bar area in the reception area could have a candle or better vibe with music to add to the

the fault of the castle but because of covid we didn’t feel we could sit in the bar or loiter in the main public indoor spaces

the food was excellent and the bar was quaint

the patio bar above the rose garden was a wonderful place to unwind, and the bartender connor entertained

we especially enjoyed the castle bar - francois and andrew were very welcoming and friendly, and francois' creative cocktails were

the bar is very pleasant and the food served is excellent

lovely bar area and good selection of food and drink

smallest of faults but we booked the bistro but were told we could only sit in the bar as they did not have enough residents to fill the bistro, but the bistro was open and there was

food in the bar was excellent

on our first night in the bar and restaurant we had a reservation and once we were seated we were forgotton about

great food at the bar and good breakfast

can't think of anything wrong, bar the fact guests next door were in and out chatting till all hours, but that is not the hotels

very disappointed to have to eat in the bar area on the first stay but accept it was unavoidable

the weekend and we had a very good weekend the staff were very good but the only fault was the bar the bottles weren't in the cooler there were warm the girls behind the bar didn't know how to

from reception to household to the bar staff very friendly atmosphere throughout

service in the bar could of been better seemed as if staff were under staffed.

some music in the bar woukd have been nice

from reception to the pool staff, to the bar restaurant staff

was comfortable bed was lovely we had a good nights sleep food in the bar was very nice good value for

nice bar and plenty to choose from with drinks and menu

the staff were amazing from checking in to bar service and breakfast service

lovely wee bar on the premises and decent food

hotel staff and adjoining bar and cafe staff were all excellent

the cocktails and food in the bar were unbelievable

the cocktails in the bar are amazing, my partner likes an old fashioned cocktail, and even tho i don't think it was on

i enjoyed eating at the restaurant and bar food was exceptional

we had a delicious dinner in the bar served by lovely friendly staff

again beautiful room beds are so comfortable the bar next door is beautiful food will definitely be back next year

loved the rooms, so different! very comfortable. was great to have the bar there with food.

beautiful room, complimentary fruit. great bar and food.

old fashioned charm. friendly helpful staff. lovely bar and restaurant.

the boy at the bar never made a face when i order 2 pints at 22:55

the country nights dancing are the best & bar staff are so nice and friendly the dolman is my favourite hotel by far thanks to each & every

arrived late when the food was finished being served, but we were told the bar would prepare sandwiches

bar was great and breakfast was delicious

when we arrived the lady at the bar who checked us in was also lovely, and finally the two ladies at breakfast were so nice too

breakfast was delicious, and we also enjoyed a lovely lunch in the bar — the cocktails were very tasty too

helpful and nothing was any trouble she is an asset to the hotel also the lovely girl in bar who served us dinner and breakfast next day

very helpful staff and exceptionally friendly in all departments - reception, waiting and bar staff

went down to the bar for some drinks

wifi was a bit poor in the bar and lobby area.

food in the bar and at breakfast was fabulous

comfortable spacious seating area outside bar & restaurant to relax, have a drink and chat really impressed us as many hotels lack this

bar staff again excellent - enjoyed our stay and would highly

we ate in the bar and the food was excellent and all the staff especially the receptionists were very obliging

the receptionist was so accommodating and couldn’t do enough for us, mick in the bar was so accommodating and professional and went beyond what he should have done to help us out

our room was gorgeous. our dinner in the bar was delicious and the staff were really exceptional

very clean and spacious room and fabulous food in the bar and at breakfast

the bar is one of the more comfortable we've been in, hotel staff were more than accomodating.

food in the bar was a bit scarce on the plate for the price we paid

we arrived we got a warme welcome from the front desk, we were attending a family wedding, that bar staff were very helpful and friendly, the food and service at the wedding was amazing, next

) live music in the hotel bar on saturday night was amazing

we ate in the bar the 2 nights and the food was delicious

we would have liked if the bar area was separate to the bistro

found the staff very friendly, the food was good and the snug bar was brilliant for a quiet drink

food in the bar was fabulous

alarms but we weren t notified until we went down to reception , also a lot of fly s in the bar while trying to eat our food and enjoy a

reception area and bar were a little cold.

waiting 10 minutes to be seated in the bar for food then told what we wanted they hadn't got

food and the bar both friendly welcoming staff

really tasty breakfast in the bar the next morning, cooked to order off an extensive menu, and again very friendly bar staff

bar staff gave great service too, will be back again

comfortable,plenty parking available to the front and rear ,very cosy friendly atmosphere in the bar downstairs

i would highly recommend the guinness at the bar also probably the best pint of the black stuff i ve had in my life

the staff especially helen were lovely and friendly and helpful, the bar is really comfy, had a comprehensive menu with huge portions and the food was delicious

the food in the bar was very good too and the staff were very attentive and pleasant

lovely cozy bar with great food

great hotel with gorgeous foyer and a cosy bar and restaurant to the side, we had a nice meal in the bar

welcoming and go out of their way to make you feel at home, nothing is to much trouble, loved the bar with all the little

loved the atmosphere of bar watching them making cocktails

the decor leading into the bar and the bar

staff were very good and the atmosphere in the hotel was great, good bar and live music

the bar area and seating downstairs is just stunning

parking, very modern , very clean , staff were very friendly and welcoming, food was lovely , bars were well stocked , live music in bar after concert, room was immaculate, very clean and

the bar staff were very nice and chatty

great bar and restaurant

such a warm welcome , very nice bar food , served with a

very clean and comfortable and the location for us, could walk in to town, there was music in the bar and there was a great atmosphere there for the christmas, will use this hotel again

i have to give special mention to the waitress that served us in the bar for our dinner

