Gorse & Grain, Restaurant & Bar at Mallow Golf Club, Co. Cork

Fresh food, a well-kept pint and the best view of the 18th green, at the heart of Mallow Golf Club. Open to everyone.

Open daily from 9am  ·  Full Irish breakfast until noon
Welcome

Experience You Can Trust. Hospitality You Can Feel.

Founded on a strong combination of Irish business education, nearly 20 years of senior banking experience, hands-on restaurant management and corporate marketing expertise, Gorse & Grain Restaurant & Bar brings professional discipline and a personal passion for hospitality to every guest experience.

Our founder holds a Bachelor of Science from University College Dublin and a Master’s in Business from Dublin Business School. Our vision is to combine quality food, warm Irish hospitality and international flavours while building a sustainable business that serves and supports the local community.

Big Dreams. Hard Work. Genuine Hospitality.

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Breakfast, lunch & dinner

A full Irish breakfast every morning until noon, then lunch, dinner and Sunday lunch, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options and a children’s menu.

See the menu
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The bar

Pints, wines, spirits and coffee, with a balcony over the 18th green for fine evenings. We stay open later for matches, social groups and functions.

Opening hours
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Functions & events

Captain’s and President’s Nights, society days, Christmas parties, birthdays and family occasions, catered in our ground-floor function room.

Plan an event
The Mallow Golf Club clubhouse seen across the 18th green
The balcony

The best seat over the 18th

Our balcony looks straight out over the 18th green. It’s the place for a morning coffee in the sun, for watching the last putts of the day drop, or for an evening glass once the course goes quiet.

  • Balcony overlooking the 18th green
  • Fresh food prepared daily
  • Takeaway available, just ring ahead
  • Children’s menu and a family welcome
Find us

Grab & go at the turn

Out on the course? Ring ahead and your food will be ready for you at the 10th tee.

On-course menu
What’s on

More than a clubhouse

Something happening most weeks. Ring us or call in for dates.

Weekly

Asian Food Night

One night every week, an authentic Asian menu you won’t find anywhere else locally.

Live

Music & DJ Nights

Local musicians, solo acts and DJ nights, with finger food and casual bites.

Summer

BBQ Nights

Outdoor barbecues on summer weekends and big match days.

Seasonal

Celebrations

St Patrick’s Day, and Christmas parties for club groups and local businesses.

Opening hours

When to find us

Hours follow the golfing season.

Summer

1 March – 31 October
Open daily
9am – 9pm
Breakfast
9am – 12 noon
Lunch & dinner
From 12 noon
Bar
Later for matches & functions

Winter

1 November – 28 February
Open daily
Winter hours to be confirmed
Bookings
Please ring ahead

Times can change around competitions and private events. Please ring ahead on (022) 21145 ext. 4 to check or to book a table.

Societies & celebrations

Planning a day out or an occasion?

From a society’s soup and sandwiches to a three-course presentation dinner, we’ll look after the details.