Watermarq Restaurant at Silver Springs Moran hotel Cork

Posted: December 23, 2014


AA Rosette Silver Springs

Watermarq RestaurantAA Rosette Silver Springs Cork at Silver Springs Moran hotel is delighted to have been awarded the prestigious AA Rosette Award . This is presented for the quality of the restaurants cooking that demonstrates consistent standards of all dishes on the menus flavours are expected to be well-balanced and each dish appropriately presented using fresh and seasonal ingredients. The menu should reflect an obvious enthusiasm and commitment to promoting good quality food.

The AA inspector described their meal as “simplicity at its best” and commenting on the “great flavours” and “accurate cookery” of the dish. Quality of service received is also taken into consideration. The AA inspector said “the team exuded natural friendliness which was underpinned by sound professional procedures and great menu knowledge” Watermarq Head Chief Gary Burke uses local produce and sources only the finest ingredients for all dishes.

The Watermarq Restaurant in the Silver Springs Hotel is one of the finest restaurants in Cork. This quality cork restaurant opens for lunch and dinner and offers an extensive a la carte as well as a range of great value fixed price menus that appeal to all. Menus change frequently to reflect the best of what is in season and available locally. Lunch is served at the Watermarq Restaurant Monday to Friday and Sunday Carvery is particularly popular and remember KIDS EAT FREE! You can view our Kids Free Carvery Menu HERE.

A new addition to the Watermarq Beer Garden is a fantastic new children’s playground, ideal for visiting families and guaranteed to ensure healthy appetites all round. A specially designed ‘young diners’ menu is also available for our under twelve year olds as well as a choice of adult dish options in half portions.

The Watermarq Restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday to Saturday and caters for parties of all sizes. Restaurant does not open on a Sunday or a Monday evening. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two or a group celebration we have the perfect table for you. From the 6th of July to the 31st of August the restaurant will be open all nights except Monday.

Mike Denver at Silver Springs Moran Hotel

Posted: November 24, 2014

Mike Denver had his first professional gig in January 2003. He has come leaps & bounds since then and has really made a name for himself.

Mike Denver

His first album was “Wings to Fly”, since then Mike has recorded 11 albums. Mike has released four DVD’s, “The Essential Galway Boy, “Christmas Country” “Live in Concert” DVD and his most current “Let’s Dance-The Live Show”

Mike Denver will be performing at Silver Springs Moran Hotel on Thursday the 29th of January 2015.

We have two options to choose from, we have Show only Tickets from €25 per person or enjoy overnight accommodation, full Irish breakfast and a ticket from €72 per person sharing per night.

Mike will be performing his classic songs “Wings to fly” and “It’s a Dream come through”. Dance the night away with Mike Denver alongside his special guests on the night who include Philomena Begley, Ray Lynam, John Hogan and Marc Roberts.

It will be an unforgettable night with lots of laughs!

Family Facilities at Silver Springs Moran Hotel

Posted: November 11, 2014

Silver Springs offers great family facilities. Silver Springs Moran Hotel has a multi-play outdoor playground which offers kids a great area to play in and parents can relax knowing their children are safe and having fun.

 

Family Fun

It is located beside the Watermarq Restaurant. This is a great secure area for families and kids to relax in. The playground is contemporary and has something for all the children to enjoy.

The Playground includes:

It has a soft finish so the little ones won’t get hurt.

We also have a playroom that is located beside reception. It will be a world of fun and games for your children. The room has toys and board games so it is a good opportunity for your children to make friends with other children staying at the hotel.

Children can enjoy the ‘Young Diners Menu’. It has a delicious choice of food  that will appeal to everyone. It is the best of local produce and is very affordable.

We have a leisure centre located just a short walk from the hotel. The guests staying at Silver Springs Moran Hotel will have access to:

 

There is a variety of kid friendly local attractions close by the hotel:

 

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To book please phone 021 450 7533 or visit www.silverspringsmoranhotel.com for more information.

