Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Reviews of Muskerry Arms

3 out of 5
Muskerry Arms
The Square, Blarney, Cork

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 421 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 421 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm friendly Staff and excellent food in the Restaraunt
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jan 11, 2023
Thank you so much David for your kind review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your lunch and your visit to the Muskerry Arms.Kind regardsRuth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean room. Pleasant, helpful staff. Good food. A great pub atmosphere. Lively, but I was never bothered in my room by any noise. Located in a quiet square opposite Blarney Castle, it's a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Ruth O on Sep 26, 2022
Thank you Michael for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear that you were so pleased with your room and that you enjoyed your meals and the friendly service and atmosphere. We are indeed very fortunate to be in such a wonderful location in the heart of Blarney. We hope to welcome you back again.Kind regardsRuth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodation. Cosy and friendly. Staff were really helpful. Blarney is a quiet area but its easy to get to Cork City, especially as the bus stop is right outside the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from Ruth O on Sep 26, 2022
Thank you Brian for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and we are indeed very fortunate to have such wonderful staff and to be in such a wonderful location in the heart of Blarney.Kind regardsRuth O Connor

8/10 Good

Coral

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hospitality and friendliness was exceptional. The room was super comfy, great bed and amenities, and we were 5 minutes away (walking) from Blarney Castle and Gardens. I highly recommended this place to anyone planning to spend a day at the castle and wants a stress free commute.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Ruth O on Sep 26, 2022
Thank you so much Coral for your lovely review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms and that you were so pleased with your room, our wonderful location in the heart of Blarney village and the friendly atmosphere and service. We hope to welcome you back again.Kind regardsRuth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Camilla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from Ruth O on Sep 26, 2022
Thank you Camilla.

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and Comfortable Inn by the Blarney Castle
Clean and Comfortable Inn above a great Restaurant and Bar. Dinner was Great and they had the best Irish Breakfast which was included in our reservation. Very Close to the Blarney Castle (within walking distance) as well as other shops and a grocery store.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Ruth O on Sep 3, 2022
Thank you Teresa for your wonderful review, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay here, we are indeed very fortunate to be in such a wonderful location in the heart of Blarney village. We are especially happy to hear that you were so pleased with your room and meals and it will be a pleasure to pass on your compliments to our chefs.Kind regardsRuth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Ruth O on Aug 17, 2022
Thank you Linda for your wonderful score. Regards Ruth O Connor

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Ruth O on Aug 17, 2022
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Unmesh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our best hotel / hosts experience in all of Ireland Gary (the owner) personally welcomed us - such a warm person! The hotel/family has a rich history, the location is amazing and the staff is really really pleasant. We loved chatting with Gary and Jerome. The room is very nice. The location is just awesome - 2 min walk from Blarney castle. The restaurants nearby are nice too. The Muskerry arms bar is a happening place at night. All in all - a very good trip. Gary represents the best of Irish people - Thank you Gary. We were in Ireland for 8 nights and our stay in Muskerry Arms was the best one
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Ruth O on Sep 3, 2022
Unmesh, thank you very much for taking the time to write such a charming review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at the Muskerry Arms. We are a family business and we strive to try to ensure that all our guests feel very welcome and at home here and your kind words are very rewarding, it will be a pleasure to share them with Gary, Jerome and all the team.Warm regardsRuth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing! Cutest room I have ever stayed in. The pub below was amazing! Best burger ever! I wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from Ruth O on Sep 3, 2022
Trisha, thank you so much for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at the Muskerry Arms and that you were so pleased with your room, meals and the friendly atmosphere in the bar.Warm regardsRuth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are going to Blarney Castle, this is the perfect place to stay. The hotel is only steps away from the entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are so quaint and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Ruth O on Aug 17, 2022
Thank you so much for your high score review, we are delighted to hear that you were so pleased with your rooms here at the Muskerry Arms. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable and clean accommodation in a busy pub. Rooms great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jun 21, 2022
Thank you so much Robert for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms and that you were so pleased with your accommodation. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel being above a pub is very appealing to tourists. Very eye catching! Great Ambiance!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jun 13, 2022
Thank you Jocelyn for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay here and the friendly atmosphere. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a late day visit to the castle! We had a great evening with Gary and his staff enjoying a few drinks in the pub. Dinner at the downstairs restaurant and breakfast upstairs were all excellent quality!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jun 13, 2022
Thank you David for your kind review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay here, especially the food and the friendly service. I will pass on your kind words to Gary and all the team. Sincerely Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

RORY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Attended the Cork marathon & the stay made the whole experience wonderful. Friendly staff & great room
Rehydration
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jun 13, 2022
Dear Rory, thank you for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay here and congratulations on the marathon. Sincerely Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Don

