This week we take a look at Sutton, that little strip of land separating Howth from the rest of the northside.
There's not much space in that small area, but we've picked out a range of great places to eat and drink whether you're a local or just heading out that way for some fresh sea air.
This is the Taste of Sutton.
Coast Café, Sutton DART Station
This little coffee hut is enormously popular with locals and commuters – it’s accessible from the road and also directly from the station platform, so you’re never too far from a flat white.
Insomnia, 1 Sutton Cross
Sutton isn’t exactly blessed with breakfast spots, but if you’re looking for an early morning snack then there’s always Insomnia – it’s open from 8am and will keep you right with breakfast baps, sweet and savoury muffins, bagels, porridge or fruit.
Minetta Delicatessen, 1 Sutton Cross
Sourdough toasties of devilled Howth crab or sesame lemon chicken; superfood salads and croque monsieur – this delightful deli serves up high-class cuisine from 10am, Wednesday to Sunday. Eat al fresco on their terrace or take your brunch home – the choice is yours.
Sutton-based photographer Leah Carroll says, “Minetta Deli has a very friendly vibe and is run by locals who are happy to chat through their daily specials.”
The Elphin Bar, 36 Baldoyle Road
This hugely popular local is just the spot for a relaxing pub lunch with all the usual favourites – steak sandwich, Elphin burger grilled to order, fish and chips, veggie pasta – along with a selection of daily specials.
Golden Elephant, Unit 10, Sutton Cross Shopping Centre
The place to go for Asian flavours in Sutton, Golden Elephant specialises in Chinese and Thai cuisine. Their extensive range of starters includes mouthwatering morsels like stuffed crab claws, deep-fried prawns and Thai yuk sung (spiced mince) with fresh lettuce.
Cucino’s, Marine Hotel
This Italian restaurant is located in the impressive, Victorian-era Marine Hotel – which happens to be an ideal base from which enjoy a weekend by the sea.
Promising “the true taste of Italy” in a relaxed setting, Cucino’s offers a wide range of pasta, pizzas, meat and seafood.
Cucino’s, Marine Hotel
You may as well stick around in Cucino’s for afters – with Italian classics like tiramisu and gelato on the menu - plus design-your-own cheesecakes - it may be hard to tear yourself away.
The Schooner Bar, Marine Hotel
After dessert, you don’t have to go far within the Marine Hotel to find the nautical-themed Schooner Bar – pleasant surroundings, soft seats and a wide range of drinks on offer.
