Review on Bellinter House, Eden
Take one glorious Palladian mansion in 12 acres of parkland by the banks of the Boyne, apply a serious dose of eclectic contemporary design and you have the startling new, re-invigorated Bellinter House. Once a bastion of patriotic Irish gentility, it is now the first-born of a new breed of 'groovy grand' hotels an oasis of hip urban chic, 45 minutes from Dublin.
In the vaulted cellars of the house is Eden, the hotel's high-polished contemporary restaurant and sister to the venue of the same name in Dublin. Eleanor Walsh helped to put the original on the map and she has transferred many of her ideas and allegiances to this new venture. Modern food with firm Irish roots is the order of the day and the kitchen works its magic with all manner of native ingredients. Roast roulade of Loughshinny hake comes with smoked ham, Clonakilty black pudding, greens and chive cream, Annagassan crab is put into cannelloni with spinach, while fillet of Watson Farm beef is served with horseradish, aged Stilton and roast garlic mash.
Also look for fillet of organic salmon with periwinkle and lobster butter, honey-roast duck with ruby chard, orange, chicory and lyonnaise potatoes, and pan-fried 'veal' liver with bubble 'n' squeak and sticky rosemary onions, in addition to dazzling desserts ranging from minted raspberry ice souffl้ with chocolate ravioli to hot chocolate pudding with fudge sauce and pistachio ice cream. The sharp wine list provides a youthful worldwide choice at fair prices.
Cuisine
Modern Irish
Chef
Eleanor Walsh
Restaurant Opening Times
Breakfast: 8.00 - 11.00am
Lunch: 12.30 - 3.00pm Sun
Dinner: 6.00 - 9.30pm Thu-Sun
Accepted credit cards
Visa, Master Card, American Express