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jun 4, 2022
Thank you Don, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay here at the Muskerry Arms and we hope to welcome you back again. Sincerely Ruth O Connor

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jun 4, 2022
Thank you John for your feedback. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on May 30, 2022
Thank you Cynthia, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

8/10 Good

Allyson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the Muskerry Inn. Even though the room is above the pub, it was very quiet and easy to get some sleep. The room is clean but was missing hand soap and soap in the shower--minor details since we had our own. The proximity to Blarney Castle is fabulous. The staff was kind and helpful. Would recommend staying here if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jun 13, 2022
Thank you Allyson for your kind review, I am delighted to hear that you were so pleased with your room. I apologise for the lack of soap in the bathroom, that was an oversight on our part and should not have happened and I would like to assure you that had we been aware of this, we would have replaced it immediately. Your understanding is well much appreciated and I am delighted to hear that overall you enjoyed your stay here and that you appreciated our wonderful location and the friendly service. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on May 30, 2022
Thank you Patricia, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms. Sincerely Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth a visit
Loverly friendly staff a warm welcome the room was exceptionally clean very reasonable priced restaurant with excellent chowder and a good selection of mains Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jun 13, 2022
Thank you Richard for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay here and that you were so pleased with your room, meals and the friendly service. It will be a pleasure to share your kind words with all our team. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on May 30, 2022
Thank you Bobby, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay here at the Muskerry Arms. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property above a busy pub but separate and quiet. Management was in pub and very helpful when we checked in, but if we needed them we had to find them there. Fortunately our stay went smoothly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jun 13, 2022
Thank you Larry for your wonderful review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on May 30, 2022
Thank you Denise, that is really lovely to hear. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenience
Nice place. Very comfy beds and the room was clean. I chose this place because it was close to Blarney Castle and really close to the bus stops. It literally is like footsteps away from both. Convenient! Also, I really liked the pub downstairs. Tasty food and very friendly people. Good vibes. Just don't waste your money at the restaurant. Served so little and paid a lot. Overall, great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on May 31, 2022
Thank you Nathan for taking the time to write such a kind review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms and that you were so pleased with your room and our wonderful location in the heart of Blarney overlooking the village square. It is also very rewarding to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the friendly service and atmosphere in the bar. I'm sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the portion size in the restaurant as we are known for our very generous portion sizes and I would like to assure you that should you choose to dine with us again and would like a little extra, please don't hesitate to let us know, customer satisfaction is very important to us and we would be more than happy to oblige. Sincerely Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Tracy G

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quintessential Irish Pub. The rooms are clean, spacious, with a terrific breakfast in the small restaurant on the second floor. Staff were friendly, welcoming, and made us feel at home.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from Ruth O on May 27, 2022
Thank you Tracy for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms and that you were so pleased with your room and breakfast. We do strive to give all our guests an authentic Irish welcome and to hear that you felt so at home here is very rewarding. It will be a pleasure to share your kind words with our wonderful staff. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
like the property nice and quiet had a good sleep as well looking forward to the breakfeast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Ruth O on May 6, 2022
Thank you Anthony for your kind review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms and that you had a good nights sleep. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It felt comfortable from the moment I walked in to the moment I left. Locals were kind, the staff prompt and amiable, and the food and drink excellent. I feel like a fool for only booking one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Ruth O on May 6, 2022
Thank you Caleb for your lovely review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Muskerry Arms and that you felt so at home here and that you enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and service. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay and the food at the bar is excellent. It is within walking distance of Blarney Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Ruth O on Apr 25, 2022
Thank you Ann for your kind review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms and that you were so pleased with your meals and our wonderful location in the heart of Blarney overlooking the village square. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value
Great value rooms in Blarney. Close to the castle and friendly staff. Great quality and value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Ruth O on Apr 25, 2022
Thank you Lydia for your kind review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our friendly service and our wonderful location in the heart of Blarney overlooking the village square. We strive to try to ensure that we offer excellent value and it is very rewarding to hear that it is appreciated. Sincerely Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a great location, nearly directly across the street from Blarney Castle. The pub below is always hopping and has great atmosphere and vibe. Wi-Fi is a bit spotty, but by no means a deal breaker given everything else along with the very nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Ruth O on Apr 25, 2022
Thank you Aidan, for your kind review, it is always lovely to get positive feedback from a regular guest and we are delighted to hear that you are so pleased with the accommodation and that you enjoy the friendly atmosphere. We did have some issues with our Wi-Fi but you will be pleased to hear that we have upgraded to Fibre and these issues have now been rectified. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was surprisingly very good, the room was clean. Easy access to the castle but if you don’t drive it is a bit of a nightmare to catch the bus to cork city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Ruth O on Apr 25, 2022
Thank you Anne Marie for your kind review we are delighted to hear that you were so pleased with your room and our wonderful location in the heart of Blarney overlooking the village square. I was surprised to read that the bus was an issue as we are very fortunate to have the bus stop right outside our door and there is a regular bus service to Cory city every 30 minutes. Should you stay with us again and need any assistance with bus timetables or anything else, please do not hesitate to let us know. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a great location for Blarney and a very fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Ruth O on Apr 25, 2022
Thank you Eric, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at the Muskerry Arms, we strive to give our guests excellent value and it is very rewarding to hear that it is appreciated. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from Ruth O on Apr 25, 2022
Thank you Yvonne.

