Bars & Drinks at Cashel Palace

From fireside Guinness and elegant cocktails to traditional Irish pub evenings, Cashel Palace offers a collection of distinctive bars and drinks spaces in the heart of Cashel.

Guests can enjoy The Guinness Bar, the Residents’ Cocktail Bar and Donoghue’s Irish Pub, each with its own atmosphere, story and sense of occasion.

Drinks Spaces: The Guinness Bar, Residents’ Cocktail Bar and Donoghue’s Irish Pub.

Best For: Fireside Guinness, pre-dinner cocktails, Irish whiskey, champagne, relaxed pub evenings, live music and drinks before or after dinner.

The Guinness Bar: Open to residents and non-residents. Located on the Lower Ground Floor of Cashel Palace.

Residents’ Cocktail Bar: Reserved for hotel residents.Located on the Ground Floor of Cashel Palace.

Donoghue’s Irish Pub: Traditional Irish pub at Cashel Palace with live entertainment on selected evenings.Located next door to Mikey Ryan's Bar & Kitchen - 82 Main Street, Cashel, Tipperary, E25 R297.

Booking: Advance enquiry is recommended for groups and special occasions.

For Guinness & Heritage

Choose The Guinness Bar for a fireside pint, Irish whiskey and a unique connection to the Guinness story.

For Cocktails & Champagne

Choose the Residents’ Cocktail Bar for pre-dinner cocktails, champagne, fine wines and an intimate residents-only atmosphere.

For Traditional Irish Pub Evenings

Choose Donoghue’s Irish Pub for a relaxed pub setting, Irish whiskey, Guinness and live entertainment on selected evenings.

The Guinness Bar at Cashel Palace celebrates one of the hotel’s most distinctive historic connections. Archbishop Arthur Price, who lived at Cashel Palace from 1744 to 1752, was godfather to Arthur Guinness, founder of the famous Irish stout. The original Guinness brewery was founded with a £100 bequest from Archbishop Price, giving Cashel Palace a unique place in the Guinness story.

Today, The Guinness Bar is an elegant and intimate setting for a creamy pint of Guinness, Irish whiskey, wine or an evening drink by the fire. Set within a restored 1732 Palladian manor in the heart of County Tipperary, it is one of the most atmospheric places to enjoy a drink in Cashel.

Best For: Guinness, Irish whiskey, fireside drinks, heritage and relaxed conversation.

Access: Open to residents and non-residents.

The Residents’ Cocktail Bar is an intimate and stylish bar at Cashel Palace, reserved for hotel residents. Overlooking the Garden Terrace and mature mulberry trees, it is a refined place for a pre-dinner cocktail, glass of champagne, Irish whiskey or a quiet nightcap.

Guests can order a classic cocktail, enjoy a signature drink or speak with the bar team about a bespoke serve. With fine wines, exclusive whiskeys and an elegant residents-only atmosphere, the Residents’ Cocktail Bar is especially suited to relaxed evenings before or after dinner at The Bishop’s Buttery.

Best For: Pre-dinner cocktails, champagne, fine wines, Irish whiskey and nightcaps.

Access: Open to hotel residents only.

Donoghue’s Irish Pub brings a relaxed traditional pub atmosphere to Cashel Palace. With classic dark wood, warm snug sections and a lively sense of welcome, it is a convivial place for a pint of Guinness, Irish whiskey or an easy evening with friends.

On selected evenings, guests can enjoy live entertainment at Donoghue’s, with local musicians and performers bringing energy, character and a sense of place to the room. It offers a more informal drinks setting within Cashel Palace, while carrying the same warmth and attention to detail found throughout the hotel.

Best For: Guinness, Irish whiskey, relaxed evenings, meeting the locals, live music and traditional Irish pub atmosphere.

Entertainment: Live Traditional Irish Music on Monday nights from 8pm. Otherwise open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays when not exclusively used for private events. 

Cashel Palace offers several settings for drinks before or after dining. Guests joining The Bishop’s Buttery may begin the evening with a cocktail, champagne or glass of wine, while those seeking a more relaxed atmosphere can enjoy The Guinness Bar or Donoghue’s Irish Pub.

Hotel residents may also enjoy the Residents’ Cocktail Bar, a quiet and elegant setting for a nightcap after dinner or an unhurried drink overlooking the gardens. During the summer months, guests can enjoy the Garden Terrace Bar, with ample comfortable seating to enjoy golden hour as the sun sets behind the Rock of Cashel. 

For private wine tastings, whiskey tastings and curated drinks experiences, guests can explore Dining & Drinks Experiences or contact the Cashel Palace team in advance.