THE METROPOLE HOTEL BRINGS NEW SMALL PLATES AND SPRITZ MENU TO THE VICTORIAN QUARTER

THE METROPOLE HOTEL BRINGS NEW SMALL PLATES AND SPRITZ MENU TO THE VICTORIAN QUARTER

Executive Head Chef Eoghan O’Flynn

The Metropole Hotel has launched a new Small Plates and Spritz menu which will be served in the recently renovated lobby.

Artisan small plates using the best of seasonal local produce will be served daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. These offerings include chipotle BBQ pork belly, Glenmar seafood croquette, and Asian style chicken wings. For something sweet there is Met signature summer trifle, passion fruit and bergamot custard tart, and lemon and elderflower creme brulée.

Customers can opt for two small plates and two spritzes, or a charcuterie and cheese board with a bottle of house wine. Both options are priced at €50. 

A live pianist will perform every Friday and Saturday evening, while a DJ will entertain diners on the first Saturday of every month with a set of modern jazz-inspired lounge and eclectic house vibes.

The menu was curated by Executive Head Chef Eoghan O’Flynn and members of the culinary team.

Speaking at the launch Eoghan O’Flynn said: “The lounge area of the Metropole Hotel underwent a major transformation and is now offering a vibrant social space in the heart of the Victorian Quarter. Our Small Plates and Spritz menu is the perfect offering for anyone looking for a relaxed evening with the best of local food or for a pre-theatre cocktails and bites if they’re going to a show in the Everyman Theatre.”

Reservations can be made via https://www.themetropolehotel.ie/dine/lobby-dining/

THE METROPOLE HOTEL LAUNCHES MOTHER’S DAY MENU.

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THE METROPOLE HOTEL LAUNCHES MOTHER’S DAY MENU 

The Metropole Hotel is inviting people to show their appreciation for their mother this Mother’s Day.

Located in the heart of the VQ area of Cork City, the team of chefs at the Metropole Hotel have designed a three-course menu using locally sourced and seasonal produce. 

Served in the newly refurbished Merchant Restaurant overlooking the River Lee, the three-course meal will be available from 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and costs €55 per person. There will also be a children’s a la carte menu available on the day.

For those who prefer a lighter option, there is a seasonal afternoon tea available from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. The afternoon tea is €45 per person and includes three layers of patisseries, scones and savouries with options such as The Met “Swiss Roll”, freshly baked scones and West Cork smoked salmon on brown bread.

For those opting for the three course meal, the menu includes:

Starters 

• Homemade Seasonal Soup with Buckley’s Bakery Brown Soda Bread & Glenilen Butter

• Roaring Water Bay Mussels with Lime & Soy Butter, Fresh Scallions, Toasted Sesame

• Fior Di Latte with Pea and Mint Sauce, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Focaccia

• Classic Chicken & Bacon Vol au Vent with Pickled Wild Variety Mushrooms, Confit Leek, Shaved Vegetable Salad 

 

Main Courses 

 

 

• Spiced Cauliflower with Puree, Pickled Leaves, Pickled Cauliflower, Orange Dressing

• Wild Atlantic Cod with Warm Tartar Sauce, Caramelised Celeriac, Wilted Baby Gem 

• Roasted Striploin of Irish Beef with Roasted Beetroot, Horseradish, Spinach Emulsion, Peppered Jus 

• Confit Duck Leg with Pressed Potato Pavé, Kale & Wild Mushroom Fricassee, Elderberry Jus 

 

All Served With Seasonal Vegetables & Roast Potatoes 

 

Desserts   

• Luker 80% Dark Chocolate Delice with Sauternes Poached Pear, Malted Barley Brittle, E.V.O. 

• Poached Apple & Five Spice Mousse Cake with Crème Anglaise, Toasted Walnut, Walnut Dressing   

• Black Treacle Tart with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 

• White Chocolate & Berry Cheesecake with Caramelised White Chocolate, Wild Berry Compote 

 

Freshly Brewed Tea and Coffee  

Booking is essential and all reservations can be made on https://www.themetropolehotel.ie/dine/the-met-dinner/ or call 021 464 3700.

JAZZ DINING EXPERIENCES ON OFFER AGAIN AS METROPOLE HOTEL CONFIRMS NEW ACTS AND OLD FAVOURITES FOR THIS YEAR’S JAZZ FESTIVAL CLUB

METROPOLE HOTEL CONFIRMS NEW ACTS AND OLD FAVOURITES FOR THIS YEAR’S JAZZ FESTIVAL CLUB

At the launch (l to r): Kevin O’Leary, Bar Manager, The Met; Sandra Murphy Kelleher, Group Brand & Communications Manager, Trigon Hotels; Louise McNamara, General Manager, The Metropole Hotel; Martin Donnelly, Guest Services Executive, The Metropole Hotel. Pic: Brian Lougheed.

Jazz Dining Experiences on offer again.

The Metropole Hotel has launched the line-up for this year’s Jazz Festival Club, which runs across the October Bank Holiday weekend. The original home of the Cork Jazz Festival is welcoming firm favourites along with some new additions to the bill. 

