Barberstown Castle

Straffan, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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A Medieval 13th Century Castle and Country House Hotel located in the picturesque village of Straffan in County Kildare; Barberstown Castle is the perfect venue for your wedding. 

Opened in 1971 by acclaimed Musician Mr. Eric Clapton where famous rock stars were regular guests the hotel is now privately owned and managed. A proud member of Ireland’s Bluebook & Historic Hotels of Europe we have been hosting weddings for over 30 years with many of our original team still with us today. 

A warm and personal service teamed with our offering of crackling open log fires, spacious bedrooms, delicious food, and courteous service awaits. Barberstown Castle is a registered venue and you will be spoiled for choice with a number of stunning indoor and outdoor locations in which to say to say, “I do”. Only 30 minutes from Dublin city and airport, our venue is perfectly situated and easily accessible for our national and international guests alike. 

Head Chef Bertrand Malabat and his team have been offering an eclectic mix of French and Irish cuisine using seasonal produce and locally sourced ingredients for over 20 years. As you dine in our 16th Century Banqueting Hall, you and your guests can exclusively experience this fabulous food by candlelight enhanced with the ambiance of fairy lights, candelabra and medieval tapestries adorning the 500 year old stone walls. 

We can cater for intimate weddings of 60 guests right up to larger weddings of 240. Imagine hosting a rehearsal dinner in our 13th Century Medieval Castle Keep or a Celebration the following day in the traditional Haggard Pub in the Castle Courtyard. 

Start planning your fairy tale wedding with us and become part of our historical storybook of celebrations. 

Reviews of Barberstown Castle

4.9
126 reviews
Quality of service
5.0
Value
4.8
Responsiveness
4.8
Flexibility
4.9
Professionalism
5.0
Teresa Costello
5.0
Married on 28th Dec 2023
From the moment we entered Barberstown Castle we knew it was going to be the perfect venue, the staff are so professional and warm, the food was amazing, Stress was not an issue as Olivia and Annie were so on top of everything it was impossible to be stressed. The venue itself is magical , spotlessly clean and has a laid back vibe which makes everyone else feel at ease but standards of service and food are high, I can honestly say my experience was perfect, I would recommend this venue and if I were to do it all again i would choose Barberstown
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Teresa and Thomas,

Thank you so much for the great review. It was a pleasure to be part of your day and thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back to Barberstown Castle soon from all the Team.

Annie x
Added 13th Feb 2024
Teresa Costello
5.0
Married on 28th Dec 2023
The venue was breathtaking, the staff were so warm and helpful, food was perfection, Annie and Olivia the wedding planners ensured a stress free experience.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hello Teresa and Thomas, thank you both so much for the lovely review. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle for your wedding venue. It was pleasure to assist with the planning and be part of your special day. We look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle soon.

Kind regards,

Annie x
Added 7th Jan 2024
Anthony Dowdall
5.0
Married on 2nd Dec 2023
Couldn't recommend the venue any Higher!! We were Told on the lead up to the wedding that "little things always go wrong" and not to worry about them, but the wedding went like clockwork, every detail was perfect. Every single guest commented on how good the food was, with the vegetarians saying it was the nicest vegetarian food they've ever had
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Anthony and Orla,

Thank you so much for the review and thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle Hotel. We are delighted to hear all your guests commented on how good the food was. We look forward to welcoming you both back to the hotel in near future.

Annie x
Added 8th Feb 2024
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Orla and Anthony
5.0
Married on 2nd Dec 2023
All I can say about Barberstown Castle is WOW! From the moment we viewed the venue we knew we were going to have the best day. The wedding team are beyond accommodating, no requests were too much, and thanks to all the staff the whole day/night went off without a hitch! The banqueting hall was even more stunning than we remembered and the food was incredible. The staff were all so friendly and professional and Sinead in particular made sure we wanted for nothing on the day! We cannot wait to visit the hotel again and hope we are lucky enough to attend another wedding as guests in the future.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Orla and Anthony,

Thank you so much for a wonderful review and for choosing Barberstown Castle Hotel. We look forward to seeing you both back at the hotel in the near future as wedding guests.

Thanks
Annie & all the Team at Barberstown Castle x
Added 7th Dec 2023
Rebecca
5.0
Married on 18th Nov 2023
We cannot recommend Barberstown Castle enough as a wedding venue. We popped into them on a whim and couldn't be happier that we did! We visited in December, with all the Christmas decorations up and it was magical. Annie is phenomenal - no question was too silly and she always made us feel welcome. Her personalised touch made it feel like we were the only wedding taking place in the year we planned it. The food was delicious and they came around with seconds for everyone. I could not compliment every single staff member more than we did on Day 2, from waitstaff to bar staff, and everyone in between - they genuinely seemed happy to have us there. They made it even more special for us by being so kind and helpful. We really and truly could not recommend the entire staff here enough - even if it's not for you for the wedding day, definitely consider it for a minimoon!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Rebecca and Robert,

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. It was a pleasure to work with you both to plan your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle from all the team at Barberstown Castle. We look forward to welcoming you all to Barberstown Castle Hotel in the near future.

All the best from all the Team!

Annie x
Added 13th Feb 2024
Simone
5.0
Married on 17th Nov 2023
Right from our very first visit to Barberstown Castle, we knew it was the only place we wanted to celebrate our marriage with our family and friends. Annie and Olivia's expertise and attention to detail helped us bring our dream wedding to life, creating countless memories that we will cherish for many years to come.
We can?t thank the staff at Barberstown enough for making our celebration so special and so stress free!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Simone and Gerard,

Thank you so much for a lovely review. We are delighted that you made those special memories at Barberstown Castle. It was a pleasure to work with you both make you wedding a fabulous day. We look forward to welcoming you and your guests back to the hotel in the near future. Thank you for choosing us.

Kind regards,

Annie, Olivia and all the team xx
Added 19th Jan 2024
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Susan crilly
Married on 30th Oct 2023
The service, food venue and host Annie Raftry was superb, she went above and beyond the call of duty!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Susan,

Thank you for your feedback. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the hotel.

Kindest regards,

Annie and Wedding Team xx
Added 27th Nov 2023
Ginny
5.0
Married on 15th Oct 2023
The team was extremely helpful, talked to them a few times on the phone and in person, they were very flexible and accommodating about moving the time slightly, location is absolutely fabolous and food is amazing
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Ginny and Gus,

Thank you for your feedback. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the hotel. Kindest regards, Annie and Wedding Team xx
Added 14th Feb 2024
Ann lawlor
5.0
Married on 31st Aug 2023
Dave and I had the most amazing wedding there fabulous food service amazing we came from England for the wedding and the staff did not let us down can?t wait to go back for a weekend you will not be disappointed with baberstown castle
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Ann and Dave,

Thank you for a wonderful review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and plan your special day with you. We are really looking forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle Hotel soon. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie xx
Added 25th Oct 2023
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Emma
4.7
Married on 18th Aug 2023
A great Wedding venue with lots of options for pre/post wedding as well as the big day!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Emma and Eoin,

Thank you so much for your review. It was such a pleasure to work with you both on your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle Hotel as your wedding venue. We look forward to welcoming both back to hotel soon. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. x
Added 24th Oct 2023
Halenia
5.0
Married on 17th Aug 2023
My partner and I went to a wedding fair and it was the very first time we had contact with Annie (wedding planner).

Since the very first moment she was very nice and helpful! We organised our wedding in only 8 months and she was amazing! She took care of every single detail we wanted! On the day, everything was perfect!

I can't recommend them enough! The castle is beautiful by itself but what makes it a great choice is the staff!

Thank you so much Annie and Ted, and to all the fantastic staff in Barberstown Castle!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Halenia and Patrick,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle.

We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future.

All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel.

Annie, Ted and all the team x
Added 27th Aug 2023
Sara Kirwan
5.0
Married on 16th Aug 2023
We had our wedding in Barberstown Castle recently, from our first visit to our special day everything was beyond perfect, Annie our wedding co-ordinator was just amazing nothing was too much for her and our day went so smoothly we can?t thank her enough, the venue is so beautiful and the decor in the ceremony room and dining room is so beautiful you couldn?t ask for a better setting it?s the most romantic place I?ve ever seen, the staff at Barberstown are second to none everyone was so nice and friendly the quality of service was out of this world, the food was exceptional all our guest were beyond impressed with it and gave us so many compliments. Thank you so much to the whole team and all your hard work, perfect and stunning venue we couldn?t have dreamed of any better was a fairy tale from start to finish.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Sara and Colin,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We are delighted to that we made your fairy tale come true.

We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future.

All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel.

Annie xx
Added 18th Aug 2023
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Tara carey
5.0
Married on 21st Jul 2023
I couldn't recommend Barberstown Castle enough. The place is an absolutely stunning amazing venue to have a wedding! From start to finish it was the best day. The quality of the food was just spectacular, everyone was saying how good it was. From the tapestries on the walls, to the beams with little fairy lights, to the stone floors, it was picture perfect. The wedding team were great to deal with and always punctual with any enquiries I had. Thank you so much to all the team at Barberstown for making my day so special!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Tara and Dave,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. x




Added 19th Sep 2023
Darragh Boland
5.0
Married on 15th Jul 2023
Barberstown Castle is a fantastic venue. We went for the Willows package which was so worth it. The food included in this is amazing right through from the generous canap?s to dessert. The staff and management could not do enough to make us feel like the stars of the show on the day. Our biggest concern was that our guests would have a good time, however, and they couldn't have been more complimentary of everything. The amazing food and spectacular venue being the most commented on.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Darragh and Riona,

Thank you for such a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Ted x
Added 11th Sep 2023
Judith Kernohan
5.0
Married on 11th Jul 2023
My husband and I had the most amazing wedding at Barberstown Castle. After the first venue viewing there, meeting Annie the wedding coordinator, and seeing the stunning grounds, we knew this was where we would get married.
Annie, Ted and the whole team were so professional and helpful throughout the planning. Annie included everything we asked for, as well as offering her wisdom and expertise. She was so calming, thoughtful, helpful and professional which really added to our whole experience.
All our guests were, and are still raving about our wedding - the beautiful venue, stunning food, and amazing staff. Many guests stated it was the best wedding meal they have ever had!
We couldn?t have had a more magical and perfect day, which was hugely down to the beautiful venue and attentive staff at Barberstown Castle. We couldn?t recommend it more to anyone and can guarantee your wedding will be magical if you get married here!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Judith and Angus,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie
Added 15th Oct 2023
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Willie Gubbins
Married on 1st Jul 2023
As proud father of the bride, the service received by wedding couple, wedding party and guests was absolutely second to none. Where do I start... I'll leave the planning review to my daughter. On the wedding day, from beginning to end we couldn't be made feel more at ease. We held the entire day there, i.e. from wedding ceremony to 4am departure!! The venue was excellently laid out, canapes, drinks (including alcohol free), wedding meal (including seconds), the midnight feast of rolls, chips, chicken and lovely real thick rashers etc etc etc went so smoothly it felt like everyone had personal service. There are plenty areas to provide a variety of backgrounds for Bride, Groom and family photos. There were plenty well trained staff on duty. If there was a query or request they dealt with it immediately. I cannot praise the venue, staff and anyone else involved enough. I thoroughly recommend this venue. (I could go on but you won't read any more, just to say we are NOT connected with the venue owners or anyone who provided service on the day)
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Willie,

Thank you so much for such wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear from the Father of Bride as the Wedding Day of your daughter is such an important event. We look forward to welcoming you and all the wedding guests back to Barberstown Castle in the near future.

Kindest regards,

All the Team at Barberstown Castle
Added 6th Jul 2023
Ashley Anello
5.0
Married on 24th Jun 2023
We had our wedding weekend at Barberstown and everything was perfect from the planning with Annie from overseas, to the reservations teams accommodation of our many guests upon arrival to the hotel, to the dinner the night before, to the day of and the day after. The staff were all incredible, we felt SO looked after all weekend long, and our guests cannot stop raving about Barberstown - for its beauty as a venue, the incredible food (and generous portions!), and the amazing staff. Annie, Richard and the team made everything so easy for us, our guests and our vendors.

