The Malt House Restaurant in Galway has just undergone major changes and re-opened Thursday, May 8th, with a new look, new atmosphere, new menus and a new wine list.
Proprietors Mary and Paul Grealish are very excited about the changes. “We set ourselves two challenges. The first was to change the look and feel of the place and the second was to come up with an entirely new outlook on the food served. On both counts we asked existing customers, staff and focus groups what they would like to see changed. The feedback was very consistent: Ditch the carpets, the dickie-bows, the tablecloths and create a modern and stylish space to enjoy great local food and wine.”
“We hope to take some of the stuffiness from eating out in Galway by giving customers the opportunity to enjoy excellent fresh food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere at reasonable prices. We’re confident that people will like the re-launched Malt House,” continues Paul.
“With regard to food, we figured out early on that we simply had to source the best local ingredients from the best local producers. With this in mind, Head Chef Brendan Keane, Sous-Chef Brian McCormack and Paul spent the last month on the road meeting producers and finding the best ingredients”.
“From farms to fishing boats, the road trip was a huge success”, explains Brendan. “It was great to see the ingredients in their natural environment and to meet with producers who are as passionate about good food as we are. We now have made a real connection with those who produce, for example our organic salad leaves, our free range eggs or who catch our fish. And we are still on the look-out for other local artisan producers!”
“The road trip was a journey in more ways than one. We now have a whole new outlook on food. We have met with some fantastic producers and the ingredients they provide means that our menus almost write themselves. If it’s fresh, local and in season, we’ll consider it for the menu”, states Brendan.
While the new look Malt House Restaurant is all about the food, it also features some unique photos from photographer Reg Gordon which feature some of the ingredients from the recent road trips.