will definitely come back to try the food as we only had breakfast as dinner completely booked in bar and

the food was superb and a nice open fire in the bar for a relaxing night cap afterwards a lovely way to end the day

dinner in the bar and grill, early bird was really good value for excellent food and service

estate, very good food especially bar and breakfast

exceptional hotel, staff are so friendly and welcoming, the room was superb and the food in the bar was delicious

lots of food and drinks options ie bar,coffee dock,separate bar and grill,separate restaurant, afternoon tea venue

bar menu could have a little more variety of food to choose from, but what was on it was very nice

terrace bar was closed

bar not stocked

also the terrace bar was

menu in the front bar mainly steak and fish based

great bar and restaurant

food in the bar was good too

we enjoyed their bar - good food, sports to watch and friendly folks

no music in bar on a friday night, disappointed

breakfast was amazing loved the coffee house area and the bar area.

lovely bar & facilities

room was great. bar was great . food was excellent

the hotel,staff were all lovely, the food was from the pub was really nice ,and the late night bar was really good

kilkenny, large free car park to the rear of the hotel, staff were lovely, rooms were excellent, bar and restaurant available,breakfast was very good,could not fault it and would highly recommend

very central.breakfast lovely and hot.staff in bar and reception really lovely

linen and towels were fantastic beds very comfy loved the bar attached to troysgate we had the best stew for dinner

so close to shannon airport. loved the bar and restaurant.

staff at check in and check out had a few drinks in the bar david the bar man very pleasant and good chat bar lacking few more drink types bit music but

liked the size of the rooms. the decor was beautiful. the bar was quaint.

reception lady and bar man was very freindly

special mention of head waiter in bar area who looked after us really well

a lovely bar too which i would have liked to have spent more time in

beautiful hotel! super friendly staff solid breakfast and the bar and dining areas are top notch

bar staff were welcoming

maybe more obvious signage as to the hotel part and the bar and restaurants. not a major issue.

friendly & helpful, rooms perfect,clean & breakfast is buffet &always fresh &plenty of it,& the bar food is very good also the outside terrace is fabulous &an amazing suntrap &always busy

rooms, staff excellent, parking; central to explore kilkenny, right on the medieval mile, bar area has amazing views of the castle

the windows in the bar ,overlooking the river, were very dirty,the hotel needs a good window

we had sunday lunch in the bar which was great value for money and sitting on the terrace in the sun by the river on a sunny

service in the bar restaurant could be better

the food in the bar was excellent, the hot stone steak was gorgeous

comfy bed great breakfast staff are fantastic so welcoming michael and majella behind the bar are an absolute howl had g8 craic with

the bar is closed monday and tuesday

we made good use of the bar in rafters, they have a lovely pub here i would definitely recommend it

bar staff very friendly and the food was beautiful

the bar staff were also great

the bar was also a gorgeous place for a few drinks - we didnt have to venture out of the hotel

the bar and musicians were amazing and our breakfast was incredible

building, great bar and restaurant

sic) both nights and the restaurant was great

authentic irish bar ,

comfort, food, staff - especially the bar staff and ollie

a bar fridge would be great to keep drinks and other goodies cold

breakfast and food in the bar in the evening was lovely

good free breakfast, nice clean rooms, right in town, attached restaurant and bar are excellent.

bar was great

was amazing good breakfast nice steak in the bar great location and amazing views from the kilkenny suite the electric curtains are amazing and

evening dinner needs to be improved,music in bar would have been nice

nice bar on site

breakfast was really busy but staff were really helpful and accommodated us in the bar so impressed with this

there is a bar with a beautiful sitting area and cafe area on the patio

the proportions of the breakfast room, bar and the whole hotel is really nice

a lovely bar area overlooking gardens

room to front... noisy as bar to front .

lovely cosy bar and very friendly bar man

staff were very friendly and accommodating, bar food was excellent and the hotel is so near the city center, we will definitely be back for our

bar staff could benefit with some training in what they have to offer, pointless having a cocktail

rooms very warm and clean good entertainment in the bar with great service

being a bank holiday weekend but there was very little wait to check in and the service in the bar and restaurant were speedy and

and also mateo from the bar was very nice and helpful

very friendly staff and fabulous food. really great atmosphere in the bar and restaurant.

bar and restaurant area tastefully decorated

great location! lovely bar and restaurant! really friendly staff. have stayed many times.

everything especially the decor of the new restaurant and bar area

the distance to the toilets from the bar very enjoyable

peaceful and so much history - fascinating to see the old stoves still retained in the bar area

food in bar was excellent

was to be say anything negative it was maybe the attention could have been more from waiting and bar staff in the carriage

had lunch in the bar and that was lovely but we weren't impressed with dinner

of the property is brand new, the reception and bar are gorgeous

barman started clearing away candles off the tables just as we had arrived in to the bar after our

superb bar food. the best steaks we had on our trip. very good breakfast

location and the building itself was beautiful - great downstairs bar - breakfast was

nice bar and sitting area

the best sleep the staff were lovely lovely bar prices were great for the hotel lovely breakfast be back

there were no places for a quiet drink as children are allowed in the lounge bar area.

the food in the bar is excellent and reasonably priced

paul the bar man was excellent, attentive and very witty

very nice atmosphere, cosy relax bar and the surroundings are beautiful!

the bar is small and cosy and the dining room is shaped and laid out in a way that you have plenty room

locals in the bar made us welcome and they were very helpful with information on the local area and the history

bar and food was excellent and the accommodation was really good too

the staff is the bar were great and the breakfast was delicious

bar and dining

there's a 400 year old bar in the same building with a small town atmosphere, friendly staff, good beer and food (we had a