Tankardstown House

I am so thrilled to be writing this review for Tankardstown House. As an American bride, much of the wedding planning process was done from afar, and nearly everything was a sight unseen kind of deal. Before our big day, we had never step foot on the property and our wedding planner, Annie Byrne, was kind enough to step in a do a tasting with Tankardstown on our behalf. Needless to say, I was a little nervous not knowing what to expect when we showed up for our big day, but any expectations I had were blown clean out of the water when we arrived. Stepping onto the grounds of Tankardstown House truly feels like stepping into a fairytale. Everyone could not stop raving about the grounds, the venue, the accommodations, the staff, the list goes on and on. Leading up to the big day, the wedding planning staff (shout out to Gemma) was so warm and communicative and willing to go above and beyond. Their efforts on our wedding day were no less impressive. From start to finish, we truly had a perfect wedding and it was due, in large part, to the staff at Tankardstown. The food was incredible, the wait staff were lovely and attentive, and everyone made us and our guests feel so special. I truly could go on and on in this review, but I’ll just say that if you get a chance to have your wedding here, you will not regret it. Thank you again to everyone who helped make our day so special, we will certainly be back for a visit as soon as we can!!

Wonderful meal at Brabazon Restaurant in lovely settings with log fire burning. We went for the a la carte; I had the halibut and my companion the pork which were perfect. We both had the blackberry souffle which was superb and in itself worth travelling for. Wines and service were excellent. Thank you.

We got married at Tankardstown House in March 2025 and what can we say, it was a dream from beginning to end. The setting is breathtaking, the food is outstanding, and the staff went above and beyond to make everything perfect (shoutout to Fran). From the moment we arrived, we felt so well looked after, nothing was ever too much trouble. The team made the entire planning process feel effortless, and on the day itself, everything ran like clockwork. It truly felt like a fairytale, and we couldn’t imagine having our wedding anywhere else. Our guests raved about the beautiful on site accommodation as well!

WEDDING CELEBRANT PERSPECTIVE I have the pleasure of regularly going to Tankardstown House to conduct Humanist wedding ceremonies. The venue is stunning - no matter the weather. The staff are SO friendly that it is a joy to turn up on the day. I've also had the pleasure of attending as a guest for a family wedding a few years ago & we are still talking about how lovely & memorable it was. Cannot sing their praises enough. And if you are looking to get married, you can find me on Instagram: Ruth Scott Ceremonies

The whole experience from start to finish was sensational. The food was absolutely fantastic, however a few issues, none of the rooms had toothpaste, and the bar staff charged you 5+ times as the machines kept saying declined despite actively been charged on Revolut.

Absolutely Wonderful Experience! Attended a wedding as part of the bridal party, and my husband and I stayed in the house. The room was fantastic! The Tankardstown staff were just brilliant—there wasn’t enough they wouldn’t do for us, especially Fran, who went above and beyond. The food was phenomenal. All in all, it was a truly wonderful experience, and I would highly recommend it!

If you are ever wondering if perfection is possible, Tankardstown House answers with a resounding yes. Every single detail — from the house itself to the food, location, drinks, and accommodations — is magic. But it's the staff that make every experience here unforgettable. We were so blessed to have our wedding here in July, and it made every last one of our dreams come true. All of our guests raved about our time there, and the service was at the center of every great experience. We can't thank Fran, Tommy, Abby, Aine, Gemma, and the countless other restaurant, house, and housekeeping staff enough. They aren't just excellent at their jobs — they are kind, genuine, professional, and made us feel incredibly special. Tankardstown House is an absolute gem, and we can't wait to pay them a visit again (hopefully very soon!)

Friends treated me to a Birthday Afternoon Tea, with Prosecco, on Saturday July 5th. A most enjoyable afternoon. Delicious food. Very attentive staff, the charming waiter from Czechoslovakia, whose name escapes me. The charming Stephenie who looked after us so well and Brigid, whom I gather prepared the feast.|We all had a wonderful time. Can highly recommend this delightful venue and the really delicious Afternoon Tea.

We looked at this place as a potential wedding venue. The setting was perfect, the main house was spectacular, the grounds were awe-inspiring. So, why didn't we use the venue? We found the staff not overly accommodating and not willing to be helpful.... we felt it was an odd way to conduct business in a climate where most businesses were struggling and certainly all others in the service industry were climbing over each other to secure business. Still, worth popping in for a coffee if you are passing. there was a HUGE dog that lived by the rental cottages - gorgeous, totally worth going to see him if you are there!

With minimal mobile phone reception, this off-main-road country house could be a haven for someone looking to escape into the countryside for a nice wander around the grounds, through their rustic on-site shop and a cool drink in the beer garden. Unfortunately, I was looking for Sky Sports and a nice meal after a mass in Rathkenny. The staff were very helpful in trying to locate Sky Sports on the terrestrial television, but to no avail. No phone reception was the final kick for me, I thought, then, after a 25 minute wait for service after ordering, I was served a sub-standard cesar salad with unwashed lettuce, rubbery cheese, cold, hard bacon and what tasted like mayonnaise as dressing. However, I must have been alone in my bad-day as the other 7 who were with me enjoyed their meal, albeit that the spicy lamb pie was a little too spicy for those who ordered it and the pastry topping was an over-cooked puff pastry hat for the pie and the chips were over-seasoned and as-if from frozen. The salmon got the thumbs up. The stand-out element of food for Tankardstown has to be the sea-food chowder. "The best I have ever tasted" so, sea-food lovers, Tankardstown house is the place for you. The area is picturesque and the toilets are of high quality with the lovely touch of molton brown and candles. I think if they put a little bit more effort into the food, strip it back and get the basics right (and maybe get a phone-reception booster, oh, and Sky Sports..!! just me?) then this definitely has the potential to be a 5-star venue.

Phenomenal restaurant, farm to table food. Hotel is beautiful and definitely 5 star. The cottage room we paid 100 euros per person (2 rooms, 2 couples) off peak during the week. Beautiful room and great service. Highly recommended, especially the main restaurant Brabazon.