An exquisite setting for

a traditional

pastime

The long-established tr adition of Afternoon Tea has been wond erfully preserved at Ashf ord Cast le sinc e 1868 - you’ll notice the original silver te a s et displ ayed in the Con na ught Room, which was present ed to Lord and Lady Ardi laun to cel ebrate t heir 25th w edd ing anniversa ry in 1896. With spectacul ar views from t he comfort of t he castle’s el egan t int erior, take your time to s avour ever y del icious moment.

€78 per p

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Savouries

Goat’s Cheese Mo usse – Warqa Pas try Shell – Salt Baked Beetroo t – Magnol ia P ickle – Sl oe Jelly Silvers ide of Beef – Pickle d Cucumber – Mustar d Mayo – Se ede d Sourdo ugh Burre n Smoked S almon – Dill Cream Chees e – Sal mon Roe – Guinness Bread Diced Chicke n – Sweet Chilli M ayo– Pickle d Shall ot – Brioche Egg & Chives – White So ur dough

Déileálann

Milis

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Sweet

Treats

Pistachio Eclair

Strawberry & Verbena Tartlet Blackcurrant & Pineapple Sage Charlotte Chocolate, Hazelnut & Caramel

Scónaí

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Scones

Plain & Cheese Scones – Laminate d Pastry Lemon Curd – Cl o tte d Cr eam – Fr ui t Pr eserve

Champagne Pair

ing

45

Lanson Père e

t Fils

Lanson R osé Labe l La nson Wh ite Labe l Champagne Gl a ss Bot tle Lanson Père e t Fils 29 145 Lanson Le Rosé 35 175 Lanson Wh ite Labe l 36 180 C harles Heid sieck B rut Rés e rve 160 Billecart-Salm on Rosé 245 Ruin art B lanc d e Blancs 295 Dom Pérignon 590 Fíor Uisce Bo tt led Wa ter 750ml St ill 6 Sparkling 6

Alc oho l Fr ee Gl a ss Sparkling Tea BLÅ Jasmin e 15 Sparklin g Tea LYSERØD Hib isc us 15.5

Sea

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lty Beverag

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Fir

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Indu

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8

Rich Valrhon a choc ol ate an d Irish milk war me d tog ether, topped with tor ched m eri ngue an d a sh ortbread bisc uit —a polish ed nod to a fireside s’more.

Orch

ard Embra

ce 8

Bold espresso blended with ap ple ‑cinna mon caram el and steamed milk, finished with vanilla crème anglaise foam, and a crisp apple slice—like a sip of w arm orchard dessert.

Th

e Ches

tnut Grove

10

Smooth ceremonial matcha lifted by c hestnut‑vanilla foam and sw eet estate hone y—a n ea rthy, calming c up of co mfort.

Org anic t eas If you requir e info rmation on the all ergen content of our food, plea se a sk a member of staff and they will be happy to help you.

Seas

o

nal Teas

Cher

ry & Crea

m

A velvety fruit infusion of sweet cherry and so ft creamy not es, balanc ed with apple, hibiscus , and pineap ple for a smooth, aromatic cup.

Col

ourful Meadow

South Af ri ca A naturally sweet, caffeine- free Hone ybush blend with gentl e floral and fruity not es —so othing , aromati c, and perfect for unwinding.

Lotus B

lo

ss

om

C h in a A delicate C hinese green tea w ith soft floral aromas and petals of rose, cornflower, and marigold. Light, fragrant, and calming.

Ra

spb

erry

Roya

l

A vibrant raspb erry-forward blen d with rosehip, hibisc us, and eld erberry, brightened by citrus a nd floral notes. Fresh, sweet, and refreshing.

Oo

lo

ng

Pea

c

h

India/C hina A smoo th Ool on g with a hint of black tea, e nriched by juicy peac h an d finished with gentle floral pe tals. Fruity, fragrant, and balanced.

Rooibo

s Cream Or

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g

e

South Af ri ca A full- bod ied rooibos with a creamy, delicate vanilla flavour and the taste of ripe oranges.

Whi

te Tea

W

h

it

e Rose

A delicate P ai M u T an whi te tea infused with soft rose pe ta ls. Light, floral, and ge ntly sweet—an elegant, so ot hing cup p erfect for q ui e t moments of indulgen ce.

Herbal Teas a

nd Infusions

(Caffeine

F

r

ee)

Cla

ss

ic Ro

oibos

South Af ri ca Rooibos f rom the South Africa n Cape region, highly aromatic and full-bodied in flavour.

Pur

e Camo

mi

le

A mild herbal tea made from whol e camomile flowers, whic h are c ar efu lly prepared so th at the y retain their distinctive, tangy, and floral character .

Mi

n

t Nan

a

Aust ria A deliciou s mint with a fre sh, sw ee t , and aromatic flavour that has a hig h percentage of essential oils.

Ver

ben

a

The aromatic verbena has a delicate, citrus-l ike taste.

Gran

ny’s Garden

A fruit y, fresh rhubarb blend rounded off with the delicate sweet ne ss of genuine Bourbon vanilla .

Light &

F

it

Flavoured fruit and herbal infusion with apple and citrus notes.

Gree

n T

ea

Gr

een Dragon

C h in a A premium tea with a flowery elegance and lus ciou s fragrance. Delica te leaf buds picked by hand , make for a rare, mildly tart, and refreshing tea.

Ma

tc

h

a

Japa n A smooth, vibrant powdered gree n tea. Rich in flavour and n aturally invigorating, it brings a bright, u plifting touch to any tea moment . A ls o availa ble as a latte.

Flavour

ed G

ree

n T

eas

Mo

rg

entau

C hina Gree n tea composition with large Sencha leaf, flower pe ta ls, a nd the fruit y flavou r of mango and citrus.

Ja

smine P

ear

ls

C hina The leaves of this rare special tea from C hina are picked by han d an d rol led into small ball s, without breaking the vei ns - f lavoured with jasmine f lowers.

Oo

long Tea

Ti

e Guan

Yi

n

C h in a An expressive green Oolong with a bright, floral aroma and gentle fruity notes. This famed “Godd ess of Mercy” tea offer s a smooth, fragrant cup with elegant depth.

Black Tea

s

Irish Breakfas

t

Tea

India Select Assams imp art the d elicious inten sive aroma of this classic tea.

Darjeeling

India An elega nt flowery black tea with a delicious M uscat flavo ur .

Flavour

ed Black

Teas

Ea

rl Gr

ey

India A richly aromatic autumn Da rj eeling blen ded with the ref reshi ng ci trus aroma of bergamot.

Irish

W

h

iskey-Cream

India The extravaga nt fl avour o f Irish whiske y with a hint of cocoa b lended with a m alty Assam tea.

Bl

a

ck Toffe

e

India A rich, m alty black tea complem en ted by smoo th, c re amy toffe e not es. Bol d , sweet, an d indulgent —p erfect for a comforting treat.