Bringing Local Food to the Table
Bringing Local Food to the Table
Bringing Local Food to the Table
Bringing Local Food to the Table
Dinner
Relax and unwind as you dine at the The Yard Restaurant. Rustic yet modern, the menu is focused on creating mouthwatering dishes that celebrate fresh local produce. Taste and savour 'The Yard Experience' as you the soak up the inviting charm that makes it so popular with both guests and locals alike.
We're incredibly fortunate to have access to some of Ireland's finest produce nearby. Making best use of these high-quality ingredients, it is our goal to prepare dishes with a simple, yet sophisticated touch, ensuring a consistently delicious dining experience.
For those with the most discerning of taste buds, to the simpler tastes of our younger guests, our menu has been crafted to satisfy everyone.
Our evening menu is crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, packing flavour into each dish. You'll find a host of quality produce including; Flax fed Beef, Castlewellan tomatoes, locally caught fish and Comber potatoes, at the centre of many dishes. You can view our latest Dinner Menu below or alternatively click here to view.
Evening Dining Opening Times
Monday to Thursday | 5.00 to 9pm
Friday & Saturday | 5.00 to 9.30pm | Sunday 12 - 7pm
Menus
Evening Dining
Dinner Menu
Starters
Fried Goats Cheese and Chive, Beetroot Tartar, Beetroot Crisps, Candied Walnuts £11
Hillyard Chicken Liver Pâté, Pear Chutney, Crisp Sourdough £11
Crispy Salt and Chilli Chicken, Asian Dressing, Slaw £11
Sticky Braised Pork, Spiced Honey, Pineapple Salsa, Coriander Mayo £11
Curried Cauliflower Tartlet, Hummus and Red Pepper, Kale £10
Seasonal Soup, Guinness and Treacle Wheaten Bread £8
Roast Smoked Cured Salmon, Gribiche Mayo, Roquette and Parmesan Pickled Onions £12
Mains
Crusted Roast Cod, Velouté of Soft Herbs, Parsley Oil £27
Roast Stuffed Chicken, Cabbage and Bacon, Fondant Potato, Roast Chicken Gravy £24
Salmon, Nori, Sesame Dressing, Marinated Chinese Leaf £26
Aged 10oz Ribeye Steak, Green Bean Salad, Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Chives £36
Crispy Duck Confit, Seeded Honey, 12 Spices, Celeriac £26
Grilled Courgettes, Pico De Gallo, Coriander and Wasabi Mayo, White Onion Sauce £20
Sides £5
Triple Cooked Chunky Chips / Chunky Garlic Chips / Truffle and Parmesan Fries / Champ / Mixed Roast Vegetables
Sauces £2.50
Peppercorn / Red Wine Jus / Garlic Butter
Kids Menu
Children’s Menu
Mains £8.95
The Yard Roast Chicken Goujon with Skinny fries
Kids Cheeseburger with Skinny fries
Bangers & Mash with gravy
Battered Cod Nuggets with Skinny fries
Pasta, White Sauce, Harlic Bread (vg)
Pasta Carbonara with Bacon, Parmesan, Garlic Bread
Dessert £4.95
Sticky toffee pudding ice cream
Fruit Salad, Raspberry Sorbet
Ice cream 2 scoops
New Years Eve
New Years Eve
3 courses £49
Starters
BBQ Pulled Pork Vol-Au-Vent, Charred Corn, Picked Onion
Baked Camembert, Pear Chutney, Smoked Sea Salt, Confit Garlic, Sourdough, Whipped Butter
Soup of the Day, Warm bread, Salted Butter
Chicken Noodle Spring Roll, Spiced Mayonnaise, Slaw
Mains
Cured Duck Breast, Celeriac, Confit Duck Leg Tartlet, Rosemary Emulsion, Chocolate and Cherry Jus
Beef Short Rib, Truffle Mash, Roast Celeriac Puree, Sweet Potato Hash
12oz Sirloin Steak (£4 Supplement), Tobacco Onions, Roast Flat Cap Mushroom, Peppercorn Sauce, Chips
Hay Smoked Venison Rump, Roast Cauliflower Puree, Pressed Potato, Black Pudding Bonbon, Roast Squash, Pan Jus
Pan Fried Seabass, Cod Cheek Croquette, Buttered Cabbage, Lemon and Caper Velouté
Sharing Plates
42oz Tomahawk Steak, (£15 Supplement), Picked Onion Rings, Choice of Two Sides, Two Sauces
Whole Spatchcock Spiced Chicken, Creamed Corn, Honey Roast Carrot, BBQ Glaze, Chorizo Roast Potato
Sauces £2.00
Peppercorn / Red Wine Jus / Garlic Butter
Desserts
Deconstructed Lemon and White Chocolate Cheesecake, Passionfruit Gel, Butter Crumb
Eggnog Bread and Butter Pudding, Nutmeg Crumb, Rum and Raisin Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownie, Raspberry Sorbet, Roast Hazelnuts
Yoghurt Pannacotta, Orange Gel, White Chocolate Crumb, Champagne Sorbet
Wine Menu
White
Vila Nova Vinho Verde Minho, Portugal £29.55
A Portugese Classic - fresh citrus notes followed by a refreshing delicious natural spirtz.
