Clontarf Castle Hotel

We wanted to say thank you so much for everything leading up to and on our wedding day. It was the best day of our lives, and it wouldn't have been possible without you and the Clontarf Castle team! We really appreciate all your support in making sure the day went as smoothly as possible. Everyone absolutely loved the venue; the food and we still receive compliments today on how amazing it was! It was great working with you, thank you for being a part of our wedding day!

We got married in clontarf castle on the 14th Jan in a slightly different wedding day style. We had immediate family for our ceremony and a meal after and we invited all our friends and family from 6pm. We offered food and 6, 8 and 10pm and clontarf castle were so supportive of all our requirements. Everything flowed so well! It was an amazing day. Only thing I would say is they don’t allow this type of wedding on a Friday or Saturday and overall cost is not too different to a traditional wedding so I think they need to rethink this! Food was amazing and so was the service! Highly recommend

"I wish to thank you all for a most memorable day at our wedding. The staff and rooms were beyond our expectations.
The food and rooms were beautiful, all staff were extremely accommodating with Eileen from food service coming to mind with her love, attention to detail and wit making us comfortable whilst seated for food."

Clontarf Castle we?re amazing . They said yes to pretty much everything we asked , nothing was a problem. All our vests have commented since how much they enjoyed the day out in Clontarf!

Myself and my husband had our wedding day on 30th April 2022, from the moment we booked in the team literally could not have done any more for us .Sinead Moloney the wedding manager at a Clontarf Castle was an amazing help throughout our planning & always so responsive !

Everything went exactly how we imagined and we are very grateful for all the hard work that was put in by Sinead and all the team. Nothing was too much trouble.
On the day of the wedding from the morning right up to the evening Sinead and Ash were on hand and had everything under control for us .

All of our guests were so complimentary of the food and service on both days and are still talking about it now !!

I would honestly highly recommend to any couple considering this as your venue , !!you won't be disappointed!

The most amazing wedding hotel venue!! We chose Clontarf Castle as it had sentimental reasons too with my folks getting married there 51 years ago. Our original date was May 21 but due to Covid it was moved to 30th Dec and we?re so glad it was moved, it's the most magical place at Xmas. We are so so happy with everything, from the moment we decided on Clontarf Castle we knew we?d chosen the right venue. The staff, food, hotel itself is all just out of this world. If you?re looking for an amazing venue with most amazing staff, give Lindsay in Clontarf Castle a shout!

We were so delighted with the hospitality we received not only on our wedding day but on every visit prior. We booked Clontarf based on the initial impression we received at the wedding showcase and the genuine interest staff had in their job and our wedding. We are delighted to say that this remained the case all the way up to and even now after our wedding. What a fantastic hotel venue & staff. The beauty of the castle tells it's own tale but the staff really make you feel like King & Queen of the Castle.

We recently had the pleasure of getting married in Clontarf Castle. I felt compelled to write this review to convey my absolute gratitude to Clontarf Castle for how they conducted our wedding. We had an unusual small intimate celebration. Despite the small size of our party Clontarf Castle couldn't have been more accommodating, offering us numerous options in terms of rooms and dining. They also met with us many times in advance, advising us on every aspect of the wedding, offering suggestions in terms of suppliers and a celebrant. Our ceremony was carried out in the Tower Suite which is a beautiful intimate room that retains its historical roots. On the day of our wedding they went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations by overseeing all aspects of our ceremony including being our DJ. The icing on the cake was a lovely surprise in terms of they had taken a photo of us directly after the ceremony and printed it off our menus in the Fahrenheit restaurant, such a thoughtful detail in addition to a beautiful gift they gave us that we will cherish forever. The venue itself needs no explanation, authentic, stunning and steeped in history and the food was second to none. All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the day. Whether you are having a large wedding or a small wedding like ours I would recommend Clontarf Castle to all. A special thanks is extended to our wedding co ordinator Deborah who was so kind, professional and helpful. Kind Regards, Ruth and Aneurin Moorthy.

