I stayed in Dooly's for one night and won't be making a regular trip there. Parking is free, but down a very tight alley (and the alley was partially blocked [some <expletive> deciding that parking outside a police station on a double yellow blocking a car park entrance was absolutely fine] when I was leaving, meaning I had to drive... More

Stopped here for a quick snack with my husband and two kids aged 5 and 6. Hotel is dated, old fashioned and has a very dark bar/lounge. I ordered two toasted cheese sandwiches for my kids, my husband had a chicken panini with side salad and I had a latte. My latte was absolutely horrible and it cost 3.5euro and... More

Had food in the bar that evening that myself partner and son arrived. Food was nice as were staff however the nightclub underneath where we were turned me off completely. Though I was told there was a nightclub I was also informed that the family room was at back of hotel and they are generally quiet . That was not... More

We didn't stay at the hotel but we availed of the special dinner menu €65 for 3 courses including a bottle of wine. It was tremendous value - we had a choice of wine and we got a lovely meal - very tasty and big portions - none of the dreaded "nouvelle cuisine " here - good Offaly - sized... More

Dooly's Birr, Co Offaly is one of our most favourite hotels. Each month I take people on a day trip visit we were heading for Athlone Castle (have written review on this). We had a great full Irish breakfast with lots of fresh tea/coffee and toast. On our return homeward journey we stopped for dinner and the food was just... More

I normally do the 400+miles round trip to Birr in a day. But advancing years and a headache prompted me to ask at Dooly's if they could put me up/put up with me for a night on my last visit to the town in mid-February. There was no problem, and the receptionist, Grainne, was friendly and most helpful. My room... More

Agree with the earlier comment, very mixed feelings about Dooley's. Lovely old style hotel, very clean & the staff were helpful and friendly, lots of parking available and such nice settling - birr is a must visit town.. just the food quality was what let the hotel down. Very standard dinner and lunch. Perfect hotel for work stay overs just... More

This is a difficult place to review beacuse it is getting a lot of things right but the style of the hotel wouldn't be my cup of tea. The staff are exttremely friendly and helpful, the general atmosphere is welcoming but the decor is decidedly dated, if you like that style of hotel then that's not a problem. I have... More

Whilst staying at Birr recently, we enjoyed several meals at Dooly's Hotel in Emmet Square. It was an old coach house hotel and dates back to the 1700's. The meals were amazing and the service excellent. Our friendly waiter was most helpful in directing us towards the correct road at our departure. He even ventured out into the downpour to... More