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.
Sample Festive Menus 2026
CHRISTMAS DINNER
£59.95pp
Christmas dinner is served Wednesday to Sunday each week 5pm until 9pm (last order on a Sunday is 8pm)
Ardtara breads, butters & amuse bouche to share
Starters
Celeriac & miso soup, maple, hazelnut
Pear, St Tola’s goat’s cheese, pecan, cranberry, watercress
Confit duck leg terrine, blood orange, prune, bitter leaves
Chargrilled prawns, shellfish bisque, fennel, shallot
Quail breast & leg, black pudding, apple, parsnip
Main Courses
Turkey breast, ham hock, croquette, chestnut, cranberry, sage & onion stuffing
Loin of cod, wild mushroom, leek, salsa verde, roast bone sauce
Venison haunch, beetroot, blackberry, almond, kale
Miso glazed monkfish, kimchi, lemon, cauliflower
Wild mushroom risotto, goat’s cheese, butternut squash, spinach, walnut, Cashel Blue
7oz beef fillet, smoked brisket, onion, tenderstem broccoli, peppercorn sauce — £7 supplement
10oz sirloin, smoked brisket, onion, tenderstem broccoli, peppercorn sauce — £5 supplement
All main courses are served with local potatoes.
Side Orders
£5.50 each
Triple cooked beef dripping chips
Organic leaf salad, lemon dressing, hazelnuts
Honey roasted root vegetables
Sprouts, smoked bacon, mustard
Black garlic chips
Desserts
Chocolate tart, dulce de leche, banana, Amaretto ice cream
Selection of cheese, quince, chutney, honey, crackers — £4 supplement
Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, almond, cranberry
Apple parfait, cinnamon, oat crumble, brown butter ice cream
Blood orange soufflé, chocolate sauce, vanilla ice cream — please allow 15 minutes
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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
£43.50pp
Christmas lunch is served Wednesday to Sunday 12.30 until 3.30pm
Ardtara breads & butters to share
Starters
Celeriac & miso soup, maple, hazelnut
Pear, St Tola’s goat’s cheese, pecan, cranberry, watercress
Smoked mackerel pâté, fennel, blood orange, sourdough
Ham hock croquette, braised red cabbage, Parmesan custard
Main Courses
Turkey breast, honey roast ham, cranberry, chestnut, sage & onion stuffing
Wild mushroom tortellini, butternut squash, spinach, walnut, Cashel Blue
Braised venison shoulder, blackberry, beetroot, almond, kale
Cod loin, wild mushroom, leek, salsa verde, roast bone sauce
10oz sirloin, smoked brisket, onion, tenderstem broccoli, peppercorn sauce — £5 supplement
All main courses are served with local potatoes and vegetables.
Side Orders
£5.50 each
Triple cooked beef dripping chips
Organic leaf salad, lemon dressing, hazelnuts
Honey roasted root vegetables
Sprouts, smoked bacon, mustard
Black garlic chips
Desserts
Selection of cheese, quince, chutney, honey, crackers — £4 supplement
Dark chocolate nemesis, dulce de leche, banana, Amaretto ice cream
Gin & lemon pannacotta, apple, cinnamon, oat crumb
Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, almond, cranberry
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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.
FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA
£41.95PP
Afternoon Tea is served Wednesday to Saturday each week from 12.30 to 3.30pm.
Thompson Family tea or Upperlands coffee
To Start With
Roast turkey & cranberry sandwiches
Honey glazed ham, mustard, tomato chutney brioche
Open sandwich, prawn mayo, wheaten bread
Some Warm Savouries
Celeriac & miso soup
Potato bread chips, honey mustard mayonnaise
Pork & chestnut sausage rolls
The Sweet Stuff
Warm scones, clotted cream, preserves
Christmas pudding, brandy sauce
Gin & lemon panna cotta, apple, cinnamon
Macaroons
Warm mince pies
Chocolate nemesis, blood orange
** 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.