Our experience with Clontarf Castle was nothing short of extraordinary, start to finish.



Deborah has been our point of liaison with the Castle and our wedding coordinator, and honestly I believe she secretly is the Castle's Fairy, as she was absolutely magical throughout the process.



We had Clontarf Hotel on our shortlist of wedding venues, and despite it being pricier than our other options, we felt that the location and service level provided was worth the extra cost. Needless to say it was the best decision we made for our wedding.



We had initially planned to have a simple wedding in the Registrar's office with only a couple of witnesses, but this very quickly escalated to it being a full-on medium sized wedding. Time was short and I am sure we couldn't have pulled it without the help of the extraordinary staff at the Castle, under Deborah's careful guidance and supervision. We have opted for the Viking Suite, as it was more appropriate for our wedding size (in around 70pax). Despite it being smaller than the main hall, it has a certain je ne sais quoi about it, a castle feel to it that we absolute loved. The wallpaper, the candelabras, the nice silver Chiavari chairs all made the venue look very elegant without it feeling overcrowded.

We've met with Deborah several times since the 21st of May since we got in touch with the venue and have exchanged hundreds of e-mails and phone calls in between. With exactly 4 months to go to our wedding, needless to say I was sending chaotic e-mails left, right and centre and all of them have most gracefully been replied to by Deborah, who always managed to make sense out my chaos.

What I really loved about the service provided is that I never felt overwhelmed by millions of questions about how we want things to be. Instead, during our meetings, Deborah tried to get a feel of what we like and what we don't, made suggestions, recommended suppliers where needed, and then filled in the gaps herself. You really can't put a price on this. Due to personal circumstances, we had really limited amount of time to allocate to wedding planning and since we didn't have a wedding planer per se, a lot of it was looked after by the hotel. From the preparation of the hall for the civil ceremony (humanist ceremony which was an absolute tear jerker ? highly recommend to those who are not big into religious ceremonies or what a bit more than a simple ceremony at the registrar's office) to the VERY quick turnaround of the same hall for the party, everything was looked after by the hotel. I literally dropped a box filled of props and different items I wanted displayed for the wedding at 4AM on the morning of the wedding with no advice as to what goes where and when I walked into the hall before the guests were called to dinner, my jaw dropped. Absolutely everything was beautifully displayed and the hall looked like a million bucks. Deborah liaised with all the suppliers and ensured everything is set-up on time so that took so much pressure off us.

The food was wonderful, and despite what we thought in the beginning more than enough. The service throughout the dinner was flawless and just complimented the look and feel of the hotel, with all the staff looking very neat and floating around the hall to make sure guests are tended to without getting in the way.

Ash was our contact for the evening / night and he was an absolute sweetheart. From stepping in when we realised we had not had time to put together a speech, to ensuring everything goes well with the food, the first dance, the cake cutting, etc., we are so very grateful to have had them with us on the night. Both Deborah and Ash were very calm and organised, and that helped us immensely in stressful moments as we felt that they have everything under control.

The Bridal suite for the night was hands down the most beautiful room we've ever stayed in. With a balcony looking over the area, it displayed a breathtaking view both day and night and it the absolute best location for wedding preparations photos. The room was spacious, very well equipped with anything you might need and the bed was just a fluffy cloud you could literally sink in and never want to leave. The look and feel of the room was vintage, as you?d expect in such a hotel, but with all the modern amenities you?d need. Champagne breakfast the morning after was just the perfect way to end such an amazing experience.

I really could go on and on about the great experience we've had with the hotel, about Deborah and Ash and all the staff in the background that made all this possible, but I suppose it's enough to just stay there for the night and / or go in for an afternoon tea to get a flavour of what they have to offer.

We are already looking into booking our next stay here and will always return here for a little reminder of our fairytale wedding?

Thank you everyone for making our wedding truly wonderful and being so very flexible with our needs and demands, we couldn't be happier!

