RESTAURANTS AND FOOD: Sample the simply delectable results of Rotisserie Cooking in Washington Street's Spitjack

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Sample the simply delectable results of Rotisserie Cooking in Washington Street's Spitjack

Sample the simply delectable results of

Rotisserie Cooking in Washington Street's Spitjack

When husband and wife team, Richard and Laura, gave No 34 Washington the kiss of life in 2017, their aim for Spitjack was to reflect a taste of Ireland with the quality and high standard of Irish meat enhanced by the wonders of Rotisserie Cooking. Only the highest quality seasonal local produce is used in the kitchen, quality also in the drinks offering where you see the names of some of the finest local suppliers Ireland has to offer.

Meat Focussed

The menu is predominantly meat focused and they also offer wonderful vegetarian menus and “free from” options, in the restaurant that, over its two-floors, caters for everyone.

We hadn’t been in for a while and so we focussed on the rotisserie options from what was quite a varied menu. Ballycotton salmon and cod fish cake with Lemon & Thyme Aioli alongside the traditional Italian Porchetta with featuring Slow Cooked Rotisserie Pork Belly, Lightly Stuffed with Sage & Garlic, Crisp Crackling, and Rotisserie Jus.

I had enjoyed the Porchetta very much on a previous visit and was again tempted but this time I picked Honey glazed Rotisserie Roasted ham (Twice Cooked Joint of Irish Ham, Rotisserie Jus). Quite possible the best ham dish I’ve ever had in a restaurant.

CL was also delighted with her West Cork Rotisserie Chicken (24 Hour Brined with Thyme & Lemon, Rotisserie Breast & Leg, Rotisserie Chicken Jus.

Generous and tasty

Two generous and very tasty dishes and each happily accompanied by Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips, Brussel Sprouts (a bit on the hard side), Roast Carrot Purée, Pigs in Blankets, Sausage & Sage Stuffing and a choice of Creamy Mash Potato or French Fries

Number 34 is now a lovely old building, eye-pleasing rather than eye-catching. Back in 2017, the owners spent a lot of time and effort, not to mention money, in getting this place looking perfect, a place where once a medieval lane ran through. Lots of exposed brick in both interior and exterior. The project won a local architectural award for its redesign and repurposing of the historic building.

Excellent Service

Service is excellent and the staff are very helpful and friendly and the food is well cooked, well presented, and well priced.