Forget the usual bank holiday routine of wondering what to do, where to eat and whether you can be bothered cooking. We’ve got a much better suggestion at the Bailie Hotel: make a proper weekend of it, starting with a breakfast worth getting out of bed for, followed by a Friday night burger feast and a Saturday steak dinner that deserves your full attention.
We’ve been busy putting together some tempting specials, giving you three very good reasons to make us part of your long weekend plans. Whether you’re the sort who likes to start the day with a hearty breakfast, can never say no to a really good burger, or believes that Saturday night calls for a proper steak, we have something to look forward to. And with a different food special taking centre stage, you can pick your favourite or join us for all three. We certainly wouldn’t blame you.
Let’s start with breakfast, because a long weekend is the perfect excuse to slow things down a little. There’s no need to rush through a bowl of cereal or grab a quick bite on the way out the door. Instead, our weekend breakfast special brings homemade potato bread together with two fried eggs and bacon, all for €12.70. It’s the sort of breakfast that means business, with the homemade potato bread taking centre stage alongside those breakfast favourites we all know and love.
There’s something particularly satisfying about a breakfast that feels like a proper start to the day. The combination of eggs, bacon and potato bread makes this one for those who appreciate a hearty plate rather than a hurried snack. Whether you’re planning a leisurely morning, catching up with friends or simply treating yourself because it’s a day off, this is a very good place to begin. Add a little extra time to your morning, settle in and enjoy it. After all, what’s the point of a bank holiday if you can’t enjoy a slower start?
Then, when Friday evening rolls around, we’re turning our attention to something that rarely needs much convincing: burgers.
Friday night is Burger Night at the Bailie Hotel, and we’ve got four tempting choices on the menu, so there’s more than one way to satisfy a burger craving. If you like to keep things classic, our smashed burger comes served with lettuce, tomato, onion and our burger sauce. It’s a familiar favourite with all the right ingredients in the mix, perfect for anyone who believes that a good burger doesn’t need to overcomplicate things.
Prefer your burger with a little more going on? Our chicken burger brings together crispy bacon, melted cheese, pickled gherkins and BBQ sauce. There’s plenty to enjoy in that combination, from the smoky sweetness of the sauce to the contrast of the crispy bacon and creamy melted cheese.
For something a little different, there’s the lamb burger, served with lettuce, tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce. It’s a fresh twist on burger night, with the tzatziki adding a lovely Mediterranean touch. And if a little Cajun kick is more your style, our Cajun chicken burger comes with lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic sauce, bringing a different flavour combination to the line-up.
Four burgers, four different personalities, and one very good reason not to settle for the same old Friday night dinner. Better still, your burger of choice comes paired with a glass of red or white wine, or a pint of beer, for €23.00. Whether you’re catching up after a busy week, meeting friends or simply fancy making Friday evening feel like a proper occasion, Burger Night is a great excuse to put the kitchen at home firmly out of action.
And just when you think the weekend couldn’t get any better, Saturday brings us to steak.
There’s a reason a good steak dinner remains a favourite. It’s satisfying, it feels like a treat, and when it’s cooked just the way you like it, there really isn’t much else you need. Our Saturday Steak Night centres on a 10oz sirloin steak, cooked to your liking and served with flat cap mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and peppercorn sauce. It’s a classic combination, with the steak taking the lead and those familiar accompaniments bringing everything together on the plate.
The peppercorn sauce adds a rich, savoury finish, while the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes round out the dish. It’s the kind of Saturday night dinner that invites you to sit back, enjoy your food and take your time over the evening. No elaborate plans required; just a good steak, a drink to go with it and a little time to enjoy yourself.
At €35.00, the steak special also includes a glass of red or white wine, or a pint of beer. Choose your steak cooked the way you like it, settle in and enjoy a Saturday night with a proper dinner at its heart.
What we love about a long weekend is the freedom to make it your own. Perhaps breakfast is your starting point, followed by a relaxed day before heading out for a burger on Friday night. Perhaps you’re already thinking about that sirloin steak, or maybe you’re the sort of person who sees no reason to choose just one. There’s room for all of it, and that’s exactly what makes these specials so enjoyable.
So, whether you’re joining us for breakfast, bringing your appetite to Burger Night or making Saturday all about steak, we’d love to see you at the Bailie Hotel over the bank holiday weekend. Take a look at our menus, have a think about what takes your fancy and make a little room in your plans for something delicious.
Three specials, three opportunities to enjoy good food and good company, and a long weekend that deserves more than the usual routine. We’ll take care of the food; you just need to decide where to start.