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Small plates that are perfect for starters, snacks or sharing 'round the table

IRISH SMOKED SALMON - The best, served simply with lemon, onion, brown soda bread and butter 8.95

BEEF & BLUE - Mildly spicy blackened beef tenderloin, served cold with Cashel blue cheese and crusty French bread 7.95

MUSSELS - One pound of mussels, steamed in Guinness, garlic and capers, finished with butter and served with toasted foccacia Market Price

BUBBLE & SQUEAK - Crispy griddle-fried cakes of mashed potato, onion, and vegetable 2.95

SCOTCH EGGS - Deep-fried savouries of hard-boiled egg and sausage which are a staple in English pubs 3.95 each

GARLIC MUSHROOMS - Fresh mushrooms sautéed in butter & garlic and served with Marie Rose sauce 3.95

CHEESE & CHIVE FRITTERS - Fried rounds of cheddar and green onion 4.95

SMOKED SALMON PATE - A homemade spread of salmon and cream cheese served with brown soda bread 5.95

CRAB CAKES - Three pan-fried rounds of sweet crab meat mixed with red peppers, onions and breadcrumbs 5.95

SALMON POTATO PUFFS - Mashed potatoes, smoked salmon, onion & dill, fried and served with dill mayo 4.95

CORDON BLEU FRITTERS - A tasty mix of ham, chicken, and swiss, deep-fried in our famous batter 4.95

STUFFED PORTABELLA - A large mushroom cap filled with blue cheese, smoked salmon & red onion 7.95

BLUE CHEESECAKE - It's not dessert! It's a "cheesecake" of blue cheese, herbs, and cream cheeses in a walnut crust, served warm with brown soda bread, a garnish of baby spinach and a pear vinaigrette 6.95

SALMON RILLETTES - Poached and smoked salmon, flaked and tossed with green onion in a caper-dijon mayo. Served with toasted french bread 5.95

CASHEW NUT BRIE - Wedges of Brie cheese, coated with nuts, fried and served with a raspberry sauce 7.95



LEEK & POTATO SOUP 2.95/cup 3.95/bowl

SOUP OF THE DAY
Ask your server

HOUSE SALAD - Choice of dressings 4.95 Topped with Grilled or Fried Chicken 8.95 With Ham 7.95

CASHEL SALAD - Tender Bibb lettuce dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette, walnuts, and Cashel Blue, a soft, farmhouse cheese made near the Rock of Cashel, the ancient seat of the High Kings in County Tipperary 6.95

BACON & BLUE SALAD - Field mix tossed with strawberry vinaigrette and topped with blue cheese crumbles, chopped bacon, red onion and diced tomatoes 4.95/8.95

CHICKEN SALAD - Homemade with red onions and dijon mayo, served with fruit or as a sandwich with Irish chips 6.95

SMOKED SALMON SALAD - A light meal of smoked salmon, diced red onion,
and tomatoes served on Spring Mix with a lemon-herb dressing 6.95

SPINACH SALAD - Baby spinach leaves tossed in a warm bacon dressing with red onion and red peppers, and topped with pears, a grilled orange slice and blue cheese crumbles 5.95 With grilled chicken 9.95

SHRIMP SALAD - Small shrimp mixed with yellow and green onions, shallots, red peppers and celery, then tossed in a lemon-herb vinaigrette and served with field mix and tomatoes 8.95

CHICKEN, APPLE & WALNUT SALAD - Diced chicken and apples, mixed with walnut pieces in a soy-ginger vinaigrette and served on Bibb lettuce 8.95

BLACKENED SALMON SALAD - A 4 oz. portion of salmon, blackened with the Rover's special spice blend and served with a strawberry vinaigrette atop leaf and romaine lettuces, squash, peppers, honeydew melon, mushrooms, tomato, onion and cucumber - 7.95

SEARED BEEF SALAD - The same blackened beef tenderloin and Cashel blue cheese served as an appetizer, but a larger portion, set atop lettuces, diced tomatoes, and onions, and dressed with a soy-ginger vinaigrette 11.95

