From the moment you step through the door of 360 Cookhouse, it’s evident this is a restaurant that insists on a full-spectrum dining experience. Nestled on Castle Street in Dungarvan’s culinary quarter, the converted “Park House” façade gives way to a thoughtfully structured interior, where multiple dining niches and indoor/outdoor transitions — including a charming pergola garden room — echo the promise of the 360 Cookhouse menu.
The restaurant’s décor is at once relaxed and intentional: deep blues and creams, climbing greenery, soft ambient lighting and a mix of booth seating and open tables combine to create a warm, slightly theatrical setting. The kitchen, bar, pizza oven and cocktail station occupy centre stage, subtly reminding you this is a working restaurant — not a showroom. This layout helps distribute sound and movement so no area feels overly crowded.
Dining here feels like a journey. On an evening visit, we began with a selection of tapas — the bang bang cauliflower was a standout, crisp with a teasing spice — accompanied by a crisp, herbaceous white wine. For mains, the aged prime sirloin steak arrived cooked to precision, flanked by beef-dripping chips with rosemary salt, though the presentation could have been sharper. The dessert menu is modest; the chocolate mousse was delicate and satisfying. A cocktail from their signature list — where the mixologists clearly have fun — rounded off the evening elegantly.
Service at 360 Cookhouse is confident, attentive and genuinely warm. The front-of-house staff navigated a fairly full dining room with composure, checking in at the right moments and offering reassuring suggestions when asked. One guest remarked that “service was friendly and prompt,” and that tone mirrors many recent reviews.
As for value, expect to spend in the mid-to-upper bracket. The quality of ingredients, the breadth of cooking styles (Mediterranean, tapas, grill, vegan options) and the whole experience justify this.
In summary, 360 Cookhouse delivers more than a meal: it offers a destination. Occasional minor touches — tighter plating, perhaps a wider dessert selection — would elevate it further. But as it stands, this is a standout in Dungarvan: a place to linger, explore, and return to.