The Ice House Hotel in Mayo is a surprising retreat, perched on the edge of the River Moy in Co. Mayo. Independently owned, this four star Mayo hotel is a refreshing distance from the generic trappings of chain hotels – where nothing is defined and anything you need will be catered for in a laid-back, warm and friendly fashion.
Lovingly restored from its historic status as a 19th Century “Ice Store”, the Ice House Luxury Hotel Ireland is a member of Ireland’s Blue Book of Irish Country Houses, Historic Hotels & Restaurants and enjoys the sort of unfussed, modern panache expected of a contemporary rustic retreat, two centuries later. As on of the very best Hotels in Mayo it boasts 32 luxurious bedrooms and suites, waterside hot tubs, the intimate Chill Spa, chic design and a standard of food celebrated by the Country’s leading critics.
The Ice House History
The Ice House (originally called Iceland Cottage or Iceland House) in Ballina, County Mayo is located on the east bank of the River Moy in an area known as Crocketstown. The ice store incorporated within the house is older than the rest of the building. A similar solution was employed in Maidenhead, Castle Hill, Berkshire, where two large ice pits were constructed in 1850 by a local fishmonger called William Hamblett. When he died c. 1890, the pits fell into disuse and his widow constructed a tall, two storeys building over them to utilize the ground. The Ice House, however, retained function as an ice store subsequent to its incorporation into domestic residence. Even in its residential capacity, the building served a functional purpose: while the basement was used as a cold store for salmon exports, the rest of the house itself was used to accommodate the manager of the Moy Fishery Company.
The Pier Restaurant Ballina at The Ice House Mayo Boutique Hotel has become a favourite amongst locals and returning guests alike – with its comfortable banquette seating, interlocking bar, fabulous outdoor riverside terrace, unusual selection of vodkas and long list of wine and cocktails. Pier Restaurant at The Ice House is an ideal place to host parties, enjoy candlelit romantic evenings or simply to wind down to dinner with friends.
With its buzzing atmosphere and glass-walled riverside location, the 2 AA Rosette restaurant is often open well in to the starry night.
To make a reservation please call 096 23500 or email chill@theicehouse.ie
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Dinner
Lunch
Early Bird
Bar Menu
Breakfast
Summer Dinner Menu
Any Two Courses €32 / All Three Courses & Tea / Coffee €45
Starters €9.50 / Mains €22.50
Starters
Homemade Soup of the Day
Warm Salad of Ham Hock Free Range Crispy Hen Egg Broad Bean and Pea Fricassee
Warm Fillet of Clarke’s Smoked Salmon Gratin Warm Potato Salad
Natural Smoked Haddock and Spring Onion Smokie Panco Breadcrumb and Gruyere Cheese
Half Dozen Tempura Oysters Apricot Purée, Sea Lettuce
Ardsallagh Goats Cheese Panna Cotta Black Olive Tapenade, Baked Figs Apple Sorbet
Signature Starter Dishes
€3 extra supplement
“Katafi” Rolled Crab Cakes Stewed Peppers & Saffron Mayo
Whole Deboned Roasted Quail Mushroom & Walnut Risotto Red Cabbage Compote, Red Wine Jus
Confit Duck & Foie Gras Terrine Pickled Mushrooms, Onion Jam, Rocket & Toasted Brioche
There is no Service Charge – Gratuities are genuinely appreciated
Main Courses
Confit Pork Belly & West Coast Scallops Carrot & Star Anise Purée Granny Smith Apple Black Pudd
ing Bon–Bon Bulmer’s Jus, Sweet Potato Fondant
Duck Assiette Confit Duck Leg, Warm Marinated Breast, Foie Gras Butternut Squash Purée & Caramelised Fig
Pan Seared Fillet of Clare Island Organic Salmon Confit Shallot, Garlic Purée Black Pepper Cream
Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bass Olive & Pepper Peperonata Italian Crab Crushed New Potatoes Lemon & Chervil Beurre Blanc
Gnocchi a la Primevera Potato Gnocchi with Tomato, Mascarpone & Spring Mediterranean vegetables
Main courses come with seasonal potatoes
Signature Main Courses
€5 extra supplement
10oz 21 Day Dry Aged Sirloin of Beef Wild Mushroom Duxelle, Shallot Purée Oven Roasted Cherry Vine Tomatoes Roast Garlic & Thyme Jus
Duo of Local Lamb Confit Neck, Pan Roasted Rack of Lamb Pea Purée, Carrot Textures, Rosemary Jus
Fillet of Monkfish Tomato Fondue, Baby Spinach, Gnocchi Mussel & Saffron Sauce
Side Orders €3.50
Gratin Potato/Homemade Fat Chips/Sautéed Mushrooms /Sautéed Onions/Sweet Red Cabbage/Buttered Green Beans/Caesar Salad/ Rocket & Parmesan Salad
Plenty Enough For Two To Share
Lunch at the Ice House
Two Course €22.95 / Three Course €29.50
Full Lunch including Tea & Coffee €33.00
Half Portions available for Children
Kids Two Course €9.95 / Kids three Courses €14.95
Starters
Homemade Soup of the Day
Clarke’s Smoked Salmon Gratin With Hollandaise Sauce and Warm Potato Salad
West Coast Crab Cakes Crunchy Crab Cakes with Pepper Stew & Saffron Mayo
Duck Leg Confit Onion Port Sauce, Braised Red Cabbage Puree