PRAWN & CASHEW SALAD - Spring Mix and tomatoes topped with shrimp & cashews in a warm lemon vinaigrette. The recipe comes from Patricia Cahill, chef/owner of Flappers in Tulla, Co. Clare 9.95



Hearty stews, casseroles, and fry-ups...plus a few lighter meals

LAMB STUFFED CABBAGE - Three cabbage rolls, stuffed with ground lamb and smoked cheddar, topped with a red wine reduction and served with champ 12.95

DUBLIN SMOKIES - A famous dish from the old-time Dublin street markets, this is a casserole of smoked haddock and salmon, sautéed shrimp, garlic, onion and tomato baked in paprika cream and topped with melted swiss 9.95

BANGERS & MASH - Mild, handmade Irish sausages and mashed potatoes - a pub classic 6.95

VEGGIE GRATIN - Eggplant, Portabella mushroom and other vegetables of the season, baked in a curried tomato chutney and topped with parmesan. Served with toasted foccacia 8.95

SHANAGARRY FISH CAKES - A mix of fresh and smoked salmon and cod, fried and served with veg and mash. The recipe comes from Ballymaloe Cookery School 8.95

FARMER'S PLATE - A marinated, grilled portabella mushroom cap stacked on grilled zucchini, squash, red peppers and eggplant, and sauced with a roasted red pepper vinaigrette 7.95

SMOKED SALMON & POTATO GRATIN - A casserole of potatoes, cream, smoked salmon, swiss and parmesan served with the veg of the day. We've adapted the recipe from the menu of Aherne's, a world-class seafood restaurant disguised as a family-run pub in the historic port city of Youghal (pronounced "Yawl") 8.95

GUINNESS BEEF STEW - A rich mix of meat and vegetables simmered in the famous black beer of Ireland 6.95

PLOUGHMAN'S PLATE - A changing selection of domestic and imported cheeses, served the traditional way, with brown soda bread, homemade apple chutney, Branston Pickle and Colman's mustard Market Price Add Cashel Blue Cheese 2.95

FISH & CHIPS - A 7-8 oz. portion of Icelandic cod, fried extra crispy like the old-time Dublin "Chippers" Market Price

COTTAGE PIE - Home-made beef stew served in a bread bowl and topped with mashed potatoes and cheese 10.95




TOASTED SPECIALS - Triangle of stuffed and toasted foccacia: Ham & Swiss 6.95 Portabella, red pepper, cream cheese & swiss 6.95

PUB BURGER - Hand-pattied 6 oz. burger, grilled to order, dressed and served on a toasted Kaiser bun with Irish chips 6.95 With cheddar, swiss or smoked gouda 7.95 With cheese & Irish bacon 9.50

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH - Grilled chicken breast served dressed on a toasted bun, with dijon mayo and Irish chips 7.95

IRISH BLT - Salmon rillettes, bacon, lettuce and tomato served on a french roll, with Irish chips 8.95

ROVER LAMBURGER - Ground lamb and beef, hand pattied and grilled to order. Served with Irish chips 8.95 Topped with cheddar, swiss or smoked gouda 9.95

JAMAICAN PORK SANDWICH - Pork loin rubbed with Jamaican spices, grilled, dressed and served on a toasted kaiser roll with remoulade and Irish chips 7.95

WELSH RABBIT - A grown-up's grilled cheese, made with cheddar and mustard on thick slices of sourdough, served with Irish chips 6.95

VEGGIE SANDWICH - A giant toasted sandwich of thickly sliced homemade bread, diced sauteed veggies and melted cheddar. Served with Irish chips 8.95

SHRIMP MELT - Shrimp salad mixed with a caper-dijon mayo and sandwiched with melted swiss cheese on toasted sourdough. Served with slaw 9.75

SAUSAGE ROLL - Irish bangers on a toasted French roll with sauteed onions. Served with Irish chips 5.95

