This central-Salthill bar and restaurant opened in the second week of March 22025 - just in time for Paddy's Day.
They're in the purpose-built bar and kitchen, between Gourmet Tart and da
Roberta which was most-recently Barnacles bar and restaurant. There's been some work on the fittings, removing features installed by the last owner, the the overall bar is much the same.
Beacon aims to be a fresh, stylish take on the classic gastro pub, "blend[ing] modern elegance with old-world charm, offering a warm nod to its stunning west coast surroundings."
The food menu, available from the 18th March, is described as "Asian-inspired", with offerings including Cantonese Clay Pots (choose from house-roasted duck, Chinese braised pork belly, Thai Bang Bang chicken), Beacon House Seafood Plate (with oysters, smoked salmon, and tiger prawns), Korean-style crispy chicken burger with kimchi, roast Peking duck with plum sauce. And for the more traditional Irish palate, braised lamb shank is also available.