Lots of love and gratitude,
Catalina & Sami

Everyone at the clontarf castle was Amazing!!! Would highly reccommend!! Our wedding day was PERFECT.

We got married here in May 2019 and it was absolutely amazing and completely exceeded our expectations. A big thanks to Deborah and Rachael for the most amazing experience. Our guests are still mentioning the food and service along with the elegance of this venue. Nothing was too much trouble and each request was greeted with a smile. The schedule was ran perfectly and our compliments to everyone involved.
We cant wait to return and relive the moments again in the future. We Highly recommend Clontarf Castle as a wedding venue.

Clontarf exceeding all of my expectations. We had such a wonderful experience and are thrilled with how it turned out. The food and servers were both awesome. Highly recommend this venue and the great hall and Viking suite. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special.

Absolutely amazing venue and staff went above and beyond. It was a small wedding of 20 yet we could have had 200 guests for the treatment we received.Our wedding co ordinators Rachel and Deborah were so easy to work with. The bride and groom were coming from Australia and so all of the arrangements were made before they arrived. We had a lot of surprises in place for them and the girls were brilliant in helping us to put it all in place. Couldnt reccomend them highly enough.

From our very first visit Rachael and team were so nice and friendly. We were presented with something to eat and drink as we came straight from work for majority of the meetings which was a lovely touch. Anything we asked for was no problem at all. The day went so well and it was thanks to the wonderful staff. Clontarf Castle now holds a very special place in our hearts and we will definitely be regular guests!

Thank you Clontarf Castle! xoxo

We had some initial issues with Clontarf Castle which we tried to address far in advance of the wedding - it came to a head two weeks before the wedding & from that moment onwards they were amazing. The day itself was incredible and the staff and management of Clontarf could not do enough for us, I would almost say the ease and professionalism of the last two weeks would make up for the previous 12 months. However I think it is important to rate the service as a whole and 2 weeks out of 52 is a small percentage. That is why I rated the professionalism low and why I wouldn't not recommend.

Clontarf Castle is such a beautiful castle with impressive history, the staff are attentitive and will go above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly on your big day.
On my day, moments before I walked in my Grooms Nan had a mild heart attack - under this circumstance the castle were absolutely fantastic ensuring the Groom and I were both ok and kept separate to avoid any more ?bad luck!? Rachael Clarke has been an absolute angel throughout my 1000 questions in the run up to the wedding to standing with me every step of the way on the day itself.
The food was incredible! Every member of staff delivered exceptional service during our whole stay.
I would recommend this beautiful venue to any bride to be who wishes to marry in the Emerald Isle!

Thanks for make our day so special. Im from Ecuador and the flexibility that all of you give it to us to mix the two cultures plus the quality and the kindness with everybody was absolutly impressive. The only thing that i can say is thank you so much.

We had our wedding in the Tower Suite in Clontarf Castle.
From start to finish the wedding Co ordinator and staff at the hotel could not help enough.
Clontarf castle is an amazing venue with a lovely castle feel but with a modern twist.
Food was amazing and certainly excellent value for money..

From start to finish the hotel and it's staff made us feel so welcome. Despite being a small wedding party, nothing was too much trouble.

The attention to detail was superb and hotel provides amazing extras no matter what size wedding party is being catered for.
Clontarf castle has one wedding a day policy so our wedding was definitly their focus of the day.
We had an amazing day in Clontarf castle. Our guests were extremely impressed and delighted with the hotels rooms and attention to their needs also..
We can not recommend Clontarf castle and their wedding Co ordinator Rachel enough.
No matter the size of the wedding or which of their 3 superb venues you choose you will be made feel so important.

Our wedding coordinator Rachel was exceptional! She paid meticulous attention to detail throughout the process, all staff (from the waiters, managers, chef) were friendly and professional. They really go the extra mile to make your day special.

