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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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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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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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

About the neighborhood

Castlemaine

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant places you 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from St. John's Parish and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Aqua Dome. This 6-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Aqua Dome - 20 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Tralee Town Park - 20 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • INEC Killarney - 33 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Ross Castle - 34 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Banna Beach - 46 min drive - 23.3 miles

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
  • ‪Bianconi, Killorglin - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Real Burger - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant

Family-friendly bed & breakfast with a coffee shop and a restaurant
Guests of The Anvil Bar & Restaurant enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle roundtrip. Front-desk staff can assist with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Other amenities at this golf bed & breakfast include an arcade/game room, express check-in, and free newspapers.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Stovetops, coffee makers, and desks are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the shuttle service to and from the airport (available 24 hours) or the train station (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no 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

Are free cancellation options available at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see around The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

This bed & breakfast is located in Castlemaine, close to Blennerville Windmill, Killorglin Golf Club, and Caherconree Fort. Ardcanaght Stones is also within a driving distance of 1.3 mi.

Is there parking available at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Anvil Bar & Restaurant feature a casino?

No, The Anvil Bar & Restaurant doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include mountain views.

Are there hot tubs at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Anvil Bar & Restaurant have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Anvil Bar & Restaurant serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Anvil Bar & Restaurant allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How close is the airport from The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

The closest major airport to The Anvil Bar & Restaurant is Killarney (KIR-Kerry), which is 10.7 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cahirciveen (CHE-Reeroe), which is around 26.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

No, at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

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. 90 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was amazing, Liz provided the best recommendations and was so friendly and welcoming! Breakfast was hearty and very good. We really enjoyed our stay, would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with partner
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

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

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