go home with John’s piece but it was so amazing to get to admire it and enjoy it during all those months… Bids can be placed until noon on the 1st of May, so if you’re still hesitating, do come by the Bistro for one more look. Bidding forms and envelopes can be obtained from the Bistro. And don’t forget that every bid costs €5 which are donated by John to the charity Hope Guatemala.

See you soon…

You can check our Facebook or Twitter for more updates. Remember you can tag your photos #greyslanebistro on Instagram and we’d love to hear from you on Tripadvisor.

Anyway, we’re all really looking forward to an event-packed April at the Bistro, which will bring us nicely into the summer months… Hope you enjoy it too… See you soon!

Grey’s Lane Bistro – March News 2017

Welcome to our March at Grey’s Lane Bistro!

Welcome back everyone!

Although the Bistro was closed for a while in January and February, a lot was happening behind closed doors… here are a few snippets of the changes you can expect as you walk in the front door at Grey’s Lane.

Grey's Lane Bistro New Lunch Area Dingle Restaurant — New high-stool dining area.

Service area at Grey's Lane Bistro Dingle Restaurant. — Service area…

New Dishes

Buttermilk battered hake at Grey's Lane Bistro Dingle Restaurant — Buttermilk battered Hake…

Ed has also been busy preparing some new dishes at the Bistro for the new season for our lunch and dinner menus. We’ve also added a brand new Kids’ menu to cater for the many families that visit us.

March Festivals

Saint Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us and we will be open for dinner Friday 17th and Saturday 18th. Reservations on 066 915 2770 or contact us here. Hopefully, the weather will be more clement than it has been in the last few weeks for all our visitors and everyone taking part in the parade…!

For the ones who didn’t indulge in too much of the celebrations, there is also the Tom Crean Challenge Cycle to look forward to on the 18th!!…. while the following weekend, from 23rd to 26th March, Dingle will host the annual International Dingle Film Festival for all the film buffs among you and again, we will accommodate diners on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th evening.

Jazz on Sunday….

By then the month is already nearly over and it’s time to think about the next holidays and all it has in store for us: the return of “Jazz On Sunday” and some more live music… we’ll keep you posted on our facebook and twitter.

See you soon…

Happy St Patrick’s Day to all at home and abroad!!!

St Patrick's Day Dingle — Happy St Patrick’s Day!

See you soon!

Grey’s Lane Bistro – February News 2017

Welcome to our February at Grey’s Lane Bistro!

Happy New Year!

The end of the year celebrations were a real success, despite the bad weather cutting our fireworks shorter than usual, plenty of visitors again this Christmas, Dingle town was buzzing!…

Blasket Islands — Looking out to the Blasket islands…

Annual Break

We’ve been closed at the Bistro since Saturday the 21^st of January for our annual break. Ed and I are busy beavering away on the premises for a few weeks, there is plenty to do, to give the bistro a bit of well-deserved TLC.

February Festivals

In February there will be some fantastic activities & festivals to enjoy on the peninsula starting this coming weekend with the Storm Festival 3^rd, 4^th & 5^th February. This will be followed by the Dingle Walking Festival 17^th, 18^th & 19^th February and then the wonderful traditional music festival at Scoil Cheoil an Earraigh from 22^nd to 26^th February in Ballyferriter during mid-term break.

Happy Valentine’s Day

And while I think of it a happy Valentine’s day to all you romantics out there!!..

Valentine's Day heart — Happy Valentine’s Day

Surprises on the way….

We have a few surprises in store for you when we re-open the doors at the beginning of March, the date hasn’t been fixed yet but we will keep you posted on our facebook and twitter .

See you soon…

Once again, thank you all for your support over the last year and we are looking forward to seeing you all again at the beginning of March, refreshed and ready for a new season!!!

See you soon!

Grey’s Lane Bistro – December News 2016

Welcome to our December at Grey’s Lane Bistro!

Other Voices

December started with a bang this year, a very loud one as a matter of fact: Other Voices brought its usual contingent of artists and technicians, but also a huge crowd of music lovers that really took over our quiet and sleepy community by storm…. It felt like being back in the busy summer all of a sudden, with the addition of music venues popping up all over the place and street vendors making a killing at midnight !!!!….

On Saturday we had the pleasure to welcome a young artist form Galway, Maija Sofia. Her performance was greatly appreciated by all present, we just wish she could have stayed a while longer…
This year, Philip King and his crew really outdid themselves in terms the beautiful spaces created for the music, the quality of the sound everywhere and the sheer number of gigs available all weekend, well done to them.

Christmas Party

Christmas Tree at Grey's Lane Bistro Dingle Restaurant — Getting into the Christmas spirit…

Plenty of Christmas fairs and markets to go to over the coming few weeks, and Christmas decorations to enjoy all over town.

