What's for breakfast in Irish B&Bs?
Oct 26th, 2003, 09:43 AM
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What's for breakfast in Irish B&Bs?
We'll be traveling with 3 other couples (total 8) to Dublin and Cork areas in early November and staying at B&Bs outside those 2 cities. What does the typical B&B breakfast consist of, and what are normal serving times since we are early risers.
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Oct 26th, 2003, 10:05 AM
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We got eggs, bacon, toast, coffee, cereal with milk, and orange juice for breakfast about 8 am.
The day we left early to catch a 7 am train, we got very little.
Fruit was a scarce item. If you want any, bring your own.
The day we left early to catch a 7 am train, we got very little.
Fruit was a scarce item. If you want any, bring your own.
Oct 26th, 2003, 10:39 AM
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An "Irish fry", if that's what is on offer, is eggs and tomato, rashers (like canadian bacon), sausages, white and black pudding (blood sausage) and brown bread. It's hearty enough that I never have to eat lunch, but boy am I thirsty. The butter and marmalade are to die for. But the cereal (granola-like) or oatmeal/porridge are good too (especially with the granulated brown sugar!)
Usually the B&B will have serving hours from 8 onward, but it depends. If you have to leave earlier, they might leave you something or not.
Usually the B&B will have serving hours from 8 onward, but it depends. If you have to leave earlier, they might leave you something or not.
Oct 26th, 2003, 11:28 AM
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I've always been offered a choice at B&Bs. There's the 'full Irish' as described above, but most places also have lighter offerings. Yogurt, fruit, eggs, smoked salmon, oatmeal and cold cereals, etc.
Some B&B owners ask when you'd like breakfast while others will tell you what time they serve (usually during a window of an hour or two). I don't think I've been anywhere that started serving before 8. But, if you want to get an early start, I think most B&Bs will arrange to leave something simple for you if you request it in advance.
Some B&B owners ask when you'd like breakfast while others will tell you what time they serve (usually during a window of an hour or two). I don't think I've been anywhere that started serving before 8. But, if you want to get an early start, I think most B&Bs will arrange to leave something simple for you if you request it in advance.
Oct 27th, 2003, 01:17 AM
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Normal serving time is 8:00 AM but I have had no problem getting an early breakfast at B&B's in: Ballina, Bangor Erris or Belmullet (County Mayo), Miltown Malbay (County Clare) or Limerick City (County Limerick). Small, family-owned B&B's will usually go out of their way to give you breakfast on your schedule; hotels that employ restaurant help may not be so accomodating. But if you are leaving before they start serving, ask for a credit on your bill.
They'll ask you if you want coffee or tea. If you don't see a coffee maker (like a 'Mr. Coffee') ask for tea.
The brown bread and butter are to die for!
They'll ask you if you want coffee or tea. If you don't see a coffee maker (like a 'Mr. Coffee') ask for tea.
The brown bread and butter are to die for!
Oct 29th, 2003, 10:43 AM
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Blood pudding (sausage) is disgusting, but the regular sausage you get in Ireland or the UK is far superior to those tiny links you get in the US.
Most B&B hosts are happy to take requests, as long as you're taking away items, not adding them. I usually just ask for eggs, and they seem to appreciate not having to throw away the rest of the stuff that I don't eat.
Don't expect your toast to be hot.
Most B&B hosts are happy to take requests, as long as you're taking away items, not adding them. I usually just ask for eggs, and they seem to appreciate not having to throw away the rest of the stuff that I don't eat.
Don't expect your toast to be hot.
Oct 29th, 2003, 11:37 AM
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I'd recommend at least trying the black and white pudding rather than take the word of posters here. I'm pretty picky about food and happen to like them both (but I like haggis too, so go figure). You just can't get hung up in what it is.
Oct 29th, 2003, 12:05 PM
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I liked the Irish bacon but not the link sausage. I liked the white pudding but not the blood pudding (small round black sausage)but I'm glad I tried it. Just a comment, if you're traveling with 8 people, I'm sure you will reserve rooms in advance as you might not be able to stay at the same place if not, some B&B's only have 3-4 rooms. In that case you might be able to request an earlier breakfast time since you more than likly will all have breakfast at the same time.
Oct 30th, 2003, 09:07 PM
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Well, you know what they say...that a picture is worth a thousand words. Found a quirky little website with photos of Irish breakfasts. http://www.irishbreakfast.0catch.com/
Get a load of the breakfast on page 6. Now that looks good.
Get a load of the breakfast on page 6. Now that looks good.
