The Pullman Restaurant aboard the Orient Express

www.pullmanrestaurant.com

Winner of the Georgina Campbell, Most Atmospheric Restaurant of the Year Award 2005

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

SELECTED STARTERS FROM A LA CARTE

ASSIETTE OF ORIENTAL STARTERS Sushi, Sashimi, Scallop and Salmon Cerviche, Mini Spring Roll, Prawn Wonton, Smoked Salmon, Galway Bay Oysters with Soy Sauce and Wasabi

CHUN CHIAN Homemade Spring Rolls with Duck and Oriental Vegetables served with Lime, Sweet Chilli and Honey Dip

PAN SEARED IRISH SCALLOPS On Char-grilled Butternut Squash, Beetroot Puree, Black Pudding Crisps and Dill Crème Fraiche

AUTUMN SALAD OF BALLYBLUE SMOKED CHEESE Pear, Candied Walnuts, Maple Syrup and Cider Vinaigrette

PAN FRIED TIGER PRAWNS Barbequed Aubergine, Sweet & Sour Papaya-Mango Sauce

SELECTED SOUPS FROM A LA CARTE

Oriental Hot and Sour Soup with Crab and Sweet Corn

SELECTED MAIN COURSES FROM A LA CARTE

FREE-RANGE BREAST OF CORN FED CHICKEN Vanilla Mash, Cassis Braised Red Cabbage and Tempura Fig

PULLMAN ORIENTAL DUCK Roast Half Duckling served with Warm Asian Salad Grilled Pineapple and Plum Sauce

SELECTED DESSERTS FROM A LA CARTE

APPLE AND PEAR STRUDEL With Rum and Raisin Ice Cream

HOMEMADE KITCHEN CHOCOLATE BROWNIE With Cheese Cake Filling and Vanilla Bean Clotted Cream

WARM PLUM BAKEWELL TART With Peach and Amaretto Sorbet

OFF THE RAILS ESPRESSO CRÈME BRULEE With Mint Chocolate Ice Cream

Café Royale- Cognac

Irish Coffee - Jameson Irish Whiskey

Café Ritz - Armagnac

Russian Coffee - Stolichnaya or Bailey's Coffee

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 Sunday inclusive. First orders from 6.30pm. Reservations required.