Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site and is free of charge. However, it is limited, so guests are advised to arrive early.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 7.50 per person.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property in advance to arrange this.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available for a fee of EUR 50 per vehicle for a roundtrip. Guests must arrange the transfer by contacting the property 72 hours prior to arrival.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is situated in Castlemaine, approximately 12.2 miles (19.7 km) from St. John's Parish and 12.4 miles (19.9 km) from Aqua Dome. Nearby attractions include Ardcanaght Stones (2.2 km) and Killorglin Golf Club (11.5 km).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. There is no minimum age requirement for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 20.00 per night. Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or rollaway beds, as availability is not guaranteed.

The Anvil Bar B&B

What guests think

The Anvil Bar B&B offers welcoming hospitality led by Liz, with a lively on-site pub, and serves as a convenient base for Dingle, Inch Beach, and the Ring of Kerry, according to many recent guests.

Rooms are generally comfortable and very clean, though decor can feel dated, some rooms are small, and warm weather can be challenging due to a lack of air conditioning. The food is consistently well liked, from hearty dinners in the pub to cooked-to-order breakfasts. A few guests reported check-in or access confusion and occasional road noise; overall expect a friendly, pub-centered stay well placed for touring the area.

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Facilities

On-site pub and restaurant are a highlight for many stays. Some reviews note there is no elevator, so stairs are required to reach rooms.

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Carmen

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and clean, comfy, and charming, but the bar closed up early in May.

10

Randy

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The anvil bar bed-and-breakfast was a great stop over for us as we traveled the wild Atlantic Way. Please note, there are no elevators and you do have to climb stairs to the rooms on the second and third floors. We enjoyed having the pub on site with a bartender who was more than friendly and served up great Irish coffees. The breakfast in the morning was fantastic, and they accommodated our request to hold on the black and white puddin 😄.

10

Pragya

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay. Spotless, big room with powerful AC. Lots of natural light. Tea coffee making facilities in room. Has own parking area across the road. Excellent Irish breakfast, very friendly host and staff. Lots of storage space. Poor sound proofing, no water bottle provided, no toiletries except handwash and body wash. No handheld shower, so shower cap needs to be provided. Hairdryer provided but hardly any hot air came out of it. No lifts, so will need to carry luggage to 2nd floor! We will recommend this place to stay.

10

Frances

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay at a location best for two nights to visit both the Dingle peninsula and the ring of Kerry. Nice lively restaurant with locals on a Saturday night

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anil

6 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place with good rooms and great dining options. The staff was friendly. Had a great stay, would definitely stay again if in the area.

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Ean

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A solid B&B, very clean. Very quiet despite the bar on ground floor. The restaurant on the ground floor had great food. The owner was very friendly and provided great tips on places to visit on Dingle peninsula.

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Sarvenaz

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the perfect place for visiting Killarney and Dingle. The owner Liz was extremely kind and friendly, she gave us local recommendations and told us the most wonderful stories. The room was extremely clean and well kept, restaurant has fantastic food options and bar is lively at night. Peaceful area but only 15 minutes to Dingle and 30 mins to Killarney!

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Bradley

2 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Located on the road to Dingle and the Dingle Peninsula The Anvil Bar & Restaurant is a traditional hotel/pub in Ireland. The proprietors Liz and her son Steven were great--welcoming, hospitable, and quick to engage with assistance, stories, or ideas for our trip. The food and beverages in the pub were great. The rooms are a little dated and the beds are a bit less comfortable than what you might find in other big hotels, but the price is extremely reasonable and the welcome and hospitality more than makes up for it.

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Michael

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was met right away to check in. The clerk was most helpful with getting my bags up to my room. The bar downstairs gave me an opportunity to chat with the friendly locals. I had roasted chicken with mashed and vegitables for dinner. The meal was delicious and fulfilling. It was an enjoyable overnight stay.

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Cheryl

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A beautifully updated building, bar downstairs. The hostess was delightful, helped us find our way to where we wanted to go.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are repeatedly described as very clean, with some guests calling them spotless or immaculate. Housekeeping standards appear consistent across stays.

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EUGENIA

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Desayuno bueno y recién preparado. La noche anterior toman nota de lo que quieres entre las opciones que hay y cuando llegas lo preparan a cada uno. Habitaciónuy limpia. El mobiliario no es moderno pero está en buen estado.

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Carmen

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and clean, comfy, and charming, but the bar closed up early in May.

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Pragya

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a lovely stay. Spotless, big room with powerful AC. Lots of natural light. Tea coffee making facilities in room. Has own parking area across the road. Excellent Irish breakfast, very friendly host and staff. Lots of storage space. Poor sound proofing, no water bottle provided, no toiletries except handwash and body wash. No handheld shower, so shower cap needs to be provided. Hairdryer provided but hardly any hot air came out of it. No lifts, so will need to carry luggage to 2nd floor! We will recommend this place to stay.

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Sean

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and friendly staff

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Ean

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A solid B&B, very clean. Very quiet despite the bar on ground floor. The restaurant on the ground floor had great food. The owner was very friendly and provided great tips on places to visit on Dingle peninsula.

