Food and Drink

At the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel our motto is Simply Fresh Food. Our award-winning chefs take fresh, local ingredients (organic where possible) and carefully prepare delicious dishes, bursting with natural flavours.

Macdonald hotels use only organic milk, free range eggs, corn-fed poultry, grass-fed beef and wild white fish. This commitment to quality means that whether you're enjoying a business lunch in our restaurant, an intimate private dinner, drinks and canapés at a reception in the Library, a simple buffet or even a sandwich on the go, you can expect a first-class dining experience at the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel. Make an enquiry

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Buffets and Barbecues

The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel's hot and cold fork buffets are a convenient alternative to a full-course meal and our expert chefs can cater for all tastes. Choose from a delicious selection of salads, soups, classic and vegetarian dishes - our events team will be happy to advise.

Please submit an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9028.

Private Dining

The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel offers stylish private dining options in our function rooms for up to 150 people.

Please submit an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9028.

Banqueting

Mark an important anniversary or celebrate closing a big deal with a gala dinner or banquet at the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel. We have innovative menus to suit all tastes and budgets and will be happy to advise on menu choices and wine selections if required. Begin with a red onion and goats cheese tart, followed by thyme scented chicken breast with Arran mustard sauce and finish with a lemon tart served with Chantilly cream and raspberry coulis. Send us an enquiry form for further details or call 0844 879 9028.

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  PRIVATE DINNER MENU SELECTOR

  Please choose a set menu from those following dishes, minimum of 3 course + coffee

  Starters

  Tomato and Basil Soup (V) £3.75
  Leek and Potato Soup (V) £3.75
  Cream of Mushroom and Tarragon Soup (V) £3.75
  Red Onion and Goat Cheese Tart, Rocket Leaves, Chilli Oil (V) £4.25
  Trio of Melon, Strawberry, Mint, Cracked Black Pepper Syrup,
  Parma Ham £4.25
  Smooth Chicken Liver and Foie Gras Parfait, Cumberland sauce,
  toasted brioche £5.75
  Sole and Salmon Terrine, Citrus and Dill Emulsion £5.75
  Smoked Chicken and Wild Mushroom Terrine, Spicy Pear Chutney £6.25
  Duo of Smoked Salmon and Smoked Halibut, Caper Berries, Lime Dressing £6.75
  Grilled Sea Bass Fillet, Fennel and Dill Saladette, Pesto Dressing £7.25

  Intermediate courses (optional)

  Trou Normand (Apple Sorbet with a splash of Calvados) (V) £2.75
  Lychee and Champagne Sorbet (V) £3.25
  Demi-tasse of Tomato and Basil Soup (V) £2.25
  Demi-tasse of Leek and Potato Soup (V) £2.25
  Demi-tasse of Cream of Mushroom and Tarragon Soup (V) £2.25
  Haggis Neeps and Tatties with a whisky café au lait £5.25

  Main Courses

  Thyme Scented Chicken Breast, Arran Mustard Sauce £17.25
  Chicken Supreme, Pistachio and Cream Cheese Farce
  Pink Peppercorn Café au Lait £18.25
  Pan Fried Fillet of Scottish Salmon, Crushed Baby New Potato
  Garden Vegetables, Saffron Beurre Blanc £18.25
  Roast Loin of Pork, Bubble and Squeak Mash, Calvados and Rosemary Jus £18.75
  Roast Rib Eye of Beef, Horseradish Mash, Garden Vegetables
  Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Jus £21.25
  Beef Wellington, Roasted Root Vegetables and Potato,
  Port Wine and Truffle Jus £25.75
  Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb, Clapshot Mash, Spring Vegetables,
  Mint Scented Jus £23.75
  Pan Fried Cod Fillet, Pickled Fennel, Creamed Potatoes, Beurre Bordelais £19.75
  Grilled Red Mullet Set, Sundried Tomato and Basil Mash Potato,
  Salsa Verde, Balsamic Reduction £22.75
  Grilled Goat Cheese and Mediterranean Vegetable Feuilletté,
  Rocket and Parmesan Salad (V) £17.25
  Wild Mushroom and Cashew Nut Ragout, Filo Basket, Balsamic Reduction (V) £18.75
  Sundried Tomato and Asparagus Risotto, Parmesan Cheese £19.25

  Desserts

  Dark Chocolate and Orange Tart, Vanilla Crème Anglaise £5.25
  Strawberry Cheesecake, Fruit Coulis, Fresh Berries £5.25
  Lemon Tart, Chantilly Cream, Raspberry Coulis £5.25
  Drambuie Flavoured Cranachan Mousse, Crispy Chocolate Wafer Basket £5.75
  Profiteroles, Vanilla Cream, Chocolate Sauce £5.75
  Blueberry Crème Brulée, Langue de Chat Biscuits £6.25
  Apple and Fruits of the Forest Crumble, Vanilla Ice-cream £6.25

  Cheese Course (optional)

  Grilled Goat Cheese, Celery Apple and Walnut Salad £5.75
  Selection of Continental Cheeses, Quince Jelly, Grapes, Biscuits £5.75

  Coffee

  Freshly Brewed Coffee with Mints £2.75
  Freshly Brewed Coffee with Tablet £3.25
  Freshly Brewed Coffee with Petit Fours £3.50
  Freshly Brewed Coffee with Homemade shortbread £3.95

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Refreshments

Our delegate packages include refreshments throughout the day. Take regular breaks with freshly brewed tea and Fair Trade coffee, served with a selection of home baked cakes and sliced fresh fruits. Please submit an enquiry form for further details or call us on 0844 879 9028.