Lough Derg House The Lake Cafe - Nenagh

I ordered spaghetti bolognese and found a large twig in it, about 4cm long. I asked the manager what it was, and he said it was basil. I returned the meal and he agreed that I would not have to pay for it. I started to feel sick thinking about what else could have ended up in the food by accident. The rest of the day at Dromineer was enjoyable, with great weather. I am confident that I will save money in the future by avoiding restaurants like this.

To celebrate my birthday, I took a day off work and asked my elderly mother where she would like to go for a drive. She chose Dromineer, which is about 40 minutes from home. Upon arriving, we went to the Lake Cafe as my mother was hungry. As a vegan, I did not have high expectations of finding anything suitable on the menu, and unfortunately, there were no options for vegetarians either. I settled for the usual fallback of chips and salad. When my mother mentioned my dietary needs to the proprietor, he proceeded to make jokes at my expense, loudly mocking veganism in front of all the customers. This made me feel embarrassed and upset. Despite my mother attempting to defend my diet to the proprietor, he continued to express his negative views. It was a disappointing and uncomfortable experience, which ultimately ruined my birthday outing with my mother. As someone who has been a vegan for 12 years, I have faced ignorance before, but this encounter was exceptionally disrespectful. I hope in the future, the proprietor will show more sensitivity and refrain from making derogatory comments towards customers with different dietary preferences. And, to top it off, the chips were undercooked.

Visited here with a choir from East Clare while on a barge on Lough Derg. Very welcoming atmosphere, service was prompt for our group of 18 people. Beautiful food, friendly staff, very accessible from quay. Thanks for having us will definitely be back!

I had a very good breakfast in July. I checked the restaurant's website for their opening times, which are listed as March to October. I assumed they were closed today, so I didn't go. Are they actually open?

Thoroughly enjoyed lunch here this week. Good wholesome food, beautifully prepared by Fiona served by friendly staff. Well worth a visit when you are visiting Dromineer. Great chat and good atmosphere with Declan. Well done to all.