Dine in elegance in the atmospheric setting of the Oak Room Restaurant at Ballykealey House. Aptly named as the room is decorated with solid Oak panels along with a remarkable fireplace. Tables are set out with crisp white linens and beautiful table settings all of which will transport you back to the grand country house dining rooms of the past.

You’ll take an exciting journey through the foods of the region when dining at the Oak Room Restaurant. A selection of local suppliers from food producers to farmers are listed at the front of each menu. The culinary team at Ballykealey House place great importance on providing guests with an authentic local food experience. Menus are changed frequently as certain ingredients come in and out of season. Dishes are presented in a beautiful yet simplistic way. Allowing the local ingredients to take centre stage during your dining experience.

And what an experience it is! Browsing the menu, you can expect to find dishes including Pan fried Wexford Scallops, Roast Wicklow Farm Maple Cured Lamb Rump, and Pan Seared Skeaghanore Duck Breast to name but a few. Classic deserts such as Warm Spiced Apple Crumble along with a Lemon Tart with Malone’s Berry Compôte are irresistible! Delicious vegetarian options are also available across the menu.

Special occasions such as Sunday Lunch and Afternoon Tea are hosted in the Oak Room Restaurant and make for a delightful treat when meeting up with family and friends. Afternoon Tea is served on one Saturday each month.

*The Oak Room Restaurant is a very popular venue for small weddings and events and therefore may not always be available to dine in when visiting Ballykealey House. We suggest giving Ballykealey a quick ring in advance to check availability. 

The John Rupert Lounge at Ballykealey House is just the place to find yourself after a busy afternoon of exploring the beautiful grounds or the surrounding Carlow countryside. Relax into the comfy lounge chairs as you enjoy a casual meal. Ballykealey House serve a number of light bites from salads and sandwiches to mouth-watering

cakes and desserts in their Bar.

The Smoked Irish Salmon Sandwich on brown soda bread with all the trimmings is a favourite amongst guests along with a refreshing Ballykealey Garden Salad featuring an exciting array of seasonal greens and vegetables. If you’re feeling a bit more peckish, you’ll find it hard to resist the Ballykealey Beef Burger, including crispy smoked bacon, smoked applewood cheese and crisp tomatoes.

Ballykealey elevates the famous Fish & Chips dish with tasty Crisp Lemon Sole Fillets, tempura batter, spiced mayonnaise, crushed minted peas. Delicious.

If you’re simply looking for a sweet treat with your coffee, choose from an exciting variety of snacks and desserts including warm Freshly Baked Scones served with clotted cream and jam. You can also indulge in a delicious Crème Brûlée served with local fruits.

Ballykealey House is perfectly equipped to host your upcoming special occasion whether it is a family birthday, anniversary, christening, communion or baptism. Ballykealey can easily accommodate from 25 up to 250 guests across their dining spaces, including summer banquets in their adjacent Barn Yard.

The culinary team will happily work with you to curate a bespoke menus. A wonderful offering if you and your guests would love to enjoy a relaxing country house getaway.