The professionalism of the staff as they took care of every small detail, ensured a quick resolution of any matters that arose (and most often without us as bride and groom even knowing) is everything you can ask for and more from a wedding venue team. We cannot recommend Barberstown enough!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Ashley and Adam,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle as your destination Wedding Venue. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie
Added 30th Sep 2023
Jamilah Raymundo
5.0
Married on 21st May 2023
We got married at Barberstown Castle in May 2023, Annie was our wedding coordinator. She was very professional and easy to work with. We had 2 in person meetings with Annie. She always made us feel at ease and reassured us that everything is going to be ok. She kept her promise. The wedding was perfect. The coordination on the wedding day, the food, the attention to details, the professionalism of the staffs and the presentation of the venue and the food were very impressive. We can say with confidence that nothing went wrong and everything was as planned.

The venue was beautiful. The interior design was stunning, so minimal decoration was required. The reception and the cocktail hour room looked really great in the photos. Overall the venue was very photogenic. We also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Ted, who made us feel very welcomed.

We are very thankful to our wedding coordinators, Annie and Olivia, the rest of the Barberstown Castle's staff and Ted. Overall, Barberstown castle exceeded our expectations. Lastly, we had many guests complimenting the food.
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Dear Jamilah and Rico,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie
Added 3rd Jul 2023
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Grainne Harrison
4.8
Married on 21st May 2023
We had our day two celebrations at the Haggard Bar in Barberstown Castle. It was an amazing day, the venue was perfect and the staff and bartender were brilliant on the day, anything we asked for was sorted. Would highly recommend this location for any celebrations!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Grainne and Alan

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your day 2 Celebration in our Haggard Bar. . We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie
Added 1st Jun 2023
Evie
5.0
Married on 30th Apr 2023
We got married in Barberstown Castle at the end of April 2023. The venue was stunning.
We liaised with Annie who was our wedding co ordinator. Annie was superb, her attention to detail, responsiveness and professionalism was exceptional. Nothing was a problem to create our perfect day.
The food and service for our meal was outstanding. The team on the day couldn?t do enough for us and we were made to feel like VIPs from start to finish. Everything went so smoothly.

The grounds and castle really have the wow factor and this was captured in our wedding photos.

Barberstown Castle went above and beyond for us and we will be forever grateful. If we could do it all over again we would choose Barberstown Castle. Thanks to Annie, Ted and all the team.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Evie and Darren,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie
Added 13th Jun 2023
Eithne O Byrne
5.0
Married on 28th Apr 2023
What can I say. Blown away by the professionalism, attention to detail, support and dedication shown by Annie and team! Everyone is raving about 'our day' and cannot praise the team at Barberstown enough. The food was top class, wine fantastic, venue stunning, rooms fabulous, location beautiful. We had the most perfect day! Thank you Annie, Ted and team! I'll never forget you X
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Eithne and Richard,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie
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Paddy Behan (musician)
Married on 8th Apr 2023
Annie had a personality that equalled her presence. Everything was done with a wonderful sense of humour and professionalism. No request was too big or small and without her, my experience would certainly not be the same.
Added 26th Nov 2023
Kaylie & Benjamin Bale
4.8
Married on 13th Mar 2023
We recently had our wedding at Barberstown Castle, and we can't say enough good things about our experience! My husband and I came as an international couple with about 60 guests from the United States. Barberstown truly took care of EVERYTHING, and made sure all ran smoothly the entire 2-3 days we were all on site! From our arrival, to the pre-wedding dinner, our gathering of clans, the day of the wedding, through the morning after, absolutely everything went off without a hitch! Our guests repeatedly told us what a great wedding weekend it was, and many of them told us that our wedding was the best they had ever been to, including their own! The only "less than 5 star" remark we gave, is responsiveness, and even that wasn't "bad"-- but being an international couple makes you extra nervous about certain aspects and we American's tend to need a lot of re-assurance! All in all, I'm not sure what we even worried about -- everything went perfectly when we arrived!

We would 100% absolutely recommend this venue for anyone-- especially international couples!!! We are already making it a point to come back and visit for an anniversary, just because it was so incredibly special!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Kaylie and Ben,

Thank you for both so much for a lovely review. We really enjoyed planning your special day and hosting all your guests from American. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle as your Destination Wedding Venue. We look forward to welcoming you both back to Ireland and Co Kildare soon.

We wish you many years of happiness, from all the Team at Barberstown Castle. Annie
Added 22nd Apr 2023
Kiera Walsh
4.9
Married on 10th Mar 2023
I cannot recommend Barberstown castle enough for hosting a wedding. From the first meeting we knew we wanted to have our special day there. There was nothing too big or too small that Saoirse and Annie would not do for us. No request was a problem and everything we wanted was allowed. We wanted a small wedding and there was no issue with numbers etc. The choice and variety of meals available was excellent and particularly for the vegetarians who rarely get a choice! The day itself could not have been anymore perfect. Annie and Saoirse being true professionals guided us and looked after us throughout the day. They really ensured that everything went to plan and made it so easy for us to actually enjoy the day as they dud the worrying and running around for us! The meal was amazing and we received so many good reviews from our guests. The Castle owner Ted also introduced himself to make sure everyone was happy with how everything was, we thought this was a nice personal touch. Everyone commented on how helpful and lovely the staff were.
We had a few issues at the start with the reservations side of things but this was rectified. The rooms were big and spacious with many of our guests sleeping in fabulous four poster beds! The breakfast was delicious. We held a bbq in the Haggard on the Saturday which really just ended a fabulous weekend.! Barberstown was like a fairytale venue for me. It was perfect and I would go back and do it all again tomorrow. Thank you to all the amazing staff at Barberstown Castle.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Kiera and David,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie
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Alice Mullally
5.0
Married on 25th Nov 2022
Barberstown is one of a kind! We could not have chosen a better venue. it's so beautiful, we didn't need to do much decorating. Annie and her staff went above and beyond for us... just incredible! Could not recommend this place enough
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Alice and Lorcan,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie
Added 24th Apr 2023
Ruth & Sean
5.0
Married on 28th Oct 2022
We got engaged during the pandemic so we had to do our research online. We chose Barberstown Castle for our wedding because it looked so beautiful on our initial video call with Aoife. When we eventually got to view the castle, we were even more delighted and knew it was the perfect venue for us. The castle has a special ambience and looks fabulous inside with open fires, candles and golden tapestries. The ceremony room is flooded with natural light overlooking stunning gardens which is an ideal backdrop for wedding photos.

We got married at the end of October 2022 and the autumn leaves were spectacular. We arrived 2 days beforehand to relax and enjoy the lead up to our wedding. Annie the wedding planner was so warm, friendly and professional putting us at ease straightaway.

Annie, together with Saoirse and Ted did a fantastic job on the day of our wedding guiding us both to where we needed to be which allowed us to relax with our guests and be in the moment.

The staff at Barberstown Castle were exceptional and could not do enough for us. So many of our guests commented on the excellent service and warm helpful staff. Guests also spoke about how tasty the canap?s were and how delicious the wedding dinner was. We chose salmon and beef which was perfect and many of our guests even got a taste of both when the seconds came around!

We booked The Haggard for day 2 celebrations which was a great success. The Haggard is a typically old Irish Pub on the grounds of the hotel. Open fires provided a cosy warm atmosphere together with live music and good food made for a great time. We chose barbeque food and again everyone commented on the excellent service and the delicious food. Keith and his team were fantastic and could not do enough for us.

It was a magical weekend - thank you to the whole team at Barberstown Castle! We had the most wonderful wedding celebration with our family and friends - surpassing everything we could have wished for.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Dear Ruth and Sean,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie
Added 13th Feb 2023
Aideen Allen
5.0
Married on 7th Oct 2022
I cannot thank the staff at Barberstown Castle enough for the amazing job they did in organising our wedding. From the very beginning, they were communicative, organised, friendly, and accommodating. I specifically want to thank Sara for all the planning in the year before the wedding, and Annie and Richard for all the final organisation in the run-up to the wedding and on the big day. Everything went incredibly smoothly due to their hard work and that of their team, and we knew we were in safe hands with them so could relax and enjoy the day.

Barberstown Castle is an absolutely stunning venue and was very reasonably priced for everything that was included in the package. The food was incredible thanks to their fantastic French chef Bertrand - all our guests commented on how delicious the meal was. The location was also brilliant - only a 40 minute drive from Dublin which meant I could get ready in my family home in the morning which was a lovely addition. I can't recommend this venue highly enough and wish we could do the whole thing all over again!
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Dear Aideen and Adam,

Thank you for such a wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure, to work with you both to plan and host your special day. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle. We wish you both many years of happiness together and we look forward to welcoming you both back to Barberstown Castle in near future. All the best from all the Team at Barberstown Castle Hotel. Annie
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R?is?n and Conor
5.0
Married on 3rd Sep 2022
From our first enquiries to our wedding day, the wedding team at Barberstown Castle were with us every step of the way to ensure we had the perfect day. The entire journey of planning our wedding with the team was so special and we valued all of our time spent at the castle for planning meetings and tasting evenings over the past year. The team are so attentive to every small detail. Sara worked closely with us over the year to plan the day and she is so organized and helpful. We were so confident in the venue after first meeting with her. Ted and Richard were both there on the day, and ensured everything ran smoothly. They were so responsive and no job was too small. Ted even went out to my mother's car in the pouring rain to find a misplaced key for our card box. We had 134 guests and every one of them commented on the exceptional cuisine and generous servings during the banquet, the castle ambience and knowledge of the staff. The venue itself is breathtaking and we are so delighted with the results in our wedding photos which have the gorgeous castle in the background. The Barberstown Castle wedding brochure promises a fairy-tale wedding. We got that and so much more. We're so thankful that we had the privilege of celebrating our wedding at Barberstown Castle. I can't recommend the venue and all of the amazing staff enough. We're looking forward to many more celebrations at the castle for many years to come!
Added 16th Sep 2022
Sophie O' Carroll
5.0
Married on 18th Aug 2022
Our wedding at Barberstown Castle was stunning from start to finish. The decor, food, grounds etc are like a fairytale. Sara and all the staff were a pleasure to deal with and so helpful. Couldn't recommend more highly.
Added 23rd Nov 2022
Adrian & Hanna
5.0
Married on 11th Jun 2022
Dear Sara and Richard, we had a perfect wedding day thanks to your dedication and hard work. From the early planning to the follow-up meetings and emails, all the way through to final preparations and the wedding day itself, we could not have asked for more. Your professionalism and attention to detail meant that we could relax and enjoy the day knowing you had a solution to any unexpected situation. When the weather changed, you arranged a lovely indoor location for the official photos. While you give us special attention, you also made sure all our guests were very well looked after too. For example, when unexpected guests arrived, you readily accommodated them after checking with us. You were very flexible to our needs. All the guests loved Barberstown Castle. Some had been there before and knowing what to expect told us they were really looking forward to going back. It is a magnificent setting and the grounds are impressive but not overstated. The guests enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor facilities. Thank you Sara, Richard and the entire Wedding Team enough for all your hard work, Adrian and Hanna.
Added 22nd Aug 2022
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Sarah & John McGee
5.0
Married on 5th Jun 2022
Ted, Sara, Richard and the entire team at Barberstown were the absolute best. They held our hand every step of the way and nothing was an issue, including having Mac our lab as ring bearer and allowing Buzz our horse to be part of the most special day of our lives. Day 2 was held in the Haggard and the craic continued. We just can't recommend the venue enough in terms of it's uniqueness and the people for the ensuring every guest felt special.
Added 5th Jul 2022
Phil & Emer
5.0
Married on 7th May 2022
From the first moment we viewed Barberstown Castle in February 2020 we were in love with the place. Sara was amazing with answering any questions and keeping us reassured during Covid. We were originally scheduled to have our wedding reception in May 2021 and postponed because of the pandemic and the change in date was made extremely seamless. On the day Sara, Richard and Ted couldn?t do enough for us. They made us and our guests feel so special from the welcome to the food and service there would not be one thing we would change. They really made it an unforgettable day for us both
Added 25th Aug 2022
Danielle Reddan Hughes
4.7
Married on 10th Oct 2021
I just had my wedding here last Sunday and I cannot say enough fantastic things about this place. I booked it blindly from America thinking we could go and visit, but COVID hit and the first time I saw it was the day before my wedding. I?d do it all over again if I could.

