The Residency

McConnell's Distillery October 2025 - May 2026

461 Days Later, the Story Continues

Step into a world where dining meets imagination.

At A Peculiar Tea, we transform the art of Afternoon Tea and Tasting Menus into a story-driven experience.

Each menu is crafted as a whimsical chapter, blending beautiful cookery with playful nostalgia, theatrical presentation. and the very best Irish produce.

This isn't fine dining, it's fun dining.

The Residency

McConnell's Distillery October 2025 - May 2026

461 Days Later, the Story Continues

Step into a world where dining meets imagination.

At A Peculiar Tea, we transform the art of Afternoon Tea and Tasting Menus into a story-driven experience.

Each menu is crafted as a whimsical chapter, blending beautiful cookery with playful nostalgia, theatrical presentation. and the very best Irish produce.

This isn't fine dining, it's fun dining.

McConnell's Distillery

For six months. Our Peculiar World comes to life within the walls of McConnell's Distillery.

This exclusive residency brings a brand-new Tasting/Afternoon Tea Menu & a touch of magic to one of Belfast's most historic settings -

The Crumlin Road Jail.

McConnell's Distillery Website

How to Book

Afternoon Tea

The Cursed Wing (Until 28/03/2026)
£42 per person
Adults Only

'Wands at the ready'

Step into a world inspired by the wizarding world’s most feared fortress and discover an afternoon tea laced with enchantment, nostalgia and a whisper of mischief. Drawing on hidden maps, runaway creatures and the cosy treats found in a certain snowy magical village, this tea presents whimsical bakes and playful sweets designed to charm witches, wizards and curious no-mags alike.

Book Afternoon Tea

Tasting Menu

From Friday 9th January 2026
£90 per person
Adults Only

Book Tasting Menu
 

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FAQs

Where is McConnell's Distillery?
McConnell's Distillery is tocated within the Crumlin Road Gaol's A wing, on the Crumlin Road in Belfast
Who do I contact if I have a query about my Booking?
If you have any queries regarding your booking please contact gemma@a-peculiar-tea.com
Do you cater for allergies?
We cater for Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free. We cannot cater for diners who are both Vegan and Gluten Free.
Do you have a contact number?
As we are currently operating as a pop-up restaurant we do not have an operational phone line. please forward all enquiries to gemma@a-peculiar-tea.com
Do you sell vouchers?
At this time we will not be selling vouchers as we are working as a pop up restaurant and therefore cannot guarantee longevity.
Why is A Peculiar Tea, adult only?
We love kids, but the purpose of A Peculiar Tea is to take people away from the struggles of daily life and relive those childhood carefree feelings. We believe this is better done whilst surrounded by other adults.