 

Christmas at Silver Springs Moran Hotel

Posted: October 21, 2014

Join us for Christmas this year at Silver Springs Moran Hotel. We have a fantastic selection of shows that will keep you and your family entertained.

Have a look at our Christmas Brochure for 2014

Tickled Pink is live Saturday 6th, Friday 12th, Saturday 13th of December

Tickled Pink

So So 90’s is live Friday 12th of December

Garth Brooks Tribute is live Friday 19th of December

Garth Brooks Tibute

 

Red Hurley is live Friday 19th of December

Red Hurley (3)

The price is €50 per person which includes festive mulled wine reception, five course meal & show followed by late DJ.

All Shows include:

 

Our Post Christmas Shows include:

June Rodgers Christmas Show-Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd January

June Rodgers Christmas

The price of this show is €59.50 per person which includes festive mulled wine reception, five course meal & show followed by late DJ.

We also have Mike Denver & Band with various guests-Thursday 29th January

Mike Denver

The price of this show is €25 per person, these are show only tickets.

 

To book any of these shows please Phone Silver Springs Moran Hotel on 021 450 7533

 

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

Posted: October 8, 2014

The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held in Cork City. The festival is Ireland’s biggest jazz event and attracts hundreds of musicians and thousands of music fans to the city each year.

Guinness Cork Jazz

It is on from the 23rd to the 27th of October 2014.

This year there a lots of great acts performing at the Jazz Festival.

Some of the amazing acts this year include:

Imelda May-Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th 8pm –Cork Opera House

The Frank and Walters & Guests the minutes and Rubyhorse-Saturday 25th 8pm-Cork Opera House

Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings –Sunday 26th 7.30Pm-Cork Opera House

2 Many DJS-Sunday 26th 12pm-Cork Opera House

Carla Cook Quartet-Friday 24th 8pm-The Everyman

Dianne Reeves-Saturday 25th 8pm-The Everyman

Delorentos-Friday 24th 8pm- Cyprus Avenue

The Vanbrugh Quartet-Sunday 26th 2.30pm-Triskel Christchurch

There are lots of fun filled events happening in Cork over the few days including Jazz Camp, Street Music, Jazz Choir, Jazz Sessions, Singers Open Mic, Guitar Gathering, Big Band Jazz, Family Jazz & Signature Sessions.

Stay with Silver Springs Moran Hotel, we offers guests luxury accommodation in Cork City overlooking the River Lee.

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Check out our special rates on accommodation.

The Silver Springs Moran Hotel provides the ideal choice for your midweek or weekend break in Southern Ireland. Luxurious accommodation, Lounge Bar, Watermarq Restaurant and extensive child friendly facilities will ensure you will have a memorable stay.

Silver Springs Playground

Hotels near Cork Opera House

Posted: August 18, 2014

Silver Springs Moran Hotel is only a 7 minute drive to the Cork Opera House.

Cork Opera House is jam packed with great plays over the next few months. Here is a few of some amazing productions to hit the stage in the Cork Opera House.

Hairspray 26th of July to 23rd of August

Hairspray

Avenue Q 4th of September to 6th of September

A Street car named Desire 16th of September

Red Hurley 19th of September

Red Hurley

Charlie & Lola 24th of September to 26th of September

Charlie & Lola

Joseph & The Amazing Techicolor Dreamcoat 30th of September to 4th of October

Madame Butterfly 22nd of October

Imelda May 23rd of October to 24th of October

Imelda May

Rocky Horror Show 1st of November

A Celebration of the Jersey Boys 2nd of November

Jersey Boys

Paul Potts 5th of November

The Nutcracker 20th of November to 22nd of November

Silver Springs Moran Hotel offers great deals on accommodation.

