Vaughan's on the Prom

Vaughan's on the Prom is a casual restaurant at Dough, Lahinch, with a seafront setting suited to relaxed meals after time by the coast. The restaurant forms part of a family hospitality business with a long connection to Irish cooking and seafood, and its style is informal, welcoming and centred on good local food.

Seafood is the main focus, with fish and shellfish at the centre of the offering. The menu also reflects traditional Irish cooking, including locally sourced meat and other produce. Ingredients are sourced from suppliers in and around County Clare where possible, keeping the food closely connected to the surrounding area and reducing unnecessary food miles.

The kitchen prepares food from scratch and works with the seasons. That approach gives the restaurant a straightforward, produce-led character rather than a heavily packaged or overly formal one. Fish, shellfish and other regional ingredients are used to create meals that suit diners looking for a taste of the west coast and familiar Irish flavours.

Vaughan's on the Prom also places attention on practical sustainability. Takeaway packaging, including containers used for fish and chips, ice cream and coffee, is compostable. The restaurant's seasonal cooking and local sourcing further support an approach that aims to limit waste and transport.

The casual atmosphere makes the restaurant suitable for seafood-focused lunches, informal evening meals and relaxed stops along Lahinch's promenade. It can appeal to visitors seeking locally sourced Irish food as well as diners looking for fish and shellfish in an easygoing setting. The address is Dough, Lahinch, Co. Clare, V95 E9DD.