The Whistledown Hotel

Just a few images from a truly special evening 🥂🌸✨

🌸 Customer Reminder 🌸

We are closed this evening, for a private staff event for our 30th celebrations & reopening tomorrow from 12.30pm.

In anticipation of tonight, here’s a throwback to our 18th Birthday & how amazing that many of these staff are still with us today ✨

🌸 CUSTOMER ANNOUNCEMENT 🌸

To celebrate 30 years of The Whistledown Hotel, we will be treating our staff by hosting a private event on Monday 23rd September, therefore we will be closed on this date.

We will reopen on Tuesday 24th from 12.30pm.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank our loyal staff & customers who have made The Whistledown the wonderful place it is today. ✨🌸🥂

🎨 Painting by Lorsha

How beautiful is this piece of art specially commissioned for our 30 years in business by Lorsha aka the fabulously talented Loretta Gallagher? We absolutely love it Loretta 🌟

We are honoured to introduce… not one, but three signature bespoke cocktails in honour of 30 glorious years of The Whistledown Hotel 🍸

💜 Lady Whistledown
🧡 Lord Bridgerton
💛 Lady Penelope

Curated with the finest ingredients, these libations are simply a must-try for those with the most discerning of palates. ✨

It’s National Cheeseburger Day! 🍔

To celebrate, we’re unveiling a delicious new addition to our Autumn menu—the Triple Cheeseburger! 🧀

Picture this: a trio of melted cheddar, brie, and blue cheeses layered over our signature Whistledown burgers. Ready to indulge in this cheesy perfection?

Weekend entertainment awaits! Join us for expertly crafted cocktails and indulge in Whistledown’s signature dishes for a truly delightful evening. 🍸

Whistledown’s Ewan hits the headlines 👏🏼⛳️ 📰

Fore-get about work , it’s golf time! 🏌️‍♂️
When you give Ewan Lawless the day off someone is always looking a selfie . 😉You’ll find him back behind The Whistledown Hotel bar tomorrow Rory McIlroy . Good luck in the Irish Open⛳️

Visiting the Irish Open at Royal County Down? ⛳️

Tee off at The Whistledown for breakfast, or stop by for the 19th hole open daily til late🍴

We also still have limited availability for accommodation from Thursday to Sunday, book now! ✨

When the sun shines, you never know who might call into the Whistledown for lunch ☀️

We are in safe hands today with ex-professional goal keeper Pat Bonner 🙌🏼

Great to meet you Pat, thanks for visiting! ⚽️🥅💚

Since 1994, Sarah and Colum McAvoy have strived to create a workplace where employees feel valued, respected and driven, providing pathways for both career development and personal development - all while having fun.

On this occasion, we're shining the light on our wonderful General Manager Berni Lively, a true 'all-rounder' who has been the driving force behind the success of The Whistledown Hotel over the past 12 years.

We're thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for THREE awards at the Newry Chamber Employee & Team Awards 2024, which is a testament to our people, our community and our leadership team:

⭐ Best Hospitality and Tourism Employee - Berni Lively
⭐ Best Hospitality and Tourism Team - The Whistledown Hotel
⭐ Best Family Business Team - The Whistledown Hotel

We look forward to seeing you on the evening - wish us luck!

We have some beautiful mid-week specials for you… 🌸🍴🤌🏼

🌸 Grilled seabass on baby scalloped potatoes with French style peas and smoked tomato pesto

🌸 Carbonara, [Whistledown style ✨]

🌸 Crispy Cajun chicken burger with pickled slaw

Sunday entertainment at The Whistledown Hotel!

This week in 1994... ✨

We were advertising for staff for our new establishment in the Newry Reporter 📰

Were you one of our staff members over the years? If so, we would love to hear from you - get in contact with us or send us across some of your photos from over the last 30 years for a chance to win a meal for two at The Whistledown ✨

Introducing… ✨

Our new and improved menu, which has some delightful seasonal changes!🍴

This is your sign to try some of our new dishes, including this ‘triple cheese’ burger, a decadent twist on a classic favourite 🍔

🌊 A Last Minute Summer Getaway at The Whistledown Hotel?

Choose between a 'Sweet Summer Special' or 'Escape to the Coast' 🌴

It's the perfect excuse to enjoy a getaway before the end of summer!

Book direct: https://www.thewhistledownhotel.com

Limited availability this weekend.

*𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐲* 🤤

These NEW bistro specials have just been added:
🥓 Crispy Chicken & Bacon Stack, whipped mash, bacon, French fried onion and peppered sauce
🌶️ Chilli Beef Spring Roll

Which one will you go for?

Dearest Readers,
Whispers have reached my ear of an extraordinary gathering soon to grace The Whistledown Hotel.

Could it be that, in celebration of 30 splendid years, an exclusive ‘Spill the Tea’ afternoon tea experience is on the horizon?

Keep your eyes peeled—only the most fortunate will secure a place at this most coveted affair, announcement coming soon... 🫖✨🐝

On this day 30 years ago…

Sarah & Colum were painting over the original sign in preparation for the opening of The Whistledown you know & love today ✨

Posh beans on toast 🌶️

Homemade spiced organic beans on sourdough with smoked pesto | sriracha.

Have you sampled our incredible breakfast menu?
Served daily. 🍳