Afternoon Tea at Kilronan Castle

Kilronan Castle serves afternoon tea daily in the Drawing Room and Palm Court, looking out over the estate near Lough Meelagh a short drive from Boyle. The pastry team put together a stand of homemade scones, finger sandwiches and sweet treats, with a choice between a Traditional or a Light Afternoon Tea, and vegan, dairy free and gluten free menus available on request. It is a set piece rather than a casual drop in, aimed at guests wanting a proper sit down tea in a period setting rather than a quick coffee and cake.

What to expect

Service runs from 1:30pm to 4:30pm every day, so there is no single fixed weekly date, only a daily window that guests book into ahead of time. Both the Traditional and Light menus come with a pot of tea or coffee, and dietary menus are published on the hotel’s website so allergy or diet needs can be checked before arrival rather than negotiated at the table. The Drawing Room and Palm Court sit inside the main castle building, so the tea is served among the hotel’s period furnishings and gardens rather than a separate cafe space, which is part of the draw for visitors making a special occasion of it.

Good to know

• Date and time: Served daily, 1:30pm to 4:30pm
• Venue: Kilronan Castle Hotel & Spa, Ballyfarnon
• Booking: Reservations required, minimum 24 hours’ notice
• Price: On application, not published online; phone or email the hotel to confirm
• Dietary: Vegan, dairy free and gluten free menus available; nut allergies handled case by case
• Recurrence: Daily, year round, subject to booking availability

Getting there

Kilronan Castle is at Ballyfarnon, close to Lough Meelagh and the Roscommon-Leitrim border, roughly 10km from Boyle. The estate is signposted from local approach roads, with parking on site.

While you’re in the area

Boyle is a short drive away with King House, Lough Key Forest Park and the town’s cafes and restaurants all worth combining with a visit to the castle. There is more to explore in Boyle and across Co. Roscommon.