Langlois Chateau Muscadet de Sevre et Maine Sur Lie Loire Valley, France £38.95
With its delicate aromas of stone fruit and a palate of everything you would want from a Muscadet of this quality - fresh, fruity with a lasting finish.
Stello Pinot Grigio Veneto, Italy £22.95 / 175ml Glass £6.00
With the drinkabiltiy we all expect from Italian Pinot Grigio, this wine has refreshing acididty and delicate flavours of pear and citrus fruit.
Les Jardins Divers Sauvignon Blanc Languedoc, France £23.95 / 175ml Glass £6.50
The zesty grapefruit character of Sauvignon Blanc is complemented with the aromatics of the Vermentino grape – creating a characterful wine that is a delight to drink.
Mayday Island Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand £31.95
A classic Marlborough – bright and refreshing, bursting with citrus and passionfruit notes for a clean, dry finish.
Xanadu Circa 77 Chardonnay Margaret River, Australia £37.50
A classic new-world oaked Chardonnay displaying rich aromas of baked apples and stone fruits. A great legacy to the Northern Irish man who established this winery.
False Bay ‘Slow’ Chenin Blanc Walker Bay, South Africa £27.95
Dominated by a zingy lemon sherbet character and rich, creamy finish, this is a fantastic food wine that drinks well beyond its price.
Run By Rebels Viogner Pays d’Oc, France £28.50
Beautifully aromatic – peachy stone fruit, delicate floral aromas of honeysuckle, but still dry and refreshing.
Beechfield Estate Chardonnay Victoria, Australia £23.95 / 175ml Glass £6.50
An unoaked, fruit-forward style chardonnay with a peachy palate and a long bursting finish of topical fruit.
Allumea Bianco Sicily, Italy £25.95
A characterful blend of Chardonnay and Sicily’s native grape Grillo – lively acidity and crunchy fresh notes of lemon and pineapple and a medium-bodied finish.
Genetie ‘Illumine’ Bourgogne Blanc Burgundy, France £42.95
A French classic – one of the finest examples of chardonnay – fine, buttery and floral notes on the nose; a wine of substance and finesse on the palate, finished off with some subtle oak.
Red
Chateau Penin Bordeaux Superieur Bordeaux, France £35
A fantastic blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc to add freshness. Medium-bodied with a rich, round mouthfeel.
Allumea Rosso Sicily, Italy £25.95
A blend of Merlot and Sicily’s native grape Nero d’Avola – this is a soft, sumptuous wine with notes of wild berries and liquorice spice.
Pedrera Monastrell Jumilla, Spain £26.50
This young unoaked wine has intense pure bramble and plum fruit and is wonderfully smooth in the mouth.
Les Jardins Divers Merlot Languedoc, France £24.95 / 175ml Glass £6.50
Soft plummy fruit from the merlot with a hint of spice and tannin from the small portion of the native Mourvedre grape – well balance and very drinkable.
The Bay Road Shiraz Victoria, Australia £23.95 / 175ml Glass £6.50
Soft and supple tannins and that delectable Shiraz spice, with a long, fruit-driven acidity.
Les Volets Pinot Noir Pays d’Oc, France £30
Upfront aromas of freshly picked raspberries continue to the palate and are joined by fine tannins and juicy acidity.
Les Coteaux Cotes du Rhone Villages Rhone Valley, France £34
Immediately impressive; bramble fruit underpinned by subtle oak nuances, with lovely, sweet spice, warm star anise and a touch of cinnamon.
