This is the life! – A luxury Sunday lunch at Lough Eske Castle

Rachel visited Cedars Restaurant in Lough Eske Castle to see what makes the Sunday dining experience so special.

Sunday lunch is always a treat – but dining in the luxury and comfort of a castle is now my new favourite way to indulge.

I visited Lough Eske Castle last Sunday to sample the Sunday Lunch menu at Cedars Restaurant. Two things stood out from the afternoon – the scrumptious food and the relaxing feel of the entire meal.

What sets Cedars apart is that the Sunday lunch is a sit-down meal, there is no getting up to queue at a carvery counter, no carrying your own tray and no noisy kitchen sounds. 

At Cedars, the three-course lunch is brought to you and the outstanding service meant that no request was a problem and every table received careful attention.

So all we had to do was sit back, relax and enjoy the family time.

The Sunday Lunch menu is excellent value for families as children under 12 eat free. Adults are €35 per person. The high-standard of menu options and the portion sizes make this pricing such good value.

I started with the Gubbeen Chorizo salad – a tasty take on a traditional Caesar. The Lough Eske Seafood Chowder was also perfectly delicious and creamy.

For mains, we tried the Slow Roast Sirloin of Beek and the Glin Valley Irish Chicken. The dishes are simple, but neat presentation details and wonderful hints of flavours let you know that they are of 5* quality. The large portion of beef we received was a real hearty feast.

With just a little room left for dessert, we tried the Warm Apple and Pecan Crumble, Warm Chocolate Fondant and Blackberry Eton Mess. The desserts were to-die-for delicious and wonderfully seasonal. And the interesting presentation again made them all so unique.

This may have been an indulgent and comforting Sunday dinner, but Cedars adds a touch of class to every part of the experience.

I also love the layout of the restaurant – it is bright and spacious, with plenty of areas for large family meals or cosy hideaways for smaller groups. 

If you would like to experience Cedars Sunday Lunch yourself, just call +353749725100 for reservations or email reservations@lougheskecastlehotel.com.

Father Browne Bar

Afterwards, we headed to tour the new Father Browne bar beneath the castle and took a walk around the grounds, which looked fantastic in the autumn sunshine.

CARA Organic Beauty Spa

I also caught up with Haley O’Neill, Spa Manager at CARA Organic Beauty Spa in Lough Eske. 

The spa is getting Christmas ready, with preparations already underway for the ESPA Festive Retail Night on 25th November at 7pm. This night will be a great gathering for everyone who would love a little pampering, skincare advice from Jane Lewis, Senior Consultant with ESPA, and some early Christmas shopping opportunities. 

See the video below for Haley’s introduction to the ESPA special offer of the month and for more details on the festive night out:

For bookings at Lough Eske Castle, just call +353749725100 for reservations or email reservations@lougheskecastlehotel.com.