With a history of love and romance it is no surprise that Gretna Hall is the perfect place to have your date night. But the hotel is much more than romance – it also serves food and drink that is sure to have you head over heels too!
It has created the perfect selection of starters, mains and desserts, all including traditional favourites as well as its own chef’s specials.
All new drinking and dining at Gretna Hall
No booking needed
Gretna Hall is open daily for food and drinks from 11am to 9pm for food and 11am to 11pm for drinks. it is now also offering a traditional Sunday lunch.
It has curated the perfect selection of cocktails, including its Gretna Green Iced Tea, Limoncello Gin Fizz and of course an array of classics, including those served on its gorgeous cocktail tree.
Starters
Starters range from traditional Scottish Cullen Skink soup to chicken liver parfait toasted brioche. Or opt for our sharing boards. Gretna Hall’s head chef has come up with the perfect ‘drinks and nibbles’ sharer boards. Why not feast on the charcuterie board, which includes a variety of meats, cheese and crackers? Boards are designed for two people so why not mix and match? Seafood board includes Scottish smoked salmon, smoked haddock fish cakes and king prawns.
Main
For two? Tuck into the Duo of Lamb, Gretna Hall Shepherd’s Pie or whole rack of lamb for just £65. Scented with rosemary and garlic, this dish is the chef’s most recommended dish and is the perfect options for two.
Veggie? Don’t worry, Gretna Hall has you covered. You can enjoy its Beetroot Wellington, served with truffle oil mash, grilled tomato, greens and drizzled in red wine sauce.
Dessert
Finish your meal off nicely with one of Gretna Hall’s carefully selected desserts. From Galloway Marmalade Bread and Butter Pudding, served with clotted cream, to traditional Sticky Toffee Pudding…
Wines
Chabils, Lambin & Fils, grown in the Chablis area of Burgundy this elegant white wine makes for the perfect date night treat.
Perfectly paired with chicken or seafood, or due to its vanilla scents it can be a delightful dessert wine. If you prefer red, Chateau Lamonthe-Cissac,Cru Bourgeois Haut-Medoc produced in Haut-Médoc area of Bordeaux is a vegetarian wine, but is perfectly paired with red meat and lamb – the ideal pairing with Gretna Hall Shepherds Pie and Whole Rack of Lamb.
Why choose Gretna Hall?
Gretna Hall is a historic marriage house, part of a fourth-generation family business. Originally designed in 1710 as a manor house, Gretna Hall became a place for wealthy runaways to tie the knot.
Now it caters for both weddings and leisure guests. Dining is available in either the restaurant or in the lounge bar, so whatever feel you are going for, Gretna Hall has something for you.
It is also a short walk from the Famous Blacksmiths Shop attractions where you can enjoy the new Gretna Green Experience and treat yourself to some shopping.