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The Anvil Bar & Restaurant

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

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 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 cots/infant beds

Comfort Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

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

Comfort Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Castlemaine

A family-friendly stay in Castlemaine awaits you at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant. You'll be 19.7 km (12.2 mi) from St. John's Parish and 19.9 km (12.4 mi) from Aqua Dome. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to horse riding/hire and windsurfing. 40 square feet (4 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Castlemaine B&B include Kerry County Museum and Caragh Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Aqua Dome - 20 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Tralee Town Park - 20 min drive - 23.2 km
  • INEC Killarney - 33 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Ross Castle - 34 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Banna Beach - 46 min drive - 37.4 km

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
  • ‪Willow Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Shanty Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant

Family-friendly bed & breakfast with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
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 centre, 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 metres) and includes conference space. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games 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
  • Games 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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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 cot
  • 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
  • Hob

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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: from approximately EUR 7.50 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (return)
  • 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 cots/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
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 cots/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 all 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 ratings 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

Yep, The Anvil Bar & Restaurant has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

The closest beach to The Anvil Bar & Restaurant is Cromane Beach (12.7 km).

Is The Anvil Bar & Restaurant family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Anvil Bar & Restaurant is a hit with families.

Does The Anvil Bar & Restaurant serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 8:30 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Anvil Bar & Restaurant?

There is a golf course next to The Anvil Bar & Restaurant.

The Anvil Bar & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 113 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Iain

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was not very welcoming or informative. We weren't told about how to get in during bar closing times with a key in a Lockbox. Breakfast is only served between 9 & 10am with No Flexibility. We were offered a sandwich to take away instead, which looked disgusting so didn't eat it. Also, we stayed 2 nights and on the 2nd day we returned to the property at noon (the bar was closed) so we couldn't get in, it was all locked up. The entrance door for the accommodation is different to the one to the bar. Only by chance we saw someone inside and knocked on the window. She said you can't check in until 4pm, but after explaining we'd check in the previous day, she let us in, but with no apology. When we explained this to the manager the next day, he asked : didn't anyone give us the Lockbox Number ? After we said no, he shrugged his shoulders with no apology. Our room was average at best, and the mattress was very uncomfortable. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ben

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and inviting

People where really friendly and even sorted us breakfast early so we could get off on our trip, room was nice and spacious and really clean, breakfast was really nice also.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alden

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

10/10 Excellent

Lili

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy Room

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at the room above the pub. It was very clean, and the bed and pillows were super comfortable. Thank you for the lovely stay! We’ll definitely recommend this place to our friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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