Highlights
- Take photos with our majestic native Irish Wolfhounds
- Be serenaded by a traditional harpist
- Enjoy a four-course gourmet meal with two complimentary glasses of wine
- Dress up with props and mingle in Nugent’s Hall’s candlelit setting
- Experience a magical evening in an 800-year-old Irish castle
Description
Begin your night with a grand welcome at the castle door where you’ll be greeted by Irish Wolfhounds and offered a crisp whiskey soda. As the ethereal notes of the Irish harp fill the air enjoy a meet and greet and photo opportunity with our majestic dogs.
The Welcome Experience
Irish Wolfhounds: Guests are greeted at the castle gates by majestic Irish Wolfhounds, recreating a historical scene of a returning hunt party.
Arrival Time: It is recommended to arrive by 6:00 PM to take photos with the wolfhounds and enjoy the castle grounds.
Welcome Drink & Music: Upon arrival, guests receive a crisp fine whiskey soda and are entertained by the melodies of an Irish harpist.
Evening Atmosphere: The experience includes a chance to view the main rooms of Malahide Castle after dark, providing a rare, atmospheric perspective of the historic building & a little immersive theatre - a tour but not as you know it!
Prop Trunk: A dedicated trunk is available at the start of the night filled with period accessories like pocket watches, feather boas, walking sticks, and moustaches to help guests get into character.
Theatrical Staff: Actors play roles such as the 'drunken butler' who can be bribed to help guests decipher clues or unlock hidden treats like Limoncello.
Dining Details
The Meal: A sumptuous four-course gourmet feast served in Nugent’s Hall.
The Menu: The food is based on contemporary gourmet cuisine (not actual game meat) and includes 2 glasses of wine.
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian and vegan options are available; dietary requirements should be emailed to the events team by the Wednesday before the event.
Communal Setting: Seating is designed to be social and ice-breaking, encouraging guests to leave as 'friends with their neighbours.'
Practical Information
Visit the Prop Trunk to accessorise your persona to truly inhabit your role.
The night concludes with a final toast and a sense of camaraderie, as new friendships are forged and the secrets of the Hunt Dinner Party are revealed. You’ll leave Malahide Castle in high spirits, perfectly placed to continue your evening in the charming coastal village or return to Dublin city, just 20 minutes away.
Includes
Four-course dinner
Two glasses of wine
Welcome whiskey soda
Immersive entertainment
Photo opportunity with Irish Wolfhounds
Live harpist
Interactive castle tour
Excludes
Additional alcoholic drinks
Transport to/from Malahide Castle
Souvenir purchases
Important Information
- Arrive from 6:15 PM for photo opportunities with Irish Wolfhounds
- Dress code is flexible; express your personal style or dress up with the provided props
- Not a traditional historical tour; focus is on theatrical tour, immersive dining and entertainment. This is a set-menu tourism experience, not a restaurant
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
