Christmas at the Academy

Academy Christmas Menu 2025

Starters

Leek & potato soup, with truffle oil, garlic croute

(VG,V,GF available) 

Tartare of Irish salmon, wheaten, chive clotted cream, scallion emulsion (2,4,5,7,9,14) (GF available)

Glazed Ulster ham, Ulster piccalilli, toasted soda croûte,  cornichons

(1,2,4,7,9,14) (GF available) 

Crumbled Young buck cheese salad, Armagh apple, Academy cranberry relish (2,4,7,14) (GF available)

Main Courses

Roast Co. Antrim turkey, sage & onion stuffing, chipolatas, glazed ham

(1,2,4,7,9,14) (GF available) 

Grilled Atlantic Coley fillet, shallot & tarragon butter, wilted greens

(3,5,7,9,14)(GF) 

Braised daube of beef, Bourguignonne red wine jus, bacon shard

(1,9,14)(GF) 

Wild Mushroom & Roast Chestnut Risotto, vegan parmesan tuile

(VG,V,GF) 

All main courses are served with creamed potatoes, sprouts, carrots & roast potatoes (7)

Desserts

Christmas Sherry trifle, custard, crème Chantilly

(4,7,14) (GF) 

Baileys cheesecake, clotted cream, drunken spiced fruits  
(4,7,14)(GF)

Academy Christmas pudding, brandy sauce, cranberry compote  
(2,4,7,14)(GF available)

Cheese plate, Academy chutney, soda toast

(2,7,9,14)(GF available)

2 course inclusive price with tea or coffee and mince pie £32.50
3 course inclusive price with tea or coffee and mince pie £39.50 

(Main course only £22)

Deposits are required for all bookings at £20pp paid 2 weeks prior to the booking

Dietaries (V) Vegan (VG) Vegetarian (GF) Gluten Free (LS) Low Sugar

Allergen Key 1. Celery 2. Cereals containing gluten 3. Crustaceans

4. Eggs 5. Fish 6. Lupin 7. Milk 8. Molluscs 9. Mustard 10. Nuts

11. Peanuts 12. Sesame Seeds 13. Soya 14. Sulphur Dioxide