Welcome to the Strand Bistro & Guesthouse

Weekend 3 Course Set Menu Only €23.95!!

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Recipe of the week!!

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Situated on the "Loop Head Peninsula" overlooking the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean in one of the most Westerly seaside resorts in Europe; "The Strand" is renowned for its hospitality and cuisine with daily freshly caught  seafood a speciality .

This house popularly known as "The Strand" is now owned by Johnny (the Chef) and Caroline Redmond and Family. The Redmond's are the fourth generation of a family that have been in the business of catering and hospitality  for 'visitors' to Kilkee for practically 160 years.

Our accommodation consists of 6 newly decorated 3 star Ocean facing rooms and are designed with your comfort in mind.

We at The Strand would be delighted to cater for your every occasion be it a a 21^st or an 81^st birthday party, a first communion, confirmation, small wedding you name it we'll do it .

Join The Redmond family for a relaxing sightseeing trip, or an activity break, in one of the finest Restaurants and Guesthouse in West Clare.

You never know who you might meet at The Strand.

One of our famous guests was "Che Guevara" who made a visit to Ireland in 1961 and stayed with us here at" The Strand" .

We actually have the original visitors book that he signed if you would like so see it !!!!

A brief letter he wrote then, dated December 18, 1964, reads:
(source: http://irelandsown.net/Che.html)

Dear Dad:

With the anchor dropped and the boat at a standstill, I am in this green Ireland of your ancestors. When they found out, the [Irish] television came to ask me about the Lynch genealogy, but in case they were horse thieves or something like that I didn't say much.

Happy holidays,
We're waiting for you
Ernesto

 

Please note that we have a 48 hour cancelation policy on all bookings and the full amount shall be applied upon default.

Johnny Redmond