CHRISTMAS at Ardtara
Step into the warmth of Christmas at Ardtara, where our Victorian country house is dressed for the season with roaring fires, twinkling lights and timeless charm. Gather with loved ones for a festive lunch, an elegant dinner or a traditional afternoon tea, each thoughtfully created to celebrate this special time of year.

Festive Menus 2025
CHRISTMAS DINNER
£57.95pp
Christmas dinner is served Wednesday to Sunday each week 5pm until 9pm (last order on a Sunday is 8pm)
Ardtara breads & butters to share
STARTERS
Sweet potato & squash soup, chilli, bacon, crème fraiche
Mandarin, pomegranate, feta, fennel, pecan
Breast of quail, confit leg, pearl barley, cranberry, shimeji mushroom
Vodka cured salmon, bloody Mary dressing, avocado, celery, radish
Beef tartare, blackcurrant, wild rice, egg yolk
MAIN COURSES
Turkey breast, ham hock croquette, brussels sprouts, bacon, chestnuts
Mushroom tortellini, goats cheese, lemon, pine nut, spinach, garlic sauce
Loin of cod, puy lentils, girolle mushrooms, pancetta, fennel, tarragon sauce
Venison haunch, red wine, pear, almond, Jerusalem artichoke, pink pepper
Sea bass, chorizo bisque, mussels, scallion, chard
7oz beef fillet, featherblade croquette, king oyster, pearl onion, green peppercorn sauce £7 supp
10oz sirloin, featherblade croquette, king oyster, pearl onion, green peppercorn sauce £5 supp
All main courses are served with local potatoes
EXTRA SIDE ORDERS (£5.50 each)
Triple cooked beef dripping chips | Honey roasted root vegetables | Black garlic chips | Organic leaf salad, lemon dressing, hazelnuts
DESSERTS
Chocolate cremeux, orange curd, honeycomb, hazelnut
Selection of cheese, quince, chutney, honey, crackers £4 supp
Christmas pudding, cranberry, almond, brandy sauce
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Please make any allergies or intolerances known to a member of staff. All allergens are openly used throughout our kitchen. Trace amounts may be present at all stages of cooking. While we endeavour to cater for any dietary requirements, please be aware that this is not always possible.
CHRISTMAS LUNCH
£41.95pp
Christmas lunch is served Wednesday to Sunday 12.30 until 3.30pm
Ardtara breads & butters to share
STARTERS
Sweet potato & squash soup, chilli, bacon, crème fraiche
Mandarin, pomegranate, feta, fennel, pecan
Seafood chowder, chorizo, parsley, sourdough
Tempura of broccoli, peanut, chilli, curry mayo
MAIN COURSES
Turkey breast, honey glazed ham, sprouts, bacon, chestnut
Mushroom tortellini, goats cheese, lemon, pine nut, spinach, garlic sauce
Braised venison shoulder, blackberry, cavolo nero, Jerusalem artichoke
Sea bass, parsley, capers, pancetta, brown butter, cauliflower
10oz sirloin, featherblade croquette, king oyster, pearl onion, green peppercorn sauce
All main courses are served with local potatoes and vegetables
EXTRA SIDES £5.50
Triple cooked beef dripping chips | Honey roasted root vegetables | Black garlic chips | Organic leaf salad, lemon dressing, hazelnuts
DESSERTS
Selection of cheese, quince, chutney, honey, crackers £4 supp
Christmas pudding, cranberry, almond, brandy sauce
Chocolate nemesis, orange, hazelnut, honeycomb
Please make any allergies or intolerances known to a member of staff. All allergens are openly used throughout our kitchen. Trace amounts may be present at all stages of cooking. While we endeavour to cater for any dietary requirements please be aware that this is not always possible.
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
£39.95PP
Afternoon Tea is served Wednesday to Saturday each week from 12.30 to 3.30pm.
Thompson Family breakfast tea or
Upperlands coffee
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Roast turkey & cranberry sandwiches
Honey glazed ham, mustard, tomato chutney brioche
Open sandwich, prawn mayo, wheaten bread
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Sweet potato & squash soup
Potato bread chip, honey mustard mayonnaise
Pork & chestnut sausage rolls
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Warm scones, clotted cream, preserves
Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
Eggnog panna cotta, baked apple
Macaroons
Warm mince pies
Chocolate nemesis, orange
** Please be aware that these menus may change without prior notice.**
The festive menus will commence on Friday 5th December 2025
Festive Opening Hours 2025
Wednesday – Saturday
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5pm – 9pm
Sunday
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Monday 22nd December
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.00pm – 8.30pm
Tuesday 23rd December
Open for Christmas Gift Voucher Sales Only from 9am – 6.00pm
Christmas Eve
Open for Christmas Gift Voucher Sales Only from 9am – 3.00pm
Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Closed
Saturday 27th December
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.30pm – 9.00pm
Sunday 28th December
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Monday 29th December
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Tuesday 30th December
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.30pm – 8.30pm
New Year’s Eve
Lunch 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Early Dinner 5pm – 6pm
Tasting Dinner 8.30pm – 9.30pm
New Year’s Day
Lunch 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Dinner 5.30pm – 8.00pm