The food is amazing, the staff is friendly, the rooms are great, and they made my wedding day run seamlessly. Richard the manager was there for us every step of the way- he was beyond fantastic. Seriously, the weather cleared up right before my ceremony and I?m convinced Richard somehow made that happen.

We and our guests had the time of our lives over 3 days at Barberstown Castle and I wouldn?t of changed anything. I?d give them a thousand stars if I could.
Added 16th Oct 2021
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Caitriona & Andy
5.0
Married on 1st Aug 2021
Sarah, Richard, Emma, Krisztina, Denise & every single member of the Barberstown family were an absolute joy to deal with. From day one, they were excellent. Having a COVID wedding was stressful enough but having a completely understanding team looking after your requirements just made everything easier. I could not recommend Barberstown any higher. The grounds itself & the venue where the wedding took place is beautiful & exactly what we were looking for. The pictures turned out beautiful. I have mentioned the staff already but they were truly excellent before, during & after. The food was incredible. Everything went so smoothly. Reach out to the Barberstown team, arrange a meeting & you will not regret it.
Added 5th Jul 2022
Paul
5.0
Married on 28th Dec 2019
A stunning venue but especially at Christmas, beautifully decorated, exquisite food. The open fires create a unique ambience. It feels intimate even if you have a larger wedding. If a castle style is something you have in mind then this is the venue for you.
Added 3rd Mar 2020
Karl hagan
5.0
Married on 13th Sep 2019
Couldn't ask for a better venue
Added 7th Nov 2019
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Fiona & Tony Mc Guigan
4.6
Married on 30th Aug 2019
Beautiful venue for our wedding, fantastic staff & service on the day, we had an amazing day and are delighted we chose Barberstown.
Added 2nd Jan 2020
Gillian H
5.0
Married on 8th Mar 2019
We recently had our wedding at Barberstown Castle on March 8, 2019 and I would HIGHLY recommend it as a venue for your wedding. First of all the staff where amazing leading up to the wedding especially since we where planning the wedding from Canada. On the wedding day the staff where simply amazing and so helpful and kind. The food was the best part of the whole day and all the guests raved about the food and staff all day and even to this day. Highly highly highly recommend Barberstown Castle.
Added 1st Apr 2019
Sheila & Adrien
4.9
Married on 21st Dec 2018
We had a wonderful day in late December 2018 for our wedding. The venue looked beautiful on the day and all of our guests were extremely impressed by the quality of the food and wine. Suzanne and Sarah were very approachable, so nice and helpful to deal with throughout the process and run up to the day. Only suggestion would be to add card payment facilities in the reception bar. Overall the staff at Barberstown provided an excellent service and we would definitely recommend this venue to celebrate your day.
Added 9th Mar 2019
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Jonathan & Aileen Talbot
5.0
Married on 29th Oct 2018
Without a doubt the day turnout out to be everything Barberstown had promised us and more. A magical day from start to finish. Some of the early dealings a were a little haphazard but that was down to staff turnover which rectified itself in the latter months.

On the big day however, from the moment we arrived on the day the staff looked after us. Everything went off without a hitch. They even dug us out of a hole when our printer packed up an hour before the ceremony and we were unable to print speeches and vows - Gretchen to the rescue.

Our guests many of whom have been married in the past 18 months, have not stopped raving about the venue. The decor, staff and attention to detail was second to none. And the food - not a guest was hungry and haven't stopped complimenting us on the beef served that day.

All in all a magical day.
Added 6th Dec 2018
Sydney R.
5.0
Married on 25th Oct 2018
My (now) husband and I were looking for the perfect venue for our destination wedding (we are from the US). When we found Barberstown, the staff immediately understood any concerns we had with planning an overseas wedding, since we would likely not be able to see the venue prior to the big day. From enquiry on, Gretchen and Susanne (not to mention the AMAZING rest of the staff) truly put us at the utmost ease.

As luck would have it, we were able to visit the venue twice prior to the wedding and each time just reinforced what a great decision we made. To say that every step was simple and well-handled would be an injustice- everything was perfect.

Come the day of, everybody in attendance was in awe of how beautiful everything was, the impeccable service and delicious food. Not one single detail from planning, to check-in, to post wedding was overlooked. The entire staff went head over heels to cater to anything we may need and truly made the night magical. I could never fathom having such an incredible experience in the United States.

Irish or destination brides fear not- the staff at Barberstown are truly one-of-a-kind amazing and will do everything within human capabilities to make your day sheer perfection!
Added 20th Nov 2018
Loretto & Rodger
5.0
Married on 22nd Sep 2018
We had our wedding in Barberstown Castle on 22nd September and we had an absolutely fantastic day, all the staff in Barberstown were brilliant and they made sure everything went smoothly.

All our guests thoroughly enjoyed it and loved the venue - the reception room and the dining/function room were beautiful on the day - cosy, lovely atmosphere, old style decor - exactly what we wanted; not just an average hotel room !

A special thanks to Sara, Siofa and Gretchen who were our wedding co-coordinators and dealt with all our queries in the lead up efficiently and pleasantly and were very helpful overall. Also, Matthew the banqueting manager was brilliant on the day and made sure everything went smoothly. Everyone commented on how good the food was also!

We really look foward to returning to Barberstown for our one year anniversary.

We would recommend Barberstown to anyone considering having a wedding there!
Added 23rd Oct 2018
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Aine
Married on 7th Sep 2018
Very nice hotel, staff were friendly and the food was lovely. The only thing was that they did not have any cider on tap, only in bottles which was disappointing
Added 16th Oct 2018
Emma and Patrick
5.0
Married on 24th Aug 2018
We had our wedding at Barberstown in August and it was absolutely perfect. The staff were so helpful ? nothing was too much trouble, the service was excellent, the d?cor was lovely and the food was absolutely amazing. We had so many comments from our guests about how much they loved the food and the venue ? we could not have been happier and we highly recommend Barberstown to anyone planning their wedding. We had a truly wonderful day and we?re already looking forward to going back for our anniversary!
Added 13th Dec 2018
Aine Matthews
4.6
Married on 3rd Aug 2018
Myself and Kevin got married on the 3rd of August 2018 and had our reception in Barberstown Castle. We cannot speak highly enough of such an amazing venue. The staff were so accommodating and welcoming throughout all our visits leading up to our special day. The day of our wedding they were so professional and looked after us and our families and friends so well, attending to our every need.

A special thankyou to Siofra, Gretchen and Matthew for all their hard work and dedication to making our day everything we dreamed of. All our guests commented oh how beautiful the venue was and how delicious the food was.

We were blessed with beautiful sunshine and the outdoor area was just perfect for our guests to sit outside and enjoy the good weather.

The next day we had a fabulous barbecue with family and close friends and once again we were looked after so well by the staff.

We cannot say enough good things about the venue, and could highly recommend it to others to celebrate your wedding day. We can?t wait to go back for our complimentary overnight stay.
Added 16th Oct 2018
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Seline Wong
5.0
Married on 29th Jun 2018
The wedding team are truly amazing. So helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend Barberstown Castle as a wedding venue
Added 10th Oct 2018
Steve & Ruth
5.0
Married on 16th Jun 2018
We got married at Barberstown Castle in June 2018, and I have to say we were blown away by the venue, but even more so by the staff. The day ran so smoothly thanks to their professionalism, and every staff member had a smile on their face the whole day and evening. We could not have wished for a more perfect day, or better service.
Added 16th Nov 2018
Anna Conlon
5.0
Married on 5th May 2018
We had a fabulous wedding at day Barberstown Castle. The hotel went above and beyond in every way to make sure that all our needs were met. All of our guest were really impressed with the venue and particularly with the food. I work in the wedding industry and I knew straight away that I wanted the castle for our day because its a really special location and the quality of the food is beyond excellent! I would not hesitate in anyway recommending this hotel to future couples. Wishing Barberstown continued success!
Added 22nd Jan 2019
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J McC
4.4
Married on 2nd Mar 2018
We got married on 2nd March but due to storm Emma we had to postpone our wedding reception until 10th March. The wedding team in Barberstown were absolutely amazing especially Gretchen and Sandra on Reception. They were a pleasure to deal with from day 1 and everything ran smoothly on the wedding reception day and the food was gorgeous all the guests were saying afterwards. Matthew was our banqueting manager on the day and he was brillant and catered to our every need. I would highly recommend it as a wedding venue.
Added 23rd Mar 2018
CByrne
5.0
Married on 8th Jul 2017
We knew from the moment that Anna showed us to the wedding reception area that we wanted to have our wedding in barberstown castle. We cant speak highly enough of the care and attention Anna and the rest of the team showed us not only in the preparation stages but on our wedding day. They were always to hand, noticing the smallest detail like that my mam doesnt drink wine and checking with her what she would prefer. These small details on top of providing the most beautiful venue and delicious food made our wedding day. It was great value for money, the standard was impeccable. Everyone is still raving about the food! We cant recommend Barberstown Castle enough.
Added 1st Aug 2017
Nichola and Wesley
5.0
Married on 7th Jul 2017
To anyone who is thinking of having there wedding at Barberstown Castle, there is only one answer.... Absolutely!! We had our magical day, on July 7th 2017. It was perfect. The professional, friendly, personal and attention to detail from all the staff on the day and leading up to the day was incredible. I can honestly say that it was the best day of our lives with thanks to Anna who is an amazing wedding co-ordinator. It was an instant connection when we met Anna, which was about this time 2 years ago. I knew Barberstown was the place for us. There was no doubt in our minds. Anna was so helpful, kind, considerate, friendly and added such a personal touch. On the day itself, everything ran so perfectly. The food was absolutely delicious, I still talk about the Salmon parcels, they were FAB! The canapes was gorgeous too, all our guests raved about the food on the day and of course the home brew beer.. My only regret is that the day went in too fast, I would do it over and over... Although we did spend the second day there, having a beautiful family meal in the Barton Rooms, was nice to make the most of our special weekend.. And again the food was exceptional.
Thanks to all the amazing team, especially Anna and Matthew for doing us the most wonderful job and putting us at ease on the day! It was such pleasure for us. We are already looking forward to our next trip down to the castle to reminisce on the most perfect day. We are totally in love with Barberstown Castle and proud to say it was our wedding venue. Thanks guy's, your simply the best!
Nichola & Wesley 7.7.17 x
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NGH
4.7
Married on 28th Apr 2017
I was drawn to Barberstown initially by the buffet option, which we wanted for a more relaxed day. On visiting I found it had a lovely cozy feel and a beautiful decor that drew me in. I'd heard great reports about the food, which I can now verify. On the day the staff were all very professional, warm and welcoming. They were on top of everything, making sure we had everything we needed and it all ran very smoothly. We dealt primarily with Anna in the lead up who was very patient and reassuring in response to a lot of indecisiveness on my part. Matthew, the banqueting manager, was very attentive on the day. Every staff member I dealt with was extremely helpful and pleasant to deal with I have to say and it really helped to make the whole day run smoothly and our experience extra enjoyable.

Before booking, I had reservations about the T shape of the room but this worked out fine with our 150 guests fitting into the long part of the banqueting hall and spreading out later on for the dancing which meant people could choose to stay by or on the dance floor or enjoy a drink and a chat around the corner, keeping the party together and everyone happy.

The only downsides were things we were aware of before we signed up (bar extension only until 1.30am, pricey rooms, etc.) but everything promised was delivered upon, and things we had not thought of were accommodated - including making sure my husband's favourite drink was stocked up in bottles when we realised it wasn't on draft! The rooms are lovely if people are staying and taxis didn't seem to be a problem for guests so many returned to Dublin, and many surprised us by staying and seemed to enjoy the treat. The finish time of 1.30am is a result of the hotel being in a residential area and whilst music had to end at this time, we continued at the residents bar for another couple of hours so it worked out just lovely in the end.
Added 3rd Jul 2017
Doireann & Michael
5.0
Married on 22nd Apr 2017
When I initially viewed Barberstown it was after viewing 10 other venues scattered around Wicklow/Kildare/Dublin and I remember thinking how difficult it was going to be to choose the venue. Everywhere seemed so nice!

Thats until I stepped inside Barberstown Castle.

I was immediately blown away by the venue (the banqueting hall is full of character and so unique) and I was very impressed by the genuine warmth and enthusiasm of the wedding coordinator Anna, that we booked straight away.

