Opening hours
--:-- Irish time ·
| Monday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
| Thursday today | 12:30 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsBallyvaughan, Co. Clare
- CuisineSeafood
- Price€€€
About Monks
Monks is a seafood restaurant in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. Seafood is the speciality, with chowder, mussels and the catch of the day.
It is one of 13 places to eat we list in Ballyvaughan. The closest neighbouring restaurant is Tea and Garden Rooms, 110 m away.
It opens every day from 12:30pm to 9pm.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Seafood |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€€ (upscale) |
| Address | Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare |
| Open | 7 days a week · 60 hours in total |
| From Dublin city centre | 194 km |
| Coordinates | 53.11979, -9.15448 |
Menu highlights
What to order at Monks
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€15
Garlic Mussels
White wine, cream, garlic, crusty bread
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€24
Oysters (6)
Native or rock oysters, shallot vinegar, lemon
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€10.50
Lemon Tart
Crème fraîche
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€38
Scallops
Black pudding, cauliflower purée
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€35
Monkfish Curry
Coconut and lime
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€47
Lobster (half)
Garlic butter, fries, salad
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for seafood venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 12:30 – 21:00
- Sunset in Ballyvaughan today: 19:14
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 13 places to eat in Ballyvaughan
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Where is Monks?
Monks is located at Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Monks open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 12:30 – 21:00.
What time does Monks close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 21:00 (Irish time).
What other restaurants are near Monks?
The closest alternatives are Tea and Garden Rooms (110 m), The Soda Parlour (580 m) and Greene’s (590 m).
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