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The Anvil Bar & Restaurant

3.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Bar (on property)
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$167
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

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Dingle road (R561), Boolteens Village, Castlemaine, Kerry, V93 TH58
  • Place, Killarney National Park
  • Place, Aqua Dome
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Ross Castle
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant

3.5-star Castlemaine B&B with restaurant
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a business center, and conference space.
The Anvil Bar & Restaurant offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dining options at the bed & breakfast include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Business amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service.

Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Event facilities measuring 40 square feet (4 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly bed & breakfast also offers barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours), an area shuttle, and a train station drop-off service. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine.

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

Reviews

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

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

Michael

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Wayne

Business traveler
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

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was top notch very clean facility. The owner Elizabeth was warm and welcoming with lots of Irish sayings. The rooms weee immaculate. We slept like logs. Definitely recommend the anvil bar if you are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Cliff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent 2 nights here. It was a great experience, and loved the breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fei Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice little B&B, the only issue was that it’s not air conditioned, nor did it have a fan so it was pretty warm in the room. Liz was very sweet and gave us some good advice for our drive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Traveled with group
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

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was met right away to check in. The clerk was most helpful with getting my bags up to my room. The bar downstairs gave me an opportunity to chat with the friendly locals. I had roasted chicken with mashed and vegitables for dinner. The meal was delicious and fulfilling. It was an enjoyable overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee, North Highlands

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with partner
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

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay for the night after capping off a couple days in Dingle with the Slea Head Drive. It was a comfortable room with friendly service and a delicious breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

TF

Traveled with group
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 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pallab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience in staying. Highly recommended.,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

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