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

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.

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.

jeansmullen.com

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

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

GALLERY

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

Eoghan Aherne

November 23, 2022

Fine dining at its very finest!

Susan Moran

October 22, 2022

This place is a hidden gem, with the most fantastic food, host & experience. I would highly recommend booking a table ASAP.

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CONTACT / BOOK

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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086 - 820 1264

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LATEST NEWS

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

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