A Luxurious Estate Awaits You at Bective Tea Rooms
With the old building meeting the new build, we have created a beautiful modern Café with
immaculate gardens and eye-catching surroundings. Located on the banks of the River Boyne near Navan,
Co. Meath and only a 50 minute drive from Dublin’s City Centre.
Scenic Walks & Culinary Delights
Enjoy our scenic 3.5-kilometre woodland walk with views of our stud, available exclusively to our Restaurant/Café customers and guests staying in our luxury apartments on the estate. Please note that our walks are not open to the general public; our grounds and estate remain private and for customers only. It is the perfect place to sit back and relax with a good cup of coffee.
You can savour our fabulous Bective Blend coffee or a cup of tea while indulging in a delicious selection of exquisite, freshly baked confectionery, a full breakfast, or a light brunch accompanied by a glass of wine or Prosecco to tantalise your palate.
All our food is sourced locally and freshly prepared by our in-house chefs. We take great pride in quality, taste, and providing our customers with a memorable experience.
We are open Monday to Saturday, 9 am–5 pm, and we look forward to welcoming you to Bective Tea Rooms.
During our winter period, starting 1st January, we will be closing at 4 pm.
Menus
Bective Tea Rooms is renowned for serving luxurious, mouthwatering food in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of the countryside, we offer a delightful escape where guests can indulge in freshly baked scones, rich desserts, and expertly crafted dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
Our thoughtfully curated menus cater to all tastes, featuring everything from gourmet sandwiches and hearty brunch options to seasonal specials and indulgent afternoon teas. Whether you are craving a comforting classic or something a little more refined, the menus at Bective Tea Rooms promise a memorable dining experience with a touch of sophistication.
Bective Bistro
Bective Brunch
Bective Breakfast
Bective Lunch
Local History
Bective House is in an understated architectural style in the spirit of Francis Johnston. Bective house is surrounded by a wide expanse of parkland, dotted with clumps of trees. The plantation of these trees and creation of parkland led to the walling in of the demesne and the re-routing of the Trim Navan road. Most of these trees are still standing today. Impressive ashlar gateways were erected at each entrance to the estate with gate lodges at each end and an additional number of houses to cater for workers on the estate. The gate lodge at the Trim entrance was erected in 1852 and is adorned by the Bolton crest. A walled garden was constructed near the house which provided produce for the family and household. Later the garden produced roses and vegetables for sale.
Over the centuries the house has had many owners and the house has been a local gem that employed many families within the surrounds of the Bective Area. One of the employees was the father of the famous writer Mary Lavin. In 1923 Charles Sumner Bird bought Bective House and appointed Tom Lavin, father of the famous writer Mary Lavin, as his estate manager. It is believed Mary Lavin’s first collection of short stories ‘Tales from Bective Bridge ‘ (1942) was inspired here.
Sadly, Bective House, due to the numerous exchanges of hands, and being repossessed by a bank, fell into disrepair and was left for ruin for well over a decade. In 2016 the house was bought by the Moran’s who fell in love with the Estate at first sight and Bective House was bought on a whim of excitement. Even with its ruined state and unkept grounds, the place oozed potential and then had a very rich history that epitomised the 19th-century lifestyle. The Estate still had the remnants of what was once a beautiful place.
Since 2016 we have tried to bring the place back to its former glory and beauty again. A new project began to restore the courtyard stables into modern accommodation with self-catering facilities. The original stables were refurbished and developed into an Equestrian Centre and Bective Stud was born. Today the stables are proud to house some of Ireland’s most famous thoroughbred racehorses as residents.
The future of Bective House is to restore the period house and build a Five Star Hotel. This project will see the old building being joined by a new extension. In addition our new Coffee/Tea Rooms opened in April 2022!
Bective Stud Farm
Bective Stud Farm in Navan, Co. Meath was set up in 2016 and has been developed over the last 4 years. We now have 50+ horses made up of racing thoroughbreds, mares, foals and yearlings. We have 40+ stables, a 3.5 furlong gallop, 7 Winter Paddocks, a lunge ring, a 6 horse walker and 18 grazing paddocks. We continue to develop the stud to ensure we provide the best facilities for our horses.
