The Lord Bagenal Inn’s was established in 1979, the hotel is situated in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, on the banks of the river Barrow. Offering 39 spacious, elegant bedrooms decorated in a classic boutique style. Calm, comfort and impeccable service are the hallmarks of this family-run hotel. Located off the M9 (junction 6) just a 20 minute drive to Kilkenny and 15 minutes to Carlow. Enjoy walks along the Barrow Way or explore Carlow’s Garden Trail including 22 different gardening attractions, and afterwards why not relax by one of their open fires and enjoy a glass of wine from their Award Winning Wine List.
Along with their superb location on the Barrow Way, a particular feature of this beautiful hotel is its art gallery with paintings dotted right throughout the premises. The hotel showcases an array of contemporary Irish and UK artists including Tony O’ Malley, Colin Middleton, Peter Collis, William Scott and Sean McSweeney.
The Lord Bagenal Inn’s à la carte menu offers an array of choices in a modern menu that retains simplicity and intensity of flavour. The restaurant offers a mix of Irish and international cuisine along with daily specials, prepared using only the finest local ingredients. Lunch is served from 12pm-2.30pm daily (12pm-6pm Sundays) and à la carte menu available directly after, until 9.30pm (9pm Sundays).
Local Suppliers
O’Haras, Carlow; Ballon Free Range Eggs; Ballybit Nurseries; Walsh Whiskey, Carlow; the Village Dairy, Killeshin and the Chocolate Garden, Carlow.
Awards
- RAI Best Hotel Restaurant Leinster 2016 & 2017
- AA Rosette Accredited Restaurant for Culinary Excellence 2015/2016 & 2016/2017
- Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2015 & 2016
- World of Fine Wines Winner 2016