Anna continued to impress us. She made the planning easy and went above and beyond. In the lead up to the wedding we felt so relaxed and were able to enjoy every moment and we both feel Anna had a huge role to play in this.

On the day itself, The Banqueting hall looked even better than we had remembered.

The food was superb. I heard someone say ?Thats the best beef i?ve ever had? and much to everyones joy there was lots of it.

All the staff were amazing. In particular Matthew, the banqueting manager who made sure everything went smoothly.

If you are looking for a unique venue, with great food and brilliant staff I couldn?t recommend Barberstown enough. We wish we could do it all again!
Added 14th May 2017
A&H
4.7
Married on 10th Apr 2017
Have to give credit to S?ofra who was particularly helpful the week of the wedding and on the day itself.
Amazing venue with great food.
Some small issues relating to how babies were catered for.
Overall would very quickly recommend Barberstown as a wedding venue.
Added 31st Aug 2017
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Michele
4.7
Married on 27th Dec 2016
We got married here in December 2016. The venue is just gorgeous and in winter it is so cosy. Anyone that we dealt with was extremely helpful and professional. The day went really well, couldn't have asked for better. Would highly recommend.
Added 10th Oct 2018
Bernadette and Mark
5.0
Married on 10th Dec 2016
We got married this December in Barberstown Castle and could not have picked a more perfect venue. From the moment we first walked in to view the venue we both know it was the one and could not have been happier with our decision. The venue was decorated for Christmas with lots of trees and open fires which was so cozy and magical. All The staff were amazing and could not do enough for us with a special mention to Anna our wedding coordinator who was always happy and quick to reply to my many emails and looked after all our requests and Matthew the banquet manager who made sure the reception ran like clockwork. The food was exceptional with all our guests commenting on how amazing it was. We can't say thank you enough for making our wedding so special and stress free, wish we could do it all over again! To anyone considering booking this venue do it now as you will not regret it!
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Hi Bernadette & Mark! Thank you both for your incredibly kind words. We all loved having the opportunity to host your day, and we really enjoyed seeing all your personal touches come together on the day - from the placecards to the cake topper - you really made everything your own. Hoping that we'll get to see you both back with us again soon, and wishing you every happiness for a long and happy future together.
Added 28th Dec 2016
Jen Cloonan
5.0
Married on 9th Dec 2016
Hi All

Just want to give upcoming brides my review of barberstown castle if you are considering the venue for your wedding. We went to a number of different venues and barberstown castle won hands down for many different reasons.. firstly let me say the venue is absolutely STUNNING!!! ???? The grounds are picture perfect and the hotel is just beautiful. We had 120 guests and got married on the 9th of December as we really wanted a Christmas wedding!! We also decided to have our ceremony at the castle and it was my favourite part of the day. With the Christmas tree up and all the log fires lighting I couldn't have been happier on the day, it was like a fairytale!!! Anna and Gretchen were out wedding co-ordinaters and Matthew was the banquet manager on the day, honestly, they were amazing and completely looked after us from the day we booked all the way through up until we checked out of the hotel as Mr & Mrs!!! The food was gorgeous and all our guest commented on how big the portions were which I was so happy with!!! Everything was fantastic Matthew kept me topped up with wine all night long and my guests all said the staff couldn't have done more for them also!!! I am so happy I chose Barberstown castle and would recommend the venue to any one who wants a real authentic beautiful wedding!!
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Hi Jen & Richie! It's so wonderful to hear from you, and thank you both for your incredibly kind words. It was an absolute pleasure for us to host your beautiful Christmas wedding - you were both always so much fun to work with and so relaxed, even on the day itself! We loved being part of it all. We're looking forward to seeing you both back at the Castle soon.
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Sandra & Phil
5.0
Married on 4th Dec 2016
We were married in Barberstown Castle on December 4th, 2016. We primarily chose Barberstown Castle as a wedding location based on the customer service that we received on the first day we met with Anna, and other staff members, and had the tour of the venue. Barberstown Castle is a classy, elegant hotel with old world charm which appealed to us along with the welcoming feel that the open fires and natural candlelight provide. That said, a venue is only as good as the staff who manage it and deliver the service. It was the selling point for us and it remained so throughout the planning process and the day itself. We and our guests were thrilled with the quality of the meal and the attention to detail for specialist meals such as for our two coeliac guests. Also a special mention to Matt, the banquet manager, who was so professional and competent. He made us, as hosts, feel confident in the overall event. Finally, for us, Anna was the face of Barberstown Castle and our dealings with the hotel. We appreciated Anna's warmth, professionalism and commitment to ensuring the details of our day were well in hand.
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Sandra & Phil - It is really touching to hear your very kind words, and thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed your day! We really loved that we were able to play a part in your special day, and wish you both every happiness, which you truly deserve. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Added 26th Jan 2017
Avril
5.0
Married on 26th Nov 2016
We got married in baberstown in November 2016.
The whole team really looked after us from booking, their recommendations for photographers, wine, band, they took care of all the accommodation bookings, made the whole wedding easy and really stress free!
All our guests were delighted with their accommodation and the whole day was fun and we were treated like royalty!
For someone who was happy to book a wedding and have the venue take care of all the little details we were really happy with the result!
The food was delicious also!
Highly recommend!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Avril & Declan! It was a delight to host your wedding at the Castle, and we're so happy to hear you had a great day, thank you! We hope you'll have memories to treasure for a long time to come. Please be sure to come back to us again soon!!
Added 9th Jan 2017
Clare Thompson
3.9
Married on 12th Nov 2016
We absolutely loved having our wedding at Barberstown Castle. From organising to the day the team were great. I was organising from England so knowing you have a dependable team was invaluable. The ceremony was fantastic and the venue was so atmospheric- really magical. Followed by great food and fabulous service- our friends are still talking about it! Thank you
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Clare & Dan! Thank you for your lovely review - your feedback does mean such a lot to us. We know it isn't easy planning a wedding from a different country, so we do aim to make things easier for couples in that situation. We loved getting to know you both over the months before your wedding, and are thrilled to hear that you both had a wonderful day!
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Eithne and Alan
4.8
Married on 5th Nov 2016
We fell in love with Barberstown Castle the minute we went to view it 18 mths before the wedding and it certainly didn't dissapoint ! The service, food, ceremony, decor & staff were all absolutley perfect. Big thanks to Anna and Gretchen and Matthew on the night, nothing was a problem with them and they were so happy to help us. We had the best day ever and would highly recommend Barberstown.
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Hi Eithne & Alan! It's so wonderful to hear from you, and thank you both for your incredibly kind words. It was an absolute pleasure for us to host your wedding day - you were both always so relaxed and so much fun to work with! We're all really looking forward to seeing you both back at the Castle in the near future!
Added 20th Nov 2016
Sin?ad Kirwan
5.0
Married on 29th Oct 2016
We fell in love with Barberstown Castle as the venue for our wedding on that first visit& cancelled viewings for all other places then! Anna and her colleagues made us feel as though we were the only couple in the world getting married, our every request accomodated, every question answered so promptly, always friendly and relaxed while exuding professionalism! Our wedding day & night was everything we wanted and had planned in our heads, Anna and all the staff there made it all a reality. The food was spectacular, and the chef was happy to accomodate my suggestions for our menu. Cant recommend Barberstown Castle highly enough; the castle & grounds are stunning, the food & rooms amazing, but it is the wonderful staff there that make this place one in a million :)
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Hi Sinéad & Gary! Thank you both for your words, it means such a lot to us all. The chef was particularly pleased that you enjoyed your meal so much, as he had really enjoyed preparing the stuffed pumpkins as the vegetarian option! You both were so wonderful to work with from day one, and I really believe that your relaxed attitude was what made the day so special - it was all down to you both! Really looking forward to seeing you later on in the month!
Added 4th Dec 2016
Grainne & John
5.0
Married on 14th Oct 2016
We had the most beautiful, magical, elegant & romantic wedding at Barberstown Castle. From the moment we saw Barberstown we knew we had to have it. We instantly fell in love with the Castle and never could have imagined how perfect it would turn out to be on our wedding day. All of our guests are still raving about the venue. The banqueting hall is decorated to perfection, the grounds are immaculate, the bedrooms are remarkable and the food...oh my God the food is world class!! We have been told multiple times by our guests that they have never experienced such fine dining before at a wedding. The standard and quality of food is second to none. We cannot end without mentioning the staff! We never expected to get so much help and ideas from the staff, but every request was catered for. For months in the run up to the wedding we always felt like we were a priority. The staff at Barberstown know how to treat their clients and do such a fantastic job. They ensured the build up to our wedding was so enjoyable and stress-free, and we feel like we made a number of friends in the process! We would highly recommend Barberstown Castle to anyone looking for a unique and truly beautiful wedding venue in Ireland.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Gráinne & John - we appreciate your kind words so much. You both know how much we loved working with you both, you always seemed to enjoy the planning process, which really showed on your wedding day! We absolutely love your photos as well, you look stunning in them! We're really looking forward to seeing you both again at the Castle!
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Sharon
4.6
Married on 9th Oct 2016
We had an amazing wedding day at Barberstown Castle. The staff were friendly, supportive and helpful. I never had to ask anyone how their day went or how they enjoyed their meal. I didn't need to, everyone couldn't wait to tell us. From, it was the nicest wedding meal they'd ever eaten, to being told "what a perfect day is was" by several guests. A good friend of ours couldn't help himself and during the meal came up to tell us how amazing it was! I have special dietary requirements which they had no trouble accommodating.