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Jennifer

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely wonderful stay for our family. We were greeted with such warm hospitality and that continued through every minute of our stay. The charming bar/dining room and bedrooms/bathrooms were sparkling clean. The food and drink were great. While lively ( in a great way) during the day, the evenings were quiet and relaxing and the beds were very comfortable. The owner/hostess went above and beyond, providing a take-away sandwich for our horribly early departure, setting up a spectacular day of exploration of the area complete with a hand drawn map and customized tips that made it perfect for the four of us (including two teens) — we discovered so much more about the gorgeous area thanks to her. A+ stay. 5 Stars. Thank you!

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Lili

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Sarvenaz

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the perfect place for visiting Killarney and Dingle. The owner Liz was extremely kind and friendly, she gave us local recommendations and told us the most wonderful stories. The room was extremely clean and well kept, restaurant has fantastic food options and bar is lively at night. Peaceful area but only 15 minutes to Dingle and 30 mins to Killarney!

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jack

21 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was top notch very clean facility. The owner Elizabeth was warm and welcoming with lots of Irish sayings. The rooms weee immaculate. We slept like logs. Definitely recommend the anvil bar if you are in the area.

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Patty

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was clean, the staff was friendly and helpful and the food was good.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable, with some spacious options, but the decor is dated and a few rooms feel small. Warm weather can be uncomfortable due to no air conditioning, and light sleepers may notice road noise.

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EUGENIA

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Desayuno bueno y recién preparado. La noche anterior toman nota de lo que quieres entre las opciones que hay y cuando llegas lo preparan a cada uno. Habitaciónuy limpia. El mobiliario no es moderno pero está en buen estado.

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Jill

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice roadside pub. Food was good in evening and breakfast. Service in the evening was iffy. Most staff didn’t know how to check us in. Room was small but clean and fine and good for one night

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Kimberly

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely room, very spacious and comfortable. Staff was welcoming and kind. Great place!!

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Fei Lee

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice little B&B, the only issue was that it’s not air conditioned, nor did it have a fan so it was pretty warm in the room. Liz was very sweet and gave us some good advice for our drive.

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Lili

9 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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TF

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although clean and adequate, this pub is in need of investment by way of new bedroom furniture. The old style pine is well past its prime. We stayed here as part of our Wild Atlantic Way road trip. Dinner and breakfast was ok and that you would expect for the price you pay....

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Fred

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were on a first Ireland trip and just basic ideas what to see. Liz was a big help in planning our explorations. The location is great for exploring Kerry and Dingle peninsula’s. The room we had was spacious. Meals were great too.

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Rita

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this place. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the food was spectacular and the bed comfortable. The location is right on the road, so there is some road noise, but not enough to disturb my sleep. We would certainly stay here again!

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Wendy

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room was comfortable, the people were great and the food was good. We enjoyed it.

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Flavio

27 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

La struttura non è nuovissima e la nostra camera era molto piccola. Il personale è stato però gentile e disponibile

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Service

Warm, personal hospitality from Liz and the team earns consistent praise, with helpful local tips and occasional flexibility like early breakfasts or takeaway options. A few guests experienced check-in confusion or uneven bar service.

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Jill

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice roadside pub. Food was good in evening and breakfast. Service in the evening was iffy. Most staff didn’t know how to check us in. Room was small but clean and fine and good for one night

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Emily

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely stay with Liz at the Anvil. She was a wealth of knowledge each morning helping up prepare for our days of adventuring. Comfortable quiet room with lovely breakfast each morning. And the Anvil restaurant was a great end to busy days!

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Lauren

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our host Liz was very helpful, lots of advice about what to see, and we even had a brief Irish instruction. Very lovely. This was a great base for visiting Dingle peninsula. Breakfast was great, we enjoyed the pub, and there is also a nice pub next door.

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Dominic

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wow, Thanks Elizabeth, you provided each guest just what they needed in a thoughtful, caring way. That is amazing when running the pub, with the colourful regulars, and blow ins from all corners of the world. You provided the very best of Irish hospitality in a gem of a place. Thanks for being so generous with your time and guiding our local travels. What a terrific family you are. I wish we could bring you home with us! Warm regards, Dom and Julie from down under.

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Renee

21 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay here! The Staff was the friendliest we crossed paths with during our entire trip! WHICH says so much because Irish people are all so kind and generous! Thank you Anvil Bar!

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Bridget

20 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners are very knowledgeable and willing to help with advice. Thank you so much for the recommendations.

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Iain

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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

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Akanksha

16 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Liz was very kind and accommodating. We had a late check-in and she was waiting on us even though she had the day off. Breakfast the next morning was delicious. Unfortunately we came to Ireland during an unseasonably warm time and the rooms did not have AC even though the listing stated it did. Keeping the windows open helped a little but allowed lots of bugs inside. Would still book again during cooler weather times.

