Set in a majestic country residence dating back to 1890, The Tullyglass Hotel is the ideal location to enjoy a spot of dainty afternoon tea. The building was originally constructed as the residence of an elite gentleman and will definitely leave you feeling like an aristocat.
The Tullyglass Hotel is the prime place to recharge after a long day exploring the Causeway Coast, hiking in the Antrim glens and shopping in Ballymena. Make your way through the wooded grounds on the outskirts of Ballymena to the gloriously expansive white coutry house, which features generous outdoor seating, an array of glass houses and an impressive outdoor water fountain. Be sure to take in the beauty of this family-owned site before heading on over to the MccAlister Whiskey Lounge for afternoon tea.
Afternoon tea is a traditional affair. The menu is divided into a selection of sandwiches, delicious savouries, freshly baked scones, summer sorbet and petite desserts, from which the chefs will choose a personalised mixed selection for each guest. Options include prawn and mayonnaise, beef and horseradish, or salad and cream cheese from the sandwiches, followed by savouries such as smoked salmon rolls, duck fillet with apricat, dried cured ham and fig prawns with basil, and goat's cheese with spices.
Scones and summer sorbet comes next, preceding dessert which boasts a plethora of choices including passionfruit posset in ficol mango, chocolate orange viennese with buttercream, and a white chocolate summer bay truffle. All of this is completed by a selection of speciality teas or freshly brewed coffee.
Afternoon tea is served weekdays and Saturdays between midday and 3pm, and there's the tempting option to add some bubbles for a small extra fee. The Tullyglass Hotel is renowned for its relaxing atmosphere, quality service and good local produce, so this is an event you won't want to miss out on.