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2 Starters BRIDGE HOUSE GOLDEN SAUTÉED CRAB CAKE topped with a prawn and lemon butter rosette CRUMBLED GORGONZOLA CHEESE SALAD with poached pear and walnuts dressed with roasted beet vinaigrette 7.95 HOUSE STYLE DUCK LIVER PÂTÉ with a caramelised onion and plum chutney dressed with a port and redcurrant sauce 9.95 CRISPY BACON AND LOCAL BLACK PUDDING over assorted field greens with bell peppers, tomato and toasted pine nuts served with whole-grain mustard vinaigrette 7.25 HOMEMADE SOUP OF THE DAY with roasted garlic and thyme croûtons CHUNKY ATLANTIC SEAFOOD CHOWDER Traditionally prepared and served with homemade brown bread 6.95 SLOW BAKED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM WITH A RATATOUILLE FILLING topped with Mossfield organic sundried tomato and oregano cheese 7.25 SMOKED SALMON PARCEL WITH A PRAWN MOUSSE FILLING drizzled with a lemon and coriander aioli 9.95 HERB AND CRUMBED GOLDEN FRIED BUTTON MUSHROOMS accompanied by a garlic dipping sauce 7.95 CLASSIC CAESAR SALAD Cos lettuce, bacon, garlic herb croutons and freshly grated parmesan cheese 7.95 JUMBO PRAWN COCKTAIL served over crushed ice with house recipe Marie Rose sauce Special Dietary Requirements Many of our dishes are completely gluten free. We have homemade gluten free bread available and a selection of our own fresh, gluten free sauces. If there is a particular item that you would like, please ask and we will be happy to look after you.

3 Mains ROASTED HALF DUCK WITH A PEAR, APPLE AND RAISIN STUFFING over spring onion whipped potatoes dressed with a Calvados flavoured orange sauce SESAME SEED ENCRUSTED ROASTED PORK FILLET with homemade apple chutney accompanied by a pineapple and kiwi light cream sauce CHICKEN BRIDGE HOUSE WITH A CREAMED SPINACH, ROASTED SHALLOT AND HERB POTATO FILLING served with a mushroom and whiskey infused demi-glaze HERD CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB served with a rosemary thyme and red reduction natural jus GRILLED DARNE OF SALMON served over aromatic savoury basmati rice dressed with a mango and coriander salsa CORIANDER INFUSED GRILLED FILLET OF RED SNAPPER on a bed of colcannon mash with a star anise and orange beurre blanc MARKET FRESH FISH OF THE DAY Please ask your server for details (Chef s special) GRILLED 10oz. STOCKMAN S SIRLOIN STEAK cooked to your liking, horseradish mashed potatoes and a choice of brandy peppercorn sauce or roasted garlic butter rosette GRILLED 10oz. STOCKMAN S RIB-EYE STEAK COOKED TO YOUR LIKING with chorizo whipped potatoes accompanied by a mushroom and Tullamore Dew demi-glaze There is no service charge at the Bridge House. If you require something that is not on the menu, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate

4 MEDALLIONS OF TENDER STOCKMAN S BEEF FILLET served over brie flavoured whipped potatoes and a choice of brandy peppercorn sauce or a roasted garlic butter rosette oz. STOCKMAN S T-BONE STEAK COOKED TO YOUR LIKING served with horseradish mashed potatoes and a choice of brandy peppercorn sauce or a roasted garlic butter rosette BRIDGE HOUSE SURF AND TURF OF FILLET STEAK, KING PRAWNS AND RED SNAPPER dressed with a rich Bordelaise sauce and a citrus beurre blanc LINGUINE WITH WILD MUSHROOM, ROASTED SHALLOTS, ASSORTED BELL PEPPERS AND TOASTED PINE NUTS finished in a Chardonnay light cream sauce ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SEMI DRIED BASIL TOMATO RISOTTO served with freshly grated parmesan cheese Sides VEG OF THE DAY FOR TWO PEOPLE 5.00 ROASTED BABY POTATOES 3.50 FRENCH FRIES 3.50 FINE BEANS 3.50 BASMATI RICE 3.50 ONION RINGS 2.95 SAUTÉED ONIONS 3.50 SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS 3.50 SIDE SALAD 2.95 For all your event needs contact the Bridge House Hotel.

