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This delicious new early bird menu is perfect for low-key dates and catch-ups

By Yay Cork February 10, 2026

Brought to you by The Imperial Hotel. 

Meet you on the South Mall.

If your idea of a good evening involves good food, good wine and being home at a sensible hour (no judgment), The Imperial Hotel has quietly dropped a new Early Bird menu that’s kind of perfect for low-key dates and mate catch-ups alike.

Running Sunday to Thursday from 5pm to 6.30pm, the Early Bird offering at Helena’s Restaurant bundles a main course, dessert, a glass of house wine plus tea or coffee for €40 per person.

It’s polished without being stuffy — very much the energy you want whether it’s a first date or a long-overdue midweek reunion.

Set in the heart of the city, Helena’s feels relaxed and stylish – ideal for after-work dinners, pre-theatre plans, or those evenings where you want something a bit nicer than takeaway but not a full-blown event.

The menu is designed around quality and value, so you’re getting a complete dining experience without doing mental maths over every course.

The Early Bird at Helena’s deal is available at The Imperial Hotel on South Mall from Sunday–Thursday, 5.00pm–6.30pm, with limited availability — so booking ahead is strongly advised. Whether you’re trying to impress someone new, impress your friends, or just impress yourself with how organised your evening plans are, this one’s worth putting on your radar. Find out more at imperialhotelcork.com/early-bird-dining.

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