Wedding Package 2015/6
Welcome to the Belmont Hotel
Belmont House was built to the designs of the architect Thomas Jackson. He and his partner Thomas Duff had the
bulk of their practice in South Down, both being very prolific architects. Jackson was the architect responsible for
many buildings in Belfast including the Old Museum, 1831, the superbly romantic St Malchys’s RC Church, 1840, the
Cliftonville Estate modelled on Clifton, Bristol, 1840, and the Scottish Amicable Life Assurance Co. building, 1863 to
list but a few. Born in Waterford in 1807 he lived until 1890, his son taking over the practice which lasted until 1908.
As well as Belmont House, he also designed Milltown House, the house of John Smyth who married Anna McClelland
thereby linking the two houses. Jackson may also have been responsible for Bellfield and Brookfield House as all four
are connected by family ties and each bear a marked similarity to one another.
Belmont House was built, according to a date stone, in 1838. It is a three bay, two storey ashlar faces Georgian style
mansion built of fine grained sandstone. The windows of the ground floor have had their glazing bars replaced with
plate glass while those of the upper storey retain theirs. The roof is slated with moulded caves and cornice on paired
console brackets. The most interesting feature of Belmont House is the imposing single storey ionic portico with fluted
columns, more or less the same as that of Milltown House.
Jackson designed the house for Robert McClelland who built the “Bann Weaving Factory” in the townland of Tullyear in 1865. The house remained in the possession of the McClelland's up to the 1900’s, when it was bought by W.
Anderson Smyth (Jumbo). It was once owned by the Finney family, and is now in the possession of Mr Robert Bonar
who runs it as a Hotel giving people a chance to sample what it must have been like to live in such a house.
The architects and designers involved in the refurbishment of the Belmont Hotel, have created a modern décor in
sympathy to the original décor of Belmont House.
The Hotel is located beside the Famous Bronte Homelands and is close to a host of leisure facilities
such as golf, tennis, pony trekking, scenic walks, fishing and local council provided recreation facilities.
It is also within walking distance of all the major shopping areas of Banbridge
The Belmont Hotel in Banbridge boasts an excellent Bar and Restaurant, both serving up the finest food made from
selected local produce. Whether it's a quick bar meal or a special dinner,
the Belmont Hotel excels on every level.
The Hotel also boast Mature grounds and Architectural features to ensure that you get the perfect Wedding Album
There is also ample car parking space for your guests.
Hotel Wedding Package
Belmont Hotel offers an excellent wedding reception package. Our function rooms can cater
for weddings from 10 to 250 guests. Superb food, attention to detail, combined
with unsurpassed friendliness and experience of the trained staff is your guarantee
that you and your guests will have a memorable and stress free wedding day.
Included in your wedding package are;
Red Carpet Welcome
Tea and Coffee Reception on arrival
Choice of Cake Stands and Cake Knife
Colour co-ordinated lighting of the room with top table dressing and white linen feel napkins
Choice of table centres
Stage Dressing
White chair covers with white sash
Table layout plan for guests seating arrangements
Master of Ceremonies if required
Bottled water on all tables
Reduced accommodation rates for Wedding guests
Honeymoon Suite and Breakfast for the Bride and Groom
Room Hire.
Room hire for the Auditorium is £450, £550 including our hotel DJ and full light show with lasers and DJ for £750.
To hire the Cocktail bar is £300, £400 including our hotel DJ.
Hire of the Patio is £200.
Bedroom reduced rates are £55 single, £85 Double and Family Room £120.
If you wish to be married in the Damask Room or the Grounds of the Hotel it is the responsibility of the Bride and
Groom to make the necessary arrangements with the Registrar in Banbridge.
The fee for a Civil Ceremony is £70 midweek and £140 Fridays, and can accommodate 65 guests in the Damask
room and 65 outdoors. If chair covers are used in these rooms and then transferred ton the function or dining room
there will be a charge of £65 for this service.
Non Alcoholic Bar
An additional room hire fee of £400 will be added for no bar facilities.
A Bridal Preparation Room can be made available if the Ceremony is taking place in the Hotel at a reduced
charge of £55. Available from 11.30am .
