Pullman

The carriage was part of the Brighton Belle line and transported guests from London to Brighton. Many celebrated and famous stars of the time such as Charlie Chaplain, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy travelled this route to perform, as Brighton was the hive of activity for theatre shows in Great Britain at this time.

1965 saw Leona’s final journey when she was used as part of Winston Churchill ‘s funeral cortege to transport his remains to his final resting place at St. Martins Church, just outside Blenheim Palace.

Leona played a starring role in the 1974 film adaption of Agatha Christie’s, ‘Murder on the Orient Express’, which starred Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall and Sean Connery.

After serving as part of a restaurant at Essex's Elsenham Station, Leona and Linda (a carriage from 1954) opened on the grounds of Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate as the modern day Pullman Restaurant. 

The Pullman Restaurant celebrated it’s 25th year at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate with a new €1m expanded and modern built kitchen, reaffirming The Pullman Restaurant as Ireland’s most unique and celebrated dining experience.

The Pullman has just undergone a full restoration works,  retaining many of the carriages' original details, including the intricate wooden architrave and light fittings for which the carriages are renowned. The refreshed interiors take design cues from contemporary carriages, and the exterior will be transformed to mirror the classical glamour of the new interiors.

Dining aboard the Pullman offers an elevated dining experience led by Head Chef Angelo Vagiotis. Angelo’s cooking embodies a deep respect for classic techniques, filtered through his and his team’s unique interpretation.  Angelo and his dedicated team have created a unique seven-course tasting menu that marries classic cuisine with the rich bounty of Ireland’s evolving terroir, reflective of the seasons.