Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Pub Grub Done Right!

The name "The Seven Hogs" doesn't exactly conjure up images of all things tasty really does it?! But a name isn't everything thankfully & this pub between Castlegregory & Camp, in Co.Kerry has nailed it when it comes to feeding the masses.
It is located approx. 3 miles from Castlegregory village, with stunning views over Tralee Bay.
We stopped in for a quick bite yesterday, after himself had (and I quote) "The worst surf ever"! :)
The menu isn't huge, but it does differ from your typical 'pub-grub' menu... Not an Irish stew or a Chicken goujon in sight! Hurray! 
Starter prices begin at €5 & main courses at €10. 
I went for 2 starters - Quesadillas packed with monteray jack cheese, corriander, spring onion & chilli, and served with salad & sour cream.  I also had a Chicken spring roll which came with a pineapple & roast pepper salsa & chilli jam. The flavours in the spring roll were gorgeous...a hint of soy & star anise. 
The disappointed surfer wasn't long cheering up! He opted for a mighty 8oz handmade, steak mince burger with cheese and a sweet tomato relish, all served with lovely chunky homemade chips & a side salad. 
We hadn't any room for dessert to be honest... so the designated driver (moi) had a hot chocolate & the nearly silver surfer had a creamy pint of Guinness. 
Other Kerry pubs take note... do your bar food this way! On a rainy Tuesday evening in April, The Seven Hogs had a nice crowd in for food - locals & visitors alike. 
Great food, reasonably priced & a view of the Atlantic! Nice!

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