‘Hooked’ on top Silgo cuisine

For restauranteur Anthony Gray, his restaurant Hooked represents both his family history, as his dad was a butcher, along with a little slice of traditional Sligo history in it too.

Hooked offers a quirky style of informal dining, which effortlessly combines excellent fresh locally prepared food and quality vibrant service, with a rustic style.

The interior is inspired by the traditional butcher’s shop, which Anthony’s late father Joe had in Sligo for many years. Views of the Garavogue and bustling Sligo outside the restaurant makes for the perfect venue to watch the world go by.

Hooked has won numerous awards since its opening: such as the 2019 Irish Restaurant awards, Yes Chef awards, Georgina Campbell’s ‘Just Ask’ restaurant of the year 2019 plus they are deservedly featured in Lucinda O’Sullivan and many other food guides. They were recently named as one of Ireland’s 100 Restaurants in the Sally McKenna Guide.

To date, Hooked has been featured in many magazines and blogs as one of the “must visit” food venues in Ireland, with visitors loving the creativity of the menu.

Chef Joseph McGlynn’s informal menu has a strong focus on local, fresh and where possible organic produce. Suppliers include Mammy Johnston’s, Ballisodare Free Range Eggs, LETS Organic Centre, Le Fournil and Kelly’s of Newport. The Hooked ethos is to purchase local and purchase Irish if possible.

The team believe in primarily using Artisan & Irish producers with the aim of supporting the local and Irish economy. The Beef is also sourced locally and is from grass fed cattle from Sherlock’s of Tubbercurry, Sligo. Local suppliers call to the restaurant daily with fresh produce and Anthony regularly sources from the nearby farmers markets.

Hooked provides an all day dining experience with a focus on good honest Irish food, so leave your diet at the door.

Hooked is open seven days a week for brunch, lunch and an evening menu. Early birds can also enjoy breakfast starting at 9.30am from Thursday to Sunday. Healthy options are available as is plenty of indulgence.