READY TO IMPRESS WITH

Summer is here and the Arklow Bay Hotel is ready to impress. The hotel is proud to announce the appointment of Thomas Sztacho to the role of Bar Manager and Jordan Newman as Head Chef who have been hard at work devising an array of summer specials to suit all tastes. The popular Ferrybank Lounge is where it’s at and the hotel has just launched new bar food and cocktail menus that are varied in their choice but uncompromising in terms of quality and value for money.

Thomas, who moved to Ireland from Slovakia six years ago has been on staff at the Arklow Bay Hotel for three and a half years, and following his promotion, is excited to welcome customers to The Ferrybank Lounge, whether it is for morning coffee and freshly baked treats. lunch or dinner, Sunday carvery or afternoon tea.

Serving what Thomas says is ‘the best coffee in Arklow’, the quality and presentation cannot be overstated.

The Ferrybank Lounge is the heart of the hotel and is a firm favourite with the local clientele. Food is served from 12.30 to 9 p.m. daily and Sunday carvery runs from 12.30 to 4 p.m.

With over 20 years experience in hotel and restaurant kitchens, Jordan Newman comes to the Arklow Bay Hotel from Phil Healy’s in Wicklow town and previously worked in the Pembroke restaurant in Dublin and with the Choice Hotel Group.

A native of Ballymun, living in Wicklow the past six years, says that his newly-designed menu features classic dishes, with a gastro-twist, ensuring that bar food at the Arklow Bay Hotel is served with finesse and style.

His kitchen uses only 100 per cent Irish beef, chicken, seafood and eggs and seasonal vegetables, locally supplied where

Head Chef Jordan Newman and Áine Donegan.

Slow Braised Wicklow Lamb Shank served with red wine gravy, creamy mash and seasonal vegetables. Oven Baked Sea Bass served with lemon butter sauce, chive mash and seasonable vegetables.

Bar Manager Thomas Sztacho prepares a cocktail.