Music fans can expect a mix of swing, funk, groove and blues from top Irish and international artists.

The line-up includes

THE METROPOLE HOTEL MARKS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CORK OPERA HOUSE WITH JAZZ INSPIRED COCKTAIL

METROPOLE HOTEL MARKS NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CORK OPERA HOUSE WITH JAZZ INSPIRED COCKTAIL

Louise McNamara, General Manager, The Metropole Hotel; Laura Noonan,
Partnerships and Development Manager, Cork Opera House; Kevin O’ Leary, Bar Manager, The Met; Sandra Murphy Kelleher, Group Brand & Communications Manager, Trigon Hotels.  Photo: Brian Lougheed

 

The Metropole Hotel has launched a new jazz inspired cocktail to mark the

THE METROPOLE HOTEL UNVEILS MAJOR REFURBISHMENT OF GROUND FLOOR AND BALLROOMS

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THE METROPOLE HOTEL UNVEILS MAJOR REFURBISHMENT OF GROUND FLOOR AND BALLROOMS

Pictured are Carmel Lonergan, Director of Group Operations, Trigon Hotels; Aaron Mansworth, Managing Director, Trigon Hotels, Taoiseach Micheál Martin; Lord Mayor Cllr Fergal Dennehy; and Louise McNamara, General Manager, Metropole Hotel. Photo: Colm Lougheed

The Metropole Hotel has officially unveiled a major r

Chef Alex has Five Tips, and a Recipe, for Christmas at Home

 TIPS ON HOW TO REDUCE STRESS WHEN COOKING 

CHRISTMAS DINNER FROM A TOP CHEF 

The Group Executive Chef at Trigon Hotels (Metropole Hotel and Cork International Hotel), Alex Petit has outlined his top tips for reducing stress around cooking this year's Christmas dinner. 

The French native said: "Christmas is a wonderful time of the year when family and friends are together. But that joy can sometimes be overshadowed by the worry of cooking the Christmas dinner. I know only too well about the pressures of preparing a meal so I’ve outlined a few pointers to help on the big day."

His five tips for cooking a stress - free Christmas dinner are:

1. Lists are your friend.

Write out the details of what you will be serving and what you need for each course. Make a list before you go shopping and tick everything off so you haven’t forgotten anything on the day.

2. Get a good meat thermometer.

A food thermometer takes away the worry of undercooking the turkey. There are a number of moving parts on the day, you don’t need the stress of wondering if the main part of the dinner is cooked correctly.

3. Prepare what you can the night before.

Peel and wash vegetables and potatoes the night before and put them into cold water. Select desserts you can make ahead like trifles and cheesecake to save you time on the big day.

4. It doesn’t have to be Instagram perfect.

A lot of people focus on the presentation of the food. Every dish doesn’t have to look social media ready - the most important thing is spending quality time with your loved ones.

5. Keep it light-hearted and fun.

It’s a special time of the year - friends and family are home and you are together. Get them involved and enjoy spending quality time with them.

Here's Alex's recipe for the ultimate stuffing.

Sausage meat and cranberry stuffing

Ingredients:

75 g butter

1 onion, diced

2 tsp chopped fresh mixed herbs (rosemary, sage and thyme)

50 g fresh cranberries

50 g dried cranberries

175 g fresh white breadcrumbs

225 g Rosscarbery free range pork sausage meat

Salt and pepper

Method:

In a medium size pan, melt the butter and add the finely diced onions.

Cook for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and add the dried and fresh

cranberries.

Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat and let cool completely.

In a separate bowl, mix the sausage meat, breadcrumbs and fresh herbs.

Mix thoroughly and season with salt and pepper.

Add the cooled butter mix and mix until fully combined.

You can either stuff the turkey with this stuffing or else bake it separately in a preheated

oven at 170 degree celsius for 25 minutes.

METROPOLE HOTEL’S FESTIVE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD AFTERNOON TEA INSPIRED BY THE EVERYMAN'S PANTO

METROPOLE HOTEL’S FESTIVE LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD 

AFTERNOON TEA INSPIRED BY THE EVERYMAN'S PANTO

Cast members from the panto enjoy the 
Little Red Riding Hood Afternoon Tea in the Metropole.

   

The Metropole has partnered with The Everyman for this year’s Christmas Panto - Little Red Riding Hood - to create a festive afternoon tea for young and old to enjoy.

The new “Once upon a time, there was a sweet little girl...” menu features favourite flavours with nods to the fairytale including Little Red Velvet Berry Iced Muffins, Old Granny’s Apple and Blueberry Jam Pie and Wolf Paw Cookies along with a selection of muffins and cakes, just like Little Red Riding Hood took to Grandma’s house.

Pierce Lowney, Director of Food and Beverage at Trigon Hotels said: “The panto is such an exciting event for families in Cork and a Christmas tradition that many people enjoy year after year. We are very excited to offer our new Little Red Riding Hood Afternoon Tea in the Metropole’s Tearoom, which can be enjoyed by young and old. So we invite people to come and indulge in some delicious festive treats before going to the Everyman for an evening of fun and laughter. Sourcing top-quality ingredients is very important to us at Trigon Hotels, which is reflected in the festive afternoon tea menu and we are looking forward to welcoming diners and experiencing this one-of-a-kind menu.”