I would have no trouble recommending Barberstown Castle as a wedding venue to anyone!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Sharon & Garth! Thank you for your lovely review of the Castle. We are delighted to hear you and your guests enjoyed the day and that your wedding was everything you wished for. The kitchen team particularly are delighted with the feedback! Many thanks and we hope to see you soon.
Added 13th Dec 2016
Yvonne McMahon
4.6
Married on 8th Oct 2016
We had our wedding reception in Barberstown Castle on the 8th October last year and had the most amazing day. We really could not have asked for more from our co-ordinator Anna and the Barberstown team. Everything was as we hoped for and more and we would have to look very very hard to try to find a single thing that did not meet our expectations.
From our very first visit, it felt like a special place to get married and it definitely was. Its character, warmth and atmosphere made it the perfect choice for our Autumn wedding and we were 100% happy with our venue choice. The team there were just amazing from Anna, Siofa and Gretchen to all of the reception staff, our lovely waiter for our family meal the night before and all of the bar staff, waiting staff and Mathew in the banquet hall. All of our guests were equally impressed and we have had many complements on the excellent food and service on the day. Unfortunately the castle itself was closed for renovations but it didn't take away from the amazing weekend we had there.
Barberstown made our day exactly what we wanted and we would happily recommend Barberstown to anyone looking for a wedding venue. We have to call out co-ordinator Anna in particular for whom no ask was too small and no idea not welcome. It was a true pleasure from start to finish and we would love to do it all again.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hello Yvonne & Conor! Thank you both so much for your lovely review. We truly appreciate it. From day one, you were both such a pleasure to work with, and we're so thrilled to hear you had the day you deserved! Hoping to see you back with us again in the near future for a catch up!
Added 10th Jan 2017
Lisa
4.4
Married on 1st Oct 2016
Overall we had a great experience with Barberstown castle.staff were very helpful and friendly !! The day went over smoothly the only critic I have is the lack of options alcohol for guests and to have more staff behind the bar !!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Lisa, thank you so much for your review! We absolutely loved hosting your wedding day, with your family and friends, and really thought that all your personal touches made the day even more special. We will of course take your feedback on board, but we're delighted that overall you had a wonderful experience!
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Rachael
4.9
Married on 30th Sep 2016
Anna in Barberstown was so helpful, flexible and accommodating. The venue and grounds are beautiful and the food was superb. Couldn't recommend it more!!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Rachael & Matt! We hope that married life is treating you both well so far! Thank you for taking the time to write down your thoughts, and we're so happy that you had the wonderful day you both deserved. It was wonderful to be able to play a part in the day, which really was all about a lovely group of family and friends gathering together. We're looking forward to seeing you all again in the not so distant future!
Added 23rd Nov 2016
Elaine and Shay
4.4
Married on 24th Sep 2016
If we had to do it all again we would have our wedding again in Barberstown. It was fabulous. The venue is elegant and comfortable. The accommodation is plentiful and the rooms are beautiful. Having a separate area for the Banquet Hall where we could be away from the general hotel was great. It gave us privacy and made us feel special. The space available for us to use was incredible. It was great having a room set apart from the dance floor with fires and comfy chairs for our older guest. (And for us when we needed a break. )
The food was amazing. One guest (who has been to a number of weddings) said it was the best wedding food he had ever tasted. There was plenty for everyone and seconds for whoever wanted them. The morning after the wedding all the guests were together in the breakfast room. We had our own area and it was lovely to be able to mix with our guests again, especially for our families.
The value of having a tailored menu was good and meant there was little waste. The team were accommodating and helpful with contacts.
In terms of anything negative - I would say that they're not the best with paperwork. But I was happy to ignore that because in person the co-ordinators are friendly and helpful and cannot do enough for you. Also on our day it was a cash bar only which we weren't aware of. To get cash out our guests had to leave the Banquet Hall and go into the hotel (which is 2 mins walk). But it was raining and we hadn't warned people. So it would be better if they had card facilities in the Banquet Hall.
Back to the positives because there are many more ... There are plenty of areas for amazing photos in the grounds and if it's raining there's plenty of atmosphere in the Banquet Hall and the hotel.
Everyone enjoyed the wedding. Both young and old. We had 9 children at the wedding from 2 years to 9 years of age and the staff were very patient with them. They ran around and had fun and there were no issues.
We look forward to visiting Barberstown again in the future as guests so that we can get to enjoy the beautiful rooms that they have for longer. And we definitely want to have dinner there again. It is truly amazing. I would recommend visiting the venue.
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Hi Elaine & Shay! It's wonderful to hear your very kind words, and thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed your day! We really do aim to ensure that the wedding meal itself will be of the highest quality, so we're thrilled that that one guest said that it was the best wedding food he'd ever had! We will of course take any of your feedback on board, but we're delighted that overall you had a wonderful experience.
We really enjoyed working with you and meeting all your friends and family on the day, and can't wait to see you both again.
Added 14th Nov 2016
Stuart & Eva
4.8
Married on 16th Sep 2016
We had our civil ceremony and reception in Barberstown Castle in September and couldn?t have been happier with how the day and night went. We had been guests at a wedding there before and had a great night so when we decided to get married it was always high on the list of potential venues. When we got the tour from Siofra the decision was an easy one.
We wanted something that was a little bit different to the ball room type venue and this was it ? it is unique. Our guests are still talking about the decorations on the walls, the smell of the fires and the suit of armour.
All the way through the planning process Siofra was very professional and accommodating, full of advice and ideas. Everything that we wanted to do was done without fuss and changes to allow for late responses or dietary requirements were never a problem ? we would have been lost without Siofra.
On the day we were lucky enough to be able to have our pictures taken in the amazing gardens in bright sunshine. The Willow Trees make for great photos. A very minor black mark was that parts of the gardens around the reception room could have done with a bit of attention so we decided to skip getting photos there ? plenty more photogenic places in the gardens.
Siofra and Anna were rocks of calm on the day, sorting everything out so that we didn?t have to worry about a thing. The banqueting manager Mathew and his staff had everything running like clockwork throughout the meal and into the night.
The food was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection and there was plenty of it to go around.
In short, this is a fantastic place to have your wedding. Couldn?t recommend the venue or the staff highly enough ? book it before someone else does.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Eva & Stuart - thank you so much for your lovely review! Your whole attitude towards your wedding day was so wonderful, and it really created a beautiful, relaxed atmosphere on the day. We were lucky enough to see a sneak preview of a photo from your photographer, and you both looked amazing! We hope to see you back at the Castle very soon, and look forward to hearing about how married life is going so far!
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Helen & Michael Crofton
5.0
Married on 2nd Sep 2016
Getting married on September 2nd 2016 in Barberstown Castle was one of the most magical days of our lives. What a venue! The ceremony room was beautifully laid out with it's fabulous stone fireplace, filled with candles, as a backdrop to the proceedings. From the very beginning our wedding planner Siofra could not have done enough for us. What a wonderful and professional wedding planner she is. Siofra was just so pleasant and such great fun to work with throughout all aspects of the planning and organising of our reception. Aided in no small way by Anna on the day Si?fra had her finger on the pulse at all times and made sure every detail was attended to and everything ran so smoothly. The reception room and medieval style long reception room with their amazing log fires and romantic candles fitted perfectly with the Celtic theme of our wedding ceremony. The food (and there was lots of it) was just first class and beautifully presented. This was further complimented with a fantastic open air bar-b-q later on for our evening guests. Because we are dog lovers the owner of Barberstown Castle Mr. Ken Healy was so accomodating and considerate in acceding to our request to have his two golden retrievers Lucy & Floyd on hand to mingle with guests before the ceremony. The beautiful gardens and backdrop of the castle itself meant our photographs and video were just amazing. Not least of all was the magnificient bridal room with its fabulous four poster bed and complimentary champagne waiting for us when we finally retired. The beautiful champagne breakfast the next morning just capped off what can only be described as a flawless experience for both of us, and our guests are still raving about the day two months later as we write this. And finally we cannot leave out the rest of the staff who worked tirelessly, professionally and considerately on the day and who in no small way also deserve our praise and thanks. So what more can we say except that from the beginning to the end our Barberstown Castle experience will never fade and all potential couples need to see this venue.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Michael & Helen! It's is really touching to hear your very kind words, and thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoyed your day! We're really thankful that we got to play a part in your special day, and wish you both every happiness, which you truly deserve. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Added 14th Nov 2016
Fiona quinn
4.0
Married on 28th Aug 2016
Extremely helpfull staff made everything on the day so easy for myself and my husband i would definately recommend this venue to others.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you so much Fiona & Paddy for your kind words - we're looking forward to welcoming you back to the Castle again very soon!
Added 11th Nov 2016
L
4.8
Married on 26th Aug 2016
A brilliant venue with very professional service before and during the reception. Can't think of anything I'd fault and would absolutely recommend it as a wedding location.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you Laura & Edward for taking the time to leave your feedback, it is much appreciated! We really enjoyed working with you and getting to know you both, and hopefully we will see you again very soon!
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Carren & Noel
5.0
Married on 20th Aug 2016
Our Wedding was a very special day but Barberstown Castle made it that extra special, from the delicious food, beautiful decor and most importantly the 5 star people who work there who made it a day to never forget for us both. The team were fabulous and very responsive to what we planned and wanted on the day. We want to give a special mention to Anna who really looked after us throughout the day and made sure we enjoyed ourselves and made us very relaxed. Overall I cannot highly recommend this venue for the beautiful setting, delicious food and amazing staff. Looking forward to going back there for our first anniversary.

Thank You Barberstown:)
Added 9th Mar 2017
Caroline
4.9
Married on 19th Aug 2016
Barberstown is dream wedding location it was different to any other venue we had seen and that's what we loved about it. Our wedding day and evening could not have gone better. Anna, Siofra, Matthew and all the team were brilliant on the day very professional and made sure everything went smoothly. We had an amazing day and would highly recommend Barberstown as a wedding venue.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Caroline & Hugh! Thank you for your lovely words! We're delighted to hear you both had the wonderful day you deserved, and we loved having the opportunity to host your wedding reception. We are always thrilled to be part of a couple's big day and it makes it so worthwhile when we hear such great feedback! We hope to you see both again soon.
Added 12th Dec 2016
Anne & Colm
5.0
Married on 18th Aug 2016
We had our Wedding Reception in Barberstown Castle on the 18th of August 2016.
On the day we went to view the venue, we were immediately blown away with the
beautiful gardens, bedrooms and the amazing banqueting hall. Anna and Siofra were
always on hand to help and give us advice, nothing was too much trouble for them.
On the day both Anna and Matthew were on hand to make sure everything went according
to plan. What can we say, our wedding at Barberstown Castle was like a Fairy Tale. Our guests are still talking about the venue, food and time they had and how the staff were so friendly and efficient. Any one who is thinking of having there wedding in Barberstown Castle, will not be disappointed.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hello Anne & Colm! We hope that married life is treating you both well! Thank you for taking the time to write down your thoughts, and we're so delighted that you had the wonderful day you both deserved. It was wonderful to be able to play a part in the day. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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Hope
5.0
Married on 4th Aug 2016
We had looked at a lot of venues, but when we went to Barberstown it all was so perfect for us. It felt like we were asking the venue 'Will you be my venue?'. Everything is so beautiful and unique, not the standard 'hotel' feel many castle venues have but really historic and magical. And from the initial meeting even the excitement of the wedding coordinators was very clear, I'd swear they were more excited about my wedding than my husband! They are also so friendly and really really helped decrease the stress of the wedding day and made everything flow so smoothly! There was one there all the time to ensure everything was as planned. I had some special requests to make my wedding the one I wanted, and my suggestions were met with enthusiasm which made me love the venue even more. I'm so delighted I was able to have our little dog Cosmo (in his tux!) be a part of the ceremony. Honestly could not be more delighted with the venue - if anyone wants an epic, medieval feel with some humble country tones to their wedding, this is the one! Made my wedding day truly feel like the fairytale I wished for!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Hope & Conor! It's so wonderful to hear from you, and thank you both for your incredibly kind words. It was an absolute pleasure for us to host your wedding day - you were both always so relaxed and so much fun to work with! You really put your own personal stamp on the day, and we loved being part of that. We're looking forward to seeing you both back at the Castle soon.
Added 8th Sep 2016
Clara
4.7
Married on 1st Aug 2016
We had our wedding day in Barberstown in August 2016 and it was without doubt the best day of our lives. The team at Barberstown took care of everything from organising fantastic food and wine and the interior decoration of the castle. It was like having our own wedding planner and took a lot of the stress of organising a wedding from us. All our guests commented that it was one of the best weddings they had ever been too... Cannot recommend highly enough !
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you so much for your kind review, Clara. We loved getting to know you and Peter in the run up to the wedding, and are happy to hear that you both had a wonderful day. Please be sure to come back to visit us again soon!!
Added 13th Aug 2016
Sarah & Eddie
4.9
Married on 29th Jul 2016
We had our civil ceremony and wedding reception here in July 2016. Can't say enough about the place, the venue is gorgeous, food is amazing and best of all the staff are so brilliant to deal with! Throughout the planning Siofra couldn't have done more for us and helped with all the little details we wouldn't have even thought of. On the day Anna and Matthew were absolutely brilliant and d day could not have been more perfect. So happy with our choice!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Sarah & Eddie! It's so wonderful to hear from you, and thank you both for your very kind words. It was an absolute pleasure for us to host your wedding day, and the feedback means such a lot to us. We're all really looking forward to seeing you both back at the Castle in the near future!
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Jennifer Murphy
Married on 22nd Jul 2016
We got married in Barberstown Castle on 22nd July 2016 and it was a fantastic day! I would highly recommend Barberstown to any couple looking for a wedding venue. The day ran exactly to plan and was so well organised on the day thanks to all the work put in by the staff, in particular Anna the wedding planner and Matthew the banqueting manager. We are still receiving compliments from our guests about the venue and food.

In the run up to the wedding Anna and her colleagues were so helpful in organising all the last minute details and every request was accommodated. There is nothing we would have changed on the day at all. I would highly recommend Barberstown Castle to anyone looking for a venue with a difference and top quality food.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Jennifer & Andrew. What kind things you have said - thank you! We all really loved working with you both, and we're really happy to hear that you had the day that you had hoped for! Please be sure to visit us again soon, we're looking forward to catching up.
Added 11th Aug 2016
Amanda Flood
4.8
Married on 16th Jul 2016
From the moment I first viewed barberstown castle and I met with you both I knew right then that Barberstown was the place for us to be married, with the run up to the wedding you guys were amazing and so helpful always available to answer any question they went above and beyond to help us create our magical amazing wedding day ???? we had an outdoor wedding in one of their outstanding gardens on July 16th 2016 the layout simple took our breath away and the castle standing tall in the background was just perfect so picturesque. From our drinks reception to our wedding banquet the staff were so attentive professional and friendly, still today all our guests are talking about the food it was exceptional and there was plenty of it. Myself and daniel picked barberstown castle as our venue for its stunning gardens intimate settings and surroundings it's simply like a fairytale so beautiful and all the staff make you feel so welcome and relaxed you could not be in better hands with this fantastic team of people helping to ensure your day is one to remember. To any couples thinking of booking their wedding with Barberstown we would highly recommend it to you all, and we will recommend it to all if our friend and family in the future, we can't wait to go back and stay overnight in one of their luxurious rooms and simply relax for the night in style ????

