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The Pullman
Restaurant aboard the Orient Express
Winner of the Georgina
Campbell, Most Atmospheric Restaurant of
the Year Award 2005
www.pullmanrestaurant.com
The Pullman Train Carriage - a slice
of History!
Converted into a wonderful Restaurant Car
without losing any of its original character,
this historic Pullman train carriage had
been residing at Elsenham Station in Hertfordshire,
England, before joining the many and varied
facilities already available at Glenlo Abbey
Hotel. Located just behind our golf courses
First Tee, it overlooks the old Clifden
- Galway Railway Line which passed through
the estate until its removal in 1935. The
Pullman has experienced a very varied life.
Built in 1927, its routes included the Monaco/Istanbul/St.
Petersburg runs, and also the Brighton run.
This latter brought theatrical personages
from Brighton to London, when they were
starring in London's West End. One of these
celebrated people was Sir Laurence Olivier,
who was very fond of the Pullman and was,
in fact, an outspoken objector, when a decision
was made to remove all Pullman Carriages
from the line in 1963. This is not the Pullman's
only claim to fame, however. In 1974, it
played a starring role in the Agatha Christie
film "Murder on the Orient Express".
That never to be forgotten movie, directed
by Sidney Lumet, featured a host of Greats,
including Albert Finney, Ingrid Bergman,
Sean Connery, Vanessa Redgrave, Lauren Bacall
and others.
Another interesting part of the Pullman's
life occurred during World War II, when
it was used by Sir Winston Churchill and
his family. Its final run was on January
30, 1965, when it carried Sir Winston's
remains and his funeral cortége back
to the Village of Bladon, close to his ancestral
home, Blenheim Palace, where he is buried.
The following is some of the choices from
our menu which changes regularly:
The Pullman Restaurant
aboard the Orient Express
Based on the grounds of Glenlo Abbey Hotel,
in scenic Bushypark, Galway,the Pullman
seats 66, and comprises two Carriages and
a Kitchen Car. There are also two enclosed
6-seater Compartments - perfect for intimate
Private Dining. The Dining Carriage, named
"Leona", was formerly a 1st Class
Parlour Car, and the richness of wood, marqueterie
and brass-work within it reflect this former
"raison d'étre" and offer
an extraordinary dining experience. You
can enjoy the old-world charm and elegance
of this world-famous luxury train for dinner,
private parties, incentive events, and,
especially, Themed Events: ·
Murder on the Orient Express,
The Roaring Twenties,
Cabaret Evenings,
Midsummer's Night Dream,
Journeys Through the Cuisines of Europe
on the Orient Express,
Oriental Cuisine Evenings,
James Bond 007,
Cigar Nights,
Journey Through Time - Macnas,
Masquerade Gala Dinner
Opening Hours
The Pullman Restaurant is open Friday to
Saturday inclusive. First orders from 6.30pm.
Reservations required.
Download Pullman Restaurant Sample A la Carte Menu PDF (126 KB)
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