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The White Horse

Established in 1901,
The White Horse is one of Cork’s oldest public houses, run for many years by Mamie Murphy, the sister of Commandant Leo Murphy, one of the founders of the 3rd Battalion.
In 2009 Joe and Maura Carey took over The White Horse and it continues to be one of Cork’s finest establishments serving locally produced, high-quality food daily and a range of beers, stouts, spirits and wines.

"Crafted with love, made from local goodness."

Savour every moment

Savour the taste, embrace the experience.

We offer an extensive dinner menu with signature specials. We strive to provide great quality food suited to everyone’s taste. We source all of our ingredients locally and always bring you the best of each season, thus staying true to our ethos of being a World Class Local. All of our dishes are cooked to order, Monday to Sunday by our talented team. We are more than happy to cater to your specific dietary requirements.

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A Dining Experience

Wholesome homemade food; made with love. Experience an award winning dining experience. For special occasions or just a treat - we have something for everyone.

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Lunch Menu - Monday to Friday 12 - 4pm

The White Horse Toastie

€13.5

Honey & Mustard Glazed Ham, Smoked Applewood Cheddar, Tomato & Red Onion on Toasted Sourdough Bread.
Served with Chips.

Hot Roast of the Day Sandwich

€14

Roast of the Day, Sage Stuffing, Red Onion & Smoked Applewood Cheddar
on Toasted Sourdough Bread

Chicken Caesar Wrap

€13.5

Grilled Chicken, Crispy Bacon, Caesar Dressing, Baby Gem Lettuce
in a Chargrilled Tortilla Wrap

Warm Chicken & Bacon Salad

Starter €11 or Mains €21

Served with Sautéed Baby Potatoes, Toasted Walnuts, Cherry Tomatoes,
Red Onion, and Mixed Leaves with a Honey & Mustard Dressing
Vegetarian Available: Cooleeney Goats Cheese

Soup Of The Day

€8

Served with Homemade Brown Bread

West Cork Chowder

€11

Chunks of Fresh Fish & Vegetables blended in a Rich Creamy White Wine Sauce. Served with Homemade Brown Bread.

Traditional Buffalo Wings in Franks Sauce

Starter €10 or Main €18.5

Served with a Blue Cheese Mayonnaise & Celery
Mains served with Chips

Sizzling Prawn & Chorizo

Starter €13.5 or Main €25

Served with Homemade Toasted Focaccia
Mains served with Chips

Fabulous Fish & Chips

€19

Catch of the Day in a 9 White Deer Beer Batter
Served with Minted Peas, Tartar Sauce & Fries.

Roast Of The Day

Please ask your server
Served with Pomme Purée, Seasonal Honey Roasted Vegetables,
Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes & House Gravy.

Twomey’s 7oz Angus & Wagyu Beef Burger

€18

Chipotle Mayonnaise, Smoked Applewood Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, & Onion Rings
In a Toasted Brioche Bun, Served with Fries

Buttermilk Chicken Burger

€17.5

Crispy Chicken, Lettuce, Honey & Mustard Coleslaw
In a Toasted Brioche Bun, Served with Fries

Wild Mushroom Pappardelle

€16

Chicken & Mushroom €18
Wild Mushroom & Tarragon Cream Sauce Pappardelle,
Rocket Salad , Candied Hazelnuts & Parmesan Cheese

The White Horse Seafood Pie

€22

A Melody Of Salmon, Smoked Haddock, Hake & Prawns in a Cream Sauce topped with Creamed Potatoes
Served with Honey Roasted Vegetables

Warm Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Brownie

€8

Served with Homemade Mixed Berry Compote & Ice-cream

The White Horse Cheesecake

€8

Served with Homemade Mixed Berry Compote & Cream

Homemade Apple Crumble

€8

Served with Custard & Cream

White Chocolate Raspberry Tart

€8

Served with Cream & Homemade Lemon Curd 1( Wheat) , 3, 7(Milk)

Today’s Soup

€8.00

Served with Homemade Brown Bread .

Traditional Buffalo Wings in Franks Sauce

Starter €10 or Main €18.50

Served with blue cheese mayonnaise and celery.
Mains served with chips.

Crispy Goat’s Cheese Salad

Starter €11.50 / Main €21

Golden-fried Ardscallagh goat’s cheese in a crisp panko coating, served with bacon lardons, red onion, cherry tomatoes, beetroot, candied walnuts, and a honey mustard dressing.

Glenbeigh Mussels

Starter €11.5 / Main €21

Fresh Glenbeigh mussels in a white wine sauce, served with warm bakestone focaccia.
Mains served with chips.

Chicken & Wild Mushroom Vol Au Vent

Starters €10.50 or Mains €19.50

In a creamy tarragon sauce, served in a puff pastry case.
Mains served with chips & salad or mash & vegetables.