Amanda and Daniel Flood.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you so much for your kind review, Amanda. We loved getting to know you and Daniel over the months before your wedding, and are over the moon to hear that you both had a wonderful day. Please be sure to come back to visit us again soon!!
Added 12th Aug 2016
Lorcan & Sarah
4.8
Married on 15th Jul 2016
We loved Barberstown as soon as we saw it, the layout, unique tables and chairs and stunning grounds. It didn't have the usual 'function room' feel that most hotels have. All the staff were amazing on the day and the service was exceptional. The food, drinks and all round attention to detail really exceeded our expectations. Our guests are still telling us how much they enjoyed the day. A special mention for our co-ordinator Anna who offered us some great advice and help throughout the whole planning process. We had the best day of our lives!!!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Sarah & Lorcan - Thank you both for your review, we really appreciate the feedback, and means a lot to know you enjoyed the day. We wish you both a truly happy marriage and hopefully will see you soon at the Castle!
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Maria
5.0
Married on 9th Jul 2016
Joe and I had the most amazing day at our wedding in Barberstown Castle in July 2016. The staff were all so attentive and nothing was too much to ask. Anna and Siofra were the best organisers and helped with everything along the way! The food on the day was second to none and everyone kept saying how fantastic the venue was!!! I would recommended it to anyone!!!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Maria & Joe! It was a delight to host your wedding at the Castle, and we're so happy to hear you had a great day, thank you! We hope you'll have memories to treasure for a long time to come. Please be sure to come back to us again soon!!
Added 6th Sep 2016
Tara and Kevin
4.8
Married on 8th Jul 2016
We had our wedding on the 8th July 2016 in beautiful Barberstown Castle. What a wonderful venue! The staff were so helpful and lovely, the food was fantastic and of a very high quality. The venue is beautiful and perfectly laid out for wedding celebrations. Anna was very responsive and helpful to us throughout the planning process. We had the most wonderful day of our lives. Thank you Barberstown Castle!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hello Tara & Kevin! Thank you both so much for your lovely review. We truly appreciate it. From day one, you were both such a pleasure to work with, and we're so thrilled to hear you had the day you deserved! Hoping to see you back with us again in the near future for a catch up!
Added 17th Aug 2016
Catrina Scullion
5.0
Married on 6th Jul 2016
From the very first meeting to saying goodbye after the wedding, Anna and team at Barberstown were absolutely incredible.

They made the whole experience extremely special and we were blown
away by their professionalism and attention to detail.

They made us feel like our wedding was their number one priority.

I would unreservedly recommend this venue and the team to anyone looking for something special on their special day. A wonderful venue, full of character and a wonderful team to go with it.
Thank you Barberstown, we will cherish our memories of our wedding day there for years to come!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Catrina & David! Thank you for your lovely review of the Castle. We are delighted to hear you and your guests enjoyed the day and that your wedding was everything you wished for. Many thanks and we hope to see you soon!!
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Joey
5.0
Married on 2nd Jul 2016
Having viewed several wedding venues to find the perfect one, for my now wife and I, Barberstown castle took centre stage with it's medieval decor. The banqueting hall is filled with decorative wooden high-backed chairs and hanging wall art taking the hassle out of chair cover and centre piece decisions. As we got the sun on our day, in July 2016, our guests enjoyed a drink in the private gardens before the meal, which was described afterwards as "the best chicken I've every had". It was clear from the meal served that they take care to provide restaurant quality food to each guest. As a one wedding a day venue, everyone was well looked after by the banqueting manager Matthew, and also Anna and Siofra who were with us every step of the way and made sure to be there on the day. Although I don't like to ask too much, nothing was too much to ask from Anna on the lead up to and on the day. On a final note, the guests were very impressed with their four poster beds.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Clíodhna & Joey. What kind things you have said - thank you! We all really loved working with you both and seeing all the personal touches you added to the day. Your family and friends were an absolute pleasure to have with us also. We do always hope that guests will get great enjoyment from the Four Poster beds, so it's great to hear they were impressed! Please be sure to visit us again soon, we're looking forward to catching up.
Added 24th Aug 2016
Suzanne and Trevor
5.0
Married on 1st Jul 2016
Staff were helpful, friendly and positive. They catered for any specific needs or requests. They were at hand and attentive on the day without fussing or being intrusive. Every detail was attended to. The venue and food were outstanding. All guests as well as bridal couple were looked after. We couldn't have asked for a better service or a more relaxed, enjoyable day. Thank you!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Suzanne & Trevor! We're so happy to hear that you both had a fabulous day, and thank you both for your review. You're such a lovely couple and wish you both every happiness in your future together!
Added 16th Aug 2016
Paul and Michelle
5.0
Married on 30th Jun 2016
We had our wedding reception in Barberstown Castle last June and loved it. It?s a magnificent venue with marvellous medieval architecture and all our guests were really impressed. The grandeur of the banquet hall is simply breathtaking and as a Game Of Thrones fan, it was loads of fun holding our day in a place like this. The room is modified nicely to accommodate the dance floor as it still retains the 11th century feel but works well to keep everyone up dancing all night. Barberstown?s reputation for food was one of the reasons we chose the venue and the cuisine was delicious as expected.
I would like to thank Anna, our wedding coordinator in particular for guiding us in planning our wedding and ensuring everything was handled expertly. We found her friendly, efficient (which I greatly appreciate) and professional. She ensured our every request was met. Both Anna and Siofra made sure everything ran smoothly in the days prior to the wedding and Matthew looked after our guests right to the end of the night.
All our guests have repeatedly praised the staff, food, service and accommodation. They are still talking about the beautiful surroundings and the comfort of their stay in the castle.
If anyone is considering having their wedding here, we would definitely urge them to go for it. It?s perfect and you won?t regret it :)
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Michelle & Paul! It was an absolute delight to host your wedding at the Castle, and we're so happy to hear you had a great day, thank you! We hope you'll have memories to treasure for a long time to come. Please be sure to come back to us again soon!!
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Karen & Ois?n
5.0
Married on 24th Jun 2016
The staff were great at Barberstown Castle. Very professional, warm and accommodating. We were not the most organised but everybody at Barberstown were so calm and were never the source of our stress.
One thing you might like to keep in mind and let your guests know in advance is that when paying for drinks at the bar by card, you need to go to the reception. It was just a slight inconvenience for some of the guests but if they are informed and make sure they have some cash, it really shouldn't be an issue.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you so much for your lovely words, Karen & Oisin. We loved getting to know you both over the months before your wedding, and are thrilled that you both had a wonderful day. Please be sure to visit us again soon!
Added 1st Nov 2016
Niamh and Emmet Reilly
5.0
Married on 17th Jun 2016
We started our search for a wedding venue back in 2015 and by luck came across the castle. We booked a consultation and the rest just fell into place! We knew we loved it immediately from the beautiful drive into the castle. The banqueting hall was like something out of a movie and once we saw the ceremony room we were absolutely sold!
As I had dreamed of an offbeat kind of day it fit in so well - such a beautiful light space which looked out on the gardens either side.
The hotel and grounds are stunning and we loved that there was plenty of space for all of our wedding party to stay over. The wedding space and hotel space are totally separate, meaning you have exclusivity and privacy on your wedding day.
In the run up to the wedding it was all very easy going! Every idea we had fit in and was welcomed by the hotel - thanks to Siofra, Lisa and Anna we never had a question unanswered. We decided we wanted to have our immediate family and wedding party to have a dinner and stay over the night before. The hotel were just a dream to work with - they organised a lovely space in the Edwardian Room for dinner and even served drinks late in the bar even though our party was so small.
The wedding day itself was a breeze and Anna, our coordinator, was such a sweetheart. She had the room set up exactly how we imagined and made sure everything ran how we envisioned it. She is so personable and we really felt in very capable hands.
The guests have not stopped commenting about how relaxed the day felt and on the food - we are total foodies and Barberstown know how to do good food! The serving staff worked so fast I barely noticed them and everything tasted amazing!
When we finally got back to our room in the early hours there was a lovely personalised frame left as a gift from the hotel to us, which we loved! Also a tip - get the champagne breakfast in bed and spend an hour with your new spouse in luxury!
Thank you to Barberstown for making our day the best of our lives! We cant wait to come back!
Niamh & Emmet Reilly
17th June 2016
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you so much Niamh & Emmet, your words mean such a lot to us. We're so happy that you enjoyed your day! We absolutely loved all the little touches that you both added to the venue as well, your personalities really shone through! Looking forward to seeing you both again soon
Added 8th Aug 2016
Gerda and Adam
5.0
Married on 11th Jun 2016
We got married here exactly a month ago and had an absolutely perfect day. Anna, Lisa and Clare were an absolute pleasure to deal with in the running up to the wedding, and the day itself was perfect The staff went above and beyond to accommodate any requests we had, food was lovely and everything ran so smoothly. We had visited quite a few venues, but none compared to this one. The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, in addition to the perfection of the venue which is just gorgeous, were the main factors that drew us to having our wedding here. As we live abroad, a lot of planning had to be done by email but that was no problem and my mind was put at ease very quickly when I had a query about anything. It was a pleasure to liaise with staff and both Adam and I couldn't recommend this venue more. My grandmother, who has lived to see many a wedding in her day (I won't reveal her age here), even commented that it was the nicest wedding she had ever been to. Will be recommending Barberstown to every person I know, not least because I would love to attend a wedding or two here in the future :).
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Gerda & Adam! Thank you both so much for your lovely words and feedback. You are such a wonderful couple and it really was our pleasure to be able to host your special day in June! Looking forward to seeing you both soon!
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Matt & Jen
5.0
Married on 4th Jun 2016
Thank you to all the staff for helping to make our wedding day magical. Siofra, Anna and Lisa were a delight to work with in the lead up to the wedding and were always on hand to answer all of my million questions. Our guests are still raving about how beautiful the venue was and how they've never had such great food at a wedding. There were quite a few photos of guests in their bedrooms marvelling at the four poster beds! We got some beautiful photos in the grounds also. Everything you could want from a wedding venue and we would happily recommend to anyone getting married. Thanks again!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Jen & Matt, thank you so much for your kind words. We really enjoyed working with you both, and had so much fun with you all on the day of the wedding - your guests were brilliant! Wishing you both all the best for a wonderful marriage together, and we'll see you soon!
Added 4th Jul 2016
Rachel & David
4.8
Married on 28th May 2016
We would like to thank the staff at Barberstown Castle for the exceptional service on our wedding day,especially to Matthew the banqueting manager on the evening who was so accommodating and to Siofra and Lisa who were always available for any queries we had in the run up to the big day. The food was of an exceptional standard and we received such positive feedback from our guests on the quality of the food and the beautiful surroundings. For any couple thinking of choosing Barberstown for their wedding, it is a wonderful venue, beautiful grounds, amazing food very professional and friendly staff, book it!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you both so much for your kind words! It's been such a pleasure working with you, and it makes us so happy to hear that you had the wonderful day you deserved! We'll see you very soon!
Added 28th Jun 2016
Ciara and Darragh
4.4
Married on 20th May 2016
Thank's to all the staff at Barberstown Castle for a wonderful wedding day! The food and venue were fantastic and all the staff made sure everything went to plan on the day! Delighted with the day! :-)
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Ciara & Darragh. We loved getting to know you both over the months before your wedding, and are thrilled that you both had a wonderful day. Please be sure to visit us again soon!!
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Kate
4.9
Married on 6th May 2016
We had an absolutely beautiful wedding day at Barberstown Castle. The venue is stunning and the food is delicious. The staff and Anna in particular made the planning easy and looked after everything on the day so we were able to relax and enjoy ourselves. I would highly recommend Barberstown Castle to anyone looking for a venue to host their wedding.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hello Kate & Gabriel! We hope that married life is treating you both well! Thank you for taking the time to write down your thoughts, and we're so delighted that you had the wonderful day you both deserved. It was wonderful to be able to play a part in the day. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Added 24th Aug 2016
Stephen
5.0
Married on 30th Apr 2016
Stress. Worry. Anger. Tears. Just a few of the crappy emotions and feelings experienced in the coming days before most weddings, but not ours.

