The Anvil Bar & Restaurant

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star B&B with free WiFi

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BBQ/picnic area
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Exterior
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Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Dingle road (R561), Boolteens Village, Castlemaine, Kerry, V93 TH58
  • Aqua Dome
    16 min drive
  • Blennerville Windmill
    18 min drive
  • Killarney National Park
    25 min drive
  • Killarney (KIR-Kerry)
    18 min drive

Room options

Family Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Comfort Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Castlemaine

Oceanside stay.Within 12 miles (20 km) of this B&B, you'll find St. John's Parish and Aqua Dome. Kerry County Museum and Caragh Lake are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Aqua Dome - 16 min drive
  • Blennerville Windmill - 18 min drive
  • Killarney National Park - 25 min drive
  • INEC Killarney - 26 min drive
  • Ross Castle - 28 min drive

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 3.5-star B&B with free WiFi
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this bed & breakfast measures 40 square feet (4 square meters) and includes conference space. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Anvil Bar & Restaurant. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), an area shuttle, and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Castlemaine bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 40 sq ft of conference space
  • 4 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1800
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Highchair
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • 24-hour roundtrip train station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:30 AM–10 AM: EUR 7.50 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofing

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dinner was excellent! The room....not so much. No AC....windows were locked. Very uncomfortable. So much so that we had a very hard time sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable loft w/traditional Irish breakfast
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

10/10 Excellent

Ean, Corvallis

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

anil

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

Pragya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Spotless, big room with powerful AC. Lots of natural light. Tea coffee making facilities in room. Has own parking area across the road. Excellent Irish breakfast, very friendly host and staff. Lots of storage space. Poor sound proofing, no water bottle provided, no toiletries except handwash and body wash. No handheld shower, so shower cap needs to be provided. Hairdryer provided but hardly any hot air came out of it. No lifts, so will need to carry luggage to 2nd floor! We will recommend this place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
B&B experience, friendly, welcoming, small village, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Carmen

Travelled with group
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

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room met our expectations. Owner was very helpful. Food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Boston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liz (owner) was delightful and very accommodating. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarvenaz

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, very spacious and comfortable. Staff was welcoming and kind. Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Akanksha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liz was very kind and accommodating. We had a late check-in and she was waiting on us even though she had the day off. Breakfast the next morning was delicious. Unfortunately we came to Ireland during an unseasonably warm time and the rooms did not have AC even though the listing stated it did. Keeping the windows open helped a little but allowed lots of bugs inside. Would still book again during cooler weather times.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

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

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful stay! A+
Absolutely wonderful stay for our family. We were greeted with such warm hospitality and that continued through every minute of our stay. The charming bar/dining room and bedrooms/bathrooms were sparkling clean. The food and drink were great. While lively ( in a great way) during the day, the evenings were quiet and relaxing and the beds were very comfortable. The owner/hostess went above and beyond, providing a take-away sandwich for our horribly early departure, setting up a spectacular day of exploration of the area complete with a hand drawn map and customized tips that made it perfect for the four of us (including two teens) — we discovered so much more about the gorgeous area thanks to her. A+ stay. 5 Stars. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liz is a great hostess and serves a great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay before travelling to drive the Slea Head in the Dingle Pennisula.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie A

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

Corey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. The bar was perfect with a very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cannot wait until I go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021