Dining At Cashel Palace
Hotel Dining
Overseen by Executive Chef Stephen Hayes, dining at Cashel Palace celebrates the land, locality and rich food heritage of County Tipperary. From Michelin-starred lunch and evening dining at The Bishop’s Buttery to elegant afternoon tea in the Queen Anne Room, relaxed dining at Mikey Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen, private dining, wine experiences and the convivial Guinness Bar, every table is shaped by warm hospitality, provenance and a deep connection to place.
Set in the heart of Tipperary’s Golden Vale, Cashel Palace works closely with local and regional producers to bring the best of Irish ingredients to the table. Whether joining us for lunch, afternoon tea, cocktails, a special celebration or a memorable fine dining experience, guests can enjoy refined Irish hospitality in remarkable surroundings.
The Bishop's Buttery
The Bishop’s Buttery is the Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant at Cashel Palace. Set within the historic Palace, the restaurant serves refined Irish cuisine shaped by the seasons, the produce of County Tipperary and the rich food heritage of the Golden Vale.
Led by Head Chef Stefan McEnteer, The Bishop’s Buttery offers a memorable lunch or evening dining experience in an atmospheric setting where heritage, craft and hospitality come together.
The Bishop’s Buttery holds 1 Michelin Star for its refined Irish dining. Cashel Palace Hotel is also recognised with 2 Michelin Keys, celebrating the wider hotel experience.
Queen Anne Room
The Queen Anne Room offers refined lunch and traditional afternoon tea in the Main House at Cashel Palace. Light-filled, elegant and quietly atmospheric, It is especially suited to afternoon tea in Cashel, relaxed lunch, family occasions and elegant daytime celebrations.
Served Monday to Sunday, afternoon tea at Cashel Palace brings together classic country house hospitality, seasonal flavours and a sense of occasion in the heart of County Tipperary. For non-residents, it is especially suited to afternoon tea in Cashel, relaxed lunch, family occasions and elegant daytime celebrations.
Mikey Ryan's Bar & Kitchen
Set on the adjacent grounds of Cashel Palace, Mikey Ryan’s Bar & Kitchen offers relaxed casual dining for hotel guests and locals alike. Lovingly restored and reopened in 2017, it has become a firm favourite in Cashel for lunch, dinner and drinks.
With indoor and al fresco dining, warm service and a lively atmosphere, Mikey Ryan’s is ideal for easygoing meals before or after exploring the Rock of Cashel and the wider town.
Sadler's Bar & Kitchen
Located off-site in Fethard, approximately 20 minutes from Cashel Palace, Sadler’s Restaurant & Bar offers charming country dining in the heart of Tipperary’s horse country. The restaurant is part of selected cultural and equine package experiences, making it especially relevant for guests exploring Fethard, Coolmore Stud, Horse Country and the wider thoroughbred landscape.
Guests interested in dining at Sadler’s or including it within an itinerary are encouraged to speak with the Cashel Palace concierge team.
Drinks
Cashel Palace offers a characterful drinks experience, from the atmospheric wine cellar and impressive wine vault to the convivial Guinness Bar, private Residents’ Cocktail Bar and Donoghue’s traditional Irish pub.
Whether enjoying a carefully chosen wine, a classic cocktail, an Irish whiskey or a quiet drink by the fire, the drinks offering at Cashel Palace reflects the hotel’s heritage, warmth and Relais & Châteaux spirit. The Guinness Bar also reflects one of the hotel’s most distinctive heritage connections.
Private Dining & Drinks Experiences
Private dining and drinks experiences at Cashel Palace are designed for memorable occasions, celebrations and intimate gatherings. From atmospheric cellar experiences and wine-led evenings to elegant private dining at The Bishop’s Buttery, each experience is shaped with care, discretion and a strong sense of place.
Guests are encouraged to contact the team to discuss private dining, wine experiences, celebrations or tailored food and drink occasions.
The Golden Vale
Cashel Palace is set in Tipperary’s Golden Vale, one of Ireland’s richest agricultural regions. This landscape shapes the hotel’s approach to food, with menus guided by seasonality, local producers and carefully sourced Irish ingredients.
From breakfast and afternoon tea to relaxed dining and Michelin-starred evenings at The Bishop’s Buttery, dining at Cashel Palace is rooted in place. The result is a food experience that reflects County Tipperary, its producers and its deep culinary heritage.