PORTABELLA SANDWICH - A large grilled mushroom cap, topped with marinated, roasted red peppers and melted swiss. Served on a toasted bun with dijon aoli and Irish chips 8.95

IRISH CLUB - Sliced chicken breast and Limerick ham, dressed and served on homemade sourdough with Irish chips 6.95

SALMON BURGER - A fresh salmon cake, grilled, dressed, on a toasted bun. Served with dill mayo and Irish chips 7.95



CATCH OF THE DAY - Your server can describe the day's seafood special Mkt Price

LIMERICK HAM - Juniper-marinated ham, grilled and topped with a honey and brown sugar glaze 10.95

ROVER CHICKEN - Two grilled chicken breasts glazed with a reduction of Irish Rover Red Ale and cumin 12.95

STUFFED PORK - Seasoned pork loin rolled around a creamy filling of spinach, mushrooms, red peppers, shallots, walnuts and parmesan and sauced with a red wine demi-glaze 14.95

ROVER SALMON - Fresh salmon, grilled and topped with chef's choice of sauce 14.95

CHICKEN CASHEL BLUE - Spice-rubbed, pan-sauteed chicken breasts accompanied by a savory bread pudding of mushrooms and Cashel Blue cheese. Served with a Mornay sauce 14.95

IRISH WHISKEY STEAK - A 10 oz. center cut of top sirloin, grilled to order and served with a whiskey-mushroom cream 19.95



$2.95

(12 and under, please...adults will be charged full price)

KRAFT MAC & CHEESE - The familiar orange pasta that's every kid's favorite

FISH & CHIPS - Kid-size version of our signature dish.

GRILLED CHEESE - American cheese on white bread, served with Irish chips.

KIDBURGER - A smaller version of our pub burger, grilled well-done and served on a store-bought bun with Irish chips.
(Kid Cheeseburger...$ 3.95)

CHICKEN FINGERS - Fried crispy and served with Irish chips.

BANGERS & MASH - Mild Irish sausages and mash.

VEGETABLE SMASH - Mashed potatoes mixed with other vegetables - a
kid-pleaser that's also healthy.



Too full for dessert? How about an Irish liqueur or a glass of port?

RASPBERRY TRIFLE - An Anglo-Irish favorite of cake, berries, custard,
and freshly whipped cream 4.95

BAILEY'S CHEESECAKE - The smooth taste of the famous Irish cream liqueur 4.95

CHOCOLATE GUINNESS CAKE - Flourless chocolate cake topped with chocolate mousse and Bailey's cream 4.95

BREAD & BUTTER PUDDING - Cinnamon-scented and served warm with whiskey-caramel sauce and cream 4.95

IRISH CREME CARAMEL - Silky egg custard, flavored with a hint of Irish Mist liqueur, and topped with caramel 4.95

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING - Dense, moist spice cake served warm with a creamy caramel topping and whipped cream 4.95



Assorted Sodas & Juices, Perrier Water, Milk, Coffee, Iced Tea, Barry's Irish Tea, Hot Chocolate
Tap water served upon request


Please note: Parties of 15 or more will be seated at seperate but adjacent tables, and one itemized bill will be provided.



2.25
(1.50 when substituted for Irish chips)
Cole Slaw
Vegetable of the Day
Champ
Fresh Fruit
Roasted New Potatoes
Side Salad



Served 11 am - 2 pm

Traditional Irish Breakfast 7.95
Irish Scrambled Eggs 4.95
Iirsh Toast 5.95

BUBBLY
Korbel Brut
19.95/bottle 12.95/half bottle

HOUSE WINES
Little Penguin (Australia)
Chardonnay, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet & White Shiraz
4.95/glass 14.95/bottle



WHITE WINES

ROBERT PEPI PINOT GRIGIO 19/bottle 8/glass
Melon and apple aromas, lively fruit flavor and a long finish. Clean, crips and easy to drink

