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Hours
Sun
7:30 - 21:00
Mon
9:00 - 21:00
Tue
9:00 - 21:00
Wed
9:00 - 21:00
Thu
9:00 - 21:00
Fri
9:00 - 21:00
Sat
7:30 - 21:00
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PRICE RANGE
€5.00 – €50.00
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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The Lemon Tree Restaurant is part of the Blarney Castle Hotel and is ideally located on the village green of Blarney. It opens daily from 7.30Am till 11am for delicious home made breakfast with an excellent choice. If you are looking for a good breakfast- look no further as here it is. Lunch is served from 12 noon till 4.00Pm and Bar Food is available all day till 9.00m seven days a week. We have daily specials for Lunch and also Evening Specials. All of our produce are sourced locally where possible and we pride ourselves in offering value for money and good food. We cater for casual dining with friends, lunch, dinner, bar food, small parties, family occasions and other functions.
PRICE RANGE
€5.00 – €50.00
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants
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4.5
178 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Terry
Blarney28 contributions
Oct 2021 • friends
My friend and I have been well served here over the course of the pandemic but at no time did the quality of the food or service dip during those months. Quite the contrary, and the fish and chips served with salad is really,really good. Or rather as per the menu “Chish & Fips”. Outstanding. So again today, 22/10, and the service by Gillian and her team as ever was top notch. We will return again, and again
Written 25 October 2021
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Blarney Castle H
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review. Delighted you all enjoyed your lunch with us and hope to see you all again for a return visit. Regards Una
Written 21 April 2022
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Dave N
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
My wife and I just returned from a 2 week vacation self-touring southern Ireland, which included a 2 night stay at the Blarney Castle Hotel. The hotel was another excellent stop on our trip. It is located about 20 minutes outside of Cork, in a small and quiet community. The hotel is right across the road from Blarney Castle and Gardens (the Blarney stone) which is super convenient if you plan on spending any time on the castle grounds.
Rooms were very clean and comfortable. As was with our first hotel stay in Ireland, our hosts here were incredible. The onsite breakfast included in the stay was fantastic. The owners host a private guest restaurant where they provided an excellent choice of food and the service was outstanding. The owner took time to talk to us every morning, and we especially appreciated the advice we received about the surrounding local area.
If you are looking for souvenirs, wait until you get to Blarney. The Blarney Woolen Mills is located right around the block from the hotel, and was by far the best store for prices and selection of clothing, jewelry, shot glasses, etc.
If your destination is Cork, it is about a 20 minute bus/cab ride or drive. But the quiet location and local atmosphere of this place (i.e. a local pub downstairs with local music and dance!) far outweigh the distance you have to travel to get to the city for nightlife activities.
Written 27 July 2024
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Blarney Castle Hotel
Thanking you so much for taking the time to post a review of your stay with us. We were delighted to have you stay with us and hopefully you may return again on a holiday.
Regards Una Forrest
Written 28 July 2024
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sanjoOffaly
120 contributions
Jul 2021 • couples
We stayed for 3 nights,. We were welcomed by a man who I think was the general manager. He carried our bags to our room, which was very helpful.
The room and ensuite was lovely, full refurbished. There was complimentary bottled water and tea making facilities. We were very happy.
We ordered food in the bar, which was very tasty, plenty of it and very well presented. The breakfast was delicious with plenty on the menu, which was cooked to order.
The staff were amazing, they really could not do enough for you. Pleasant and chatty even though they were extremely busy, which seemed to be at all times.
We only had 2 small issues:
1. The manager that I referred to at the start seemed to be a jekyll and Hyde character, he came across as very abrupt, bordering on being downright rude to the staff, he barked orders at them across the bar or dining room having no regard that there were customers there as we'll as other members of staff, then he'd be off singing happy birthday to customers, he just came across as not a very nice boss, Jekyll and Hyde.The other staff were working so hard, we just felt sorry for them.
2. The lights in the bathroom across from the bar were never on. I'm not sure if this was because they were restricted because of covid or just an oversight.
Covid rules were good, masks were worn by the staff and sanitising areas was adhered to.
All in all an excellent stay. Maybe a word in the managers ear about his attitude.
Written 20 July 2021
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Brar S
1 contribution
Went to “Johnnie’s” (as it’s called locally) for a family lunch today and the service was simply awful. My husband asked what the pasta dish on the specials menu was (there was no description on the menu) and he was advised by the non-interested waitress that it was like a bolognese so he ordered that. Over 30 minutes later our food arrived…the pasta dish ended up being a seafood dish, nothing at all like a bolognese. At that stage we were just happy to get some food so he decided to say nothing and ate it. We asked 3 times for some water but it never arrived, so after 40 minutes I decided to go inside to the bar area and grab a jug of water that was sitting on the bar counter..
The waitress disappeared and was replaced by a stressed and overwhelmed young waiter who was trying to do his best to manage orders, process payments, seat customers etc. but the situation was awkward for everyone….we were all just looking at each other shrugging our shoulders and feeling part sorry for the waiter and part annoyed that management of this very busy restaurant decided it was ok to staff it with 1 waiter and 1 waitress.
Even if something unexpected happened, like 1 or 2 rostered staff didn’t show up this morning, it would’ve been better to close off part of the restaurant and not accept any more customers until the situation was under control.
Instead unsuspecting customers sat down to experience really slow and poor service.
This situation hasn’t been the first instance of really slow service here but today’s episode was just too much. It was just really unfair on your staff and unpleasant for your customers. Hire more staff and train them properly please!!!!!
