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We are excited to welcome you to our home, where we hope that you will relax and enjoy an intimate dining experience and enjoy our home cooked foods with selected wine pairings

ABOUT GROOMS

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About the house

The Ranch, previously known as ‘Groom’s Cottage’, was commissioned in 1882 by Henry Moore, 3rd Marquess and 8th Earl of Drogheda, for the head groom of his estate. 

The ornate Victorian home was designed by renowned architect William Isaac Chambers and has since been named a protected structure, with careful restoration undertaken in 2004. 

It is located in the heart of Monasterevin town, which is colloquially known as ‘the Venice of Ireland’ thanks to its waterways. In 2019, Sean and Audrey happened to drive by the house and spotted a ‘for sale’ sign. Having both secretly admired the house for many years, they immediately went about doing everything possible to make it their forever home.

About the food

It had long been a dream of Audrey’s to become a chef and upon buying this home she felt that it would be the perfect place to bring her dream to life, the historic house creating a wonderful venue for an intimate evening of good food and relaxation. 

Her hope is to make guests feel welcome and relaxed, by doing everything possible to make their evening both enjoyable and memorable. She has prepared a delicious seven-course tasting menu, which can be adapted to meet everyone’s preferences and needs. 

Additional plates will also be provided during the meal, such as homemade breads, butters and herb oils, sauces, vegetable dishes, along with teas, coffees and petit fours to finish off the evening. 

Wine pairing is also offered alongside the tasting menu, as is a full wine list should guests prefer to choose their own.  

Having eaten in JP McMahon’s Michelin starred restaurant Aniar in 2015, Audrey has been a great admirer of his work. 

In late 2019 she undertook a 6-week complete Irish cookery course with him, also going on to work with him in 2020 to improve upon her skills. 

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Audrey takes the techniques that she has learned as well as her love of food and combines them with her own personal flair and ideas to create what she hopes is a menu that you will enjoy at Grooms

Everything served in Groom’s will be made by Audrey in her own kitchen in the Ranch, with each guest also receiving a small momento from the kitchen to bring home.

Wine pairings by Jean Smullen

Wine pairings will be chosen by Jean Smullen, WSET Dip, who has been working in the wine business in Ireland for over 27 years. 

A co-presenter for over twelve years on Newstalk’s popular wine slot, ‘Movies and Booze’ with Sean Moncrieff, Jean also writes a wine column for the Sunday World. Jean has presented wine on television for RTS’s 4 Live and is a member of the Circle of Wine Writers.

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Wine Gift Boxes

Treat someone this year with a choice of our 3 or 4 bottle Wine Gift Boxes from our wine selection. Complete with tasting notes.
€59 / €75 delivered anywhere in Ireland.

Call us or complete our contact form below to order.

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 SAMPLE MENU

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Pan Fried Hake, Asparagus & Buerre Blanc
Bread Course with Selection of Homemade Oils, Butters and Dips
Warm Smoked Salmon, Potato Cakes, Charred Lemon & Dill Cream
Pan Fried Duck with Caulflower & Almond Purée and Warmed Plum & Ginger Chutney
Beef Fillet with Layered Potato Chip and Café Paris Sauce
Lemon and Basil Shortcake

€79 per person for our tasting menu

€109 per person including wine or craft beer pairings

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GALLERY

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charred mackeral with rhubarb chutney and pickled cucumber

UPCOMING EVENT DATES

Private Bookings

Our room is available for private bookings or meetings. We can cater for up to 10 people. 

Complete our form below with your details and we will get back in touch.

REVIEWS

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Liam Murray
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Liam Murray
January 15, 2023

Such a great experience and the food is top quality. All the team are excellent and very friendly.

Eoghan Aherne
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Eoghan Aherne
November 23, 2022

Fine dining at its very finest!

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CONTACT / BOOK

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We take Friday & Saturday bookings only.
If you wish to book, please complete our form with all relevant details and we will respond at our earliest convenience.

