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. As we only serve a set menu only here at Liath, we are very concerned to anyone with dietary restrictions, e.g. vegetarian, or any allergies such as shellfish.

Allergens can be accommodated if requested prior to the booking being made..

We cannot cater for all dietary choices yet certain allergy requirements can be accommodated e.g. Coeliac.

We cannot cater for a lactose-intolerant or vegan diet at Liath.

When dining at Liat 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.

As a small restaurant serving only 14 guests per service, it is essential that we are notified immediately of any cancellation or change in the number of guests on your reservation.

Failure to provide timely notice will result in your booking being void.

Because we prepare each menu specifically and individually for every guest, any reduction in party size or last-minute cancellation will void the entire booking unless you are able to fill the vacant seat. If a guest does not attend, or if the party size is reduced without the required notice, the full menu price for the absent guest(s) will be added to your final bill on the night of your reservation or the proposed date of the booking.

If you wish to transfer or gift your reservation, you must contact the restaurant directly. Refunds are available up to 72 hours prior to your reservation for tables of two or four. Group bookings require a minimum of two weeks’ notice via email.

Liath reserves the right to cancel or amend your reservation in the event of unforeseen circumstances outside our control, including but not limited to adverse weather, travel disruption, illness of the chef or key staff, natural disasters, utility failures, safety or security concerns (including disease outbreaks), or directions from any authority.

Liath is not obligated to provide an alternative date, though we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. If we cancel and cannot offer a suitable alternative, we will refund your prepayment using the same method of payment. The administration fee of €5.50 per person is non-refundable. Liath is not liable for any interest on your prepayment or for any additional costs, losses, or expenses arising from cancellation or rescheduling, including travel or accommodation costs.

By making a reservation with Liath, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these terms and conditions.

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.

Liath provides a no choice, set menu option only which means each piece of food must be carefully prepared in advance for each specific guest. Should any allergy not be notified in advance, Liath are under no obligation to provide any alternatives or supplements.

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.