On Monday evening, 10th February, at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum in Glasgow the 2025 Michelin Guide to Great Britain & Ireland was launched, announcing their new restaurant selection including the coveted Michelin stars. The Morrison Room at Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, is delighted to be one of the Irish Restaurants to be awarded a new Michelin Star. 

Of The Morrison Room, The Michelin Guide says: “We all need a little luxury in our lives and this beautiful restaurant in the heart of the impressive Carton House mansion ticks all the boxes. The breathtaking room features a high curved ceiling, Greek Corinthian columns, ornate plaster cornicing and sweeping banquettes, while the menu matches it for opulence with an abundance of first-rate produce, be it Union Hall crab or Achill lamb. The cooking is rooted in the chefs’ strong classical technique, but some wildcard flavour combinations work wonders thanks to their fine judgement.”

General Manager Martin Mangan expressed his pride in the team’s Michelin star achievement, saying, “I’m absolutely delighted for our Head Chef Adam Nevin & his team. This recognition is a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication to creating extraordinary dishes. Alongside Adam, our front-of-house team, led by Restaurant Manager Ian McDonnell, has worked tirelessly to deliver a memorable experience. It’s a small but incredibly passionate team, and Adam’s leadership in the kitchen has been key in making The Morrison Room something truly special. A Michelin star from the esteemed inspectors confirms that we’re delivering on our promise to provide guests with a dining experience they won’t soon forget.”

Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, welcomed Adam Nevin as Head Chef of The Morrison Room in September 2023, when he returned to Ireland after working in London for a number of years. Adam worked in hospitality from a young age and trained at Ballymaloe Cookery School before working at The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, moving to England in 2018 as Chef de Partie at Tom Kerridge’s two Michelin starred pub, The Hand and Flowers, and then to The Grill at The Dorchester in London. 30 year old Adam grew up in Maynooth, so it’s an extra joy to win this accolade in his home town: “I’m over the moon and so proud of our whole team whose ambition and hard work has been tireless, and has paid off. We’ve only been here 18 months so to accomplish this in such a short time, and particularly in my home town, is truly amazing. My journey began 15 years ago in a small café in Maynooth, and now we’ve got a Michelin star here in Carton House – it feels really, really special. My family and friends have become regulars of The Morrison Room, this is a really proud moment for us all.”  

Gary Rogers who’s the Executive Chef of Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, added, “I am so proud of this achievement from Adam and the team in The Morrison Room, this is the result of extremely hard work and dedication. We are really excited for the future.”

Carton House, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, reopened in June 2021 after a two-year, multimillion-euro renovation and reimagining of the original house, surrounding hotel and stunning grounds and parkland. The refurbishment put the spectacular Palladian-style mansion, The Manor House, at the heart of the guest experience, with the particularly special addition of The Morrison Room, a spectacular room which has been transformed into the resort’s fine dining restaurant.