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The Anvil Bar & Restaurant

3.5 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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The Anvil Bar & Restaurant, near Aqua Dome, offers something for everyone: an 18-hole golf course, garden, arcade/game room, and local cuisine at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy free in-room WiFi and helpful staff at this comfortable bed & breakfast.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Comfort Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Dingle road (R561), Boolteens Village, Castlemaine, Kerry, V93 TH58

What's nearby

  • Aqua Dome - 18 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Tralee Town Park - 19 min drive - 23.2 km
  • INEC Killarney - 33 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Ross Castle - 33 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Banna Beach - 45 min drive - 37.4 km

Getting around

  • Farranfore Station - 16 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Larkin's Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Falveys - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Patchino’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Willow Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant

Family-friendly bed & breakfast near Aqua Dome
Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant. Adventurous travellers may like the horse riding and windsurfing at this bed & breakfast. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site local cuisine restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket information, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, children's books and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 7.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • High chair
  • In-room cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 40 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1800
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 11:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 7.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This property does not have a Ireland Tourist Board rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

Anvil Bar B&B Castlemaine
Anvil Bar B&B
Anvil Bar Castlemaine
The Anvil Bar Restaurant
The Anvil Bar & Restaurant Castlemaine
The Anvil Bar & Restaurant Bed & breakfast
The Anvil Bar & Restaurant Bed & breakfast Castlemaine

Frequently asked questions

Is The Anvil Bar & Restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Anvil Bar & Restaurant provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Anvil Bar & Restaurant located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly bed & breakfast is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from St. John's Parish and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Aqua Dome. Kerry County Museum and Caragh Lake are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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The Anvil Bar & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night stay, slept and had meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautifully updated building, bar downstairs. The hostess was delightful, helped us find our way to where we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel which included full Irish breakfast. Close proximity to Inch Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostess and owner. Really personable and great breakfast the next morning! Would highly recommend as close to the ring of Carrie and some braid advice from the owner!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is an absolute gem! The owner Liz, was so welcoming and wonderful during our stay and our food and drink service from JJ was first rate! We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and clean, comfy, and charming, but the bar closed up early in May.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarvenaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect place for visiting Killarney and Dingle. The owner Liz was extremely kind and friendly, she gave us local recommendations and told us the most wonderful stories. The room was extremely clean and well kept, restaurant has fantastic food options and bar is lively at night. Peaceful area but only 15 minutes to Dingle and 30 mins to Killarney!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give it a try!

This was an adorable B&B with delightful staff and food. The owner was very friendly and kind. We'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A place of welcome and tradition

Located on the road to Dingle and the Dingle Peninsula The Anvil Bar & Restaurant is a traditional hotel/pub in Ireland. The proprietors Liz and her son Steven were great--welcoming, hospitable, and quick to engage with assistance, stories, or ideas for our trip. The food and beverages in the pub were great. The rooms are a little dated and the beds are a bit less comfortable than what you might find in other big hotels, but the price is extremely reasonable and the welcome and hospitality more than makes up for it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Iain

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was not very welcoming or informative. We weren't told about how to get in during bar closing times with a key in a Lockbox. Breakfast is only served between 9 & 10am with No Flexibility. We were offered a sandwich to take away instead, which looked disgusting so didn't eat it. Also, we stayed 2 nights and on the 2nd day we returned to the property at noon (the bar was closed) so we couldn't get in, it was all locked up. The entrance door for the accommodation is different to the one to the bar. Only by chance we saw someone inside and knocked on the window. She said you can't check in until 4pm, but after explaining we'd check in the previous day, she let us in, but with no apology. When we explained this to the manager the next day, he asked : didn't anyone give us the Lockbox Number ? After we said no, he shrugged his shoulders with no apology. Our room was average at best, and the mattress was very uncomfortable. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
True pub-style accommodations. Stayed one night. Clean, modest room above the pub 2 flights of stairs to the rooms (not ideal if you have mobility issues). Room could use updating and wasn’t like the photos on Expedia, but the bed was comfortable. Free parking across the street. Dinner was okay, Guinness was great and breakfast was decent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here, it was the best stay of our trip. The staff was amazing. The rooms were fantastic and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The greeting and welcome was warm and friendly. The room was light and bright with super mountain view. The evening food was delicious and nothing too much trouble for the girl running the show. The breakfast was delicious and the host gave some great tips about our onward exploration of the Dingle peninsula. A brilliant find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique accommodations. Very quaint comfortable rooms. The bathroom was a wonderful size. The shower was extremely nice. Had good pressure and hot water. The breakfast was also very delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at this family run hotel. Host, Liz, was friendly and informative and gave great tips for our drive to Cliffs of Moher. Breakfast was really yummy and welcome because there isn’t any other cafes or places nearby to grab breakfast. Bed was comfy and bathroom shower had great water pressure. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

J

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are lovely and made the visit very comfortable. Building isn’t accessible, and a little dated, but a comfortable stay, and restaurant/pub downstairs was very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a day trip on Dingle Peninsula
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow, Thanks Elizabeth, you provided each guest just what they needed in a thoughtful, caring way. That is amazing when running the pub, with the colourful regulars, and blow ins from all corners of the world. You provided the very best of Irish hospitality in a gem of a place. Thanks for being so generous with your time and guiding our local travels. What a terrific family you are. I wish we could bring you home with us! Warm regards, Dom and Julie from down under.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and inviting

People where really friendly and even sorted us breakfast early so we could get off on our trip, room was nice and spacious and really clean, breakfast was really nice also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy Room

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the room above the pub. It was very clean, and the bed and pillows were super comfortable. Thank you for the lovely stay! We’ll definitely recommend this place to our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice roadside pub. Food was good in evening and breakfast. Service in the evening was iffy. Most staff didn’t know how to check us in. Room was small but clean and fine and good for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with room having character and appeal. Owner Liz went out of her way to help, give directions and share some of her stories. Traffic along the road outside might be a concern for light sleepers and need for open windows to keep cool at night increases that risk. Lovely place perfect for our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our host Liz was very helpful, lots of advice about what to see, and we even had a brief Irish instruction. Very lovely. This was a great base for visiting Dingle peninsula. Breakfast was great, we enjoyed the pub, and there is also a nice pub next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with Liz at the Anvil. She was a wealth of knowledge each morning helping up prepare for our days of adventuring. Comfortable quiet room with lovely breakfast each morning. And the Anvil restaurant was a great end to busy days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were on a first Ireland trip and just basic ideas what to see. Liz was a big help in planning our explorations. The location is great for exploring Kerry and Dingle peninsula’s. The room we had was spacious. Meals were great too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025