The Rowan Tree Cafe in Cookstown

Went to Rowan Tree Cafe on their first Steak night where bring your own bottle was an added bonus. Situated in a small enterprise centre on the outskirts of Pomeroy this small cafe offered much more than steak. With four in our party we were greeted warmly by joint owner Helen and our superb waitress for the evening Aishling. Menus read we had a variety of starters including leek and potato soup, mushrooms and salted chilli chicken. Empty plates for all 4 starters evidence of well cooked well presented food. Mains ordered were 3 steaks and seared salmon with pasta. Steaks appeared to be much larger than 8oz cooked as ordered and accompanied with beef tomatoes mushrooms chips,mash and onion rings as standard not as extras. Great food which was also served quickly. Onto desserts 3 ordered, apple crumble and custard, white chocolate sponge and custard and choc cake with ice cream. Large helpings delicious and great end to the evening. With 4 very well satisfied diners the bill was also a surprise which when compared to other eating establishments in neighbouring villages and towns represented great value for money. With the bring your own bottle option which did not incur any corkage charges this was a really enjoyable dining experience made also even more so as the cafe had no blaring music allowing all diners to have conversations without the need for shouting. Whilst the cafe is small and has little in the way of ornate furnishings what it offers in buckets is great food, great service, great value and a very warm welcome and appreciation of your business. It was also noticeable that the cafe also had a high level of take away calls which is a good sign of quality. So folks keep an eye out on Rowan Tree Facebook for the next steak night and get your table booked you will not be disappointed. We will certainly be back.