Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel invites guests to embrace the magic of the holiday season with its exquisite Festive Afternoon Tea, a luxurious experience designed to enchant both the palate and the soul. Located in the heart of Dublin’s vibrant Docklands, this festive offering will be available from the 26th of November to the 31st of December, providing the perfect indulgence to pair with Christmas shopping in the city.
Priced from €65 per person, this exceptional afternoon tea combines a celebration of Irish culinary artistry with the joyful spirit of Christmas. Guests are invited to start a new festive tradition with loved ones, enjoying an elegant selection of sweet and savoury delights inspired by Ireland’s rich literary heritage and iconic destinations.
This creative and truly unique culinary journey transports the guest through a literary journey via the lines of some of Ireland’s most famous poems while also paying homage to the most dramatic landscapes in the country. Flavours have been inspired by poets including W.B Yeats and Seamus Heaney and iconic places such as The Ring of Kerry, Achill Island, Valentia Island, The Wild Atlantic Way, Kilkenny Castle and Newgrange.
Crafted by Executive Chef Gareth Mullins, the festive menu features whimsical treats such as The Snowball, a Black Forest delight, The Christmas Wreath with indulgent chocolate-filled choux buns, and a contemporary twist on the Yule Log, adorned with candy cane macaroon and white chocolate ganache. Seasonal tea breads include raisin and cinnamon scones, Christmas pudding, and a festive Battenberg cake inspired by the hotel’s geometric façade, reimagined in festive red and green tones.
The savoury selection showcases exceptional Irish ingredients and features refined sandwiches, including Burren Organic Irish Oak Smoked Salmon with dill crème fraîche on soda bread, a robust roast beef with horseradish and Achill Island Sea Salt, a refreshing cucumber and chive cream cheese combination, and a smooth corn-fed chicken with tarragon mayonnaise served on a brioche bun.
Guests can also choose from 16 varieties of Ronnefeldt Tea, served in traditional Wedgewood China. The selection includes unique flavours such as Cherry Cheesecake, Irish Chocolate Cream, and Irish Whiskey Cream, offering something to suit every taste. For an added touch of luxury, a selection of Bollinger Champagnes is available to complement the experience.
Gareth Mullins, Executive Head Chef at Anantara the Marker said, “Afternoon tea at Christmas is one of the most special ways to spend time with family and friends. We searched the length and breadth of the country for the very best artisans whose products now sing from our plates. Our homemade Festive Afternoon tea is evocative of times past and will bring you back to your childhood with our contemporary take on Christmas classics.”
He continued, “The famous Battenberg Cake is renowned at afternoon teas around the world, and we’ve put a unique twist on this iconic bake. It’s inspired by our own hotel’s geometric façade which we have replicated in the cake. The traditional pink and yellow sponge has been reimagined for Christmas in red and green and is enveloped in vanilla caramel.”
Ludo De Jong, General Manager of Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel, added, “The festive season is a time for family and friends to enjoy time together, and our afternoon tea is the perfect setting to celebrate unforgettable moments. We look forward to welcoming both old friends and new to experience the warmth and magic of the holidays at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel.”
For those seeking a thoughtful gift, Christmas gift vouchers and afternoon tea vouchers are available for purchase, offering a memorable treat for someone special.
To reserve your Festive Afternoon Tea or learn more about festive offerings at Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel, visit www.anantara.com/en/ireland or call (01) 6875 100.
For more information or to book your festive escape, visit www.anantara.com/en/ireland or call (01) 6875 100.
