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Medieval Banquet
Since 1963, the Ladies of the Castle, aided and abetted by the Earl's Butler, have welcomed guests from the four corners of the globe to dine at The Earl's Banquet at Bunratty Castle. Guests reach the Castle after a short atmospheric walk through Bunratty Folk Park to the castle gate where a kilted piper plays a tune of welcome. Cross the drawbridge and enter the castle to the 'Bite of Friendship' offered to protect you within the walls of the castle. To the Upper Great Hall, resplendent with tapestries and furniture of the 16th Century, where you will receive a goblet or two of Mead. The Butler relays the history of Bunratty and you can enjoy a medieval madrigal by the Castle Singers. It is here that the Earl & Lady are crowned for the evening before descending to the banquet hall where bench seating, candle-light and long oak tables reflect the Banqueting style of the medieval era. The 4 course meal is a pleasant balance of contrasting Irish meat dishes served during the period and is accompanied with music and song. The entertainment programme afterwards takes the form of a selection of Irish medieval and traditional songs and instrumental music by 11 Entertainers.
BANQUET MENU Aperitif – Bunratty Mead ~ Spiced Parsnip Soup ~ Spare Ribs with Honey & Whiskey Sauce ~ Breast of Chicken with Apple & Mead sauce, served with potatoes and seasonal vegetables. ~ Rastin (Fruit of the Forest Mousse on a Biscuit Base ~ Coffee / Tea ~ Vegetarian Tartlet Leek, Mushroom and Spinach Tartlet topped with Cashel Blue Cheese, drizzled with a Creamy Tomato Sauce
The Banqueting Hall has seating for 141 people.
The banquet can be booked for private or corporate groups with upgraded menus according to the requirements.
No accomodation onsite at the venue. Bunratty Castle Hotel is situated nearby. The hotel has 80 bedrooms, or visit our useful links for a list of other local hotels nearby
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