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

the extra distance to make our stay memorable, have to put a special word of thanks in for the bar staff, they felt like one of the family , from drinks to snacks no problems , plus -- warm,

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

bar was great and breakfast was delicious

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

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

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

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

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

having a bar and great restaurant just downstairs was also a big plus

beautiful room, complimentary fruit. great bar and food.

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 ambiance in the bar was top rate

and my girlfriend had dinner for her birthday in the hotel bar and it was delicious, staff were excellent and food was quick to be served, top drawer, room

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

lovely cozy bar with great food

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

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

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

very small thing background music in bar needed a we bit more happy music and a we bit louder you could hear everything people where

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

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

menu in the bar over new year

food was amazing bar staff were great perfect room with all you need.

friendly welcome on arrival staff were very helpful ud83dude00 beautiful reception area bar and restaurant staff were amazing great stay will be definitely returning

welcome and added touches to our stay to make it memorable the food is wonderful and staff in the bar were amazing the rooms are lovely and comfortable as is the lobby which is great to sit in and

the bar food is very reasonable with a wide variety

food in the bar was fabulous

bar and lounge was friendly, excellent choices, food great

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

reception area and bar were a little cold.

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

seem just a bit understaffed in the bar/restaurant areas, the waiters and bar staff seemed overwhelmend sometimes

the bar area had no character or ambience.

hotel bar could be better

other bar staff couldl have made more of an effort to make conversation

good for is is the hotel been accommodating towards the kids and letting the kids remain in the bar for tye bells and the dj it's why we chose here once again this year makes it very

bar staff gave great service too, will be back again

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

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

i mentioned i needed to get some dinner there was a table reserved immediately in a very busy bar for me

where just excellent from alex at reception to the bar staff couldn t say enough about them

there is plenty of comfortable seating in the reception area and the bar is adjacent

the bar was to dark and couldn't read the menu ..

food was delicious at the bar and the afternoon tea

hotels rooms are beautifully decorated, fantastic hotel and location, fabulous restaurant and bar on the property together with leisure centre on the 1st

maybe the bar food choice.

the bar area and seating downstairs is just stunning

lovely atmosphere in bar and dining area. very comfortable bed.

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

great staying here, rooms are massive, bar and restaurant are excellent and the staff are first class

bar area by reception is great, lively with live music later in the evening that we were there

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

we ate in the bar and the food was amazing and great value too

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

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

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

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 had good atmosphere and great cocktail selection

staff are excellent, the spa was fantastic book patricia she was amazing doing my treatments, the bar food and staff excellent highly recommend this

bar not stocked

terrace bar was closed

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

menu in the front bar mainly steak and fish based

also the terrace bar was

no music in bar on a friday night, disappointed

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

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

food in the bar was good too

great bar and restaurant

lovely bar & facilities

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

welcoming and friendly staff. bar and restaurant food was beautiful.

staff , room, bar , location couldn't fault the hotel at all to be honest

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

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

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

easy walking into town. nice little bar attached.

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

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

great lunch in bar

bar staff were welcoming

the restaurant and bar were great with very friendly staff and they had nightly music while i was there

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

nice bar with outdoor seating by the river

very central. on site parking. coffee in room. bar and restaurant grand.

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

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

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

and damien working on the bar were absolutely wonderful

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

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

all the staff to be very attentive and courteous especially megan who was serving food in the bar area

the bar had entertainment

the bar staff were also great

building, great bar and restaurant

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

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

and peter on the door and bar was a sound man

breakfast and food in the bar in the evening was lovely

bar food available downstairs, chips were

was a restaurant and bar in the hotel

hotel night entertainment music in the bar was very good

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

bar staff/reception/waiting staff/housekeeping well done to all

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

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

lovely cosy bar and very friendly bar man

they had a charming athmosphere in the bar as well as during breakfast

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 was perfect, bar area really lovely after a long walk around the town and

staff were unreal food was so good in the bar and breakfast. swimming pool was so good

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

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

the distance to the toilets from the bar very enjoyable

helen, caroline and all the bar staff who were so gracious and polite- thank you

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

when we got back from being out that night the man that was on the bar was so lovely to us he even brought us over plates of crisps to have with our drinks

everything especially the decor of the new restaurant and bar area

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

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

food in bar was excellent

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

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

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

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

the food in the bar is excellent and reasonably priced

the prices of the bar menu was a bit steep e.g. the price of a sandwich was 16

morning even with the windows open -breakfast was smaller portion than dinner was -person in the bar was a little aloof and oblivious, many errors with drinks and the service felt sloppy -music

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

the bar was cold but the barman fixed that when we said we were cold by lighting the fire.

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

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

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

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

bar and dining

the lady behind the bar was really helpful and lovely

fantastic bedrooms, friendly staff and great atmosphere in bar and restaurant.

there is a bar for drinks