We also have our Christmas mood on at the Bistro.

Our big nights this month are Friday 16th and Saturday 17th when we host Christmas parties. There are still a few tables left so if you feel like treating yourself and friends or colleagues to a delicious meal, don’t hesitate to give us a call to check for availability.

Opening Times

We will all take a small break for Christmas, closed from the 24th to the 26th December included and will reopen on Tuesday the 27th December for 12 days uninterrupted until the schools start again.

Sweets at Grey's Lane Bistro Dingle Restaurant — Chocolates anyone?

Come and join us before or after our seasonal break for a meal, a coffee or a glass of mulled wine, the chocolates are on the counter, as the tradition dictates for the last 10 years….

Mulled wine at Grey's Lane Bistro Dingle Restaurant — ‘Tis the season for mulled wine!

Thank you!

We would like to take the opportunity to thank you all for your support over the past year and a half. Moving to Grey’s Lane has been a big deal for us, a huge learning curve and all in all a very enjoyable adventure…

See you soon…

May you all have a happy and peaceful Christmas and a smashing New Year!!

See you soon!

Grey’s Lane Bistro – November News 2016

Welcome to our November at Grey’s Lane Bistro!

…back to school …again!

Mid-term break is over, back to school!!! (or not…)
We had a lovely and busy week with lots of visitors from near and abroad, enjoying the mild autumnal weather and the Halloween celebrations.

“The Road Not Travelled”

John Holstead’s “The Road Not Travelled”, is attracting its fair share of bidding and positive comments at the Bistro (don’t forget, every time you place a bid, €5.00 goes to the charity Hope Guatemala!!!!)
The sculpture is particularly striking in the evening when the lights come on…

From the kitchen…

Nougat dessert at Grey's Lane Bistro Dingle Restaurant — Nougat… new desserts on the way.

November is when we prepare for the upcoming end of year celebration. Ed and the team are trying out new ideas and recipes, for desserts in particular, what do you think about this lovely looking nougat?

No worries, you will get to taste it soon…

Opening Times

As for us at the Bistro, we are concentrating mostly on day trade : we are open every day from 11 to 4pm for breakfast, lunch and coffee, and Jazz On Sunday is still going on, Joe and Hakan are looking forward to entertain you with their mix of modern and old time Jazz from 2 to 4pm every Sunday, call by for a bite or a drink.

On Saturday the 12th of November we will also be open for dinner. Bookings will be essential for this particular evening as most tables are already reserved.

National Circus Festival of Ireland

November is a much quieter month before the buzz of December. Still, there is a bit to do when you know where to look for it. For example, the National Circus Festival of Ireland takes place in Tralee (November 10 -13) and this year is their 15th anniversary. They’ve got some amazing international acts, acrobats, magicians and jugglers to name but a few performers… a great way to beat the grey, misty November blues and fun for all ages.

Camphill Annual Winter Craft Fair

On the 20th it’s the Camphill Annual Winter Craft Fair. You always get a warm welcome and it feels good to visit this long established community and sample their delicious jams and herbal teas (Christmas stocking ideas!!).

Christmas Party Menu

Keep an eye out for our posters and flyers in town, advertising for our Christmas party night on Saturday 17th December. Whether with friends or colleagues, small or larger groups, all are welcome!

Other Voices arrives in town

From the 27th of November the crew of Other Voices will start arriving into town!!… Rejoice, music lovers, if last year is anything to go by, the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Dec 2016 should be exceptional!!!

See you soon…

Last year we were delighted to host Maria Kelly and Saramai. Of course we will host some of the Music Trail acts at the Bistro again this year, but which ones??….. You will have to check our Facebook or Twitter for updates…. See you soon!

Grey’s Lane Bistro – October News 2016

Welcome to our October at Grey’s Lane Bistro!

Bye Bye Dingle Food Festival 2016

Wow! Just catching our breath! The the 10th Dingle Food Festival has passed and gone; a great success seems to be the consensus. So much colour, entertainment, wonderful food, glorious sunshine and of course a fantastic food-loving crowd out to enjoy themselves! Did you enjoy it as much as we did? Thank you all for coming to visit us and sharing in the good-humoured fun!

Dingle Carnival Band providing the entertainment outside Grey's Lane Bistro — Dingle Carnival Band outside Grey’s Lane Bistro

If I had to choose one of my favourite things out of the two days, out of so many great magical moments, it would be when Hakan went on full hard rock mode while jamming with the Dingle Carnival Band outside the Bistro … priceless….!!

“The Road Not Travelled”

John Holstead’s magnificent sculpture, “The Road Not Travelled”, takes pride of place in the main dining area and is getting great reaction from our customers. Have you had a chance to admire it from different angles? Why not call in to the official launch at the Bistro this Thursday the 13^th at 7pm, all welcome!!

