Arthur Mayne’s
Found a
cool spot in the hot city centre a few days ago and enjoyed a tasty lunch
there. This longish narrow outdoor area is at the back of the Arthur Mayne’s
Pharmacy, the relatively new wine-bar in Pembroke Street.
Not now
a chemist, though many interesting artefacts remain on view. Indeed, you might well
think you are making a visit to the chemist when you see things such as Senna Leaves, Brylcream
and Wrights Coal Tar Soap on display. These and much more were found during the
renovation and, luckily, not thrown away! Indeed, the ladies can check out some
old style lipsticks.
Had been there a few weeks earlier on the Tapas Trail and noticed
quite an extensive menu. On this follow-up visit, I was there for lunch. And
was glad to get a seat in this outdoor oasis where the concrete is softened by the
addition of some greenery overhead.
Had a look at the menu, set up by head chef Darren Connolly, and decided to start with the Mushroom Soup. Got a big bowl of it, an excellent
soup and the brown soda bread was also spot-on.
I
rarely pass up a chance of trying the local spiced beef and didn’t miss out on
their “stack”: a Sandwich Stack to be precise, packed with the spiced beef, with
caramelised onions, cucumber pickle, mixed leaves, seasoned tomatoes, and served
with a seasoned mustard aioli.
I was well
fed and so too was CL. She had also enjoyed the soup and her mains was a very tasty
Asian Infused Chicken salad (with chicken, bean sprouts, noodles, onions and
peppers with a sesame, chilli and honey dressing).
Finished
off with some of that excellent coffee from Maher’s. Oh by the way, I did have
to try something from the long wine list. There is quite a choice of wines available and a
prescription (yes, I kid you not) will allow you sample from the 24 kept fresh
on their state-of-the-art enomatic system.
Didn’t go for the prescription but did order a glass
of their Obra Prima Reserva, a smooth strong Merlot from Mendoza. Took my time
with that as I enjoyed my lunch break in the sun. Cheers, Arthur!
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