Visit: Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet, Shannon Heritage, Bunratty Ireland
Join the Earl of Thomond for a glorious banquet at this majestic 15th century Bunratty Castle. The Earl’s Butler welcomes guests from the four corners of the world toasting an era of great Irish taste with excellent food, fine wine, and honey mead.
When you arrive at Bunratty Medieval Castle Banquet, a kilted piper plays a tune of welcome. You will ascend the Castle steps crossing over the drawbridge to the 'Bite of Friendship' offered by one of the Hostesses.
Upon entering the Great Hall resplendent with tapestries and furniture of the 16th Century, savor a goblet of Mead while mingling with the Ladies of the Castle. The Castle’s history is related followed by a medieval Madrigal. Witness the crowning of the Earl & Lady before descending to the Banquet Hall where bench seating, candle-lights, and long oak tables reflect the Banqueting style of the medieval era.
While partaking of a sumptuous four course dinner with fine wines, delight to the dulcet tones of the Ladies of the Castle accompanied by Irish Harp and Fiddle. The Butler seeks the Lords approval for all dishes brought before him. However, a scoundrel is revealed who must be brought before the Earl who decides his fate.
The 35-minute spectacle which follows dinner is a superb selection of Irish medieval and traditional songs and instrumental music. The entire evening lasts two and a half hours.
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Bunratty Banquet at 8.30pm
5/1/2024 - 10/31/2024
| Monday - Sunday : | 08:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
2 hours 9 minutes(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Donna_G
Wonderful time the service was excellent and the singing, music and food was grand!! 5 stars a must see!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18
Posted By : StephenM198
The medieval feast was wonderful. Good food and great entertainment. I recommend this event to everyone. Do not miss it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Tom_B
This was such a cool experience! I felt like Eddard Stark eating like a king. Definitely recommend this to anyone in the area!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Rachel_C
We had an excellent time at the banquet. The food was delicious, the experience was everything you wanted it to be and the castle was beautiful. More mead and longer!
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : jamiebJ7474TR
Had some friends from Canada visit & went on this tour. I lived nearby for years & never went to the banquet. Really enjoyed the performance. Characters were great, music was lovely & the jokes were also on point. Everyone had a great night.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15
Posted By : CatherineD614
My husband and I wanted to treat our adult children and their partners to a fun night out together. What a huge disappointment this banquet turned out to be. We have both gone together many times in the past and always enjoyed the food and entertainment. This event has gone seriously downhill. Firstly the food was dreadful, my family will eat anything but after we left they all ordered pizzas as they couldn't eat the food given during the meal. The ribs were dry with a spoon of jar topping, the brown bread was still in the plastic wrapper, the only saving grace was the soup. Even the show seems to have been shortened. Overall after paying 80 euro each I was hughly upset at wasting our money at Bunratty. I can understand it's appeal to visitors as it is unusual and the castle is very interesting but for us that is where it stopped. We should have gone to a nice restaurant in town for a good meal and a few drinks which would have probably cost half the price. Please get your food and entertainment standards back to where they were.
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Posted On : 2024-01-15
Posted By : Grzegorz_K
It was spectacular evening. Great musicians and beautiful food. The atmosphere was like you be back in time in was excellent
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Posted On : 2023-11-18
Posted By : Roger_W
Very well organised, very entertaining., and a great experience. Staff were friendly and funny and added to a great evening.
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Posted On : 2023-11-09
Posted By : Katherine_N
Oh my gosh this was AMAZING! The whole experience, start to finish, was incredible. I would do this experience again when I come back to Ireland.
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Posted On : 2023-11-05
Posted By : ieatcookiest
Great fun, excellent show, and music, loved it! Food nice too, great craic, would definitely go again
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Posted On : 2023-11-03
