The Met Summer Special Menu

press release

The Met Summer Special Menu

The Metropole Hotel is excited to announce the launch of

its highly anticipated Summer Special menu at the Met Bar & Restaurant. Designed to tantalize taste buds and celebrate the vibrant flavours of the season, this exclusive offering is set to become a highlight of Cork’s dining scene. Guests can now indulge in a two-course dinner accompanied by a choice of a glass of wine, beer, or a soft drink for just €32.50 per person. Available seven days a week from 5 PM, this culinary delight promises an unforgettable dining experience.

 

The Metropole Hotel’s Executive Chef has crafted a selection of dishes that showcase the finest local ingredients, ensuring a memorable meal that reflects the best of summer produce. The Summer Special menu features a variety of mouth-watering options to suit all palates.

 

**Large Plates:**

 

- **Fried Halloumi, Carrot & Orange Salad**: A vibrant mix of shaved fennel, micro coriander, and mustard & orange dressing, perfect for a light yet flavourful start.

 

- **Warm Duck Salad**: Pulled confit duck leg, fried potatoes, mixed leaves, red onions, and watermelon rind drizzled with honey dressing.

 

- **Rigatoni Pasta Primavera**: Seasonal greens, ricotta, pea purée, lemon & mint oil, Hegarty cheddar, and black pepper for a hearty vegetarian option.

 

- **Double Irish Hereford Cheeseburger**: Grilled flat mushroom, Bandon cheddar, baby gem, beef tomato, grilled bacon, pickles in a brioche bun, served with skinny French fries and truffle mayonnaise.

 

- **Roasted Massala Glazed Squash**: Channa massala, roasted beets, chickpeas, pickled watermelon rind, and poppadom, an explosion of flavours and textures.

 

- **10 oz Tim Mulcahy’s Chicken Supreme**: Accompanied by potato & N’Duja terrine, kale, wild mushroom, hazelnuts, and pink peppercorn and Jameson sauce.

 

- **McCarthy’s Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder**: Channa massala, chickpeas, roasted squash & beets, pickled watermelon rind.

 

- **Union Hall Grilled Hake**: With roast potatoes & seasonal greens, pea purée, tartare condiment, and charred lemon.

 

**Desserts:**

 

- **Raspberry & Plum Clafoutis**: Candied walnuts, salted caramel ice cream, and marinated raspberries.

 

- **Mango, Passion Fruit, and Soya Posset**: Exotic coulis, candied hazelnuts, and fresh mango.

 

- **Dark Chocolate Marquise**: Candied hazelnuts, Amarena cherries, white chocolate & almond tuile, vanilla ice cream.

 

- **Seasonal Rhubarb & West Cork Strawberries**: Clonakilty set yogurt, honey granola, poached rhubarb, fresh strawberries, strawberry ice cream.

 

Each dish is thoughtfully created to contribute to our zero food waste targets, ensuring sustainability while delivering exquisite flavours. Guests are encouraged to follow @themetcork on Instagram for the latest updates and to book their table through the link in the bio.

 

The Metropole Hotel invites all food enthusiasts and those seeking a delightful dining experience to savour the Summer Special menu at the Met Bar & Restaurant. Book now and enjoy an evening of exceptional cuisine in the heart of Cork.