Kelly’s Black Pudding Salad Poached Duck Egg, Fried Pancetta & Frisee Leaves
Main Courses
Roast Striploin of Beef Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding & Red Wine Jus
Seafood and Saffron Medley Sea Bass, Monkfish, Mussels, cooked in a Saffron Sauce
Supreme of Chicken Fondant Potato, Pea & Bacon Broth
Pan Seared Fillet of Clare Island Organic Salmon Garlic Puree, Candied Shallots, Black Pepper Cream and Baby Leek
Parmigiana Aubergine Lasagne with Mozzarella & Tomato
Desserts
Chocolate Tart With Mango Salsa and Pistachio Ice-Cream
Vanilla Crème Brulle Raspberry Sorbet, Shortbread
Strawberry & Rhubarb Trifle Ginger Cream and Spiced Rum Custard
Ice House Selection of Ice-Cream
(Choose from 3 of our Homemade Selection)
Vanilla, Toasted Almond, Pistachio Ice Cream or Raspberry Sorbet
Early Bird Menu
Available Daily 6pm–6.45pm
2 Courses €22.95 / 3 Courses €29.50
Starters
Soup of the Day
Warm Salad of Ham Hock Free Range Crispy Hen Egg, Broad Bean & Pea Fricasse
Ardsallagh Goats Cheese Panna Cotta Black Olive Tapenade, Baked Figs, Beetroot Sorbet
Main Courses
Confit Pork Belly Carrot & Star Anise Purée, Black Pudding Bon-Bon Bulmer’s Jus & Sweet Potato Fondant
Beef Cheeks Shallot Purée, Baby Carrot & Turnip & Roast Gammon
Pan Seared Fillet of Clare Island Organic Salmon Candied Shallot, Garlic Purée Black Pepper Cream & Poached Egg
Desserts
Poached Pear Toasted Almond Ice-Cream, Pear Window White Chocolate & Raspberry Fudge
Vanilla Crème Brulée Raspberry Sorbet & Shortbread
The Ice House Selection of Ice-Creams
Spring / Summer Collection
Available Daily
12pm to 9.30pm
Blue Jeans (Soup & Sandwiches)
Soup of the Day €6.50
With Homemade Breads
Soup & Sandwich Combo €11.50
Roast Mediterranean Vegetables €8.00
on Focaccia with Goats Cheese
Smoked Salmon on Guinness Bread €9.50
Camembert Cream & Pickled Red Onion
Roast Chicken with Bacon & Tomato €8.50
Sourdough Loaf
Honey Glazed Ham & Mature Cheddar Cheese €8.50
Rustic Bread with Mustard Mayo
Mini Skirts (“Tapas”)
Mini Tapas €10.00 pps
Spicy Chorizo, Creamy Croquettes, Mini Kataifi Crab Cakes & Tuna Salad
Spicy Chorizo €8.50
Spanish Onion & Chorizo, Stewed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Kataifi Rolled Crab Cakes €10.50
Crunchy Crab Cakes with Red Pepper & Saffron Mayo
Clarke’s Smoked Salmon Gratin €8.50
With Hollandaise Sauce and Warm Potato Salad
Salad of Roast Peppers €8.00
Warm Mozzarella, Sun-dried Tomato, Garlic Purée & Pesto Dressing
Tuna & Mango Salad €9.50
Cured Tuna with Mango Salsa & Red Pepper
Jacket & Tie (Main Courses)
Slow Cooked Hake €17.50
New Season Potatoes in Olive Oil with Onion Crunch & Lemon Zest
8oz Sirloin Steak €24.00
Triple Cooked Chips & Pepper Sauce
Crunchy Cod and Chips €14.50
Beer batter, Petit Pois, and Barrel Fries
Parmigiana €15.00
Aubergine Lasagne with Mozzarella & Tomato
Buckle & Bows (Side Dishes) €3.95
Baby Leaf Salad
Triple Cooked Chips
Creamy Mashed Potato
Broccoli with Hollandaise
Satin & Lace (Desserts) €6.50
Chocolate Tart
Pistachio Ice Cream, Mango & Passion Fruit Salsa
Vanilla Crème Brulée Raspberry Sorbet & Shortbread
Strawberry & Rhubarb Trifle Vanilla Pastry Cream, Rhubarb Marshmallow & Whipped Cream
Ice Cream Selection
(Choose from 3 of our Homemade Selection)
Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio Ice Cream or Raspberry Sorbet
Tea €3.50
Peppermint, Camomile, Green Tea & Earl Grey
Coffee €3.50
Espresso, Americano, Cappuccino, Café Latte, Café Macchiato, Café Mocha, Hot Chocolate
Coffee with a Kick €7.50
Irish Coffee
Jameson Whiskey, Espresso Coffee and Whipped Cream
Calypso Coffee
Tia Maria, Espresso Coffee and Whipped Cream
French Coffee
Cognac, Espresso Coffee and Whipped Cream
Bailey’s Coffee
Baileys, Espresso Coffee and Whipped Cream
Wines by the Glass
Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Prosecco, Jeio, Italy €6.95 Champagne de Nauroy Reims, France €10.95
White Wine € 6.95
Corinto Sauvignon Blanc, Chile Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy Keenans Bridge Unoaked chardonnay, Australia
Red Wine € 6.95
Barbera D’Asti, Ca Bianca Asti, Italy Corinto Merlot, Chile Nero D’Avola, Solandia, Sicily
Rose Wine € 6.95
Le Petit Berticot Rosé, Vin de Pays de l’Atlantique, France
THE ICE HOUSE COUNTRY KITCHEN
BREAKFAST MENU
Full Traditional Irish Breakfast Served with your choice of Free Range Poached, Fried or Scrambled Eggs
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Eggs Benedict Poached Free Range Eggs Served on Toasted Brioche, Locally Sourced Ham & Hollandaise Sauce
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Clarke’s Local Smoked Salmon With Free Range Scrambled Egg
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Organic Hot Oatmeal Served with Honey and Brown Sugar
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Omelette of your choice
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Toasted Bacon & St Killian’s Brie Bagel Ballymaloe Relish