Enjoy a little bit of Pre-Theatre Drama at our Blue Book Restaurants in Dublin...

We've put together a couple of sample menus from Blue Book restaurant pre-theatre menus in Chpater One and The Garden Room at the Merrion Hotel.

Chapter One

Seating between 5pm and 5:30pm with tables vacated by 7:30pm
 
Pre-Theatre Menu

Starter

Soup of Smoked Haddock, Mussels, Leek and Dill
Globe Artichoke, Peach, Duck Ham, Goat's Curd and Rocket
Terrine of Charred Veal and Chicken, Gooseberry, Pickled Garlic Scape and Farm Yard Jelly
Cured Organic Salmon, Pea, Horseradish and Smoked Buttermilk Pancake

Main Course

Salt Marsh Duck, Tart of Red Joya Apple, Smoked Bacon, Fennel Pollen and Pickled Walnuts
Cold, Violin Courgette, Mussels, Girolles and Fermented Horseradish
Black Pork Fillet, Pig's Tail and Lentil Dumpling, Summer Vegetable Cassoulet, Mustard 
Braised Neck Fillet of Spring Lanb, Potato and Lamb Galette, Caper Flower

Dessert

Warm 68% Chocolate Mousse with flavours of Guinness
Gooseberry Fool, with Poached Meringue, Almond Sponge and Buttermilk Ice Cream
Flavours and Textures of Irish Milk and Honey
Selection of Three Cheeses (supplement €5.00)


Pre-Theatre Menu €42.00 
Tea, Coffee: €2.50

 

Premium Pre-Theatre Menu

Pre-Starter

Japanese Tapioca, St. Tola, Ballyhoura Mushroom, Leek
Tomato, Salted Cherry, Basil, Lambay Crab

Starter

Violet Artichoke, Peach, Duck Ham, Goat's Curd and Rocket
Terrine of charred Veal and Chicken, Goseberry, Pickled Garlic Scape, Farm Yard Jelly
Cured Organic Salmon, Pea, Horseradish, Smoked Buttermilk Pancake

Main Course

Braised Neck Fillet of Irish Lamb, Potato and Lamb Galette, Caper Flower, 
Cod stuffed with Scallop, Violin Courgette, Mussels, Girolles, Fermented Horseradish
Black Pork Fillet, Pig's Tail and Lentil Dumpling, Summer Vegetable Cassoulet, Mustard
 
Dessert
 
Tobacco flavoured Chocolate with Bitters Ice Cream, Whiskey Caramel and Malt 
Irish Rose and Lemon Granite with Raspberries, Vanilla Cream, Yoghurt, Mousse
Favours and Textures of Irish Milk and Honey
Selection of Three Cheeses (supplement €5)
 
Premium Pre-Theatre Menu: €55.00
Tea, Coffee: €2.50

 

The Garden Room at The Merrion Hotel

From the 27th of September to 14th of October only
Served from 4pm to 7pm

Curtains Up (Starter)

Today's Soup
Chicken Liver and Fois Gras Parfait with Pink Peppercorns, Tomato Relish and Toasted House Sourdough
Pear, Caramelised Pecan and Blue Cheese Salad, with Shallots, Cherry Tomatoes and Rye Bread Croutons

Showtime (Main Course)

Seared Organic Salmon Fillet, with Charred Broccoli and Basil Aioli
Grilled Minute Steak with Garden Room Chips, Watercress and Peppercorn Sauce (€4.50 supplement)
Sweet Chilli and Soya Marinated Pork Belly, with Coriander, Bean Sprouts, Chilli, Red Onions and Bok Choy Salad
Farfalle with Pea, Pesto, Virgin Oil and 36 month Parmesan

Sides (€5)

Garden Room Chips
Smoked Heirloom Carrots and Chermoula
Peas and Pancetta
Champ Mash
Broccolini, Green Beans, Spinach and Sugar Snaps

Finale (Dessert)

House Made Ice Cream of your choice (3 Scoops)
Blackberry and Orange Pavlova
Coolatin Cheddar Cheese with Fig Jam

2 Courses - €21.95 per person
3 Courses - €26.95 per person

 

*Menus are correct at time of writing but are subject to change

 

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