Welcome to Mara…
What was formerly known as The Old Couch Café has been reborn as Mara, retaining its predecessor's quirky vibe and bijou space. Chef-Owner Luis Martin has both passion and ambition in abundance, largely working alone in the kitchen and serving his dishes in the cosy, well-lit room to just six tables. His well-balanced cooking incorporates locally foraged produce alongside a few influences from his native Spain, such as ajo blanco or cod buñuelo; the cep tiramisu, meanwhile, has become something of a signature.”
Michelin Guide
Mothers Day Brunch
-Sunday, March 15th
Join us for a relaxed Mother’s Day brunch with a 7-course tasting menu, featuring some of our favourites and a few exciting new dishes. From sweet treats to savory bites (and maybe a cheeky cocktail or two), the perfect way to celebrate Mothers Day.
Our Mother’s Day Brunch Menu will be revealed soon, stay tuned!
Irish Coast Meets Cantabria
Cooking Classes at Mara
Join Chef Luis Martin for a hands-on cooking class where modern Irish coastal ingredients meet the bold flavours of northern Spain. You’ll learn to cook seasonal dishes in a relaxed, small-group setting—perfect for curious home cooks who want to sharpen their skills and explore vibrant new techniques. We’ve also added a new range of 2026 classes, including butchery workshops and a dedicated baking class.
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Mara Gift Voucher
Delight a loved one, thank a colleague or impress a client with a Mara gift voucher. Can be used for a meal or for cooking classes.
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Beef Butchery Class + Two-Course Menu (January 25th)
Learn how to break down beef rumps into their individual cuts, from steaks to braising and roasting joints and enjoy a comforting two-course beef menu afterward.
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Italian Cookery Class (11th February)
Create classic antipasto, make fresh pasta from scratch, and finish with traditional tiramisu.
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Spanish Tapas Night (March 11th)
Enjoy a relaxed evening cooking your favourite Spanish holiday tapas, from tortilla to garlic prawns, ending with our Basque cheesecake.
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Pork Butchery Class + Two-Course Menu (22nd February)
Love pork? Join us to make your own porchetta and discover hidden cuts like ears, tails, and crubeens, the ones chefs secretly love for their flavour.
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Bakery Class (April 8th)
A gentle, hands-on morning spent baking. We’ll guide you through three of our favourites: traditional brown bread, soft brioche, and warm, olive-oil-rich focaccia.
A taste of Local
Mara partners with barefoot farm
Mara Restaurant, is proud to announce a new partnership with Barefoot Farm in Dunhill. A collaboration which will see all of the vegetables used in the restaurant sourced from Barefoot Farms.
