Dinner

Experience a gracious evening of fine-dining by candle light at Markree Castle, where Head Chef Lee Mastin’s seasonal menu is renowned for serving beautiful food in magnificent surroundings, using Irish cuisine and the finest locally-sourced seasonal ingredients.

The soft glow of candles and crystal chandeliers in our opulent and lavishly adorned dining rooms create the perfect romantic and charming backdrop for a unique fine dining experience.

Dinner at Markree is served on select dates throughout the year and is priced at €65.00 per person.

Pre-booking is essential. To view our dates and make a reservation, see below.

*Please inform us at the time of booking of any dietary requirements.

SAMPLE DINNER MENU

STARTER

ROAST TOMATO, CHILLI & LIME (V)(GF)
Coriander yogurt

CRISPY PORK BELLY & KATAIFI BLACK PUDDING
Asparagus, quail eggs, cider jus

WILD MUSHROOM, BEETROOT, DOZIO’S APRICOT & ALMOND CHEESE TART (V)
Yellow cherry tomatoes, rocket salad, onion marmalade

DRUMSHANBO GUNPOWDER GIN CURED SEA TROUT
Beetroot & ginger chutney, crispy quinoa, watercress, saffron water dressing

SEARED SCALLOPS & DONEGAL CRAB
Passion fruit jelly, shaved fennel & dill, rainbow trout caviar


VELVET CLOUD SHEEP’S MILK “BRULEE”
Hazelnut crumb, Sheerin’s cured bacon jam, garlic croutes

SORBET

GIN & ELDERFLOWER SORBET (V)(GF)
Lemon shrub

MAIN COURSE

TOURNEDO OF IRISH BEEF FILLET (GF)
Slow braised coffee infused feather blade of beef,
Spinach puree, pearl onions, baby carrots, red wine sauce

ROAST RUMP OF LAMB AND BRAISED SHOULDER TAGINE
Vegetable cous-cous, apricot, sultana & pepper chutney, coriander soured cream
Toasted almonds

ROAST THORNHILL DUCK BREAST
Shallot tart, Jasmine tea and ginger poached rhubarb puree, cherry compotesherry vinegar jus

SAFFRON MARINATED MONKFISH
Lobster ravioli, pak choi, tomato, lemongrass & ginger sauce

CHICKEN, BACON AND MUSHROOM “PIE”
Chicken breast & confit leg roulade, Sheerin’s shredded sweet cured bacon loin, onions mushroom, puff pastry crust, vermouth cream

BALLYMAKENNY FARM HERITAGE POTATOES (VEGAN)(GF) & DONEGAL RAPESEED TRUFFLE OIL SALAD
Carrot crisps, balsamic pickled beetroot, asparagus, watercress, wild garlic puree

SEASONAL VEGETABLES & GARLIC FONDANT POTATO

DESSERT

A SWEET TASTE OF MARKREE
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