Our Gardens
Over the last few years, we have transformed the overgrown areas and planted new lawns while developing walks and gardens in parallel. Val’s Garden was completed in 2021 and is for our patrons to relax and enjoy. It consists of various water features, a round tree seating area, a pit fire and a Gazebo library where you can sit and read a book in tranquillity.
Events at Bective Tea Rooms
Nestled in the heart of the countryside, Bective Tea Rooms offers more than just a charming escape. It is a place where delicious memories are made. From our mouthwatering homemade bakes to hearty brunches and artisan teas, every bite is crafted with care and flavour.
Join us for our much-loved "Sunday at Bective" gatherings or celebrate the seasons with our delightful events for Mother’s Day, Halloween, Christmas, and more. There is always something special brewing at Bective.
Discover what is coming up. Visit our events page for all the scrumptious details!
Excellent Dining Experience
Discover the vibrant and refined flavours of contemporary cuisine at Bective Tea Rooms, where every dish is thoughtfully crafted with creativity, care, and a passion for excellence. We invite you to explore a unique dining experience that blends modern culinary artistry with timeless charm. Each plate is a celebration of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, presented with elegance and attention to detail that delights both the eye and the palate.
Our carefully curated gallery offers a glimpse into the essence of our approach to food – fresh, innovative, and beautifully executed. From delicate starters to indulgent desserts, our menu evolves with the rhythm of the seasons, always honouring the natural bounty of the Boyne Valley.
Call us today to make a reservation. Walk-ins are always welcome, and we look forward to serving you.
Luxury Apartments
Queens Brook Apartment 1
This self-catering accommodation in Navan is a luxurious two-bedroom apartment that sits on our beautiful Stud Farm, surrounded by beautiful trees and immaculate Gardens.
Grand Roi Apartment 2
This holiday accommodation in Meath, Grand Roi, is a one-bedroom apartment with beautiful modern luxurious furnishings. The apartment is spacious, private and has a very well equipped kitchen with all your self-catering and self-service facilities.
African Dance Apartment 3
All our apartments are named after our horses. African Dance is a stud farm accommodation in Navan, Co. Meath, one-bedroom apartment with beautiful modern luxurious furnishings.
Apples Jade Apartment 4
This 5 star self-catering accommodation is a two-bedroom apartment with beautiful modern luxurious furnishings. The apartment is spacious, private and has a very well-equipped kitchen with all your self-catering and self-service facilities.
Showbusiness Apartment 5
This Self-Catering Accommodation in Navan, Co. Meath is a lovely one-bedroom apartment with beautiful modern luxurious furnishings. The apartment is spacious, private and has a very well-equipped kitchen with all self-catering and self-service facilities for you to use and enjoy.
What Our Customers Say About Us
“A huge thank you to yourself and everyone at Bective Tea Rooms! We had an amazing day celebrating the Mama to be. A huge thank you to everyone at Bective who assisted us on Saturday.
Rebecca was amazing and so friendly. Everyone was beyond accommodating, even offering to help carry gifts and decor to the car when we were leaving, which is so incredible!
The afternoon tea itself was delicious and beautifully presented.
So honestly, a huge huge thank you for everything, we could not be happier and I know a few of the girls will be back for French toast and coffee (it all looked amazing).”
“Me and my partner came to stay at bective stud apartments on holiday and came for lunch at the tearooms on both days we were there as it was just so lovely we had to go back! The food was outstanding, the service was amazing, even when we were there and they had a busy rush we were still tended to so well by the lovely servers!
It is really affordable price wise too, 5 stars across the board, I would absolutely love to come back on holiday. The general manager Mark was especially great, a lovely guy that ran everything so smoothly, really took care of every customer and again, the food was amazing!”
“My new favourite place to eat great food in a warm and comfortable space. Hard working staff make it memorable.”
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