The team at Barberstown took care of everything for us. They gave us sound advice, reminded us of upcoming tasks and pampered us on the day. Our goal for the special day was to have our reception somewhere different, special and relaxed; Barberstown Castle perfectly fit our exacting requirements. It is a beautifully kept historic venue with character and class, but without the drawbacks of most other older buildings (damp, musty etc.).

We arrived from the ceremony to be greeted quietly by our first host, Lisa. She had champagne waiting and let us know that everything was on track. She told us to worry about nothing from that point on as herself and her team were now in charge. Music to our ears! The fires were lit, the drinks were ready and the canapes were on their way out.

Our meal was magnificent, truly stunning. Timings were perfect and it's something we'll never forget. They even came around with second helpings for the main course! We opted for the BBQ option which was served at approx 10:30pm. It was delicious and a welcome sight after a few fizzy drinks. If your budget allows, I'd recommend this option. Our second, evening host, Matt made sure that everything progressed as it should.

We'll never be able to thank the Barberstown team enough for the perfect day they helped us with, it was truly flawless.

If you're looking for an intimate venue, with a strong team in charge of a stunning building, do yourself a favour and check out Barberstown Castle.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you so much Aisling and Stephen, for taking the time to leave your feedback for us. Thank you for choosing Barberstown Castle as your wedding venue, and we hope to see you very soon!
Added 1st Sep 2016
Emily Sharkey
5.0
Married on 29th Apr 2016
I had the most fantastic wedding day at Barberstown Castle. It's such a beautiful venue and the staff were so friendly and accommodating.

So many of our guests have commented on what a fantastic place it was for a wedding and said the food was delicious.

I would 100% recommend it as a wedding venue and would just love to do it all over again!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you Emily & David, for taking the time to leave this lovely review. We loved being part of your day, and are thrilled that you enjoyed it so much! We're looking forward to seeing you back at the Castle again very soon!
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Br?d and Shane
4.9
Married on 8th Apr 2016
Barberstown is a wonderful venue. The staff were amazing and helped in every way they could to give us a brilliant wedding day. We can't recommend them highly enough.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you so much Bríd & Shane, for your lovely words - we're looking forward to seeing you back at the Castle again very soon!
Added 8th Aug 2016
Sorcha
5.0
Married on 1st Apr 2016
We couldn't recommend Barberstown Castle highly enough. It's a beautiful venue but to top it off the staff are fantastic. They ensured that not only the day ran perfectly but also the weeks running up to it. Their advice in the final couple of weeks helped our wedding to be stress free and great fun.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Sorcha & Rob! Thank you both so much for taking the time to write to us. We had so much fun working with you both and were thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your day. We're looking forward to seeing you both back at the Castle in the future!
Added 19th Aug 2016
Aga & Edwin
5.0
Married on 8th Mar 2016
I would like to say thank you to all staff for making our special day wonderfull. Whole set up, food and service were superb. Special thanks to Lisa, who couldn't be more helpfull and made all our wishes happen! We would recommend Barberstown Castle as a wedding venue to everyone looking for intimate, one of a kind location. Ticked all boxes for us!! Thank you Aga & Edwin
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Aga & Edwin! We're so happy to hear that you both had a fabulous day, and thank you both for your review. You're such a beautiful couple and wish you both every happiness in your future together!
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Jen & Brian
4.8
Married on 26th Feb 2016
The level of service for our wedding was exceptional. All staff members ensured all the guests felt welcomed and they were extremely friendly.
The food was superb and was piping hot when it came out (which is so important). Lisa the wedding co-ordinator made use feel at ease with every appointment and ensured that the day ran smoothly, all we had to do was enjoy it!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Jen & Brian, thank you both so much for those lovely words. We're delighted that you both enjoyed your special day, and really look forward to seeing you both back in the hotel in the near future!
Added 18th May 2016
YES
4.8
Married on 19th Feb 2016
Its now just over two months since our big day! We were married on the 19th February 2016 at the beautiful Barberstown Castle and had the most amazing day and weekend. We viewed 3 venues before coming across Barberstown Castle, once we saw Barberstown and how spectacular it is we fell in love with the venue. The best way to describe Barberstown Castle is rustic, with a medieval feel but with an abundance of elegance! Following our booking we had a few issues as a result of us dealing with a few different wedding co-ordinators. This was not ideal however once Lisa took over as the main wedding co-ordinator the process became much easier and all issues were resolved. On the day its self the staff were so dedicated and attentive to us and our guests. They were all a pleasure to deal with and could not do enough for us. Over two months later our guests are still talking about how amazing the day was, the super quality of the food (amazing!) and the beautiful bedrooms at Barberstown. Barberstown is a very special and unique venue. The beautiful decor and elegance runs right throughout the hotel but the banqueting hall was the star of the show for us! It was so beautifully decorated with flowers, candles and fires lit throughout, providing the perfect ambiance and atmosphere for the day and evening. The day after the wedding we congregated with our guests in the beautiful tea rooms for tea/coffee to reminisce about the day and to say good bye to those leaving. That evening along with 25 guests we had another fantastic meal in a small dining room dedicated to our group following drinks in the hotel bar. Another fantastic night to top the whole weekend off. For any couples out there thinking about booking Barberstown for their big day I would highly recommend, You will not be disappointed!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you both for your review, we really appreciate the feedback, and means a lot to know you enjoyed the day. We wish you both a truly happy marriage and hopefully will see you soon at the Castle!
Added 30th Apr 2016
Mrs. McGann
5.0
Married on 13th Feb 2016
We always knew that we had picked a very special venue for our big day, but we never imagined how perfect it really would be. The day itself really did exceed all expectations and it is not only due to the Castle being a beautiful venue but the staff are so attentive and made every step of the planning, organizing and co-ordinating on the day, completely stress free. They were all a pleasure to deal with. The Castle truly is so beautiful, and pictures do not do it justice. I have fallen more in love with the place since our wedding. There is a magical feel to the hotel, from the rooms,to the relaxed and airy tearooms, the Keep of the castle and restaurant area, which was ideal for our group dinner the night before the wedding. But especially the banqueting hall. With the beautiful wooden beams and dried flowers on the ceiling. It was so beautifully candle lit throughout, providing the perfect ambiance and atmosphere for the day.

The morning after the wedding, myself and my new husband were completely overwhelmed by the feedback from our guests not only about how romantic and beautiful the venue is, but about the food (which was spectacular) and the service which was next to none. We assumed we were the only ones that thought our wedding day was so brilliant :-) But the guest told us that they felt like each and everyone of them were made feel so welcome by the staff , from arriving to the front gates to checking in at reception and the overall service for the remainder of the day(and into the early hours!) Our guests are still talking about the great experience they had, which I have to say we are delighted with, as naturally we had an amazing time also, and feel exactly like our guests.

I cannot recommend the castle enough and look forward to our next vist!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Lynn & Lorcan! What kind things you have said - thank you! We all really loved working with you both and getting to know you over the months leading up to the wedding. We wish you every happiness in your marriage together. A lovely couple and wonderful parents to Tadhg!
Added 13th Apr 2016
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Claire & Shane
4.5
Married on 29th Dec 2015
We got married in Barberstown Castle in December. We had the most amazing day..thanks to the help of Lisa, Gretchan and all the staff at Barberstown. We started planning our wedding the previous November and loved the venue from the start. The drive in, with the bushes lining the road and the view of the castle, was a magical start. The reception room is so unique and exactly what we were looking for. The food is absolutely amazing and they catered for all. Their wine was very expensive so we bought our own and paid corkage which worked out cheaper. The rooms are beautiful but quite expensive. They would be the only negative things I could find with the hotel..everything else was perfect. On the day, the staff went above and beyond for us, always nearby for any request, big or small. The staff in reception were also very friendly and helpful and both our families commented on how nice they were. Would definitely recommend Barberstown Castle!!!
Response from Barberstown Castle
Hi Claire and Shane! It was a delight to host your wedding at the Castle, and we're so happy to hear you had a great day, thank you! We hope you'll have memories to treasure for a long time to come. Please be sure to come back to us again soon!!
Added 24th Feb 2016
Aoife and Kevin
4.7
Married on 27th Dec 2015
First and foremost, the staff at Barberstown are absolutely fantastic to deal with and I belive they are the real selling point for this venue. I was an absolute stress-ball on the run up to the wedding, wondering if everything I had in my head would work to plan, but I literally didn't have to lift a finger on the day, or even ask anyone to see if everything was going to plan - it's all perfectly coordinated by the wonderful staff who see to every little detail. These guys have at least one wedding pretty much every weekend of the year and their professionalism and expertise shines through - they know what they're doing!!

The food is wonderful, we had so many compliments on the menu, and you have so much room to play around with what drinks and food you can provide your guests with on the day, they are so flexible!

Of course, if you've seen the venue, you'll know it's beautiful and a wonderful place to spend the day. If you're having your ceremony onsite, you literally do not have to leave the building until you want to call it a night. We couldn't have asked for a more romantic venue. It's perfect.

The rooms are very generous in space, spotlessly clean, luxurious and very cosy!

What can I say, it's a wonderful venue to have your wedding - do not hesitate! You will be in very very good hands.
Response from Barberstown Castle
Thank you so much Aoife and Kevin, your words mean such a lot to us. We're so happy that you enjoyed your day! We absolutely loved all the little touches that you both added to the venue as well, your personalities really shone through! Looking forward to seeing you both again soon.
Added 21st Jan 2016
Helen & Paddy
5.0
Married on 5th Sep 2015
We were married on 5th September 2015 and are so happy with our decision to have our wedding ceremony and reception at Barberstown Castle. Our every need was met with a smile and nothing was too much trouble. The staff team were excellent and went a long way to make our wedding day an amazing day!

We met with our main organiser several times and she made great suggestions and recommendations as to how the day would work best. We had a dedicated staff member on the day to make sure everyone was in the right place at the right. The banquet co-ordinator made sure everything was in order for the dining area. The food was amazing and there was plenty of it! The accommodation was beautiful. Our guests are still contacting us praising the venue! We had dinner in the Castle Keep the night before our wedding and it was a huge success too - the setting was great!

If you're planning your wedding - go to Barberstown and see what they do! They won't let you down!
Added 18th Sep 2015
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Linny & John
4.8
Married on 21st Aug 2015
We could not speak any higher of Barberstown Castle! We were married there on the 21st of August 2015 and truly had the best day of our lives (we aren't usually so cheesy but it is true).

We decided to have a humanist wedding which was held in the ceremony room. Gretchen and all the staff really made this perfect and took out any of the hassle. They had the room set up as we wished (wooden chairs, candles and flowers) so we didn't need to bring anything in.

The staff on the day were truly great. My regret is not learning their names! The general manager helped coordinate walking into the room (as well as the nerves) and when John (my husband) happened to walk into a candelabra after the ceremony :), the staff were straight over to help and took his jacket into the kitchen to sort for pictures. They were all so friendly and on hand with drinks and food for the bridal party when we were having our pictures taken too.

We got so many compliments on the food (particularly the curry and sweet potato soup). We also decided to do a sweet table which the staff set up on the night.

Since the wedding we have had so many messages of thanks for such a great day - the food, the venue etc.

I just loved everything. The rooms are so unique and homely, the banquet hall gives off a nice Game of Thrones vibe (which we loved, especially cutting the cake with a sword) and the castle and gardens are just beautiful. The open fires and smell of turf really adds to the feel of the place too!

I could go on forever! We will be back for a weekend break (even though it's not far from Dublin) but we just love the place so much.


