Arklow Bay Hotel are ready to impress with their summer menu
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 possible.
With a dedicated team of 10 chefs, and extended kitchen staff, many of whom are local, Jordan is tasked with developing the chefs in their roles and presenting the best quality dishes possible to diners.
Menu highlights include Soft Wicklow brie lightly fried in breadcrumbs, Oven baked sea bass and Slow braised Wicklow lamb shank.
Daily specials also offer an extra choice for customers.
Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy Desserts by Susan, a selection of homemade desserts served daily including Toblerone cheesecake, Summer berry trifle and a family favourite - Nutella chocolate ice sundae.
The bar staff will also be delighted to recommend a cocktail, wine from the newly launched wine menu or beer to accompany your meal.
Cocktails are somewhat of a specialty for Thomas who created the new menu. The house signature cocktail is the Lemon Sherbet but many of the classics, with a modern twist also feature including four types of Mojito, French Martini and Cosmopolitan.
Every Friday night for the summer, customers can enjoy three cocktails for the price of two.
Customers will also be able to make the most of the beautiful weather in the newly-opened outdoor bar area which overlooks the Duck Pond.
A fully serviced bar area is situated in the garden and live music will feature during the summer months.
For the sports lover, especially World Cup fans, matches will be screened in the Ferrybank Lounge, and for bigger events - on the projector screen in the Bay Suite.