5 May we recommend an aperitif. Why not try our Bridge House Kir? White Wine with a hint of Crème de Cassis Enjoy with your meal, our specially chosen House Wine imported and labelled for the Bridge House Restaurant or you may like to see our extensive Wine or Cocktail List. Our cocktails are famous. All the old classics, glamorous new creations and House Specials which you will enjoy. Bon Appéit!!! Bridge House Speciality Coffee IRISH MIST COFFEE Irish Mist legendary liqueur with black sweetened coffee and topped with cooling cream FRENCH COFFEE Black coffee, brandy, fresh cool cream 5.95 IRISH COFFEE Irish whiskey, black coffee and fresh cool cream CALYPSO COFFEE Tia Maria, black coffee and fresh cool cream BAILEYS COFFEE Baileys Irish Creme liqueur, black coffee and fresh cool cream

6 History of Tullamore Tradition gives Tullamore an existence in the early years of the Christian era. There is the story of Cahil Mhór. Irish Chieftain from A.D. 120 to 123, who was said to have thirty sons, the eldest being called Ros Railghe - Ros of the Rings. Ros s descendants formed the clan of Hy Failghe, who occupied a large tract of land in the midlands. The tribal name exists today in the name of the county - Offaly. Nestling in the valley, under the heathery crest of the Slieve Bloom mountains, the clan had their meeting place - the great assembly, Tullach Mhór. Nowadays we call it Tullamore. It is the county capital, a prosperous market town for a rich grain growing district and was for hundreds of years the location of a famous whiskey distillery. The town of Tullamore was from the 1620 s owned by the Earl of Charleville. Tullamore was, until the 1700 s, only a village but in 1716, the town growth received a considerable boost when an army barracks was established in the area of the present Garda Station. At the same time, the town s proprietors - the Moore family (later Earls of Charleville) - built a large house in the O Carroll Street area (also known as Henry Street) and began to show an interest in the development of the town. From the 1720 s to the 1760 s expansion took place in the Bridge Street, High Street, O Connor Square and Patrick Street areas. However the town was badly hit by a fire in 1785, caused by an air balloon, which destroyed about 100 houses or perhaps one third of the town s housing block. This did not affect the town s rapid growth during this period up to about 1815, something that was common in many other towns in Ireland at the time. Thomas Acres, a building speculator, was responsible for building most of Columcille Street (off William Street), Cormac Street and O Moore Street. The coming of the Grand Canal in 1798 provided Tullamore with direct access to Dublin and a cheap form of transport for commodities. The town boomed and Harbour Street, Church Street and Crowe Street were erected. At this point, c to 1815, progress slackened and there were few schemes until the 1830 s when O Carroll Street was erected and additional houses in Church Street and Cormac Street were built. The 1830 s marked the end of a fifty year period of expansion during which the town had achieved county town status, when the assizes were transferred from Daingean to Tullamore in 1833 and a county jail and courthouse were built. Electric light arrived in Tullamore has a long whiskey distilling tradition. Tullamore Dew is a world famous whiskey originating from Tullamore. The Glass of Tullamore achieved wide fame in Ireland and indeed across the world. At first exports went to the old British colonies via Liverpool and other trading countries. The world famous Irish Mist was also produced in Tullamore and continued this long tradition. Durrow Four miles from Tullamore is Durrow. It is the site where St. Columba built his monastery in 545 A.D. plum in the centre of Ireland, on the ancient highways of the Esker Riada. For over 1,000 years its size, wealth and importance was amazing wherever the Celtic race wandered the roots of the Book of Durrow art form may be found. The Book of Durrow was the first of its kind in the world, it was produced at Durrow in the 6th century and led the world in art learning. The skill of the masters of art who produced the Book of Durrow were truly amazing for that time. Some of the Book of Durrow ornament stems from Celtic pre-history and includes symbols similar to the megalithic sites at Newgrange, and from the great Bronze Age builders. The High Cross still stands at Durrow. The Book of Durrow is in Trinity College, Dublin and is one of the most priceless treasures of the world and is also older than the famous Book of Kells.