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.

Ardtara Country House in the snow

Sample Festive Menus 2026

** Please be aware that these menus may change without prior notice.**

The festive menus will commence on Friday 4th December 2026

Festive Dining Hours 2026

 

Wednesday – Saturday
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5pm – 9pm 

Sunday
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd  December 

12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.00pm – 8.30pm

Christmas Eve 
Open for Christmas Gift Voucher Sales Only from 9am – 3.00pm

Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Closed

Sunday 27th December
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.30pm – 7.30pm

Monday 28th December
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Tuesday 29th December
12.30pm – 3.30pm & 5.30pm – 8.30pm

Wednesday 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


New Year’s Eve

Step into the splendour of Ardtara Country House this New Year’s Eve, where Victorian elegance, warmth and indulgence set the scene for a memorable celebration.

Dine by flickering firelight in our intimate dining room, enjoy exceptional food and choose from a range of dining options throughout the day. For those joining us for the evening, welcome the New Year with a six-course tasting dinner, live entertainment and a glass of bubbles at midnight.

Make the occasion even more special with an overnight stay. Retire to one of our individually designed bedrooms — almost all with a working fireplace — before waking on the first morning of the New Year to views across Ardtara’s beautiful grounds and a breakfast freshly cooked to order.

New Year’s Eve Overnight Stay – From £255pps

Enjoy an overnight stay at Ardtara Country House, including our six-course New Year’s Eve tasting dinner from 8.30pm, live entertainment, a glass of bubbles at midnight and a full Irish breakfast with continental options the following morning.

From £255 per person, based on two sharing. Price based on a Classic Room. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply.

New Year’s Eve Dining

Lunch | 12.30pm–2.30pm
Enjoy a relaxed New Year’s Eve lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Ardtara Country House.

Early Dinner | 5pm–6pm | £59.95pp
Begin your New Year’s Eve celebrations with an early dinner at Ardtara.

Six-Course Tasting Dinner | From 8.30pm | £87.95pp
Celebrate into the New Year with a six-course tasting dinner, live entertainment throughout the evening and a glass of bubbles at midnight.

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Do you have a
Blue Book voucher?

Use your Ireland’s Blue Book Gift Voucher at Ardtara.
For details on how to redeem your voucher, click here.