Bates is worth the extra mile for these winter warmers
The menu is not cutting-edge, but it does not need to be
Bates
3 Market Street, Market Square, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow
0404-29988, batesrestaurant.com
Chef: Peter Tkac-Sado
Is it okay with everyone if I mention Christmas now? I’ve deliberately avoided it until today, as I’m one of those people who hanker after the time when talk of gift-buying, turkey-prepping and mince pie-eating didn’t really kick off until December 1.
I realise those days are long gone, but I’m determined to try to hold the line for ...