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
Christmas Bruch
-December 24th
We are doing something different this Christmas Eve. For the first time, our team will be opening the doors for a festive daytime service, where we’ll be serving a specially curated tasting menu designed to showcase the very best of winter ingredients, coastal inspiration, and Mara’s signature creativity.
Join us for a relaxed yet elegant celebration filled with exceptional flavours, warm hospitality, gorgeous blood orange mimosas and the magic of Christmas Eve at Mara.
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.
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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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Spanish Navidad Dinner Cooking Class - 19th November
Try something new this Christmas and learn how to prepare a stunning Spanish-inspired Christmas dinner.
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European Dinner Series: Danish Christmas Classics - December 10th
Step into the charm of a traditional Danish Christmas dinner with a menu that’s both rustic and refined.
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.