On the menu is: 

WELCOME DRINK

A warming glass of mulled wine

SWEET TREATS

Woodland Pear and Chestnut Sponge

Little Red Velvet Berry Iced Muffins

Blackcurrant and Ginger Delice

Old Granny’s Apple and Blueberry Jam Pie

Wolf Paw’s Sugar Cookies

SCONES

Homemade Buttermilk Scone with Irish Strawberry Jam, Whipped Cream, Lemon Curd and Irish Salted Butter

ASSORTMENT OF SANDWICHES

Smoked Chicken, Fennel and Grape Crostini

Roast Turkey and Cranberry on White Bread

Poached Prawn in a Lemon Mayonnaise on Edward Buckley Soda Bread

Macroom Mozzarella, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Romesco

And for the kids..

WELCOME DRINK

O’Conaill’s Hot Chocolate or Mineral

SWEET TREATS

Old Granny’s Apple and Blueberry Jam Pie

Mini Chocolate Brownie

Wolf Paw’s Sugar Cookies

SCONES AND PUDDINGS

Muffins and Cakes, just like Little Red Riding Hood took to Grandma’s House

Homemade Buttermilk Scone with Irish Salted Butter, Strawberry Jam and Lemon Curd

Red Velvet Berry Iced Muffins

FINGER SANDWICH SELECTION

Honey Glazed Ham and Cheese on White Bread

Grilled Chicken with Mayonnaise on Edward Buckley Soda Bread

Peanut Butter and Jam Sandwich 

The Little Red Riding Hood Festive Afternoon Tea is €45 per person and €25 per child. 

Pre-booking is essential and reservations can be made online at www.themetropolehotel.ie

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NEW AFTERNOON TEA MENU AT THE METROPOLE HOTEL FEATURES SEASONAL PRODUCE

 SEASONAL PRODUCE INSPIRES NEW AFTERNOON TEA MENU AT 

THE METROPOLE HOTEL 

Teatime at The Met for Pierce Lowney, Director of Food and Beverage at Trigon Hotels and Sandra Murphy, Group Brand and Communications Manager at Trigon Hotels. Pic: Brian Lougheed 

Seasonal and locally grown produce have inspired a new Autumn Afternoon Tea at the Metropole Hotel. 

The hotel's team is committed to supporting local suppliers and using

Jazz Dining Experiences feature as Metropole Hotel confirms line-up for this year's Jazz Festival Club.

Jazz Dining Experiences feature as Metropole Hotel 

confirms the line-up for this year's Jazz Festival Club. 

Excitement is building at the Metropole Hotel ahead of this year’s Cork Jazz Festival. The full line-up has been confirmed with a host of diverse artists on several stages around the hotel throughout

CORK'S MET BAR & RESTAURANT NAMED AMONG THE TOP TEN PERCENT WORLDWIDE BY TRIPADVISOR

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CORK’S MET BAR & RESTAURANT NAMED AMONG 

THE TOP TEN PERCENT WORLDWIDE BY TRIPADVISOR 

The Met Bar and Restaurant at the Metropole Hotel in Cork City has received a top honour by the globally recognised travel website Tripadvisor.

The Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on reviews and ratings collected over a 12-month period. The Met Bar and Restaurant scored a spot at the top thanks

CORK THEMED AFTERNOON TEA WITH MAHARANI GIN LAUNCHED AT THE METROPOLE

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CORK THEMED AFTERNOON TEA LAUNCHED AT THE METROPOLE 

Part of Cork on a Fork Fest

The Metropole Hotel has launched an exclusive Afternoon Tea menu in collaboration with

The Met Summer Special Menu

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The Met Summer Special Menu

The Metropole Hotel is excited to announce the launch of

Summer in the City at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel

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Summer in the City at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel

Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel Launches Exciting Summer Soirée Series

 on the Iconic Rooftop Bar & Terrace

The luxurious, Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Summer Soirée Series, a trio of vibrant summer events set to take place on the hotel's iconic Rooftop Bar & Terrace in June, July and August. These three exclusive gatherings promise a perfect blend of gourmet cuisine, bespoke cocktails, and live music, making them the ultimate destination for summer entertainment in Dublin.

Guests at the Summer Soirée Series will be treated to tantalising

CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL ATTRACTIONS TO ENHANCE FAMILY STAYS

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CORK INTERNATIONAL HOTEL TEAMS UP WITH 

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS TO ENHANCE FAMILY STAYS

Edel Kavanagh, Deputy General Manager and Michael Murphy, Trainee Manager relaunch the popular Family Concierge Service at the Cork International Hotel. Pic: Brian Lougheed

 

The Cork International Hotel is boosting its family experiences with links to local attractions including Fota Wildlife Park and Leahy’s Open Farm. The hotel, which is located close to Cork Airport, has also relaunched the popular Family Concierge Service to ensure families get the most out of their stay.

 

The Family Concierge Team