Barberstown Castle

A friend and I met in the Garden room yesterday for coffee and a catch up. I had requested seating in a private/corner area and not to be seated in an armchair due to mobility issues. My request was adhered to. Our Server was named Tim, a young man starting out on his career. His courteous manner, level of customer service and helpfulness was excellent. Tim would, in our opinion be an asset in any Business. I worked in a Customer Service Role all my life and I was very impressed with our interaction with Tim. Nothing was a problem, from changing chairs to relocating to Reception after coffee. We would like to wish Tim the very best of luck in his career.

Poor for business traveller, tired and poor value The bed was old and rock hard and lumpy. The pillows were like bags of cement. The TV didn’t work. Service was minimal at dinner, the order incomplete and no attention from staff which limited service. Breakfast was even more of a joke . I actually mentioned my concerns after being asked about my stay on check out and despite being promised that the manager would contact, I have still not heard any response.

My wife and I had Sunday lunch at Barberstown Castle on even date, Sunday 15th December, 2024. The cost of Sunday lunch in the main restaurant is €42 per person. On arrival the staff were very courteous, polite and professional. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful with a log fire burning. A perusal of the menu revealed that there was only a choice of three main courses. We choose salmon but when it was served we discovered that the vegetables were cold and the mass potatoes served with the main course was also cold. My wife had sherry trifle for desert and it was certainly not freshly cooked. It appeared to be lying about in excess of 24 hours. The fact of the matter was that it was inedible. The sherry trifle was absolutely awful and even the presentation was very poor. When my wife made a complaint to a member of staff the response she got was "sorry about that but we are very busy today with Christmas and all." The meal which was served to us did not resemble anything like a Christmas lunch. We will not be returning to Barberstown Castle for Sunday Lunch as out experience today was very distressing. T.J. Murphy

My husband and I had our wedding and Day 2 celebrations at Barberstown Castle on 7th and 8th November 2024 with about 70 of our closest family and friends. It was an absolutely perfect experience that we cannot thank Ted, Sinéad and the Barberstown team enough for. From the very first encounter with Ted and Sinéad, we were blown away by the level of care and attention to detail given to planning our wedding and making sure that everything we were hoping for was looked after. From our beautiful tasting meal in the Barton Rooms Restaurant (with exquisite food, wine and much time given to us by the waiting staff and chefs to talk us through the dishes) to the countless phone calls, emails and in-person meetings, no request or question was too big or too small, and this meant that we had absolutely no concerns when our wedding day arrived about everything going smoothly, meaning that we could fully relax and enjoy the day knowing everything was taken care of. Having had initial consultations with several other wedding venues prior, we were impressed that the very first question we were asked when we first visited Barberstown Castle was what was most important to us for our wedding day (the first time anyone had asked us this) - the answer being that our beloved friends and family would be as well looked after as possible. From that point onwards, everything from Barberstown Castle's side centered around making that happen, which was exactly what we were hoping for. Not only was the venue beautiful and perfectly suited to the needs of our guests, but Ted and Sinéad were incredibly flexible during the planning process and happy to cater to the specific needs of our guests which included everyone from young babies to elderly relatives and many guests with specific dietary requirements and other needs. Nothing was a problem for Ted, Sinéad or Sarah in reservations (who ensured all of our guests had the best of accommodation and that all rooms that catered to our guests' specific needs). It is also worth noting that all of this from beginning to end took just 3 months to organise! On the day itself, everything went off without a hitch. Upon arrival we were immediately introduced to Paddy and his team who looked after the running of the entire event into the early hours of the morning. We had a gorgeous dove release and photoshoot on the grounds of the Castle, followed by a beautiful intimate wedding in Barberstown’s ceremony room adjoining the Banqueting Hall, where our wedding reception was later held. This was perfect for our guests, particularly for those with reduced mobility, as the entire venue was so well organised and nobody had far to go. Ted, Sinéad, Paddy and team were constantly present and so incredibly attentive, making sure that we and our guests wanted for nothing, always making sure that everyone was comfortable, fed and watered and that there was nothing else we needed. The food was absolutely out of this world, with second portions o

The older smaller rooms were small and the shower bathroom didn't seem very clean The staff was lovely and welcoming. And the tour given by Sharon was exceptional and informative!

Hotel was stunning. Everyone was incredibly friendly. Carpets in room were dated and stained, but everything else was absolutely stunning!