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Michael

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was met right away to check in. The clerk was most helpful with getting my bags up to my room. The bar downstairs gave me an opportunity to chat with the friendly locals. I had roasted chicken with mashed and vegitables for dinner. The meal was delicious and fulfilling. It was an enjoyable overnight stay.

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ben

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Location

Convenient base for exploring Dingle, the Ring of Kerry, Slea Head, and Inch Beach, with Killarney and Dingle within easy driving distance. Being on a main road brings some traffic noise for sensitive sleepers.

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John

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great place to stay for the night after capping off a couple days in Dingle with the Slea Head Drive. It was a comfortable room with friendly service and a delicious breakfast included.

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Randy

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The anvil bar bed-and-breakfast was a great stop over for us as we traveled the wild Atlantic Way. Please note, there are no elevators and you do have to climb stairs to the rooms on the second and third floors. We enjoyed having the pub on site with a bartender who was more than friendly and served up great Irish coffees. The breakfast in the morning was fantastic, and they accommodated our request to hold on the black and white puddin 😄.

10

Frances

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay at a location best for two nights to visit both the Dingle peninsula and the ring of Kerry. Nice lively restaurant with locals on a Saturday night

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michael

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

B&B experience, friendly, welcoming, small village, quiet.

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Rick

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little hotel which included full Irish breakfast. Close proximity to Inch Beach.

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Fred

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were on a first Ireland trip and just basic ideas what to see. Liz was a big help in planning our explorations. The location is great for exploring Kerry and Dingle peninsula’s. The room we had was spacious. Meals were great too.

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Sarvenaz

5 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was the perfect place for visiting Killarney and Dingle. The owner Liz was extremely kind and friendly, she gave us local recommendations and told us the most wonderful stories. The room was extremely clean and well kept, restaurant has fantastic food options and bar is lively at night. Peaceful area but only 15 minutes to Dingle and 30 mins to Killarney!

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Bradley

2 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Located on the road to Dingle and the Dingle Peninsula The Anvil Bar & Restaurant is a traditional hotel/pub in Ireland. The proprietors Liz and her son Steven were great--welcoming, hospitable, and quick to engage with assistance, stories, or ideas for our trip. The food and beverages in the pub were great. The rooms are a little dated and the beds are a bit less comfortable than what you might find in other big hotels, but the price is extremely reasonable and the welcome and hospitality more than makes up for it.

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Rita

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this place. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the food was spectacular and the bed comfortable. The location is right on the road, so there is some road noise, but not enough to disturb my sleep. We would certainly stay here again!

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Marie

17 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay before travelling to drive the Slea Head in the Dingle Pennisula.

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Dining

Hearty pub dinners and cooked-to-order breakfasts are widely praised, and the pub has a welcoming local feel. There are occasional notes about early bar closing or limited breakfast flexibility.

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EUGENIA

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Desayuno bueno y recién preparado. La noche anterior toman nota de lo que quieres entre las opciones que hay y cuando llegas lo preparan a cada uno. Habitaciónuy limpia. El mobiliario no es moderno pero está en buen estado.

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Jill

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice roadside pub. Food was good in evening and breakfast. Service in the evening was iffy. Most staff didn’t know how to check us in. Room was small but clean and fine and good for one night

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Carmen

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly and clean, comfy, and charming, but the bar closed up early in May.

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Randy

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The anvil bar bed-and-breakfast was a great stop over for us as we traveled the wild Atlantic Way. Please note, there are no elevators and you do have to climb stairs to the rooms on the second and third floors. We enjoyed having the pub on site with a bartender who was more than friendly and served up great Irish coffees. The breakfast in the morning was fantastic, and they accommodated our request to hold on the black and white puddin 😄.

10

Frances

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay at a location best for two nights to visit both the Dingle peninsula and the ring of Kerry. Nice lively restaurant with locals on a Saturday night

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Patrick

16 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dinner was excellent! The room....not so much. No AC....windows were locked. Very uncomfortable. So much so that we had a very hard time sleeping.

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Maria

1 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I loved it here! Instead of being handed a key, we were shown to our room, which was so cozy and welcoming. Both dinner and breakfast felt like home cooked meals rather than restaurant food. But the best part was the personal attention we received from our patroness Liz who shared stories and advice that truly touched our hearts and showed us the real Ireland. I wholeheartedly recommend a stay at the Anvil.

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TF

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Although clean and adequate, this pub is in need of investment by way of new bedroom furniture. The old style pine is well past its prime. We stayed here as part of our Wild Atlantic Way road trip. Dinner and breakfast was ok and that you would expect for the price you pay....

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Pierre-Yves

17 Jul 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Situé à la sortie de la péninsule de Dingle sur la route wild Atlantic vers le sud. Un pub Irlandais peuplé d’irlandais. Nous avons adoré. Personnel aux petits soins. Rapport quailté/prix imbattable.

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Rita

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this place. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the food was spectacular and the bed comfortable. The location is right on the road, so there is some road noise, but not enough to disturb my sleep. We would certainly stay here again!

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The Anvil Bar B&B

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

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