Arrival & Booking Policy

At Liath, our dinner service takes place over the course of three hours, though it may occasionally extend beyond this. Due to our kitchen’s intimate size and the communal nature of our dining experience, we kindly request that all guests arrive promptly for their reservations. Food service will commence within 15 minutes of your scheduled booking time, regardless of whether all members of your party are present.

Please note: If you have not arrived by 8:30 PM and have not provided a valid reason or contacted the restaurant, your booking will be considered void, and the table may be released.

Yes. Liath serves a single set menu, with each dish prepared in advance for every individual guest.

All dietary requirements, allergies and pregnancy-related restrictions must be disclosed and confirmed by Liath before booking. Certain requirements, including coeliac disease and vegetarian menus, may be accommodated with prior approval.

We cannot accommodate lactose intolerance, fructose intolerance, lupin allergy or intolerance, or vegan dietary requirements.

If we are not informed in advance, Liath cannot guarantee a suitable alternative and may be unable to serve some or all of the menu. No refund, replacement or price reduction will apply.

Please do not complete your reservation until Liath has confirmed that your requirements can be safely accommodated. While every reasonable precaution is taken, our kitchen handles multiple allergens and cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free environment.

When dining at Liath for lunch, guests are required to select either an alcoholic or non-alcoholic pairing. The deposit paid will be redeemable against the chosen pairing, a bottle of wine, or wine by the glass. Please note that bookings and deposits cannot be amended or altered once confirmed, unless the reservation is fully cancelled in accordance with our cancellation policy. Any unused portion of the deposit is non-refundable and cannot be transferred or credited for future visits.

LIATH RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION TERMS

Liath serves only 14 guests per service. Each menu is prepared specifically for the confirmed number of guests. By completing a reservation, you agree to the following terms.

Booking payments

Dinner reservations require a deposit towards the cost of the meal. Lunch reservations require full payment of the menu price when booking.

A non-refundable administration fee of €5.50 per person applies to every reservation.

Cancellations and changes in party size

Any cancellation or reduction in the number of guests must be notified to Liath immediately by email.

Reservations for two or four guests require at least 72 hours’ notice.

Group reservations require at least 14 days’ notice.

Where the required notice is provided, the dinner deposit or lunch prepayment will be refunded. The €5.50 administration fee per person remains non-refundable.

Late cancellations and non-attendance

Where the required notice is not provided:

For dinner reservations, Liath will retain only the deposit already paid. No further charge for the outstanding menu balance will be made.

For lunch reservations, Liath will retain the full menu price paid when booking.

The €5.50 administration fee per person also remains non-refundable.

The same conditions apply where a guest does not attend or the party size is reduced without the required notice. The applicable payment will be retained for each absent guest unless the vacant place is filled.

Changes affecting the reservation

A reduction in party size does not automatically cancel the reservation for the remaining guests. However, Liath reserves the right to cancel the entire reservation where the change materially affects the booking or service arrangements.

Transfers and replacement guests

An unavailable guest may be replaced, or the entire reservation may be transferred to another person, only with Liath’s prior written approval. Liath must be contacted directly before any transfer. Reservations may not be advertised or resold for profit.

Cancellations or amendments by Liath

Liath may cancel or amend a reservation where service cannot reasonably proceed because of circumstances outside our control. These may include severe weather, travel disruption, serious illness affecting the chef or essential staff, utility failure, natural disaster, public-health restrictions, safety or security concerns, or directions from a competent authority. Liath will make every reasonable effort to offer a suitable alternative date but cannot guarantee one.

If Liath cancels the reservation and no suitable alternative is agreed, all payments received directly by Liath will be refunded using the original payment method. Liath is not responsible for additional costs or losses resulting from cancellation or rescheduling, including travel or accommodation expenses, except where liability cannot legally be excluded.

Acceptance of these terms

These terms form part of the reservation contract and are made available before payment is taken. By completing your reservation and accepting these terms, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to be legally bound by them.

Blackrock Market, dating back to 1750 and steeped in Georgian history. Our restaurant is located in the old outhouses, which retain many original features but can become chilly during winter. We kindly recommend dressing warmly to ensure a comfortable dining experience in these historic surroundings. Feel free to contact us for more details.

Please note we unfortunately do not have wheel chair access and Blackrock Market does not have disability restroom facilities.

Young guests are welcome as long as they participate in dining from our regular menu. However, we are unable to accept small children and babies as it is not a suitable environment. We do not have child friendly facilities and we wish to respect all of our diners’ experience.

Liath restaurant is a small intimate space and the noise level can vary from to night to night, if you or one of your guest is hard of hearing, please let us know in advance of your booking and we will do our best to seat you accordingly.

To ensure that the health and safety of our staff and guests is of the utmost importance, we follow all health and safety government guidelines and requirements while taking strict precautions to ensure you have an unique experience at Liath Restaurant.

If you suspect you may be unwell and symptoms please do not come to the restaurant, contact us immediately and we will do our upmost make alternative arrangements regarding your booking.

Liath meets all government safety standards that includes installation of air purification units in the restaurant to clean the air . The toilet is sanitised by a member of our staff after each use for your safety. Carbon Monitoring is in place, the temperature and humidity is also recorded. Our staff pride themselves in maintaining the upmost care in personal hygiene that includes hand washing and sanitising between setting and clearing your table. Please feel free to bring to our attention anything we have overlooked or you feel needs attention.

We understand that a guest can become ill at any time. Please be informed that our refund policy states that refunds can be made up 72 hours prior to your booking date. In the event that you can not make your booking due to illness, please contact us immediately (DO NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE) and we will do our very best to work with you to find a replacement booking. However, if a replacement booking can not be found your deposit we be void.