The Ranch, Dublin Rd, Monasterevin, Co Kildare, W34 T384

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LATEST NEWS

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June 8, 2022

Yes Chef Awards 2022 - Best Country House Restaurant
May 21, 2022

New for Summer 2022
April 2, 2022

Grooms on KFM
March 29, 2022

Charred Mackeral with Rhubarb Chutney and Pickled Cucumber
This evening’s pre dessert vanilla panna cotta poached strawberry and rhubarb with a strawberry tuille #intokildare #goodfoodireland #kildarefood #kildarefoodie

This evening’s pre dessert vanilla panna cotta poached strawberry and rhubarb with a strawberry tuille #intokildare #goodfoodireland #kildarefood...

There is a real touch of Spring in the air #intokildare #kildarerestaurants #kildarefood #kildarefoodie

There is a real touch of Spring in the air #intokildare #kildarerestaurants #kildarefood #kildarefoodie

So delighted to have received this letter in the post today 😀 #intokildare #kildarefood #kildarefoodie #irishfood #goodfoodireland

So delighted to have received this letter in the post today 😀 #intokildare #kildarefood #kildarefoodie #irishfood #goodfoodireland

A vegetarian dish from the weekend ………. Braised leeks, butter roasted gnocchi and leek and potato foam with brioche croutons #intokildare #goodfoodireland #kildarerestaurants #irishfood

A vegetarian dish from the weekend ………. Braised leeks, butter roasted gnocchi and leek and potato foam with...

Scallop, pea purée, black pudding crumb and smoked apple purée ……..Saturday nights amuse bouche #intokildare #goodfoodireland #kildarerestaurants #irishfood

Scallop, pea purée, black pudding crumb and smoked apple purée ……..Saturday nights amuse bouche #intokildare #goodfoodireland #kildarerestaurants #irishfood

Some of our breads fresh out of the oven for this evenings bread course #intokildare #goodfoodireland #kildarerestaurants

Some of our breads fresh out of the oven for this evenings bread course #intokildare #goodfoodireland #kildarerestaurants

Delighted to get the call from Yes Chef this morning telling us that we have been nominated again this year across numerous categories, thank you to our wonderful customers for making this happen 🥰 #intokildare #kildarerestaurants #monasterevin #goodfoodireland

Delighted to get the call from Yes Chef this morning telling us that we have been nominated again...

It's voting time too for the Yes Chef Awards 2023 and we would love your support 😀 in all or any of the following categories: ‣ Chef of the Year ‣ Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year ‣ Country House Restaurant of the Year ‣ Front of House Manager of the Year ‣ Front of House Team of the Year ‣ Local Restaurant of the Year You can vote here: http://www.yeschef.ie/awards-2023/ With much gratitude - Audrey and the team

It's voting time too for the Yes Chef Awards 2023 and we would love your support 😀 in...

It's that time of year again!!! Nominations are now OPEN! We would really appreciate your votes in the following categories: - Best Restaurant - Best Chef - Best Wine Experience - Best Customer Service - Innovator of the Year - Best Restaurant Manager Please go to this link to vote: https://www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/restaurant-awards-ireland/ #foodoscars #irishrestaurantawards2023 #irishrestaurants #kildarefoodie #kildarefood #groomsattheranch #historicirishhomes #finedining #irishfood #historicirishhouses #periodhouse #barrowblueway #monasterevin

It's that time of year again!!! Nominations are now OPEN! We would really appreciate your votes in the...

Isn’t it wonderful when two of your staff decide to get engaged 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Isn’t it wonderful when two of your staff decide to get engaged 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Cancellation available for this evening if anyone is interested in a table give us a call

Cancellation available for this evening if anyone is interested in a table give us a call

This evening’s wine of choice with dinner my absolute favourite Italian wine

This evening’s wine of choice with dinner my absolute favourite Italian wine

One of my favourite wines for todays dinner

One of my favourite wines for todays dinner

We haven’t been very active on social media the last few weeks as many of you know it has been a bit if a difficult time recently. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our wonderful customers a very happy Christmas, you have just been fabulous. This year has far exceeded our expectations and that has been all down to your support. We are so looking forward to welcoming you back to The Ranch in the New Year.

We haven’t been very active on social media the last few weeks as many of you know it...

Gift vouchers being picked up all day #intokildare #irishrestaurants #monasterevin

Gift vouchers being picked up all day #intokildare #irishrestaurants #monasterevin

We have a cancellation for Saturday night if anyone would like it give us a call

We have a cancellation for Saturday night if anyone would like it give us a call

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