Hotel Woodstock sits on Shanaway Road on the outskirts of Ennis, County Clare, surrounded by the hotel's grounds and an 18-hole golf course. Its main restaurant, Shanaway Bistro, occupies a newly refurbished space overlooking the first tee, offering a more intimate alternative to the hotel's bar and lounge areas.
The bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu that focuses on Irish cooking and familiar dishes made with local produce. The offering changes across the day, with an early-bird dinner menu running in the evening alongside the main dinner menu. There's also a children's menu, while Sunday brings a traditional carvery lunch.
For dinner, the approach is straightforward and comforting rather than formal. Hotel Woodstock describes its food as Irish and local, while the wider dining offering includes classic dishes alongside more contemporary options. The bistro also hosts regular dining offers, including its two-course early-bird menu, and can accommodate private hire for celebrations and other gatherings.
The recently refurbished dining room is particularly cosy. Rust-coloured banquette seating, soft wall panelling, tall mirrors and brass pendant lights give the room a warm, polished feel, while carpeted floors and closely arranged tables keep the atmosphere intimate. Large windows look towards the hotel's golf course and grounds, adding a sense of space beyond the dining room.
As part of Hotel Woodstock, the bistro is well suited to families, hotel guests and locals looking for a relaxed meal in a comfortable countryside setting, with the golf-course views providing a pleasant backdrop.