February 20, 2003 - The Cellar Restaurant at The Merrion will open this March. Offering fresh regional ingredients and well-presented food with an Irish flair, the restaurant will be the perfect place for a leisurely dinner or a business lunch amongst the stone-tiled ambience of the hotel's vaulted cellar.

Executive Chef Ed Cooney's menu will feature simple, fresh cuisine utilizing the finest Irish ingredients. Featured dishes will include homemade pies, calf's liver and Dover sole. Breads baked in-house will be a specialty, and daily seasonal specials will be available.

"Oscar Wilde famously said that simple pleasures are the last refuge of the complex, and that's exactly the feel we want to achieve with The Cellar Restaurant," said Peter MacCann, The Merrion General Manager. "We already have a very loyal clientele and we are sure they will come to The Cellar Restaurant to enjoy the same great food and service they have come to expect from The Merrion. The Cellar Restaurant's approach will appeal to anyone who values comfort, atmosphere, superb service, reasonable prices and above all, good simple Irish fare."

The Cellar Restaurant will serve breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on weekends. Lunch will be available from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and dinner from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day, with early bird specials available between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m.

For further information and reservations please contact The Merrion directly at 011 353 1 603 0600, facsimile 011 353 1 603 0700, via email or via the website.

Located in the heart of Dublin, The Merrion opened in October 1997, built from a row of historic 18th century Georgian townhouses. This 145-room hotel includes 20 suites, all of which are fitted with the latest in-room technology. With its luxurious amenities and services, The Merrion ensures guests every ingredient to a successful stay. Visitors can wander through the celebrated 18th century-style gardens designed by Jim Reynolds, or survey the largest private collection of Irish art, displayed throughout the

hotel. The Tethra Spa's beautifully muraled pool and elaborate fitness center are both sanctuaries for relaxation. The Merrion also features the renowned Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud with its two Michelin stars. Other dining options include The Cellar Bar located in the property's former wine vault and No. 23, a bar open exclusively for hotel guests.

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