The Enclosure at Arkle, Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth.
The Enclosure is a stunning, award-winning dining experience at Arkle in the Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth.
Executive Head Chef Bernard McGuane has designed a superb menu, which can be enjoyed in the luxurious restaurant with its booth seating, warm wooden features, reeded glass, velvet fabrics, and subtle lighting, all coming together to create a sophisticated yet comfortable space.
The Arkle Bar is the perfect spot to enjoy an aperitif before dining, with its 1920s decor and breathtakingly ostentatious moulded ceiling, alongside artwork featuring the great Irish racing legend, Arkle.
On the reverse of the menu, a map proudly details the provenance of the locally sourced produce used to create the dishes.
We started our meal with some delicious bread and salted butter, creamy Burrata with artichoke, baba ghanoush, candied yuzu peel, and walnuts, and rich Roasted Pumpkin Hummus with a vibrant green chive oil, candied sunflower seeds, and sourdough croûte.
We had been told that the Seafood Platter for Two was not to be missed, and it was an absolute sensation. A wonderfully fresh fish selection featuring baked halibut, monkfish tempura, pan-seared scallops, Lambay crab claws, Killary Fjord oysters, prawns, steamed clams, mussels, and lobster arancini, all resting on a herb shellfish bisque. Outstanding.
And the dessert of Green Tea Brûlée, with a yoghurt sorbet, pistachio, and white chocolate, topped with a zingy yuzu mousse was the perfect way to end the meal.
Last year, The Glenroyal Hotel was awarded the Good Food Ireland '2024 Food Lovers Choice Award for Ireland's Ancient East', and it’s not hard to see why. This was an exceptional evening of excellent food and terrific hospitality.
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10 November 2025
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