Santa Estada Rioja Crianza Rioja, Spain £31
Ripe red fruit flavours with a hint of toast and spice from the gentle oak ageing, a classic, fruit forward Rioja.
Xanadu Circa 77 Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River, Australia £36
Packed full of juicy fruits of the forest, cassis and dark chocolate. This wine is full bodied with a persistent finish.
Run By Rebels Malbec Pays d’Oc, France £28.50 / 175mls Glass £7.50
Jam-packed with red fruits and violets, with soft supple tannins, making this an approachable, very drinkable Malbec.
Alpha Zeta Valpolicella Superiore Classico Veneto, Italy £45
An award winning powerful, rich, intense full-bodied red wine with cassis, plum, pepper and liquorice notes.
Lucky Pom Pom Cabernet Sauvignon Roussillion, France £22.95 / 175ml Glass £6.00
Bursting with ripe blackcurrant and wild berry fruits and gently soft tannins.
Chateau La Fleur Penin St Emilion Grand Cru Bordeaux, France £55
Beautifully rich and complex with great generosity and full of aromas of black fruits and baking spice, with silky tannins giving it great finesse and finish.
Rose
To The Letter White Zinfandel California, USA £22.95 / 175ml Glass £6.00
Luscious strawberry ice cream supported by a bright, berry palate and a medium-sweet finish.
Les Olivers Rose Languedoc, France £26.95 / 175ml Glass £6.50
A refreshingly dry style of rose with delicate aromas of flower and red berry fruit.
Sparkling
Lucchetto Prosecco Spumante 200ml Veneto, Italy £7.95
A fruity and refreshing sparkling wine with citrus, pear and floral flavours and aromas.
Stello Prosecco Spumante Veneto, Italy £32.95
Dry, lively and refreshing with a gentle mousse. Full of bright citrus flavours and floral notes.
Domaine J. Laurens Cremant de Limoux Limoux, France £45
This sparkling wine over delivers. Crafted in the champagne method using Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc, with intense citrusy notes and just a hint of sweet brioche – very elegant.
Bollinger Special Cuvee Champagne, France £78
Needs no introduction – one of the finest Champagne houses. Aromatic and complex, the palate shows roasted apples, brioche and peaches burst on the palate, with a long, lasting finish.
Dessert
Kardos Late Harvest Tokaji, Hungary 75ml Glass £4.50
Rich intense mandarin flavours with a honey note. Vibrant acidity that balances the sweetness. Very drinkable with a very long finish.
Churchill’s LBV Port Douro Valley, Portugal £4.50
Excellent volume, firm tannins of great quality, a well-integrated acidity, notes of black fruit and toasty wood. It has a long and complex finish bursting with sweet fruit.
Father's Day Menu
2 Courses £30 / 3 Courses £35
Starters
Confit Duck Spring Rolls, Hoi Sin Mayonnaise, Toasted Sesame Seeds
Crispy Chicken Wings, Buffalo Hot Sauce, Celery, Blue Cheese Mayo
Pil Pil Prawns, Garlic, Chorizo, Parsley, Sourdough
Salt and Chilli Beef, Nappa Slaw, Sesame Seeds, Korean Mayonnaise
Strangford Lough Mussels, Cider, Leek and Chorizo Cream, Crusty Bread
Soup of the Day, Warm Bread, Salted Butter
King Oyster Mushroom Scallops, Asparagus, Garlic and Herb Butter
Roasts
Salt Aged Roast Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Jus
Roast Leg of Lamb, Mint Jus
Roast Turkey, Honey Glazed Ham, Cranberry Stuffing, Pan Gravy
All served with Creamed Potatoes, Duck Fat Roasties, Roasted Root Vegetables, Tenderstem Broccoli.
