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food-drink · Sunday 5 July 2026 · Various 
Killarney Park Hotel Afternoon Tea
At Killarney Park Hotel · Killarney, Co. Kerry
At Killarney Park Hotel · Killarney, Co. Kerry
The Killarney Park Hotel holds its afternoon tea on the first Sunday of each month, and the July sitting falls on the 5th. It is a proper, unhurried affair - think tiered stands, fine china, Irish linen, and a room that takes itself just seriously enough. If you have been looking for an occasion that feels genuinely special without tipping into stuffiness, this is a reliable pick for a birthday, a catch-up with someone you have not seen in a while, or simply a long Sunday afternoon done properly.
The setting is The Peregrine restaurant inside the five-star hotel: velvet seating, chandeliers, and the kind of quiet hum that makes an afternoon stretch out pleasantly. The spread follows the classic tiered format - finger sandwiches and savoury bites on the bottom, freshly baked scones in the middle (served with handmade preserves, clotted cream and lemon curd), and delicate pastries and sweets on top.
The menu rotates with the seasons, shaped by the hotel’s pastry kitchen, so regulars tend to find something new each time. Loose-leaf teas and freshly brewed coffee are included. If the occasion warrants it, you can upgrade to a prosecco afternoon tea (€65 per person) or go the full champagne route with a glass of Charles Heidsieck Non-Vintage Brut (€75 per person). The classic sitting is €50 per person.
Vegan and vegetarian menus are available - flag your requirements when you book. Reservations are strongly recommended; this is a monthly event and it fills.
Killarney is well served from all directions. From Dublin, the M7/N21 route runs roughly two and a half hours; from Cork, the N22 takes around an hour. Bus Eireann operates regular coach services from Cork, Limerick and Dublin into Killarney town. The hotel itself sits in central Killarney, a short walk from the bus and train stations - Irish Rail runs the Mallow line with connections from Dublin Heuston. Street parking is available around the town centre, and the hotel can advise on nearby car parks if you are driving in from outside town.
The town makes a full day easy. Killarney National Park is on the doorstep - the walled deer park and the lakeside walk to Ross Castle are both free and take no planning. The Gap of Dunloe and the Ring of Kerry are within reach for anyone staying over. There is more to see in Killarney and across Co. Kerry.
Heading to Killarney Park Hotel in Killarney? Kerry has plenty more to see. Read the Killarney area guide, find what else is on, and explore the towns and villages nearby.