Dromoland Castle in

16/05/2023: We really enjoyed our meal but unfortunately the length of the meal was too long. We actually prefer longer meals that aren't rushed but this was 2.5 hours long and, honestly, felt longer and there were long breaks in between each course (it felt more like we were having a tasting menu experience vs. a three course meal). We arrived around the same exact time as several other couples (really the only table who had arrived well before us was a large group and another couple who was finishing their meal) but the timing for everyone's meals seemed to be very off from one another. We all seemed to get the three course meal option yet some people were gone in 1.5 hours (one couple who arrived after us had left by the time we received our main course) while we were there for 2.5 hours. As I wasn't able to drink that night, my husband ordered glasses of wine but would have ordered a bottle had we known the service would be so slow. Again, the meal itself was delicious but the slow service really lessened the experience. At the end, when given the bill, we were told that they did not include a service charge so if we wanted to tip, we should do that on top of the meal. Although I appreciate them identifying this, I think it should be written on the bill not said aloud to us, as this felt rather tacky. Good meal but timing was quite off.

13/04/2023: Took a trip down here last week. It was well worth it. Excellent 3 course menu with a couple of surprises in there too. The food was superb and the service top notch too. Will be back in the summer!