Rookery Lane Food & Lodging

Stopped for breakfast on our way around the Ring of Kerry. Lovely space with perfect service. Food was fresh and clearly local. Had the avocado toast! Amazing. Would go back anytime (everyday).

Arguably one of the best breakfasts I have ever had. Excellent service. Wonderful vibe and great music. Very accommodating to children. Really well priced also, considering the quality.

Was down in Kenmare with work and was recommended the cafe by everyone I asked for local food recommendations. Across my two day stay I came to the cafe twice and loved it. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. I got the Breakfast Sambo (and added the hash brown), it was great. If you’re in the area and need a good feed, look no further - 5 stars.

Did not stay overnight. I'm not one to leave reviews but in this case I had too. Breakfast was amazing - nicest I've had anywhere - pancakes were devine. Companion had the full Irish - never had better - highly recommend.

We visited the cafe a few times during our trip to Kerry. After a long cycle it was the perfect place to stop to refuel. Nice menu with vegetarian and vegan options. Lovely location. Five star customer service.

Easily, one of the best restaurants in Kenmare. A small and casual spot, the vibe of the place is relaxed and a little eclectic, punctuated with great music playing in the background. The experience was lovely and welcoming from start to finish. The team are genuinely friendly and you are made to feel at home and looked after. Breakfast was delicious…the menu offering included more than the usual full breakfast or pancakes if you’re feeling for something a little different. Mushroom and Truffle toast and a Mexican inspired option ticked the box for us. (The coffee is also really good if you’re looking for a spot to get your caffeine fix.) The chef is clearly passionate, travelled and skilled. The food quality is high and even though we had read good reviews we didn’t expect the meal to be that good. Everything was fresh and delicious. We did explore a few other places in the town centre for lunch options but none of the other menus sounded as imaginative or appetising as The Rookery so we headed back for lunch. They didn’t disappoint as lunch was equally as fabulous and the welcome the 2nd time around was even warmer. Btw, there is free parking around the corner which makes this spot super convenient so we highly recommend and we will definitely be back whenever in Kenmare.

Ate here so no comments on accommodation. But food was fabulous! Best breakfast in town, and frankly one of the best breakfasts had recently period. Really well thought through menu, some interesting Mexican flavour combinations as well as traditional dishes, really good!

Came here for lunch and had a fab meal. Great vegan option (Japanese Buddha bowl with added tofu scramble) and they also had a vegan sausage roll too (though I didn’t eat). My husband had a v tasty looking hallloumi toasted sandwich and an Irish coffee. Would highly recommend it you fancy some tasty and vaguely healthy food as you pass through kenmare!