Loaded Nachos

Veg: Starter €10 / Main €16.5

Crispy tortillas with shredded cheddar, pickled jalapeños, avocado salsa, sour cream, pico de gallo, lime wedges & cilantro.

Pico De Gallo, Lime Wedges & Cilantro.
Chilli Beef (€11) / Vegetarian (€9.50)

Sizzling Atlantic Prawns & Chorizo

Starters €13.50 or Mains €25

Served with Toasted Homemade Focaccia
Mains Served with Fries

West Cork Seafood Chowder

€11

Served with Homemade Brown Bread

Slow-Braised Featherblade Beef

€24.50

With creamy chive mash, steamed broccoli, baby carrots, seasonal vegetables, and rich Hunter’s sauce.

Fish & Chips

€19.50

Ballycotton Seafood Catch of the Day in a 9 White Deer Beer Batter
Served with Marrowfat Peas, Tartar Sauce & Fries.

Roast Of The Day

Served with Pomme Purée, Seasonal Honey Roasted Seasonal Vegetables,
Duck Fat Roasted Potatoes & House Gravy.

Butter Curry

Vegan €17 / Prawn €22

Served with Basmati Rice & Coriander Naan

Thai Green Chicken Curry

Vegan Option €17 / Prawn Option €22

Served with Basmati Rice & Coriander Naan

Pan-fried Salmon (Ballycotton Seafood)

€22.50

Crushed baby potatoes, steamed broccoli baby carrots seasonal veg and a mussel voulte sauce

The White Horse Seafood Pie

€22.50

A Melody of Salmon, Smoked Haddock, Hake & Prawns in a Cream Sauce topped with a Creamy Mash & Honey Roasted Vegetables.

Twomey’s Angus & Wagyu Beef Burger

€19.50

Chipotle mayo, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion rings in a toasted brioche bun. Served with fries.
Add crispy bacon €1.50

Buttermilk Chicken Burger

€19

Crispy spiced chicken, cheddar cheese, baby gem lettuce, honey mustard coleslaw in a toasted brioche bun. Served with fries. Add crispy bacon €1.50

Cauliflower & Quinoa Burger (Vegan)

€18.5

Crisp cauliflower and quinoa burger in a toasted sesame bun with baby gem lettuce, tomato, creamy guacamole, and vegan garlic mayo. Served with fries.

Loaded Nachos

Veg €16.50 Beef €19.50

Ideal for Sharing
Crispy Tortillas Shredded Cheddar,
Pickled Jalapenos, Avocado Salsa, Sour Cream
Pico De Gallo, Lime Wedges & Cilantro.

Wild Mushroom Pappardelle

Veg €19 - Chicken €21

Wild Mushroom & Tarragon Cream Sauce Pappardelle, Rocket Salad , Candied Hazelnuts & Parmesan Cheese

10oz Striploin Steak

€30

28-day aged Black Angus striploin with onion rings, flat mushrooms, and fries. Served with peppercorn sauce or garlic butter.

Warm Raspberry & Dark Chocolate Brownie

€8

Served with a Homemade Mixed Berry Compote
(Allergen: 1(Wheat), 3, 7(Milk), 12.)

Homemade Apple Crumble, Custard & Ice-Cream

€8

Our Boozy Pudding with Brandy Sauce & Cream.
(1 Wheat), (3), (7 Milk), (8 Almonds)

Chocolate Chip Cookies

€7

Served with Ice-cream

Summer Berry Meringue

€8

The White Horse Cheesecake

€8

Please ask your server for the cheesecake of the day!
Served with a Homemade Mixed Berry Compote
(Allergen: 1(Wheat), 7 (Milk), 8, 12)

Selection Of Ice Cream

€8

A selection of flavours drizzled with chocolate sauce. (Allergens 3, 7)

Bread and Butter Pudding

€8

Served with Ice-cream

Orange Polenta Cake

€8

With freshly whipped cream. *Gluten Free (Allergens: 3, 7(Milk), 8)

Slurpy Spaghetti Bolognese

€8.50

(Allergen: 1(Wheat), 7 (Milk)12)

Yummylicious Burger & Chips

€9.50

(Allergen: 1(Wheat), 7 (Milk)12)

Super Sausage & Mash with Peas

€8.50

(Allergen: 1(Wheat), 7 (Milk) 9, 12)

Fishlicious Fish & Chips

€8.50

(Allergen: 1(Wheat) 3, 4, 12)

Babybowl

€2

(7 (Milk) 9 ,12)

Chocolate Brownies

€4

(1 (Wheat) 2, 7 (Milk))

Jelly & Ice Cream

€3.50

(3, 7 (Milk) )

Chocolate Chip Cookies

€3.50

(1 (Wheat), 7 (Milk)

Ice Cream Scoop

€1.50

(3, 7 (Milk) )

Finger Lickin' Chicken Goujons & Chips

€8.50

(Allergen: 1(Wheat), 9, 12)

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West Village, Ballincollig, Co. Cork, P31 YA40

021 4871388

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