FETZER GEWURTZTRAMINER 18/bottle 7.50/glass
Slightly sweet, slightly spicy, with tropical fruit aromas and flavors of clove, orange and caramel apple

RUDI WIEST RIESLING 20/bottle 8.50/glass
From the Mosel region, tart apple, mineral spice and bright acidity combine in a refreshing wine that pairs well with cheeses, shellfish and creamy soups, sauces and casseroles

FETZER SAUVIGNON BLANC 16/bottle 6/glass
Aromas of grass, melon and tropical fruit with a predominant grapefruit flavor -- very food friendly

WILD ROCK SAUVIGNON BLANC 27/bottle11.50/glass Juicy gooseberry and citrus mix with sweet herbs and spices. Great with salad and veggie dishes

CAKEBREAD SAUVIGNON BLANC 36/bottle
Complex aromas, zesty citrus and melon flavors, and a refreshing flinty finish. An ideal aperitif

J. LOHR CHARDONNAY Clean fruit and vanilla oak toastiness pair well with chicken and seafood, especially salmon

SONOMA CUTRER CHARDONNAY 28/bottle 12/glass
Creamy tropical fruit and buttery toasted oak -- a well-balanced wine with a long, fruity finish


RED WINES

GUENOC MERLOT 17/bottle 7/glass
Silky black fruit, a hint of chocolate and a bit of tannin -- intense and great with grilled meats

ST. FRANCIS MERLOT 26/bottle 11/glass Spicy herb and vanilla aromas, luscious fruit, and generous tannins for a big finish

CASTLE ROCK PINOT NOIR 20/bottle 8.50/glass
An elegant, medium-bodied wine of delicate aromas and complex flavors, with layers of strawberry and raspberry leading to a long, refined finish

CARMEL ROAD PINOT NOIR 26/bottle 11/glass Crushed berries and warm spice combine for a rich, ripe wine that pairs welll with many types of dishes

GASCON MALBEC 20/bottle 8.50/glass A full-bodied wine with berry, plum and cherry flavors and soft round tannins for a long velvety finish

COPPOLA CLARET 27/bottle 11.50/glass
A lush blend of intense fruit and smooth tannins, this wine is a classic with rich meat or cheese dishes

JED STEELE"S SHOOTING STAR ZINFANDEL 21/bottle 9/glass
Fresh, fruity, with a hint of spice and soft but distinct tannins -- try it with a cheesburger



BEERS ON TAP

Brewed Just for Us
Irish Rover Red
A classic Irish Red Ale similar to Smithwick's

From Ireland Guinness Stout
Smithwick's Irish Ale, Harp Lager

From England
Fuller's ESB, Newcastle Brown Ale

English style Cider

PLUS three rotating taps featuring local and imported craft brews


BOTTLED BEERS
MGD, Miller Lite, Bud, Bud Lite $ 3.00
Kaliber Non-Alcoholic $ 3.25
Heineken $ 4.00
Amstel Light $ 4.00
PLUS an extensive list of craft and micro-brewed beers from around the world

Irish Whiskeys
Powers, Tullamore Dew, Tyrconnel Single Malt, Jameson, Bushmills, and Black Bush
Jameson 1780
Bushmill's 10-year Single Malt
Redbreast Pure Pot Still
Bushmill's Triple Wood 16 yr. Single Malt
Jameson 18-year
Midleton Very Rare


Single Malt Scotches
Aberlour, Glenmorangie, Macallan

Small Batch Bourbons
Blanton's, Bookers, Basil Hayden, Knob Creek, Ridgemont Reserve 1792, Woodford Reserve Pappy Van Winkle 20-year

Sherries Sandeman's

Ports
Sandeman's,
Cockburn's

Suggested Gin Hendrix Try a Rover Martini or G&T with cucumber!

For your Rehearsal Dinner, Surprise Party, Anniversary Celebration, or Office Gathering. Check out the private party rooms upstairs at the Rover

Call for Info • (502) 899-3544



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