Written 2 October 2021
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Pat R
21 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
It wasn't just one thing. The entire stack of dominoes fell.
Reserved Sunday lunch for four adults and two smallies. The table was there upon arrival but there was an atmosphere of quiet panic hanging over the dining room.
Serving staff wandering about looking bewildered as the service bell from the kitchen grew in volume and frequency.
Our order was taken after some gestures by us at the passing staff. At this stage we were almost surrounded by other guests who were wandering aimlessly trying to find somewhere to sit. Obviously never heard of a seater-greeter.
Two of our party ordered starters, soup, and two of us did not.
Then the real fun began.
We requested that the children's' meals would arrive with the starters.
They did - as did the two starters and the two main courses for the other, non-starter, customers. This meant that two were on their starter and two were eating their turkey and ham.
However, as we soon discovered, the two main courses we received were not for us at all leaving other customers waiting for their mains.
We then discovered that nothing had been done to prepare the main courses for the customers who had starters so the delay was extended.
A minor detail was that the table was not properly laid.
The bell in the kitchen was now playing a symphony. And still the relatively large number of bewildered staff busied themselves doing little, Even cleaning down a table became a major chore.
There was no offer of dessert. I guess they had written us off as customers.
There was also no concession for the shabby treatment.
Amateur night would have been a suitable description of the performance.
Taking too many customers in can be a poor strategy especially when you are unable to cater for them.
Pity. The food was good.
Written 28 November 2022
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Michelle fleming
County Laois51 contributions
Arrived to castle hotel waited to be sitted but no one came so we seated ourselves in the restaurant.
No one bothered to come near us and we had to ask for drinks and menu.
Both duty manager and bar man were very unfriendly no smiles or warm greeting.
Drinks came and orders taken by duty manager again no pleasantness or warm feeking at all
Not even one smiile by the lady. Very disappointing as i work with the public myself and i know how we should have been treated.
Food came and no sauces more drinks etc were offered.
Sadly hotel was let down by staff.
As food was absolutely gorgeous.
But with staff like that u wont get many returning customers sadly.
Written 14 May 2022
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foodlover69
Cork66 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
I've been here many times and have never been disappointed with my experience. I came here recently for my Grandad's birthday for the first time since lockdown, and had an absolutely gorgeous meal out with my family. The outdoor setting was beautiful and bright. They had plenty of vegetarian options and the prices were reasonable! Will 100% be back!
Written 23 August 2021
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Mike S
60 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
Enjoyed a two night stay here in September 2021. Hotel was perfectly situated for visiting Cork and surrounding area. Lovely walk to the beautiful gardens surrounding Blarney Castle with the opportunity to kiss The Blarney Stone from the hotel. Lively evenings in the hotel bar and food good quality. Our room overlooked the green and was very clean and serviced well. Would recommend hotel stay.
Written 19 September 2021
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pat o
8 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Went there for Sunday lunch. Food was nice and service only ok. Main course 23euro .Half portion 20 euro and a lot less food for that 20 euro. Not value for money
Written 28 July 2024
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Bucketlist46
Vancouver34 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
Expensive but worth it. I wish I had left more time to explore the site - there is so much more than the castle to see. It was great to be inside a castle that was still standing, going up crazy narrow circular staircases. Go see the witches kitchen etc in the rock glad to the left (on the map they give you). Worth it!
Written 29 August 2023
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Marion K
3 contributions
May 2022 • none
Dropped in for a drink or two and decided to stay for a Meal. The service was second to non and the staff very attentive and pleasant. Choice on Menu very good, and our Meal was lovely.
Written 28 May 2022
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Blarney Castle H
Many thanks for calling and delighted you enjoyed your meal and drinks with us. With kind regards Una
Written 31 May 2022
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Mark M
Scotland6 contributions
May 2022 • none
Upon visiting the castle we called in here for a quick lunch before heading to Galway and eventually home. Service was very good and we were seated near the fire in the bar. The soup was delicious it was probably the nicest I have tasted besides my mother's. It was tomato and basil and served with the nicest brown soda bread. We both had a sandwich special which was so tasty we almost licked the plate. It seems to be a busy place with local people. We both had a coffee which finished off our lunch perfectly.
Written 18 May 2022
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Blarney Castle H
Dear Mark, Many thanks for your review and delighted you enjoyed your lunch wtih us.
Written 11 August 2022
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Deirdre Okeeffe
Cork30 contributions
Nov 2021 • none
4 of us had lunch in the castle hotel today .it was such a delightful experience .The food was delicious and beautifully presented, We were served by 2 of their extremely friendly staff ,Gillian and Kathleen .Nothing was too much trouble for either of them .All 4 of us would highly recommend the food and service , Thank you to the wonderful staff for making the celebration lunch that extra bit special , We will certainly be making a return visit. . It’s a 10 / 10 from us.
Written 25 November 2021
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Blarney Castle H
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for choosing to eat with us here for your celebration lunch. Delighted you all enjoyed yourselves. Regards Una
Written 21 April 2022
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tina t
2 contributions
Sept 2021 • family
Went of a Friday night was absolutely amazing food was outstanding and staff it was my 50 birthday well thank you so much for turning into a fantastic night
Written 5 September 2021
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estjim
Humble13 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
We had an excellent dinner in the tavern for the night of our stay. We had breakfast in the morning as a PART of our stay. Both meals were excellent in every way.
Written 31 January 2020
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Blarney Castle H
Many thanks for taking the time to post a review of your stay with us. With kind regards Una
Written 25 March 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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