The Merriman Hotel is a warm and welcoming traditional Irish hotel in the centre of the beautiful fishing village of Kinvara, Co Galway the gateway to the UNESCO recognised Burren region. The Irish name for Kinvara is 'Chinn Mhara' which translates as 'the head of the sea', and that is exactly where Kinvara is located - at the head of Kinvara Bay. The Merriman Hotel is well known for it's wonderful food created by accomplished Kitchen brigade. The menus have a gentle nod to the Atlantic Ocean on our doorstep and plenty of firm Irish favourites too. Food is served all day in the Quilty Restaurant and the Thatch Bar.