Viking House to explore flavours through a wine-tasting evening
The Kincasslagh hotel, which has been shortlisted for an award, will host an event this Saturday
The Viking House is hosting a wine-tasting evening, exploring flavours with the Atlantic as a backdrop.
The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 14, from 4pm to 6pm, at the hotel located in Belcruit.
Guests will sample six carefully selected wines alongside a generous cheese board, and learn a little about tasting techniques, grape varieties and food pairings. No expertise is required. Tickets are €35 per person.
The Viking House has been named a finalist for Best Irish Seafood Experience at the Good Food Ireland 20th Anniversary Awards.
The shortlisting comes in the hotel’s first year in business under the management of a husband-and-wife team, Finbar Breslin and Lena Breslin-Björck.
The Viking House is one of nine finalists in the category, alongside venues from Belfast, Dublin, Kerry, Clare and Leitrim.
It is one of two Donegal businesses on the shortlist, along with Anderson’s Boathouse in Killybegs. Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony at the InterContinental Dublin later this month.
Lena Breslin-Björck of The Viking House said: “To be recognised in our first year is more than we could have hoped for. We’re still building on what this place can be, and there’s plenty more to come; this shortlisting so early in the journey reflects the work of our team and everyone around us: the fishermen, producers and hospitality businesses that make Donegal one of the finest places in the country to eat.
“Whatever the outcome in Dublin, our table is always set for the best of local dining, and a showcase of the exceptional produce this county has to offer.”
Seafood from the Donegal coast, including Kincasslagh oysters and Burtonport crab, is at the heart of the menu at The Viking House, Kincasslagh.
Overlooking Cruit Island and its golf course on the Wild Atlantic Way, The Viking House has 14 en-suite bedrooms, a restaurant and bar. The hotel was once owned by Kincasslagh singer Daniel O’Donnell, who bought it in 1993, and it became a destination for his fans from around the world.
The kitchen is built on close relationships with local suppliers, including oysters from award-winning Irish Premium Oysters, Donegal Dexter beef, and fresh crab straight from Kincasslagh Pier. Kinnegar Brewing, Crolly whiskey, Ulster Mead and Donegal Sea Salt are also among the hotel’s valued local producers.
With Christmas approaching, the hotel is also taking bookings for festive and winter breaks, and gift vouchers are available for anyone looking to give an experience with a real sense of place.