Food at Hartes is smart casual. The day begins with lunch and on the menu expect to see products like Newbridge ham, West Cork black pudding and Ardsallagh goat’s cheese all used in appetising light bites including freshly cut sandwiches, soups and chowder. There’s also more substantial dishes made with local fresh fish, lamb and beef mains. You also find hearty and comforting pies and casseroles on the menu too.

In the evenings, the tempo changes as the busy day trade slows down and diners relax and enjoy a seasonal à la carte menu. Steaks at Hartes are taken very seriously and Barry particularly loves the lesser-used cuts and chooses blade of Irish Hereford for his speciality eight-hour braised beef served with a meaty beef gravy and accompanying vegetables. The specials board has more offerings.

There is a full bar service at Hartes with a menu to tempt beer lovers that includes an extensive list of bottled beers, ciders, ales and wheat beers from home and abroad and plenty on draught too. Wine lovers will appreciate the concise and reasonably-priced wine list, with plenty by the glass and there are also some creative, and potent cocktails ready to be shaken and served.

Hartes kitchen is conscious of dietary requirements, with clear markings on the menu. Coeliacs, those who are lactose-free and vegetarians catered for generously.

Cook up a storm with Hartes of Kildare.

The team at Hartes is passionate about sharing its food ethos with other enthusiasts and runs a cookery school in a dedicated space. Cookery school attendees are encouraged to open their minds and find creative ways to use the ingredients that are at their disposal. Courses take place regularly and include subjects such as healthy and clean eating, vegetarian cooking, courses on using less costly cuts of meat and course where they will show how to create four days worth of meals from the same six ingredients, making four completely different dishes in one hour.

Weekend dining at home have never looked better with the Hartes at Home Click & Collect menu. Browse online and order from an extensive menu from Hartes. Dishes are available across starters, mains and desserts and feature favourites such as Braised Beef and Duck Wellington. You’ll also be able to purchase meal boxes to feed two or more people. Pick up a few craft beers from Harte’s sister business the Dew Drop Brewhouse. Simply pick your collection time, choose your order from the menu and collect.