10/10 Excellent

Ellary

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Ruth O on Apr 5, 2022
Thank you Ellary.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were amazing guys. The pub was authentic. 5 mins from Blarney Castle. Great rate. Great room. Stay here if you're going near blarney at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Ruth O on Apr 25, 2022
Thank you Richard for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at the Muskerry Arms and that you were so pleased with your room. We strive to try to ensure that all our guests feel very welcome here and to also offer excellent value and it is very rewarding to hear that it is appreciated. Sincerely Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had read from other reviews that you check in at the bar. That was a first for us! The staff was so friendly and welcoming and made the process easy. Our room was just upstairs, very clean and comfortable. Only drawback to our room (#1) was the lights around the outside windows on the front of the building kept the room bright all night long. We pulled out our eye masks from the flight and were able to sleep well. Black out curtains would definitely help! The food in the restaurant was so good, and our waitress went above and beyond to make sure there were options for my husband's food intolerances. Breakfast the next morning was delicious. The location is perfect. Walking distance to Blarney Woolen Mills and Blarney Castle. We were so happy we stayed here!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Ruth O on Apr 25, 2022
Thank you Rebecca for your kind review, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms and that you were so pleased with your room and meals and that you enjoyed the friendly service, we are indeed very fortunate to have such wonderful staff. I apologise for the light coming into the room from the exterior lighting, we recently had blackout blinds fitted and didn't realise that this would be an issue but on foot of your feedback we have decided to turn off the exterior lights at night; thank you for bringing this to our attention. We strive to try to ensure that all our guests feel very welcome and so your kind words are very much appreciated and it will be a pleasure to share them with all our team. Sincerely Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Debora Hill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. Spend the evening in pub downstairs, enjoying live music and a drink. Breakfast the next morning was amazing! Wish we could have stayed longer! Right across the street from Blarney Castle❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Three Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, comfortable room. Above a very nice pub yet very quiet. Short walk to Blarney Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Ruth O on Apr 5, 2022
Thank you Brian for your kind review, I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms and that you were so pleased with your room. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Response from Ruth O on Mar 14, 2022
Thank you Paul.

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Ruth O on Mar 3, 2022
Thank you Jeannie.

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient, comfortable accommodation in Blarney
Located above the Muskerry Arms pub and restaurant, the guesthouse accommodation is convenient, right in Blarney town. Nice clean, spacious room. Good service from all staff. Only thing to note is that the room faced on to the road to the front of the pub so there was some minor noise at times during the night and some light from streetlights outside. If you're a light sleeper, that may cause some disturbance. Near Blarney Castle and only about 10 mins drive from Cork city
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Ruth O on Feb 21, 2022
Thank you Stephen for your lovely review, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the Muskerry Arms, especially the friendly service. The only downside of our fabulous location in the centre of Blarney overlooking the village green is that there will sometimes be noise from the street but we have fitted new blackout blinds to all our windows this week so that should solve the issue of any light from street lamps. Thank you for your feedback we do genuinely appreciate hearing about our guests' experience when staying with us as it informs us as to what we are getting right and also areas where we need to make improvements. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Response from Ruth O on Jan 26, 2022
Thank you Jim

10/10 Excellent

David, Bluffton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inn keepers were very hospitable. We felt comfortable, and welcomed. The staff took good care of us during breakfast and every meal .
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Ruth O on Jan 11, 2022
Thank you David for your kind review, we strive to try to ensure that all our guests feel very welcome and so your kind words are very rewarding. Sincerely Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Breda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, modern rooms. Good bar food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Ruth O on Jan 11, 2022
Thank you Breda, I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you were so pleased with your accommodation, meals and the friendly service and atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from Ruth O on Jan 11, 2022
Thank you Philip, that is wonderful to hear. Kind regards Ruth O Connor

10/10 Excellent

Subrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little place. Location is everything. You won’t get frills here, but you don’t pay for them either. The pub downstairs is everything I was hoping for, sports, great food and cold drinks. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021