Culinary Experiences | Ireland, Scotland

A SEAT AT THOSE TABLES
Michelin-star awarded excellence, up-and coming elevated dining chef experiences, and lauded institutions with their storied kitchens - all are properly picked, perfectly presented and ready to be reserved for your discerning eye and palette.
UNIQUE TAKES ON FRESH FARE
Natural. Locally-sourced. Conscious. Experience the subtle flavors of Ireland and Scotland’s coasts and countryside and get notes of the traditions of Celtic hospitality, imbued with warmth, charm and regard for where the ingredients are gathered.
A FEAST OF FLAVORS
The Celts have a rich history of taking food seriously. From the freshest bay oysters, to chocolates infused with locally foraged botanicals, oven fresh warm bread, comforting foods of tradition or elevated plates of reputation, you will find your palette engaged.

A CAREFULLY CRAFTED MENU

Reinventing the narrative of Celtic cuisine means finding ways from within that reflect how we are considered outside of our shores. Through meticulous work, a focus on the bounty of our fields, forests and shores, we have found luxury and new approaches to classic fare and fusion foods that compliment the uncomplicated natural offerings of our lands. To dine in the Celtic Isles is to have unique culinary experiences of our heritage that elevate tastes beyond plate and into the notable rosters of the world.

FINE DINING

AFTERNOON TEA

FOOD FOCUS

OUTDOOR DINING

HANDS ON

A TASTER

LUNCH

AFTERNOON TEA

DESSERT

Discover St. Andrews Scotland on a walking tour and delve into delicious foodie treats.

Delve into delicious foodie treats and get to know St Andrews on a walking food tour, the most famed grounds for golf. Sample first-class food from restaurants, bars, and eateries all while learning fascinating morsels of the history of St Andrews.

Relax in a Mountain Bothy as part of a Highland Safari in Scotland.

Enjoy a refreshing picnic lunch in a Mountain Bothy as a part of a Highland Safari. Take to the rugged terrain with an expert guide in a 4x4 vehicle, then relax in a Bothy with a lunch, tea or spirits to refresh and invigorate yourself.

Afternoon Tea at Fonab Castle in Scotland, complete with tea, gin and champagne.

Fonab Castle’s afternoon tea is elegant, refined and suffused with the warmth of Scottish hospitality. Styled to be a modern and contemporary tea, this experience offers a fine selection of teas and champagnes complimenting a wealth of hand-crafted sweets and locally sourced savories.

Iain Burnett shares his creations with guests during a private chocolate tasting experience in Scotland.

Be hosted to a Private Chocolate Tasting Experience from the award-winning Iain Burnett’s Highland Chocolatier offerings. Explore the rich and varied chocolate tastes, velvet textures and surprising pairings of these subtle sweets with whisky, spirits or teas.

CORK & THE SOUTHEAST
CASHEL PALACE
CO. TIPPERARY
New, fresh or al fresco. The Bishop’s Buttery is the freshest entry into the field of excellence. At the newly unveiled Cashel Palace Hotel careful craftsmanship and classic tastes are blended with expert contemporary flare. Focused on hyperlocal and often rare ingredients accompanied by Irish produce, this is deeply noteworthy dining in the heart of medieval Ireland. Al Fresco dining at Cashel Palace’s Mikey Ryan’s brings out the best in local fare, and the legend is that the well that produced the water for the first Guinness beers is on the hotel grounds.
SHANNON REGION
DROMOLAND CASTLE
CO. CLARE
Authentic castle feasting. While there’s much to do on the grounds, there’s equal wealth in menus to choose from inside the walls of stately Dromoland. From an elegant and classic Afternoon Tea in the Drawing Room or coffee and cake in the Gallery to relaxed Fine Dining luxury cuisine in the Earl of Thormond Dining Room where Executive Head Chef David McCann marries classical techniques with the most outstanding Irish produce from sea and land with dazzling results.
SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDS
NESS WALK HOTEL
INVERNESS
A river runs near it. Experience 5-star luxury dining on the banks of the River Ness. With quintessential Scottish cuisine, each meal at Torrish features the finest local produce, innovative and unique flavors all highlighting the fine offerings of the fields and rivers. For smaller bites, there is the Heavenly Afternoon Tea, fireside or in the lounge, with contemporary takes on.
BELFAST
GRAND CENTRAL BELFAST
CO. ANTRIM
Upstairs, downstairs. Take in the best vantage point of Belfast from the classically glamorous Observatory Lounge for afternoon tea, or opt for one of the phenomenal cuisine and cocktails luxury dining experiences at any time of day in the Art Deco inspired Seahorse Restaurant.
GALWAY & THE WEST
ASHFORD CASTLE
CO. MAYO
Elegant options, endless possibilities.Wander the grounds and halls of Ashford Castle and find at every turn a completely new menu to explore. From dining settings styled for royalty in the George V Dining Room, to Private Dining in the wine cellar, bistro style and classic Irish cuisine in the Dungeon to elevated elegant Afternoon Tea in the Connaught Room, there are so many styles and unique culinary experiences to choose from here.

DINING IN

You don’t have to go out to find the finest and top-rated dining. Our stays offer gourmet cuisine, often hosting some of the most highly recognized names of their craft. You’ll find luxury fine dining, high-concept experiences, indulgent afternoon teas and other culinary choices on in-house menus, crafted and influenced by local, seasonal flavors.