Dine by candlelight in the grand surroundings
An Evening of Elegance
Enjoy a beautifully prepared meal in the historic dining room, where candlelight dances across antique silver and conversation flows late into the evening.
Dining, Reimagined
Intimate, refined, and deeply personal
Private dining at Temple House is an experience unlike any other. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply savouring a quiet evening with loved ones, every detail is carefully considered to make the night memorable.
Bring a group of friends or family and be seated around a huge mahogany table with views down the lake and an open fire crackling contentedly beside you.
Wherever possible, we use ingredients sourced from the Temple House estate or trusted local suppliers.
The Experience
How the evening takes shape
Tailored Menus
Each menu is thoughtfully curated using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. We design a dining experience that reflects your tastes, working around any dietary requirements.
The Setting
Dine in the grandeur of the Temple House dining room — elegant high ceilings, family portraits, and an atmosphere that blends history with warmth and timeless elegance.
The Occasion
Perfect for anniversaries, intimate celebrations, or gatherings of close friends. Private dining is available by prior arrangement for in-house guests.
Our Culinary Philosophy
Simplicity, authenticity, and the pleasure of good company
Chef Karol Kowalczyk will cater for anything from 6 to 160 with ease — 20 to 30 on one huge mahogany table. If need be, some guests can stay in the cottage or Sligo hotels, just a 20-minute shuttle from here. We’ll shape the day accordingly — exclusivity is really special.
6–160
guests catered with ease
6–42
at one mahogany table
3
courses from €67
1665
the family has hosted since
- Family Occasions
- Birthdays
- Anniversaries
- Engagement Parties
- Hen Parties
- Baby Showers
- Naming Ceremony Days
- Retreats
- Corporate Days
- Weekend breaks for a bunch of friends
Our Table
Sample Dinner Menu
Menus are seasonal and vary each time — this is only a sample. We take great care to source our ingredients as locally as possible, often mere metres from the dining room. We usually offer a set menu but are always pleased to cater for dietary requirements with advance notice — if there is something that you do not or cannot eat, just tell us.
Starters
choose 1
- Sundried Tomato and Black Olive Arancini Balls, Fresh Tomato and Basil Sauce (v) GFo
- Stacked Aubergine with Spinach and Pea Risotto (v) GF
- Irish Salmon Gravlax with a Balsamic Reduction and Cucumber-Pepper Salsa GF
- Slow-Roasted Pork Belly, Silky Parsnip Purée, Pickled Baby Onions GF
- Cod and Smoked Salmon Fish Cake with Wasabi Aioli and Crisp Side Salad GFo
- Pan Fried Mushroom with Seaweed Crumble, Pea and Mint Purée (v) GF
- Serrano Ham and Basil Infused Melon
- Kings Prawns, Chorizo and Glazed Pear
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Soup (v)
- Traditional Irish Leek and Potato Soup (v)
- Carrot, Ginger and Orange Soup (v)
- Smooth and Creamy Celeriac Soup topped with Crispy Parmesan
- Roasted Cauliflower and Cheddar Cheese Soup (v)
- Green Pea, Mint and Roasted Almonds Soup (v)
- Roasted Tomato and Pesto Croutons Soup (v)
- Coconut Sweet Potatoes and Mild Curry Soup (v)
Mains
choose 2, including 1 vegetarian if required — otherwise 1
- Parma Ham Wrapped Chicken de Volaille with Creamy Parmesan Polenta, Sweet Glazed Carrot Ribbons
- Slow Cooked Braised Beef Cheek, Fondant Potato, Tender Stem Broccoli, Red Wine Jus
- Monkfish Fillet with a Rich Chorizo Beurre Blanc, Sweet Potato Gnocchi (add €5)
- Seared Sea Bass with Sauce Verde, Fennel Salad, Dill Gnocchi
- Pork Fillet Schnitzel, Buckwheat Asparagus Risotto, Caper and Black Olive Sauce
- Red Pepper and Spinach Chicken Roulade with Scallion Mash, Green Bean Bundle, Red Pepper Sauce
- Confit Duck Leg with Ginger and Orange Sauce, Braised Red Cabbage, Silesian Potato Noodles (add €3)
- Pan-Seared Rainbow Trout, Sautéed Spinach, Steamed Broccoli, Seaweed Crisps, Silky Volute (add €4)
- Sesame Salmon, Black Lentils, Sundried Tomato Ragu, Lemon Sauce (add €3)
- Pan-Seared Celeriac, Crumbled Cashel Blue, Ginger Carrots (v)
- Roasted Veg and Green Lentil Wellington, Glazed Parsnips, Mushroom Drizzle (v)
- Crispy Potato Pancakes, Ratatouille (v)
- Chive Ricotta and Lemon Spinach Lasagne, Garlic Bread (v)
Pudding
- Deconstructed Chocolate Apple Crumble, Dehydrated Apple and Vanilla Ice Cream
- Fresh Lemon Meringue Tart with Candied Lemon Zest
- White Chocolate and Nutella Cheesecake
- Granola Banoffee Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
- Salted Caramel Panna Cotta and Ginger Bread
- Baked Coconut and Meringue Cheesecake, Blueberry Compote
- Tunisian Orange Cake and Lime Crème Fraîche GF
Dietary requirements are not a problem, with advance notice.
3 courses from €67
Children · €21
A simpler option if required
- Pasta, separate tomato sauce, separate grated cheese, with/out chicken
- Chicken Goujons and Chips
- Sausages and Chips
- Fish Fingers, Mashed Potato and Peas
- Spaghetti Bolognese
- Veg optional — then Brownie or Ice Cream
Light Lunch · €24
Kept simple, kept local
- Homemade Soup
- Irish Cheese Board
- Homemade Soda Bread
- Local Organic Green Salad
- Tea/Coffee
To Drink
We have a wine list and an honesty bar, so that’s sorted
All-French, all-red, chosen for the table. For large parties it helps to choose ahead so we have sufficient stock.
Check Availability
Green is open, amber is provisionally held, red is booked. Get in touch and we'll build your private dining around a free date.
September 2026
Live dates show as available or booked. Provisional (orange) marks dates held on enquiry — we confirm these with you directly.
Enquiries
The best thing to do is to just ask
We would love to put something together for you — a dinner, a weekend, or a week. Combine a stay with some touring or activities.
Or call +353 87 9976045 · stay@templehouse.ie