Whether you are dining as an individual, couple, family or group the Watermarq Restaurant would be delighted to cater for your lunch or dinner in relaxed and informal setting. Both a la carte and fixed price menus are available and we focus strongly on producing dishes that reflect the best of what is local and in season.

The Lounge Bar offers comfortable seating, panoramic views over the river Lee, delicious food and a wide selection of beverages and the Lounge Bar is ideal spot to sit and watch world the go by.

Regarded as one of the best located 4 star hotels in Cork, The Silver Springs Moran Hotel is ideal for your hotel break in Southern Ireland, Add to this luxurious accommodation, the lounge bar and Watermarq Restaurant, and you will have all the best ingredients for a truly great stay.

Contact Silver Springs Moran Hotel if you would like to book on 021 450 7533

Dine at Silver Springs Moran Hotel

Posted: July 10, 2014

Silver Springs Moran Hotel is a four star hotel located in Cork and is known for its highly reputable Watermarq restaurant and Lounge Bar. Silver Springs has something that suits everyone.

 

The Watermarq Restaurant:

With both a la carte menu and fixed price menus Silver Springs Moran Hotel focus on producing dishes that are the best of the best and that suit everyone’s taste.

The Watermarq Restaurant is one of the finest restaurants in Cork. It opens for lunch and dinner and offers an exceptional a la carte menu as well as a fixed menu so it is appealing to all. Lunch is served from Monday to Friday. The Watermarq restaurant is open for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday.

The Watermarq restaurant offers a young diners menu for under twelve year olds and a choice of adult dish options half portions.

Silver Springs Moran Hotel, Watermarq Restaurant

Watermarq Restaurant 4 Silver Springs Moran Hotel

 

Opening Times:

Breakfast: 7am – 10.30am Monday – Friday         7.30am – 10.30am Saturday & Sunday

Lunch:        12.30pm – 2.30pm Monday- Friday    12.30- 3pm Sunday

Dinner:       6pm – 9pm Tuesday – Thursday           6pm – 10pm Friday & Saturday

 

It caters for parties of all sizes whether it is a small intimate gathering or a large group celebration we have the perfect table for you.

Bar Silver Springs Moran Hotel

From the 6th of July to the 31st of August the restaurant is open all nights except Monday.

 

The Lounge Bar:

If you are looking for a light snack the Lounge Bar menu is the perfect choice. From our warm and friendly atmosphere to our delicious selection of light bites and snacks the lounge bar is the perfect place to relax and enjoy some good food. We also have live music on at the weekend.

Bar with fireplace Silver Springs Moran Hotel

 

To make a reservation please contact the Watermarq Restaurant by emailing watermarqrestaurant@moranhotels.com

Meetings & Conferences in Moran Hotels

Posted: July 3, 2014

 

Moran Hotels specialize in delivering excellent hospitality to their customers.

Moran Hotels offer state of the art meeting rooms. Features vary between properties, room hire includes: FREE WIFI, mineral water, high spec AV, smart boards, LCD projector & screen, adjustable light, sound & climate controls & natural light.
We have two Moran hotels located in Ireland and two in the UK.

 

Location:

 

Red Cow Moran Hotel located in Dublin

Silver Springs Moran Hotel located in Cork

 

Chiswick Moran Hotel located in London

Crown Moran Hotel located in London

 

 

The Red Cow Moran Hotel is Dublin’s Landmark Conference Venue. It is ideal for conferences & meetings as its location is central for all commuters coming from all areas of Ireland. Our teams guarantee a prompt response to your conference enquiries as well as detailed coordination before and throughout your event. There is a full support system in place for all technological requirements and an assortment of audio visual equipment can be sourced.

boardroom red cow  Red Cow

 

Silver Springs Moran Hotel in Cork is one of southern Ireland’s largest conference venue. It can host up to 1,500 delegates. It caters for small, medium and large conferences. We have two conference suites which can hold up to 800 delegates per suite.

conference image silver springs moran hotel   Convention Centre Theatre Style front
Crown Moran Hotel in Cricklewood is one of the most strategic locations to host a meeting or conference in London. The conference centre can hold up to 300 delegates. It is conveniently located near the M1, central London, national rail stations and all London airports.There are 2 suites available; The Bentley Suite can cater for a larger event of up to 300 guests while The Sala Suite can host an intimate event of up to 160.

