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Belleek Castle

Belleek Castle Hotel, Ballina, Ireland
096-22400
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Ranked #3 of 28 restaurants in Ballina
Price range: $37 - $139
Cuisines: French, Irish, Contemporary
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Good for: Romance, Special occasions
Dining options: Reservations, Late Night
Description: Belleek Castle is set in the heart of Belleek Woods. It is a cosy romantic hotel with plenty of character and award-winning restaurant. Afternoon tea is available daily from 12pm until 5pm. Tours also take place each day of the dungeons where you will get to see and hold Irelands largest private collection of armour and we also boast a collection of fossils - plus a few extra surprises!The Armada bar has been constructed from a spanish armada ship which makes it boast plenty of character and is admired by all who visit the castle. Our restaurant is cosy and romantic with an old world feel. We are proud to serve gourmet dishes without the gourmet price! Our head chef Stephen uses only the freshest local ingredients available to create masterpieces in the kichen.The castle is also an ideal wedding venue with several weddings held here every year since 1971. We strive to ensure that everyone has the most perfect day possible and where better to celebrate such an occasion than in a romantic castle.Belleek Castle is a home away from home and is well worth a visit - we hope to be welcoming you here soon!
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Boston
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

I was recently married and we held the reception at Belleek Castle. I believe this makes me a bit of an expert on the food at Belleek Castle and the exceptional talents of Chef Stephen Lenahan. I say this because I have eaten at least eight meals at Belleek Castle including my wedding feast. My family members from America stayed... More

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Whilst staying at the castle we were lucky enough to sample both menus offered and was really impressed with both !! the a la carte menu was delicous with locally sourced fare cooked and presented wonderfully. But then we had our socks blown off by the "market menu" which was truly delightful. The eye catching and famous " drunken bullock"... More

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Ballynahinch, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

As a group of walkers we had a beautiful walk in the Belleek Woods and called at the Castle where we had a delicious afternoon coffee and scones. We didn't have time for the whole tour of the Castle but a member of staff took us round the main rooms.Fantastic

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Wicklow, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

We dined here a party of four and everyone really enjoyed there meal. Of course we had to have the signature drunken bullock dish which comes with such drama and wow it makes the evening. A vist from the chef at the end of the night really is a nice touch. Highly recommend it.

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manchester, nj
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

When you have the best of beef, seafood, and lamb it is so important to know what to do with it. Stephen is a wiz at preparing food and bringing the best of food to life. We especially enjoyed the local beef. We had a family of six with two teens. We all enjoyed different dishes from appetizers to the... More

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Mayo Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

We celebrated our 1st Anniversary last night back at the hotel that made our wedding so magical last year. We decided to go for the Gourmet Menu which is a real treat for any of you foodies out there. 8 courses of the most amazing food, we have dined in Belleek on many occasions and have never been disappointed. The... More

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Ballina, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

I have been Belleek castle twice in the last six months, both times I felt like I was a friend having dinner, rather than a paying guest. The atmosphere in this castle is fantastic, from having a pre dinner drink in the drawing room, beside a beautiful open fire, to actually dining. The food is beautiful, and the drunken bullock... More

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galway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

My fiance and I stayed in Belleek Castle recently for two nights. We booked in for dinner for our first night, we ate from the Market Menu, a 5 course taster menu. It was delicious, I honestly could not fault it. The quality of food is very high and everything was cooked to perfection. As I am a coeliac I... More

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Enniskillen, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

We stayed in Belleek Castle for one night as part of a surprise engagement.We could not praise the manager Maya and the Chef Stephen and all the staff enough. They helped me arrange an unforgettable private dining experience where Stephen created an exceptional 8 course menu including scallops,lobster meat,smoked salmon,duo of duck, the famous"drunken bullock" and a few other surprises.it... More

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Carrickfergus, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

Stayed in Hotel for a special 2 night break and ended up eating in the restaurant both nights as the food was exceptional. Stephen, the chef and his wife Lily, the pastry chef, both produce lovely and slightly different combinations and variations which you will not find anywhere else. The Baked Jerusalem Artichoke Cheesecake was a triumph and they have... More

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