Restaurant in Bearna, Ireland

Blackthorn

Name: Blackthorn
Address: The Twelve Hotel, Bearna, IE
Telephone: +353 91 597 000

150Pearl Points

Planned Dinner Pick

About Blackthorn

Blackthorn is a smart Bearna pick for a special-occasion meal when convenience, polish, Michelin Guide recognition matter more than a destination tasting-menu format. It is stronger for hotel-based celebrations than for diners chasing a wine-led splurge; compare Aniar for ambition and Kai Restaurant for value.

Is Blackthorn in Bearna worth planning around? Yes, if its confirmed opening pattern and Michelin Guide recognition fit the meal you are considering. The verified details are direct: Blackthorn opens Thursday to Saturday from 6–10 PM, Sunday from 11:30 AM–4 PM; it is closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday.

The clearest trust signal is that Blackthorn is listed in the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 with a Plate distinction. Beyond that, the public facts available here are limited, so it is better to judge the restaurant on confirmed essentials rather than assume a particular cuisine, menu format, price point, chef counter, or signature dish.

A planned Bearna meal with confirmed recognition

Blackthorn makes the most sense for diners who want a planned Bearna meal on one of its verified service days. The Michelin Guide Plate recognition is the relevant confidence marker: it does not, by itself, define the restaurant as a tasting-menu destination, but it does make Blackthorn a relevant option when you want a recognised dining room rather than relying on unverified assumptions.

For diners comparing it with other choices, keep the decision practical. Aniar is a useful comparison, Kai Restaurant may be worth comparing as well.

Where it fits against alternatives

Blackthorn makes the strongest case for guests already planning around Bearna and its confirmed opening hours. Blackrock Cottage, The Pullman, Dela are other comparison points if you are deciding between Blackthorn and a different meal.

The main caution is expectation-setting. This is not the pick to describe through unverified details such as a named tasting format, chef-led counter, set price, wine programme, or signature dish list. It is better framed as a Michelin Guide Plate restaurant in Bearna with limited weekly service: Thursday to Saturday dinner and Sunday daytime opening.

Quick reference: choose Blackthorn if you want a recognised Bearna restaurant and its Thursday-to-Sunday schedule works for you; compare Aniar, Kai Restaurant, Dela, Blackrock Cottage, or The Pullman if your priorities point toward another option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book Blackthorn?

Once your date is fixed, check directly with Blackthorn, especially if you are aiming for Thursday to Saturday dinner or Sunday daytime service. Blackthorn opens Thursday to Saturday from 6–10 PM and Sunday from 11:30 AM–4 PM, with Monday to Wednesday closed.

What should a first-timer know about Blackthorn?

Start with the opening hours: Thursday to Saturday dinner, plus Sunday from 11:30 AM–4 PM. Blackthorn is in Bearna and is listed in the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 with a Plate distinction.

Can Blackthorn accommodate groups?

The verified information does not state a group policy or private-dining setup. If you are planning for several people, the safest approach is to confirm availability directly and keep the limited weekly opening schedule in mind.

Is lunch or dinner better at Blackthorn?

That depends on your timing. Dinner is available Thursday to Saturday from 6–10 PM, while Sunday service runs from 11:30 AM–4 PM. No other lunch service is confirmed in the verified details.

Is Blackthorn good for a special occasion?

It can be a strong choice if you want a recognised restaurant in Bearna and the opening hours suit your plans. The confirmed Michelin Guide Plate listing is the clearest verified reason to consider it for a planned meal.

What are alternatives to compare with Blackthorn?

For another meal to compare with Blackthorn, consider the kind of outing you want. Aniar, Kai Restaurant, Blackrock Cottage, The Pullman, Dela are useful comparison points, while other dining in Bearna can be considered more generally.

What should I wear to Blackthorn?

The verified dress code is smart casual. Aim for something neat and polished without assuming formal evening wear is required.

Location

The Twelve Hotel

Bearna, Ireland

Compare Blackthorn

Blackthorn Bearna and similar venues

Venue	Location	Cuisine	Awards	Price
Blackthorn	Bearna	,	Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026, Plate, Blackthorn	,
Blackrock Cottage	Galway	,	,	,
Kai Restaurant	Galway	Modern Cuisine	,	€€
The Pullman	Galway	,	,	,
Dela	Galway	,	,	,
Aniar	Galway	Modern Irish, Modern Cuisine	,	€€€€

How Blackthorn Bearna compares with similar nearby venues.

Where to go if Blackthorn is not the right fit

If the celebration needs more culinary ambition and a higher spend is fine, book Aniar. If the priority is modern cooking with a gentler price signal, Kai Restaurant is the better alternative.

How Blackthorn compares in Bearna and nearby

Blackthorn is the practical celebration choice if Bearna is already part of the plan. Compared with Aniar, it reads as lower-friction and less splurge-driven; Aniar is the better fit for diners who want Modern Irish cooking at the €€€€ end of the set, while Blackthorn is easier to justify for a hotel-based occasion.

Kai Restaurant is the stronger value comparison because its €€ price signal makes it a sharper pick for modern cooking without turning the night into a major spend. Dela is the more relaxed cross-shop, useful when the group wants something casual rather than a polished dinner setting.

For ambiance-led meals, compare Blackthorn with Blackrock Cottage and The Pullman. Those make more sense when the room or setting is the point of the booking; Blackthorn makes more sense when the priority is an occasion-ready restaurant tied to a Bearna stay.