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Unique Dining Experience

The Pullman

The Pullman is a fine dining restaurant housed in two original carriages of the Orient Express. Our tasting menu offers a marriage of classic cuisine with the bounty of Ireland’s evolving terroir, emphasizing on the changing of the seasons and our close relationships with local food purveyors.

At its heart, The Pullman showcases time-honored traditions in an elevated-yet-approachable space where food, drink and atmosphere combine for a transportive dining experience.

Led by Head Chef Angelo Vagiotis, who brings global experience from fine dining establishments, including Noma in Copenhagen and Manresa in California, the team is dedicated to ingredient-driven cooking, classic techniques, and locally sourced produce, aiming to craft a culinary experience that evokes a “sense of place.” Chef Vagiotis most recently served as the inaugural head chef at Terre Restaurant, Castlemartyr Resort, where he led the restaurant to achieve “Hotel Restaurant of the Year” and two Michelin Stars within just 18 months of opening.

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  • The Train
  • The Craft
  • The Produce

The Train

From the Orient Express to Pullman 2025
The Pullman at Glenlo Abbey offers a truly unique dining experience with two carriages, the first being Leona from 1927, which was part of the original Orient Express. Leona travelled the Orient Express route, covering destinations like Istanbul, Monte Carlo, Nice, and St. Petersburg. It as also part of the Brighton Belle, a route frequented by famous personalities like Charlie Chaplin. In 1965, Leona played a significant role in Winston Churchill's funeral cortege, transporting his remains to St. Martins Church. Later, it featured in the 1974 film adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 'Murder on the Orient Express.' After serving as a restaurant in Essex, Leona, along with the 1954 carriage Linda, became part of The Pullman at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate, opening in 1998. In 2025, The Pullman underwent a full restoration which has preserved many of the carriages' original details, including the intricate wooden marquetry and the original brass light fittings. At its heart, The Pullman showcases time-honoured traditions in an elevated yet inviting space where food, drink, and atmosphere combine to create a transformative dining experience.

The Craft

At The Pullman, craft is the cornerstone of our culinary identity. Our tasting menu is guided by the seasons, with each dish designed to showcase the purest expression of its ingredients at their finest. We honour traditional techniques, baking our own bread, churning butter, handcrafting pasta, curing charcuterie, and tempering chocolate, all executed with precision and intent. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in a nose-to-tail approach, where every part of the ingredient is respected and utilised. This is cooking with conscience and care, elevated by craftsmanship, rooted in integrity.

The Produce

Our ingredients are the result of carefully curated partnerships with some of Ireland’s most respected producers. From regional farms to artisan suppliers, each purveyor shares our commitment to quality and sustainability. The result is a menu that reflects the land and the relationships behind it, featuring produce from trusted partners such as The Bullaun Ark and Oisín Bia, whose work inspires the flavours on every plate.

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Sample Tasting Experience
Vegetarian Tasting Experience

The Pullman Information

Opening Times

The Pullman is open Wednesday to Sunday

Dinner is served daily between 6:00pm - 9:30pm

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Bookings

For reservations and enquiries please call 091 519 600 or book directly by clicking here.

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