John’s work will remain within our walls until it leaves for a new home during Feile Na Beailtane 2017. There will be a sealed auction for the work ending on the 1st of May 2017. Bidding forms and envelopes can be obtained from the Bistro for a fee of €5 which will be donated to the charity Hope Guatemala.

Dingle Folk Festival 2016

Dingle Folk Fest 2016 Lineup Poster — Dingle Folk Fest 2016

Despite being a quiet month, October on the peninsula still has a lot to offer both locals and weekenders alike: the first edition of the “Dingle Folk Festival” takes place from the 14^th to the 16^th and we are really looking forward to enjoying both national and local talent in Dingle! The likes of Damien Dempsey, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Breaking Trad to mention but a few…..

Opening Times

As the tourist season slows down our opening times from now on will be 11am to 4pm daily, Sunday 11 to 5pm, for breakfast, lunch and coffee, and for early evening and evening meals on Fridays and Saturdays 6 to 9pm.

Ready for some Roast Butternut Squash with Cardamom & Rosemary Soup?

You can check our Facebook or Twitter for updates. Remember you can tag your photos #greyslanebistro on Instagram and we’d love to hear from you on Tripadvisor.

More October Festivals

The end of the month will see two more events. The Annascaul Walking Festival from Friday the 28th to Monday the 31st if you like hillwalking and want to explore some of the beauty of the Dingle Peninsula. We are so spoilt for choice with so many beautiful walks right on our doorstep!

Walking South West off Conor Pass towards Dingle — Hillwalking near Conor Pass overlooking Dingle

The Dingle Maritime Weekend is also on that weekend on the 29th & 30th if you’re more of a sea lover… I’m sure the weather will oblige and provide the perfect backdrop….

Halloween

…and before we know it, the holidays will be here, Halloween celebrations and bonfires, plenty of pumpkins and autumnal colours, turf burning in the fire place: my favourite time of the year….. that is, after Christmas, of course!!

See you soon…

….but too early to talk about Christmas Parties, Santa, decorations….., isn’t it? We’ll talk about that next time…. Let’s enjoy October at the Bistro first… See you soon!

Grey’s Lane Bistro – September News 2016

Welcome to our first Grey’s Lane Bistro News!

We hope to keep you up to date on a monthly basis with everything that’s going on at the Bistro. Be sure to stay in touch with us on Facebook or Twitter. You can tag your photos #greyslanebistro on Instagram and we’d love to hear from you on Tripadvisor.

“The Road Not Travelled”

We are delighted to be displaying “The Road Not Travelled”, John Holstead’s latest work from next Tuesday 27^th September.

Watch this ceiling space to see what art will be displayed at Grey's Lane Bistro Dingle Restaurant — Watch this space – soon to be filled by…

Dingle Food Festival 2016

It’s that time of year again and we’re gearing up for the 10th Dingle Food Festival in just over a week’s time. Plenty of treats will be available at the Bistro on Saturday the 1^st and Sunday the 2^nd of October and Steven, our wine provider from The French Market – Kerry, will find the matching wine for every tasty bite.

Throwback to Dingle Food Festival 2015 at Grey's Lane Bistro, Dingle. — Throwback to Dingle Food Festival 2015 at Grey’s Lane Bistro, Dingle. Image by Louisa Khalfi via Instagram.

Entertainment

The smooth, relaxing sounds of LIVE jazz will be provided by, Joe and Hakan, on both Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 5pm …. and from 8.30pm on Saturday 1st, Jazz Swing Collective with Dubhaltach Tracey, Ben Janning and Mattie Barker will ‘take to the stage’…

We are all very excited and really looking forward to an amazing weekend! Such a treat for all and a great way to end a very busy season.

German Wine Tasting

So much to see and do at the Food Festival! We’re spoilt for choice.

German wines at Grey's Lane Bistro. — German wines at Grey’s Lane Bistro.

If you want to learn about some of the German wines we serve from Wein & Genuss Gerlach check out their presentation at one of Dick Mack’s Drinks Masterclasses or sample their wines at The Coach House.

Jazz on Sunday with One-Eyed Kings

After the Dingle Food Festival our opening times will be changing. We will still be open every day and we’ll keep you updated on opening times for early evening and evening meals. “Jazz on Sunday” as usual, 2:30 to 4:30.

October Festivals on the Dingle Peninsula

October is another busy month on the Dingle Peninsula, with no fewer than 3 more festivals to look forward to after the Dingle Food Festival: the first Dingle Folk Festival, the Annascaul Walking Festival and Dingle Maritime Weekend.

See you soon…

In the meantime, have a great Dingle Food Festival! Looking forward to seeing you out and about or at the Bistro… See you soon!