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Billiards Room & Cigar Terrace

Retreat to the Billiards Room and enjoy a game of billiards, sink into comfy chairs with a glass of your favourite tipple or enjoy light snacks. Relax with a newspaper and catch up on the day's affairs. The traditional elegance of the Billiards Room, with its grand assortment of antique furniture and furnishings is a most welcome addition to the castle.


With an impressive selection of beverages, including a selection of finest single pot still whiskey, which is regarded as the real Irish whiskey and is a whiskey style unique to Ireland, it is the perfect quiet spot to enjoy an afternoon tipple or retreat to for a digestif after dinner. Enthusiastic cigar connoisseur's will delight in Mr Tollman's limited cigar collection Including a millennium edition from habanos in a commemorative ceramic jar, Montecristo “A”, Cohiba Esplindidos and Partagas Lusitanias, which can be enjoyed on the adjoining Cigar Terrace. On a rooftop corner of the castle, discover the Cigar Terrace with fantastic views overlooking the River Cong and beyond. With a feature awning, locally made in the village of Cong, and low glass tables with wrought iron chairs, the Cigar Terrace is a beautifully designed space with a flagstone floor in which to relax and enjoy a whiskey, cognac or cigar, or simply to enjoy relaxing in a wonderful setting overlooking the river Cong.


The Cigar Terrace is a popular public space, but is also a favourite spot for private parties with a DJ and wedding groups for up to 30 people standing. Perhaps enjoy a whiskey or wine tasting in the Billiards room and retreat to the terrace on warm summer evenings to soak up the magnificent surroundings.

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The ultimate craft gin tasting experience

Enjoy a one-hour tasting experience not to be missed. Learn the secrets of the trade as you taste select craft gins from distilleries around the world, including the Gunpowder Irish Gin.

You'll have the opportunity to craft your own miniature gin, using gin botanicals, which you will be able to take home. Tastings can be booked daily between 6pm and 8pm, for groups of up to 10 people, subject to availability.

Price: €85 per person with 15% service charge

Cigar Terrace Whiskey and cigars on a tray for display
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Opening hours

Daily from 4pm - 12am (residents only)
Cuban and Irish tapas served daily from 5pm - 10.30pm

Email: concierge@ashfordcastle.com

Specialities

Whiskey 
Brandy/Cognac
Original Irish
Guinness 
Cigar

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