TAKE A BREAK TO SEE THE MICHELIN STARS
The hotel restaurants for the finest dining
We are punching well above our weight here when it comes to talented chefs and Michelin star eateries.
And with indications being that we might well be back in business when it comes to holidays at home in the not too distant future, it;s a great time to avail of some super staycation deals.
If you have spent the last few months pining for a night out at an exceptional restaurant, why not create your own gourmet trip to a hotel with one of the best dining experiences this country has to offer?
We’ve taken a look at hotels with Michelin-Star hotel restaurants that will have your tastebuds tingling with the finest of foods imaginable.
THE CLIFF AT LYONS CO. KILDARE
A SPECTACULAR hotel with a wonderful dining experience, the Cliff at Lyons is a must-visit for gourmands. The hotel’s restaurant Aimsir has two Michelin stars beside its name. Aimsir celebrates what can be sown and harvested as well as fished and foraged on the island of Ireland. Open for dinner only from Wednesday to Saturday, and with limited seating, bookings, it can be hard to get a table. But limited number of guests can experience the tasting menu in Aimsir by booking an overnight stay in a luxurious Lilypond room at Cliff at Lyons with dinner and breakfast the following day included in the price.
An overnight stay costs from €620 including breakfast in Cliff at Lyons and a signature welcome drink and dinner for two in Aimsir.
Call 01 6303500 to book.
THE CLIFF HOTEL CO. WATERFORD
PERCHED on a cliff overlooking Ardmore Bay is the wonderful Cliff House Hotel. Not just a destination for some R&R, The Cliff House Hotel is also perfect for foodies. With spectacular sea views, The House Restaurant holds a Michelin star as well as four AA Rosettes, and is spearheaded by head chef, Ian Doyle
He has developed an eightcourse seafood-focused menu, designed around using local ingredients fresh from the sea as part of the House Restaurant Experience.
In addition to the eightcourse seafood tasting menu, the House Restaurant package includes overnight accommodation in a Sea View Room and a full Irish breakfast, and starts from €499 for two people sharing.
To book now call 024 87800
ADARE MANOR CO. LIMERICK
IF YOU really want to indulge to your heart’s content, visit Adare Manor for one spectacular evening of five star dining. Ensuring a feast for the senses, talented head chef, Michael Tweedie, of Michelin star restaurant The Oak Room, has managed to create the ultimate fine dining culinary experience through his innovative use of local produce.
Food aside, the rooms are marvellous and very luxurious and the breakfast menu is what dreams are made of, served in the rather impressive Gallery room.
Prices start from €825 per night for two adults sharing.
To book now call 061 605200.
THE MERRION HOTEL DUBLIN
FOR the ultimate staycation splurge, look no further than the ‘Seven Star Haven’ package at the five-star Merrion Hotel in Dublin.
For just €225 per person sharing, you can feast your taste buds on a four-course dinner at the iconic, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Ireland’s first restaurant to be awarded two Michelin stars.
Expect to be sleeping on cloud nine in a historic main house deluxe bedroom which comes with a bottle of chilled champagne on arrival. Not to mention the spa treatments included with the choice of facials or massages as well as the all-important breakfast and bikes to explore Dublin city. This really is a rather special staycation package.
Call 01 6030600 to book now
MOUNT JULIET CO. KILKENNY
THE five-star Mount Juliet estate in Kilkenny is a staycation full of character. With friendly staff, spectacular gardens and a horizon of greenery, it’s also home to the Lady Helen Restaurant, named after Lady Helen McCalmont who was renowned for her energy, generosity and exquisite taste. Following in her tradition, the restaurant is very much award-winning, with one Michelin star and four AA rosettes.
Head chef, John Kelly has created the wonderful menu at Lady Helen and he ensures locally sourced produce and the freshest of ingredients are used in all of his signature dishes.
An overnight escape with dinner at the Lady Helen starts from €468 for two.
Call 056 7773000 to book now.