Red Bank House & Restaurant

Located just 25 mins on the new M1 from the airport (compared to almost 45- 1 hr from southside Dublin) Terry McCoy’s renowned restaurant in the characterful fishing port of Skerries is in a converted banking premises, which adds to the atmosphere - even the old vault has its uses, as a wine cellar.



There are several churches to choose from in the area, and wedding blessings are also possible here - and a piper or other special welcome can be arranged for arriving guests if you choose.



The reception is held in the restaurant and, although the decor in general is the couple’s responsibility, there are flowers and candles provided on tables. Skerries is especially famous for Dublin Bay Prawns (langoustines) and Terry is an avid supporter of local produce, with fresh seafood from Skerries harbour providing the backbone of menus that are a joy to read; his dishes tend to have names of local relevance - grilled goat’s cheese St. Patrick, for example, is a reminder that the saint once lived on Church Island off Skerries - and vegetarian dishes or plainly cooked food is available on request.



The classic dessert trolley is legendary, so this is not perhaps the place to consider having the wedding cake at an early stage of the evening.



This wedding venues accommodation is offered adjacent to the restaurant in fine, comfortably furnished guest rooms that have all the amenities normally expected of an hotel, making a great base for guests who are able to stay on for a few days in the area - allow time to visit Skerries Mills (working windmills) and the beautifully located Ardgillan Castle and Victorian Gardens nearby, where there are tea rooms.

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