The venue couldn't do enough for me. Absolutely fantastic

We were delighted to celebrate our wedding at Clontarf Castle on the 08.08.18. From the moment we met our wedding coordinater Rachael Clarke back in April we know our wedding day was in good hands. I cannot say enough about Clontarf Castle, the professional service that we received was second to none. On such a very special day we knew that Clontarf Castle would look after everything and they did. The whole ambience of the castle added to the whole day. Thanks for all you did for us on our day.

My husband+I strongly recommend Clontarf Castle to any couples looking for a wedding venue.
Our experience started off with Ciara showing us around, giving us some history+showing us our options in terms of menus+rooms we could use. We knew after that meeting with Ciara that we wanted our wedding at this place.
We were then introduced to Rachael who was our wedding co-ordinator. Rachel was absolutely amazing to deal with, nothing was ever any trouble for her+she took so much stress out of it with her organisation skills+giving us advise that we can genuinly say that organising our wedding was so stress free+so enjoyable.
Sarah was also incredible to deal with+we found her advise+experience was so valuable too.
We cant recomnend this venue enough+we had a thoroughly amazing day. Thanks to all the 3 girls for your professionalisn, help+support+thanks for decorating our room so beautifully as well :)

We had a fantastic wedding day at Clontarf Castle, our food and service was excellent, the room was perfect although a little hot. Rachel was with us every step of the way advising and supporting us, and although she couldn't be there on our special day she left us in very capable hand.

Would highly recommend Clontarf Castle to any couple. Clontarf is perfect for anyone looking for a classy venue with top class food and service in close proximity to Dublin, especially for any couples looking to cater for a large amount of guests. The welcome we received when initially visiting Clontarf Castle was second to none. As we discussed the finer details it was immediately clear to us that the castle were extremely flexible and would do whatever they could to create the perfect day! Needless to say this was borne out on the day day itself! Everything went without a hitch and we could really relax and enjoy the occasion in the beautiful surrounds of the castle. Our heartfelt thanks to Rachael and all the team for exceeding our high expectations in every department!

The wedding was an intimate gathering of twenty of us, Rachael the Wedding Coordinator was onsite the entire time from the beginning of planning to the actual wedding day. We were so impressed and felt very secure in all our dealing with Clontarf Castle. On the actual day everything ran like clockwork and all that was left for us and the guests was to enjoy a beautiful ceremony and a delicious meal afterwards. It was truly magical!

Absolutely perfect, the wedding team were a amazing everything went a without a hitch couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. All our queries were answered promptly, the food was some of the best I've had would love to do it all over again!

The castle were excellent in every way. Rachael and the team made everything so easy for us. It was the best day ever.

We had our wedding here recently and really cannot recommend the staff and venue enough.
Rachael the wedding coordinator was very efficient and organised and a pleasure to deal with. Nothing was too much bother.
We had our meal in the Fabreinheit restaurant, which had a lovely atmosphere and then downstairs for drinks and dancing. The food was restaurant standard, really delicious.
Rachael and her team did an excellent job putting up any extra lights, decorations and flowers I had dropped down.
The whole day was fantastic, we had no worries just a lot of fun!

What can I say..for my husband Jared and I our 1st choice was Laura and crew. We had taken so long to organise our special day as Jared is on the road alot and Laura was always just a call away in the lead up to the wedding. She arrived early at the venue and was so friendly to all our guests. The floor was full all night long and she covered every genre of music including the many requests. A lady through and through who has an esquisite voice. I highly recommend her for any occasion. Thanks Laura. X

We had our wedding at Clontarf in the end of August 2016. Our humanist service was in the Viking Suite, the wedding reception was in the Hall, and our cookout the next day was in the Indigo Lounge. We had a wonderful selection of foods for both the wedding and the BBQ. We actually had a hard time deciding because everything was so good, particularly for the BBQ.

