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The
Kenmore Hotel was first recorded as existing in 1572. Scotland’s Oldest
Inn was the answer to the clan war between the Campbell’s of Glenorchy
and the Clan MacGregor. The food was so delicious it brought the fighting
to a halt. The menu started with ...
Soup of the Day
Timbale of Cream Cheese Cucumber Brose
Smoked Peppered Mackerel
Marinated Sea Scallops in Sushie Honey
Chicken Liver and Brandy Pate
Deep Fried Mushroom stuffed with Haggis
Scottish Mussels cooked in White Wine with Double Cream
Smoked Tay Salmon
A rose of Ogen Melon with fine strips of Cured Ham
Caesar Salad
Pickled Herring with Orange Salad
The
Campbell's of Glenorchy after fierce clan wars gained the lands of Balloch
for helping capture the murderer of King James 1st. By the 17th century
the title of Earl of Breadalbane was created. Between 1717 and 1782 the
2nd Earl built Balloch House where the current Taymouth Castle Stands.
The 3rd Earl and 1st Marquis of Breadalbane – after much renovation –
renamed Balloch House, Taymouth Castle. By this time the Kenmore Hotel
had seen a lot of changes, especially with the ’Model’ village of Kenmore
being built around the hotel in 1760 and the Kenmore Bridge reaching completion
in 1774. No longer were they serving tough clan chiefs instead the delicate
ladies of the castle preferred...
Farm House Cottage Cheese Salad with Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Poached Tay Salmon Salad with Minted Potatoes
Poached Supreme of Chicken bound in curry Mayonnaise and served with crisp
leaf salad
Tuna Nicoise Salad
A parcel of Baked Brie baked in Filo Pastry with Summer Salad of Fruit
and Mixed Leaf
Wild Mushrooms with Tagliatelli, garlic and cream
Thai Stir Fried Vegetables with Egg Noodles
The
Kenmore Hotel has had many famous visitors including Robert Burns. Overcome
by the beauty of the area and overwhelmed by the wonderful food, he wrote
a poem on the chimney breast of the bar. Delighted by this gesture the
owners of the hotel named the residents lounge “The Poets Bar”, and it
has remained so ever since In order to achieve such success the chefs
at the Kenmore Hotel had to prepare tasty and wholesome food. “Rabbie”
famous for his love of women as well as his poetry, needed all his strength,
and so the chefs produced. . . .
Beef Steak and Ale Pie with Puff Pastry
Chargrilled Chicken Supreme with Garlic Herb Butter
Deep Fried East Coast Haddock with Fries and Salad
Roast Tay Salmon with Roast Red Pepper Salsa
Pan Fried Highland Beef Fillet
Pan Fried Duck Breast
Poached Roulade of Loch Trout with Haddock and Prawn Mousse
Chargrilled Tenderloin of Pork Fillet with Caramelised Apples
Pan Fried Loin of Venison presented on Red Cabbage
Whole Grilled Lemon SoleDeep Fried Scampi with Fries and Salad
Chargrilled Rib Eye Steak
Chargrilled Sirloin Steak
Chargrilled T-bone Steak
(Steaks are served with Grill Garnish)
Food
is a necessity, poets nor clan heroes can live without, and that surely
explains a lot of Kenmore Hotel's popularity through centuries. Food is
much more than nutrition and the kitchen of the hotel takes pride in serving
beautiful and tasteful courses. While the above was meant to fill the
stomach and please the eye, the following are pieces of joy…
Apple Pie and Ice Cream
Selection of Dairy Ice Cream
Mascarpone and Raspberry Brullee
A Dark Chocolate Charlotte filled with Coffee and Tia Maria Mousse
Baked Banana Strudel with Creme Anglaise
Hot Sticky Ginger Pudding with Ginger Sauce
Glazed Scottish Strawberries with Champagne Sabayon
Selection of Scottish Cheeses
The menu is supplemented with a range
of Coffees, pastries/cakes and selections for children. Together with
our comprehensive wine list and skilful bar staff the menu represented
the complete dinner offering for everybody that appreciate a good meal.
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