This Christmas give them something to look forward to with a voucher with an accommodation, restaurant or experience voucher.
After the year we have all had we all want to make sure we hit the right note with our festive gifting this year and support local businesses at the same time and gift cards are a great way to do this. We have put together this guide to give you some inspiration, with all the businesses features being based in the Boyne Valley region of Ireland.
What better gift for a food lover than a foodie adventure to look forward to in 2022? There are so many special places to visit and experience in this magical part of Ireland. All our members are dedicated to featuring as much locally produced food & drink across their menus so you know when you stay in or visit one of our member’s venues you are guaranteed to experience the flavours of the Boyne Valley.
Read on to get some great gift card ideas from our Hotel, Restaurant, Café, Self Catering & Food Experiences members.
Listoke Distillery Gin School
Listoke Distillery have two fantastic things to offer-
The Gin School offers the exciting experience of making your own bottle of gin! For €95 per person, it lasts 3 hours and you will receive a distillery tour, followed by everyone choosing from hundreds of botanicals to make their own bottle of gin. While the gin is distilling you will sample some delicious local foods such as meats, cheeses, breads, dips. A fantastic day out is guaranteed!
Headfort Arms Hotel
The Headfort Arms Hotel offers a great array of Headfort Golfing, Activity & Spa packages.
The Vanilla Pod Restaurant offers Award-Winning Dining Experiences and Cafe Therese, Headfort Lounge and traditional Kelltic Bar offer more casual but not fewer quality options, all using locally sourced produce from the impressive display of Boyne Valley Producers.
The Headfort Spa Rooms offer a vast range of treatments using Irish peat-based products, bridal packages and much more.
A giftcard for Headfort Arms ticks a lot of boxes and is sure to go down a treat! This year they also have a range of Headfort Hampers, full of delicious treats.
Bakealicious
Bakealicous....where happiness is homemade!
Bakealicious provide delicious spelt bakes. Their bakery in Navan is located in Old Cornmarket, where they provide delicious cakes and bakes 7 days a week serving Ariosa coffee and delicious teas.
Scholars Hotel
Scholars Hotel in Drogheda Co.Louth offers vouchers for a range of fabulous dining experiences and overnight stays. A perfect base from which to explore the Boyne Valley.
Tankardstown House
Give them a gift they’ll love this Christmas, with a Tankardstown Gift Card.
Available to use for Dining, Afternoon Tea, Overnight Stays or Spa Treatments.
Conyngham Arms Hotel
Located in the centre of Slane Co.Meath Conygham Arm’s Gift Cards are always a welcome treat as they can be used against restaurant meals, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, overnight accommodation, weekend or midweek breaks or special offers that may be available from time to time.
The Cross Guns Gastropub
Give the gift of a delicious feast at The Cross Guns, a gastropub serving the best of Boyne Valley produce.
The Glyde Inn
The famous Glyde Inn is renowned for its fabulous menu featuring lots of local seafood and produce. Located in the scenic village of Annagassan it is a must visit in the Boyne Valley.
East Coast Cookery School
East Coast Cookery School gift vouchers are a wonderful present for that special someone in your life. They can be used on any of their fantastic online Cooking Classes.
The Central
The Central is an award winning, multi-purpose venue featuring 7 bars, a restaurant, heated beer gardens and a cafe – all conveniently located in the heart of Navan town centre.
The Central supports local business with over 90% of food, suppliers and contractors sourced within Co. Meath
The Bective
The Bective Restaurant in Kells Co.Meath is a relaxed, atmospheric restaurant in the heritage town of Kells.The Bective specialises in Irish beef and fish, with over 90% of food sourced within County Meath.
Slane Distillery
A gift of a tour of Slane Distillery will be appreciated by many. Learn all about the production of Slane Whiskey and then enjoy a cocktail in their historic bar.
Monasterboice Inn
This much loved family run venue has many special features, one of which is that they provide their own beef for the restaurant from their own herd of beef cattle so we would highly recommend their amazing steaks!
The Spotted Dog
Brothers Brendan (chef) and Vincent (manager) provide a wide range of menu options catering to vegetarians and vegans as well as several gluten free options, something new and exciting in Dundalk. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a cosy modern style restaurant.
The Spotted Dog pride themselves on their food and service, using mainly locally sourced produce throughout the menu. As well as supporting local businesses and suppliers they aim to provide their customers with a relaxed comfortable and welcoming atmosphere and an excellent dining experience.
The Lawrence Hotel
The Lawrence is a Boutique event location, offering old world bar, 1920’s Room,luxury accommodation, and outdoor courtyard. As suggested by the name, this venue celebrates the local connection with Lawrence of Arabia.
The Gastro offering is sourced at local Markets and in collaboration with the Boyne Valley flavours series. The food style offered is a Gastro fusion of food styles, overseen by Chef Jeff Norman.
The Station House Hotel
Enjoy 100% Irish with a delectable bottle of cabernet in their award winning Signal Restaurant, or a prime Irish cut in the Platform Bar before retiring to the newly refurbished bedrooms. Each bedroom has been individually designed with an eclectic mix of Irish country chic, original antiques collected over the years, and international pieces sourced and inspired from travels to India, Istanbul and beyond. All bedrooms are equipped with deluxe Respa Suite mattresses and each have the amenities you would expect of one of Ireland’s top Country House Hotels, to ensure you have the best experience.
Sage and Stone
Sage & Stone is a family run cafe and gift shop based on the family farm just outside Duleek. Visit Sage & Stone for great food, friendly service and quality merchandise.
Inside Out
Inside Out restaurant offers a warm welcome to our customers in cosy candle lit Mediterranean surroundings. Their passion for food is translated into a menu focusing on freshness, flavours and colour using fresh local ingredients for an inspired fusion.
Dunboyne Castle
One of Ireland’s leading hotels, ideally situated in the Meath countryside, yet on Dublin’s doorstep. It offers acres of stunning landscaped grounds, a luxurious spa, spacious bedrooms and a fine reputation for quality food & service.
Square Restaurant
The multi award winning Square Restaurant in Dundalk with Chef Conor Halfpenny at the helm makes the most of the finest local ingredients.
The Bunnery
Give the gift of learning to cook with a gift card for The Bunnery online cookery school. The Bunnery delivers baking and cooking classes to both adults and children. All tutorials are broken down into step by step sections so all recipes are easy to follow.
Unglu-d
Unglu-d is a dedicated gluten free business designed to serve the coeliac and gluten free community. They run classes and events, provide recipes and information and have an online shop. Treat yourself or someone you love to an Unglu-d Gift Card. The recipient can use our gift cards to book a class or for products in the online shop.
Slane Food Circle
Join the award winning artisan producers of Slane Food Circle- Rock Farm Slane, The Cider Mill, Boyne Valley Farmhouse Cheese and Newgrange Gold for an unforgettable day visiting their farms, learning about their products and most importantly tasting their delicious products!