Prices are subject to change.
On Arrival
A selection of Shortbreads £0.60
Home Made Cupcakes £1.50
Tray bakes £0.80
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries £0.50
A Selection of Sandwiches £20.50 per loaf
Tea or Coffee free of charge.
Wine £14.00
Sparkling wine £15.00
Champagne £47.50
Champagne Cocktails (Kir Royale, Bucks Fizz, Strawberry Champagne Cocktail) £5.00
Wedding Menu
£31.00 Midweek and £33.00 Fridays.
You have a choice of 2 Starters, 2 Main courses and 2 Sweets included in the price.
To Start
Cream of Vegetable Soup
Cock a Leekie Soup
Cream of Tomato and Basil soup
Fan of Melon with Fruit Coulis
Sticky Chilli Chicken Salad
Egg and Prawn salad bound in Marie Rose Sauce
Main Course
Roast Stuffed Turkey and Ham with Roast Gravy
Slow Roast Silverside of Beef with Chasseur Sauce
Roast Stuffed Fillet of Chicken wrapped in Bacon with a Creamy Mushroom and Bacon Sauce
Roast Leg of Mourne Lamb with Minted Gravy
Baked Fillet of Salmon with Herb Crust and Lemon Butter
Vegetarian option
Selection of Vegetables and Potatoes, choose 2 Veg and 2 Potato from
Honey Roast Carrots and Parsnips, Baton Carrots with Parsley Butter, Garden Peas, Cauliflower Mornay
Creamed Potatoes, Roast Potatoes, Champ, Lyonnaise Potatoes
Desserts
Seasonal Fruit Pavlova
Home Made Cheesecake of your Choice
Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce
Home Made Apple Pie
White Chocolate and Raspberry trifle
Trio of desserts (£2 supplement)
For Kids
Half Portion including Starter, Main Course and Sweet £15.00
Chicken Bites and Chips £5.50
Sausages and Chips £5.50
Cheese Burger and Chips £5.50
Baby Bowl (Veg or Soup and Potato) £3.00
Ice Cream £3.00
Ice Cream and Jelly £3.50
Evening Buffet
Choose 4 from the following
Vol au Vents
Sausage Rolls
Cocktail Sausages
Chicken Goujons
Wings of Fire
Mini Spring Rolls
Plus a selection of Sandwiches
£5.50 per person.
Buffet Bowls
Choose two from the following
Chicken Curry
Beef Stroganoff
Mushrooms en Cognac
Beef Bourguinone
Chilli con Carne
Chilli Chicken Goujons
All served with Rice or Potato £6.95 per person
Barbecue
Served in our Patio, a selection of Burgers and Hot Dogs £8.00 per person
Bacon Butties £4.50 per person
Chip Butties £4.00 per person
Fish Goujon and Chip Cone £5.00 per person
All our dishes use the finest locally sourced ingredients.
If a particular dish is not listed or if there are special dietary requirements we will be more than happy
to accommodate your needs.
Terms and Conditions
All provisional bookings must be confirmed within fourteen days, the hotel requires a non-refundable /
non-transferable deposit to secure your booking which comes off your bill on the day of your function,
the deposit required is £600.00.
Payment of your function must be made on the day, alternative arrangements may be discussed
with management prior to date of your function.
All prices are subject to change.
Final arrangements, including the menu and special requirements must be confirmed to the hotel at least one week
before your wedding.
Due the latest food safety regulations, all food & drink must be supplied by the hotel with no exceptions.
You are responsible for any damages caused to the hotel or any fixtures and fittings or any part of the grounds.
The cost of repairing any such damage by your guests must be reimbursed to the hotel.
Smoking is not permitted inside the building, there are smoking areas provided around the hotel.
All entertainers provided by you must have their own public liability insurance,
which should be provided to the hotel.
Wedding insurance should be considered to protect you against cancellation, damage at or to the venue and third
party injury/damage.
Belmont Hotel
Rathfriland Road
Banbridge, Co. Down, BT32 3LH
T: 028 4066 2517 - F:028 4062 9770
email: [email protected]
web: www.belmont-hotel.com