Foodie Events at Ardtara Country House
If you’re looking for some inspiration for an evening out with fine food, look no further. We’ve everything from overnight stays to six course tasting dinners, to cookery demonstrations with Ian Orr.
Tasting Dinners at Ardtara
For an evening out with a difference book a table at one of our fabulous Tasting Dinners. You’ll enjoy wine on arrival and a six course tasting menu with optional paired wines; a wonderful dining experience and a delight for foodies and wine lovers.
Cocktail Tasting Dinner
Friday 21st April 2023, 7pm
Indulge in a five course tasting dinner with paired cocktails including an arrival classic serve to kick start the evening. Our chefs will curate a sumptuous menu highlighting the finest produce of the season, a speciality cocktail will be served by our our in-house mixologist to complement each course. Tickets £99.95pp (£59.95 without cocktails) should be purchased in advance HERE.
Tasting Dinner
Thursday 23rd June 2023, 7pm
Our chefs will curate a sumptuous six course tasting menu highlighting the finest produce of the season and creating some of their favourite dishes for you to enjoy. We will serve a flight of wine to accompany the meal from all around the world, complementing each course with a few surprises along the way. Tickets are £99.95pp (available without wine pairings £59.95pp) and should be purchased in advance HERE.
Cookery Demonstrations by Ian Orr
Do you love to cook? Then join us for a unique foodie experience with our Chef Patron Ian Orr for one of our Cookery Demonstrations. Ian will share tips to prepare sumptuous meals at home, the demonstration will be followed by a 4 course meal.
Thursday 15th June, 7pm – BBQ Cookery Demonstration by Ian Orr. Ian showcases his BBQ skills with a range of his favourite dishes that can be easily recreated at home! The demonstration will be followed by a five course meal. Tickets are £59.95pp and should be purchased in advance.
Book tickets HERE
Heritage Tours
Saturday 8th April 2023, 11am
Join Seán McEvoy, General Manager at Ardtara for a walking tour of the grounds of the house and on to the dams at William Clark linen mill. Learn the history of both Ardtara as hotel and family home then explore the land and millponds surrounding one of the oldest mills in the world. Tickets £35pp includes a two course lunch and can be purchased HERE
Wednesday 24th May 2023, 6pm
Join Seán McEvoy, General Manager at Ardtara for a walking tour of the grounds of the house and on to the dams at William Clark linen mill. Learn the history of both Ardtara as hotel and family home then explore the land and millponds surrounding one of the oldest mills in the world. Tickets £59.95pp includes a four course dinner served at 7.30pm and can be purchased HERE
Dinner & Dancing
Friday 19th May 2023, 7pm
Bring your dancing shoes!