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The Anvil Bar & Restaurant

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

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Interior
Spelunking/cave exploring
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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 cribs/infant beds

Comfort Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Aqua Dome - 20 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Tralee Town Park - 20 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Kerry County Museum - 21 min drive - 22.9 km
  • INEC Killarney - 33 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Ross Castle - 34 min drive - 33.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Real Burger - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Falveys - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Griffins Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bunkers Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kingston's Bar & Beer Garden - ‬13 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 travelers may like the horseback 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/game 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
  • A ballroom, barbecue grills, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant include perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra 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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 10:00 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • 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 crib
  • 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
  • Stovetop

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 7.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • 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 cribs/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 elevators

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 rating 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?

Check-out 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. 71 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Spent 2 nights here. It was a great experience, and loved the breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

The owners are very knowledgeable and willing to help with advice. Thank you so much for the recommendations.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

I loved it here! Instead of being handed a key, we were shown to our room, which was so cozy and welcoming. Both dinner and breakfast felt like home cooked meals rather than restaurant food. But the best part was the personal attention we received from our patroness Liz who shared stories and advice that truly touched our hearts and showed us the real Ireland. I wholeheartedly recommend a stay at the Anvil.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Great little hotel which included full Irish breakfast. Close proximity to Inch Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Excellent place with good rooms and great dining options. The staff was friendly. Had a great stay, would definitely stay again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Great place to stay before travelling to drive the Slea Head in the Dingle Pennisula.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

Great experience in staying. Highly recommended.,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

We loved our stay here! The Staff was the friendliest we crossed paths with during our entire trip! WHICH says so much because Irish people are all so kind and generous! Thank you Anvil Bar!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Liz (owner) was delightful and very accommodating. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

We loved this place. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the food was spectacular and the bed comfortable. The location is right on the road, so there is some road noise, but not enough to disturb my sleep. We would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

A solid B&B, very clean. Very quiet despite the bar on ground floor. The restaurant on the ground floor had great food. The owner was very friendly and provided great tips on places to visit on Dingle peninsula.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Liz is a great hostess and serves a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10

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

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at the anvil Liz was absolutely the best we would stay there again in a moment thank you Liz
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Lovely room, very spacious and comfortable. Staff was welcoming and kind. Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

Room met our expectations. Owner was very helpful. Food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10

Very friendly and clean, comfy, and charming, but the bar closed up early in May.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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

The room was great. The bar was perfect with a very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10

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

6/10

Although clean and adequate, this pub is in need of investment by way of new bedroom furniture. The old style pine is well past its prime. We stayed here as part of our Wild Atlantic Way road trip. Dinner and breakfast was ok and that you would expect for the price you pay....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

The anvil bar bed-and-breakfast was a great stop over for us as we traveled the wild Atlantic Way. Please note, there are no elevators and you do have to climb stairs to the rooms on the second and third floors. We enjoyed having the pub on site with a bartender who was more than friendly and served up great Irish coffees. The breakfast in the morning was fantastic, and they accommodated our request to hold on the black and white puddin 😄.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024