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Summer is about savouring life outdoors.

For these brief balmy months, sumptuously slow meals are best eaten al fresco, and one Cork hotel is pulling out all the stops to create memorable dining experiences outside.

The Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa in Little Island has just unveiled a selection of tempting new treats to lure foodies to their gorgeous gardens.

With comfy seating arranged in the courtyard and on the sweeping lawns outside The Brasserie and surrounding the 18th-Century Ditchley House, the centrepiece of the 126-bedroom hotel, it’s a magical spot for a special get-together, a celebration dinner or just a relaxed midweek catch-up in the sunshine.

Brand new summer menus at The Brasserie

The Brasserie team has created a choice of mouthwatering new summer menus, with a two-course set evening menu from just €29.50 per person.

If you’re planning a date night, meeting up with colleagues after work, catching up with friends, or watching the game with mates, you can gather the gang around one of their delicious Summer Sharing Platters, each one serving a minimum of two people at €35 per platter.

And if it’s an excuse for an impromptu summer soirée you’re seeking, the Cocktails & Charcuterie sharing experience is just the ticket. At a very enticing €25 per person, each guest in your group will enjoy two creative cocktails from the bespoke menu as well as a mini charcuterie board.

Afterwards, your can cool down with a Boulaban Farm Strawberry Ice Cream Sundae and a chilled glass of Prosecco at €12 per person.

Family fun

When the kids are happy, parents can linger a little longer over a mouthwatering meal. Happily, the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa boasts an onsite playground so little guests can stretch their legs in safety and work up an appetite for the tasty children’s menu.

The lawn is also the perfect space to host family parties of 50-500; they’ll lay on an outdoor bar with ample space for seating and entertainment and a barbecue feast from €25 per person. In the event of inclement weather, your party will simply move to the Great Island Ballroom.

The hotel also has ample complimentary car parking so it’s a dependable choice if accessibility is a concern. With room rates from just €75pp it couldn’t be more tempting to kick back and sleep over in one of the hotel’s swish guest rooms.

What better excuse to recover from a brilliant night out than with a morning swim followed by a signature treatment in the Spa?

To reserve your table at The Brasserie at Radisson Blue Hotel & Spa, Little Island, use the online reservations portal here. Book a summer break at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Little Island from just €75pp. Check out the latest offers at radcork.com.