The Dining Room at Ballinkeele House offers guests the opportunity to experience first hand the Country House grandeur of bygone years. Decorated in the period of the house with candle light reflecting off the beautiful chandelier, guests can enjoy their evening meal, whilst getting to know or as has Happened meeting someone after 40 years  as they sit around the old family table. We have a small, but reasonably varied wine list from house ranging up to Champagne.

There maybe some guests ,who would wish to dine at a separate table this can be arranged.

Sample Menus

Dinner          Goats cheese salade                                                                Courgette terrine served with fresh tomato sauce

                     Elderflower sorbet                                                                         Mango and Passion Friute Sorbet

      Fillet steak with whisly and mustard sauce                                                             Roast leg of lamb

     Carrot Cellery French beans Boiled potatos                                                 Carrot Cauliflour Mangtou Baked Potatoes

           Cream Brulee with Mixed berries                                                                     Lemon and Lime Cheese cake                                    Cheese board                                                                                                 with  Blackberries                                  Tea or Coffee Fudge and Peppermint                                                                       Cheese board

                                                                                                                             Tea or  Coffee Fudge and Peppermint

When booking dinner please let me know, if there is anything you cannot eat or are alergic to.Before you arrive Please,as it is a set menu.

Locally produced meat and fish are used, accompanied by fresh fruit and vegetables produced from their own garden whenever possible.

Margaret who is a member of the European Community of cooks tries to promote the use of naturally produced ingredients and strives to satisfy all the senses with her cooking; the taste, the smell and the presentation of each dish, combined with the relaxing surroundings of the magnificent dining room come together to enhance the enjoyment of really good food.

Ballinkeele is pleased to cater for vegetarians but do remember to let us know, before you arrive, so we can cater for your needs.

Ballinkeele is licenced to sell wine and has a good cellar with many fine wines to choose from.