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The Rubens at the Palace

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Enriching, rewarding & exceptional

Our beautifully restored historic hotel is cared for by a team who take genuine pride in delivering impeccable service and exceeding expectations at every turn. Overlooking The Royal Mews of Buckingham Palace - the entrance used by the Royal family - The Rubens showcases exceptional dining journeys, and enriching and rewarding experiences, from the very first moment guests are greeted by our red-uniformed doormen...

Our hotel remains open and we are here to welcome you for any business-related stay. Our restaurants and bars are closed, however you can enjoy in-room dining throughout your stay.

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The Ashford community

The wonderful community that surrounds us have become an essential part of the Ashford Castle story.

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In proud partnership

Lanson Champagne

As one of the oldest holders of the Royal Warrant, Lanson has been producing some of the world’s finest champagnes since 1760 and the craft has been passed down from generation to generation. We are proud to serve Lanson Champagne in our restaurants and bars.

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Ashford Castle Midleton Rare Whiskey And Waterford Crystal 1 Jameson Whiskey barrels

Irish Distillers

The Midleton Distillery's Master Distiller, Brian Nation, hand-selects the finest whiskeys for the Midleton Very Rare collection. We were delighted to partner with Midleton and Waterford Crystal to create an exclusive cask of Irish whiskey and unique tumblers for Ashford Castle. 

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illy coffee

Founded in 1933, illycaffè is led by the third generation of the family and illy's passion for excellence involves coffee producers in South and Central America, India and Africa. Illy is the first in the world to obtain 'Responsible Supply Chain Process' certification.

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VOYA products

VOYA

This versatile luxury skincare range can be found in each of our bathrooms, with products formulated using the finest natural ingredients. seaweed extract and essential oils.

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Lough Mask Distillery

Lough Mask Distillery 

Devoted to the lyrical Lough Mask landscape in County Mayo, this distillery is an award-winning spirits producer. Each spirit, available at Ashford Castle, takes the surrounding countryside as its muse, and is made with wild local botanicals and Lough Mask water.

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Ashford Castle Gin Experience

Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin

This handmade gin, distilled with nature's finest oriental botanicals and gunpowder tea, features in our ultimate craft gin tasting experience, where guests are invited to craft their own miniature gin to take home using locally foraged botanicals. 

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Valrhona

Legend by Ashford Castle, our bespoke couverture - a rich cocoaty chocolate, infused with soft milk notes and aromas of sweet vanilla, biscuit and fresh florals - is made with Valrhona, which sustainably harvests its cocoa to support the local farming communities and their environment in Africa.

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close up of Doonecastle Oysters

Dooncastle Oysters

These superb quality oysters are harvested from nearby Galway Bay. Dooncastle only farms in Grade A waters and strives to produce oysters with an excellent meat to shell ratio. They’re a regular feature on the menus of the George V Dining Room, Cullen’s At The Cottage and Wilde’s.

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Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese

Our indulgent Irish Farmhouse Cheese Trolley features the delicious cheeses of Kylemore, produced using the milk from the grass-fed dairy herd on the farm.

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Fíor Uisce

The quest for “Fíor Uisce”, meaning true water, led water experts to County Mayo. Proudly bottled close to the Castle, this multi-award-winning nitrate-free spring water is served in our dining venues.

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Andarl Farm

This award-winning farm supplies all of the pork products used at the Castle. Located just 25 miles from the hotel, the farm is well-respected for its free-range, outdoor-reared pigs.

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