I am originally from the States and we were going to have a number of family and friends travelling to Ireland for the first time for the wedding. We wanted something central that was also beautiful and impressive. Clontarf Castle was the perfect choice. Everyone was impressed by the grounds, the hotel service, and the wedding presentation. A number of my family and friends stayed at the hotel in the lead up to the wedding. Everyone kept telling us how much fun they had. Since many of our guests were also close by in Dublin, we stayed late in the residents bar and the hotel was great about letting us enjoy some late night drinks and chat.

The wedding suite was also exceptional. The room has a spectacular view of the city and is simply stunning for getting ready. It makes you feel like it is a truly special day. The staff provided us with sandwiches and prosecco for bridal party preparations and another bottle of prosecco for when we returned after the wedding. The hotel also gave us a beautiful photo of the hotel and us to take with us as a gift. It was above and beyond.

For me, however, it was even before the wedding started that I decided we made the perfect choice. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but I cannot say enough how Rachael helped make it seem easy. Anything we wanted to do, she was so supportive. Just before the ceremony there was a bit of confusion between myself and the humanist celebrant about the family's entrance to the ceremony. Rachael noticed that I was getting a little nervous as it was all happening right before I was to walk down the aisle. Right away she stopped everything and let me know it was whatever I wanted to do. In that very moment I could have hugged her. She handled it perfectly and I did not even have to think twice about it.

Our wedding was simply perfect and the staff at Clontarf helped make that possible. We are eternally grateful and would highly recommend it to any couple. We can't wait to go back and celebrate our one year anniversary there as well.

Amazing service and an amazing venue.
We loved every minute of our big day. Thank you Clontarf Castle.

We had the most amazing wedding at Clontarf Castle. It truly was the best 3 days of our lives. From the standards of hospitality to the amazing food, everything was brilliant. Rache,l our wedding planner was amazing throughout as was Mark who was also looking after us on the day. We can't thank you all enough, and we highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding.

From the second we met Rachel Clarke, we knew we were in safe hands. Absolutely nothing was a problem for her, she was friendly, calming and lovely to have around in the stressful times! She was so helpful. On the day, the food was incredible, we are still getting comments from guests. The setting is stunning, a mix of modern and medieval. It really was the best day ever, made better only by the treatment we received from everyone involved, and the fabulous service provided.

We were lucky enough to book Clontarf Castle for our Wedding day. My heart was set on the venue from the very beginning as it is an amazing setting for any occasion. It really lived up to our expectations. Thanks, in no small part to our lovely Wedding coordinator Rachael Clarke and all the team at the hotel who worked so hard to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day. I'd like to also highly compliment the kitchen staff for the food served throughout the day to our guests. All in all the service was faultless. Finally, I have to mention what an amazing Bridal Suite we stayed in and the lovely momento we were given by the hotel. You really are made to feel so special...The King and Queen of the Castle for a few unforgettable days!

Without a doubt the best day of our lives.everything was even more amazing than expected and every single guest commented on how fantastic the food , staff and atmosphere was.clontarf castle went above and beyond to accomadate all requests . As a bride , I felt so secure knowing that my wedding was in the planning teams hands. The girls are not only the nicest girls , but also the most professional. They left a last impression on myself and my family.it was the wedding of my dreams and all attributed to the amazing set up of clontarf castle and it's wonderful staff.

Our wedding day was extraordinary! I feel that Clontarf staff did their very best.. amazing food, welcoming staff, beautiful decoration. Especially the wedding coordinator, Rachel, was professional, kind and great to meet our requests and wish list. I surely recommend it to all future couples.

Truly wonderful staff who helped create a fantastic day.

Our wedding day at Clontarf Castle Hotel was a truly special day in every sense of the word, all due to the warmth, professionalism, efficiency and flexibility of the hotel's amazing staff and their most elegant and beautiful castle hotel and grounds. Having our wedding just before Christmas was extra special as the magical, festive atmosphere created by the staff was exceptional and added hugely to the enjoyment of our special day. Guests who travelled from abroad were particularly impressed with Clontarf Castle Hotel as a wedding venue and, like my husband and I, have very fond and special memories of their experience there.