 

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Chiswick Moran Hotel is the perfect option for a conference or meeting as it close to central London, Heathrow airport and all major West London Business Parks. It has four meeting rooms. Fairfax can hold up to 80 delegates, Westwood can host meetings for up to 18 delegates, Sunset & Beverly can hold up to 10 delegates.

chiswick 1  Chiswick

 

 

Visit Moran hotels for more information.

 

 

Summer Festivals

Posted: June 3, 2014

There is so much to look forward to this summer festival wise!

First kicking off is Ireland’s largest Gardening Event Bloom will be taking place in the Phoenix Park from Thursday 29th of May until Monday 2nd of June.

The much anticipated Forbidden Fruit will be taking over the grounds of the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin Saturday 31st of May and Sunday the 1st of June. Artists such as 2many djs, little dragon, BellX1 plus many more will take to the stage.

 

Forbidden Fruit

The Dublin Port Riverfest will be taking place Saturday 31st of May to Monday 2nd June 2014. There will be a jam packed programme full of entertainment and family fun.

Taste of Dublin will take over Iveagh Gardens from June 12th to 15th. It will be four fun filled days of summer eating, drinking and entertainment.

The Camp Viego Tapas Trail returns to Dublin and Cork this June and July. Trail runs from June 4-29 in Dublin and 6-30 July in Cork. You can immerse yourself in Spanish culture and culinary.

The Laya Healthcare Street Performance brings the world best street performance to Dublin’s Merrion Square and Cork’s St Patricks Street. Festival taking place Dublin July 11th to the 13th and in Cork from July 19th to the 20th.

Longitude Festival is taking place from Friday 18th July to Sunday 20th July in Marley Park. Bastille, Disclosure, Massive Attack and Rudimental are just a few of the acts playing at the festival.

 

Longitude

The 2014 Dublin Horseshow takes place at the RDS from the 6th to the 10th in August.

Check out the Red Cow Moran Hotel and Silver Springs Moran Hotel for great value deals on accommodation, dining and drinks.

 

2014 Irish Open – Fota Island Resort Co Cork

Posted: February 25, 2014

 

The 2014 Irish Open will make its return to Cork for the first time in 12 years when Fota Island Resort plays host from the 19th to the 22nd of June 2014. Fota Island is no stranger to this event having hosted back to back opens in 2001 & 2002 and the entire county of Cork is extremely excited to welcome this great event back to Ireland’s second largest city.

There will be a wealth of top golfing talent on display over the course of the four day event with double major winner and world number 8 Rory McIlroy already expressing is excitement at the prospect of competing. It is difficult to say at this early stage who will be favourite to walk away with the 2014 title  of Irish Open champion but 2013 champion Paul Casey will undoubtedly mount a strong defense of his title. This will be no easy feat however with strong competition from of the worlds top touring professionals from both the European and US Tours taking part in the event.

Tickets are on sale now with day admission tickets available or the option to purchase a full tournament pass for all four days. The 2013 event which took place in Carton House Co Kildare attracted over 81,000 spectators over the course of the four day event, 2014’s open is expecting to attract similar numbers and demand for accommodation across Cork will be as result very high.

Silver Springs Moran Hotel Cork is located just 15 minutes from Fota Island Resort and is the perfect choice when traveling to the 2014 Irish Open. After a long day of following Rory McIlroy or Padraig Harrington around the course you can enjoy a delicious meal in the Watermarq Restaurant and a relaxing drink in the Lobby Bar with views over the river Lee. For more information on the hotel or to make a booking you can visit our website HERE.