Mains
Roast Fillet of Cod, Crushed Baby Potato, Tenderstem, Mussels, Curry Velouté, Pickled Grape
Pan Seared Chicken Supreme, Asparagus, Wild Garlic Velouté, Truffle Mash
Curried Cauliflower, Golden Raisin Cous-Cous, Cucumber and Mint Yoghurt (v)
6oz Hereford Beef Burger, BBQ Pulled Pork, Baby Gem Lettuce, Tomato, Smoked Cheddar, Tobacco Onions, House Relish, Sourdough Bun, Chunky Chips
Surf and Turf, 6oz Flatiron, Garlic Tiger Prawns, Tenderstem Broccoli, Roast Cauliflower Puree, Bearnaise, Rosemary Sea Salt Fries (£12 Supplement)
Desserts
Rhubarb and Custard Panna Cotta, Ginger Crumble Topping, Raspberry Sorbet
Cheesecake of the Day
Chocolate and Coconut Tart, Vanilla Ice Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Butterscotch Sauce, Popcorn, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Mother's Day
Mother's Day at The Yard Restaurant
2 Courses £28 / 3 Courses £32
Starters
Popcorn Tikka Chicken, Pickled Shallots, Curried Mayo, Honey and Sumac Yoghurt
Ham hock and Pea Risotto, Garlic Sourdough, Parmesan
Salt and Chilli Squid, Napa Slaw, Ginger and Miso Dressing, Wasabi Mayo, Burnt Lime
Soup of the Day, Homemade Guinness and Treacle Wheaten Bread, Butter
Bang Bang Broccoli, Asian Slaw, Siracha Mayo
Honey and Thyme Baked Camembert, Red Onion Chutney, Candied Walnuts, Sourdough
Mains
Salt Aged Roast Sirloin of Beef, Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Jus
Roast Leg of Lamb, Mint Jus
Honey Glazed Pork Loin, Pan Gravy
All served with Creamed Potatoes, Duck Fat Roasties, Roasted Root Vegetables, Tenderstem Broccoli.
10oz Hereford Sirloin, Triple Cooked Chips, Flat Cap Mushroom, Confit Tomato, Beer Battered Onion Ring, Peppercorn Sauce (£15 Supplement)
Roast Fillet of Cod, Crushed New Potatoes, Roasted Fennell, Mussels, Curry Velouté, Samphire
Paprika Rubbed Chicken Supreme, Roasted Tomato and Chorizo Orzo Pasta, Parmesan, Micro Basil
Miso and Maple Glazed Aubergine, Sticky Coconut Rice, Spring Onion, Toasted Sesame Seeds
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Toffee Sauce, Popcorn, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Honey Roasted Apple & Blackberry, Brown Sugar Crumble, Vanilla Ice Cream, Custard
Vanilla Crème Brule, Compressed Strawberry, Shortbread Cookie
Coconut Rice Pudding, Wild Berry Compote, Candied Orane Peel
Please be advised that food allergens are handled in the kitchen. In some cases, allergens may be unavoidably present due to shared equipment, or the ingredients used. Please inform your server of any allergies.
Dinner Bed & Breakfast Menu
3 Course Dinner Bed & Breakfast Menu
Starters
Chicken Liver Parfait, Spiced Apple Chutney, Roast Hazelnut, Toasted Brioche
Baked Cemembert, Pear Chutney, Smoked Sea Salt, Confit Garlic, Sourdough Bread, Whipped Butter
Soup of the Day, Warm Bread, Salted Butter
Venison Cannelloni, Braised Venison, Parmesan Cream, Wild Mushrooms
Braised Beef Croquette, Truffle Aioli, Chive
Mains (Roast Dinners served with Creamy Mash, Duck Fat Roast Potatoes and Root Vegetables)
Roast Turkey and Ham Roulade, Fried Sprouts with Almond and Bacon Lardons, Cranberry Chutney, Pan Jus
Braised Feather Blade of Beef, Cauliflower Cheese, Parsnip Crisp, Onion Jus
12oz Sirloin Steak, Tobacco Onions, Roast Flat Cap Mushroom, Peppercorn Sauce, Choice of Side (£16 supplement)
Roast Pork Loin, Walnut Ketchup, Hasselbank Potato, Confit Leek, Winter Spiced Glaze
Sea Bream, Herb-crushed Baby Potatoe, Buttered Greens, Mint Hollandaise
Desserts
Apple and Cinnamon Crumble, Creme Anglaise
Hot Chocolate Brownie, Raspberry Sorbet (Vegan)
Rich Mulled Wine Poached Pear, Dark Chocolate Cremux, Candied Almonds
Spiced Orange and Pistachio Creme Brulee, Shortbread
Sides £5
Chunky Chips / Rosemary and Sea Salt Chips / Skin on Fries / Garlic Skin on Fries / Truffle Parmesan Fries / Mash / Champ / Caesar Salad / House Salad / Tobacco Onions / Tenderstem Broccoli
Sauces £2.50
Peppercorn / Red Wine Jus / Garlic Butter