A special word of thanks goes to our wedding co-ordinator, Marianne Fanning, who I would highly recommend to any future bride. Marianne's warmth and rapport made it very easy to deal with her. She was extremely helpful, organised and flexible, most accommodating and displayed very good attention to detail. She was there when we needed her and promptly responded to any queries we had. The warmth extended by Marianne, and the rest of the staff, to my husband and I was so much appreciated. We thoroughly enjoyed our wedding day at Clontarf Castle Hotel and would highly recommend it as an ideal wedding venue.

Beautiful location with brilliant staff

Absolutely out standing day at the Clontarf Castle. Every member of staff went out of their way to make our day special. I would recommend the Clontarf Castle to any bride for everything, service, professionalism everything was amazing down to the room and all guests still comment on the food

Just great altogether

We got married on March 3rd of this year...and to say we we were bowled over by Clontarf castle would be an understatement. Right from the get-go, the attention to detail we received was fantastic. Our wedding coordinator Amanda was brilliant, and with us throughout the planning,...by the end I think she knew every like & dislike we had, from food to colour schemes to music...& she used it all to put a fantastic day together for us. She wasn't working alone though, as each staff member we met could not have done more to help our big day go off smoothly and without a glitch...(if there were any glitches we knew nothing of any of them!). From the hotel manager David joining us at our menu tasting to see how we were getting on, to the bar manager popping by to assist with wine choices, from Leanne in reservations to helping sort all the rooms, to the chef who cooked our menu tasting sitting down with us after to run through our choices...it was all the little extras that made it so special & really felt like we tailored the day just as we wanted it.
On the wedding day itself the food was just amazing. You can forget 'standard hotel wedding food' , it was contemporary, fresh & imaginative and everyone thought so. We really wanted to actually eat & enjoy our wedding meal and we definitely did! Plates were scraped clean!
I cannot think of nicer place to have had our wedding, and my only regret is that it's over....It's the little touches that make it special and Clontarf castle has so many of those...when we arrived on the wedding day Amanda & the function manager Barak took a photo of us getting out of the wedding car....and 2 hours later at our meal that photo appeared in our menus on the tables ! A gorgeous touch & complete surprise to us.
We cannot thank you all enough for giving us such a special wedding

We had our wedding in Clontarf Castle on New Years Eve 2015. Both myself and my "husband!" were absolutely overwhelmed by the staff. They work as a well oiled machine, with amazing attention to detail and nothing was too much. We both agreed that their professionalism and the way in which they personalised it was second to none. Special thanks to Amanda our wedding co-ordinator who was superb from day one. Many many thanks to each and every person who made our day so memorable. You have left us with thee most fond memories and we definately will be visiting you again.

The wedding of our darling daughter was wonderfully enhanced by the detailed and meticulous short and long term planning by the key staff in Clontarf Castle. There were all kinds of small things attended to that made it a superb occasion. All of the staff were excellent. The food was utterly sensational. The setting and the bedrooms were also second to none. We had many international guests, mostly English and Welsh, who went home singing the Castle's praises. The Irish guests enthusiastically concurred. All of the above praise is entirely justified! We were utterly satisfied customers.

We had absolutely no problems whatsoever with our wedding here!!

Max and myself just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and all the team who looked after us so well with the organisation for 1st April ? and in particular ? on the day / evening itself. We had a brilliant day ? and it all ran so smoothly. We really appreciate everything you did for us ? it was fantastic. Everybody is still taking about what a great time they had ? which is really good !!! Again ? thanks so much for everything. All the team in Clontarf Castle really made it a special day for us ? and we particularly appreciate everything you did.

We had our reception here on 02/08/08 and we could not fault the place.The service was flawless throughout,the hotel looked amazing,the presentation and taste of the food could not be faulted.Almost every single guest commented on how fabulous the place was and were all very impressed.Cannot recommend this place highly enough! Staff are second to none!