Added 15th Sep 2015
Rebecca and paddy
5.0
Married on 31st Dec 2014
I can't say enough about the staff, each and everyone of them could not do enough for us. We knew we would have nothing to worry about. Every small detail was taken care off. The venue is fab and food was fantastic. I wish we could do it all over again.
Added 21st May 2015
Kelly & Kevin Redmond
5.0
Married on 30th Dec 2014
Fab venue, brilliant staff, we had an amazing day.! xx
Added 21st Jan 2015
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Katie Dunne
Married on 5th Sep 2014
Absolutely stunning venue. Looked at it for my own wedding and fell in love with it. The room where you can have a civil ceremony is breath-taking. The only reason we did not book our wedding there was that for our numbers it was too expensive. Gretchen was incredibly helpful when we went to view the place with regard to having our wedding there. Really wish I could have found the money to had our wedding there. It is just stunning and when you go to a wedding in Barberstown it is unforgettable!! Like stepping back in time. Especially the buildings and decor and grounds.
Added 21st May 2015
Barberstown Castle
Married on 19th Jul 2014
My daughter had her reception in Barberstown Castle last July. From the minute we all arrived we were overwhelmed with the hospitality and the whole atmosphere of the venue.The food was more than excellent, everyone of the guests remarked on it and said it was the best wedding they attended for a long time. My daughter and her Husband were very pleased with everything. They are back in Australia but have great memories.
Added 30th Jun 2015
Rachael Fitzpatrick
4.7
Married on 22nd Feb 2013
The venue usually set up the function room on Sunday for potential brides/grooms to see the room as it would be on their wedding day. Much better than trying to visualize it in an empty room OR popping by before a wedding party arrives.

The team were extremely helpful and flexible and accommodated all of our requests no matter how bizarre!
Added 28th Apr 2015
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Liam and Gwen
5.0
The venue is simply fantastic and our guests will still talk about how intimate and romantic the space is with the big log fires, the timber rafters, the hanging hops and the fairy lights. We decided to have our marriage ceremony in Barberstown Castle which was also a big plus for us. The venue is a photographers dream with the large trees, the castle inside and out, the fires and the dogs of course.
Added 8th Feb 2022
Louise and Warwick
Can you send my thanks to The Best Men, they were absolutely brilliant at our wedding on Sunday - I danced all night!Thanks so much xx
Added 24th Aug 2014
Catherine & Barry
It?s hard to put into words the truly magical day that we had a Barberstown Castle for our wedding. It was amazing from start to finish, the venue, food, service, staff everything was outstanding quality.

I would highly recommend it as a wedding venue to anyone planning their day. It surpassed all my dreams as to how great it would be even though I knew it was going to be special from the first day we were shown around back in January. Everyone was saying that it was the most beautiful wedding they had been at and a lot of that was down to you all at the venue.



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Liz and David
Hi Eimear and Catriona,



Now the dust has settled and David and I are just back to work I wanted to write and thank you both so much for everything that you and all of the staff at Barberstown did to make our wedding day on 24th August so amazing!



When we first visited Barberstown last year we were sold on it as our wedding venue. You promised all the things we wanted from a wedding venue, fabulous food, attention to detail and that everything we wanted would be taken care of. I can honestly say that you delivered on all that and more. In the run up to the wedding you were both fantastic to deal with which made me remain so calm and relaxed about it all.



The whole weekend was so special for David and me and both of our families. Nothing was a problem and as a bride staying there the night before the wedding I couldn't have felt more relaxed or at home knowing we were in excellent and expert hands!



It is such a wonderful feeling to be able to look back on that weekend and say we wouldn't have changed anything about it. All of our guests enjoyed it so much, the food was fabulous all weekend and we have so many happy memories to treasure.



Please pass on our appreciation to everyone at Barberstown and we'll be back next year to celebrate one year! David's Mum wants the two families to get together again for a night next August?not very romantic but would be great fun! We can have romance the other 364 days of the year!!!



If I am ever asked my opinion of Barberstown Castle as a wedding venue or for a night away I will only have the best things to say and would recommend it to anyone.



Thanks again
Added 24th Aug 2013
Geraldine & Brendan
Hi Eimear & Catriona,

We just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks again so much for all your help and assistance with our wedding day on March 2nd, also an extended thank you to Paddy and all the team who looked after us so well on the day.

You both were a pleasure to deal with and made the whole experience so easy. Our day was wonderful. Both ourselves and our guests had a ball; the venue was wonderful, the food delicious and the service excellent. We are both now huge fans of Barberstown and that?s down to all of you guys!! We wish you the best of luck with the rest of the wedding season and hope to see you soon when we are in for dinner or in the bistro sometime.

Thank you so much again.
Added 2nd Mar 2013
Ciara and Daire
To Catriona, Paddy and all the staff at Barberstown Castle,

Thank you so much for all your help in making our Wedding Day a truly memorable occasion for us and all our guests. We had an amazing day!
Added 31st Dec 2012
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Maebh & Jim
We got married in Barberstown Castle in December just gone. From start to finish the entire team were wonderful to deal with. As we planned our wedding from Australia, it was difficult at times but Eimear made it so much easier with her lovely emails and calls. Anything I ever had a query about, she would be back to me before I could even turn my computer off. She always reassured me and advised me on anything I was worried about.

Our day was even more magical than I imagined. I had heard about the famous Paddy that the girls had raved about, and he definitely lived up to his reputation! He was unbelievable on the day, anything we needed he would sort it straight away, and he put us completely at ease. Him and all the team on the day were beyond outstanding, and were there until the very early hours of the morning until the final few left (which included us!)

If you're considering Barberstown Castle as a wedding venue, do not hesitate. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Our day was absolutely magical and one that will have a very special place in our hearts, and our families and friends hearts forever more.

Thanks so much to each and everyone of you at Barberstown Castle
Added 27th Dec 2012
M?ire and Matthew
Dear Eimear, Caitriona, Gretchen, Paddy and TEAM,.

We just wanted to thank you so much for everything running up to and during the wedding. We had the most wonderful day and every single little detail had been taken care of. We knew as soon as we saw Barberstown that we wanted to have our reception with you and as the process of organising it progressed, again and again we realised we had made the best decision. From the outset ye were great for answering all our (often repeated) questions and putting our minds at ease! So many people at our wedding really did say it was the best wedding they had ever been to, and considering a lot of them were into their 70s and had seen a lot of nieces and nephews married off before us, that really is quite something. We continue to receive compliments on the food, the staff and the hotel itself. Those who stayed the night before and had the dinner also seem to be in awe of the quality and standard of food - our sincere compliments to your amazing chef and his fantastic staff!

We hope you all had a great New Year and we know we will be back for a dinner at some point.

Thank you again for taking such good care of us, our family and friends and know that you gave us the most special day possible.
Added 20th Dec 2012
Emma and Alan
To Catriona and Eimear,

Myself and Alan are just back from honeymoon and starting to get back to reality!

We both want to say a huge thank you to yourself and Richard for your help in the run up to the wedding. I would also be grateful if you could pass on our thanks to Paddy for all his help on the day. He was brilliant on the day from start to finish - Alan said he was a legend! We were both so happy with how the day went. Barberstown really is a unique wedding venue and with all of the candles lighting on the day looks magical. The food was superb - my guests are still talking about it and the service was fantastic. The evening candlelight BBQ was great too - a real surprise for our guests!We can't wait to get to see our professional photos in the venue - and we will send some to you when we do. We will call out to say thank you in person soon - any excuse to go out to Barberstown again
Added 31st Aug 2012
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Vanessa & John
To Eimear,

Where do I start? All I can say is that I want to say Thank You so much for your help over the past few weeks. I felt so comfortable and we both felt so important when we met you some weeks ago.

We would like to thank you and all the staff for making our day run so smoothly and despite the weather nothing could have put a dampener on the day and that's down to the great service and food and professional high standards of the Hotel.

Thanks a million

We will drop out soon
Added 24th Aug 2012
James & Jane
Hi Eimear,

Sorry this has taken so long! Thank you so much for all your help during the build up to our wedding last weekend! We had a truly memorable day and it is a credit to you, Paddy and all the staff that everyone we have spoken to since had an equally wonderful experience! We really will cherish the fact that we were able to celebrate in such wonderful surroundings!

You really did play a huge part in making the whole planning and preparation stress-free and we will be forever grateful for that. We would also be delighted to recommend Barberstown to anyone, and I'm pretty sure you may be getting some inquiries from some of our guests who are getting married soon!

Again, thank you so much for all your help and assistance over the last year or so - it was a superb day. And please pass on our thanks to Paddy, Peadar and the rest of the staff who were on duty throughout the day and night!

Thanks,

Added 4th Aug 2012
Linda & Willie
Thank you so much for a wonderful day & also many thanks to Richard, Paddy & staff.
We can?t thank you enough; everything was spot on & service exceptional. We got so many compliments about the venue, service but above all the food on the day. It so impressed all our guests & they are
still talking about the beef!!
Again, thanks so much and if we decide to do it again your top on our list...All the best for the future in Barberstown.
Added 7th Mar 2012
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Louise and Myles
Myles and I wanted to pass on our huge thanks for you guys for your help in organizing our wedding.
Everything went very well, and we were delighted with the room layout, the meal, the staff and the hospitality our guests were shown. We were also thrilled with the great job that Paddy did for us on the day, he really looked after us all very well. We will drop by at the weekend to say thanks in person.
Added 21st Sep 2011
Mick and Lina
"Words can barely describe how grateful we are to the Barberstown Castle team for making July 2nd 2011 as perfect a day as we could have ever imagined. We can have nothing but good words to say from the first interaction via web enquiry to the checkout the morning after our wedding.
Richard was very patient in showing the banquet hall to a few family members who needed to act as our eyes as we were living in the USA.
Gretchen and Eimear sent numerous photos to act as back up for the good reviews we had received. Management were so confident (and rightly so!!) that we would love the venue when we saw it in person that they were willing to work with us on the deposit required to secure the date. After we saw the venue in person we knew we had made the right decision. All subsequent emails and telephone calls were dealt with in a timely and professional manner. Thank you for your patience too as we had many queries!
The wedding day itself can only be described as perfection. The moment we stepped out of the car and on to the red carpet we were greeted by Paddy with a glass of champagne. It can't be easy making more than 200 guests feel that they were very important to the success of the wedding, yet they managed to do it flawlessly. The banquet hall itself was better than we expected the flowers and candles really added to the magical feel. The top table set up makes you feel like a high chief and many of our guests felt the need to bow in jest as they passed us to get to the bar area! The food was amazing and all our guests commented on how much of it there was, many guests had second helpings! The wait staff were phenomenal in how they managed to ensure everyone was served very promptly. The wine kept flowing during dinner and the bar tenders worked tirelessly until the early hours of the morning. The late night barbeque is a lovely add on and it really separates Barberstown's package from the standard sandwiches and tea that you receive at other venues.
The Irish weather decided to play its part which meant that the courtyard and gardens were utilised to their full potential. They are perfect for photo opportunities. We had many travelling from the States and further afield and all commented on how beautifully maintained the gardens were. The accommodation in the castle can only be described as magical, All our guests felt the same way! Four poster beds a plenty! We had block booked every room and nobody was disappointed!
As with many other people who have reviewed your venue, we forgot to pass on our thanks to Paddy on the night in question. The best man found him a pleasure to deal with and no request was too much for him or his team.....so thank you Paddy and please pass on the same to your wonderful team! You all played a criticial role in creating a day and night we will never forget! "
Added 6th Apr 2011
Noreen & Denis
We had an outstanding day on the 30th and cannot thank all the team in Barberstown enough for your professionalism and expertise. Please extend our heartfelt thanks to Paddy (every home should have one!!). As soon as we pulled up to the door and Paddy handed us a glass of champagne, we knew we were in the most capable hands and we did not have one single worry for the rest of the day. He was just fabulous and my only regret is I don?t think I conveyed to him on the day what a difference his capable calm nature meant to us.
I think everyone who attended remarked to us about the quality of the food and most people said it was the best meal they have ever had at a wedding. The waiting staff were so effortless in the way they glided around the room and even from the top table, I could see that their professionalism didn?t waver once. Once we booked the hotel nearly 2 years ago, we felt very confident that we had made a really good decision but even knowing that, our experience exceeded our expectations. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Castle to anyone thinking of booking and the atmosphere of the room on a chilly December evening is quite simply hard to beat.
To you Jennifer, a massive thank you. You were a pleasure to deal with and the speed and efficiency with which any query we had was dealt with was really very impressive. A special thanks to Gretchen too.
We are happy to provide a testimonial to couples considering Barberstown Castle for their special day. It will always hold a very special place in our hearts. Many thanks to you, Paddy and all the Team.
Added 13th Jan 2011
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