Dining in Killarney National Park

Taste

A Culinary Journey Through Ireland’s Wild Heart

From couture fine dining to fireside rituals, every plate is a story of place.

Beneath ancient trees and beside quiet lakes, dining at Muckross is more than sustenance; it’s story, setting, and soul. Our venues, The Yew Tree, Monk’s Lounge, Colgans Pub, and Private Dining, honour seasonality, heritage, and craft, inviting guests to savour old favourites and discover new delights.

The Yew Tree Restaurant

Refined Dining Within a National Park

Set in the hotel’s original Victorian lounge, The Yew Tree is among the rare restaurants offering award-winning fine dining within 25,000 acres of protected parkland, holding 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.

Monk’s Lounge

Afternoons of Elegance, Evenings of Ease

A bright, fireside lounge for à la carte lunch, classic cocktails and Afternoon Tea, where moments stretch and the outside world falls away.

Colgans Pub

Tradition, Served Warm

Stone, timber, and a welcoming hearth. Enjoy characterful Irish dishes and convivial evenings; selected nights feature live traditional music.

Afternoon Tea (Monk’s Lounge)

A Little Theatre of Tiers

Price: €45 per person. Pre-booking: 24 hours (share any dietary requirements when reserving).

Cancellation: €35pp if cancelled within 24 hours.

Partnered with Ronnefeldt Tea, with pastries and delicacies created by Executive Chef Scott Kapitan, an elegant ritual in the calm of Monk’s Lounge.

For Moments Worth Marking

From intimate rooms (Bourne Vincent Suite 40 guests; Blue Pool Dining 60 guests; Yew Tree private events up to 60 guests) to grand celebrations in the Abbey or Valentia Suite (up to 250 guests), we tailor menus—gourmet dining, set menus, canapés, BBQs and styling to your story.

Enquire with our team: +353 (0)64 6634 00info@muckrosspark.com

Our dining experiences blend fashion-editorial elegance with nature reverence, deep jewel tones, candlelit tables, and seasonal storytelling on the plate. Here, luxury is a feeling: warm, intuitive, never scripted.

  • Forest Walk → Afternoon Ritual → Yew Tree Dinner
  • Park Ramble → Colgans Snug → Nightcap in Monk’s Lounge

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