County Arms Birr Hotel

4-star Georgian hotel with award-winning gardens and leisure club in Birr

Dining & Entertainment

County Arms Birr Hotel operates four distinct dining spaces. Hackett's Eatery serves local, seasonal produce. The Drawing Room offers traditional Afternoon Tea in a Georgian setting. Bar 62 provides casual lunch, dinner, and snacks, while the Shaker Room Cocktail Bar serves crafted cocktails. The hotel also hosts live entertainment throughout the year and has a BBQ facility and picnic area in the grounds.

Leisure & Wellness

The Springs Leisure Club & Wellness Suites includes an indoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, and a fitness centre with personal trainers and fitness classes. A range of VOYA wellness treatments are available, including full body massages, facial treatments, body scrubs, and wraps. The spa also offers a spa lounge/relaxation area, spa/wellness packages, and facilities such as a hot tub/Jacuzzi, foot bath, and steam room.

Rooms & Grounds

County Arms Hotel offers newly renovated bedrooms ranging from double rooms to bespoke suites, including Classic King Rooms and Superior rooms with garden views. The 18th Century Walled Garden features a charming gazebo, outdoor chess set, and landscaped walking paths. Guests can also explore the award-winning gardens on guided tours arranged by the hotel.

Weddings & Events

County Arms Birr is a dedicated wedding venue with a dedicated wedding coordinator and professional events team. The hotel offers private dining rooms for intimate gatherings and function spaces that can accommodate up to 250 guests. The ballroom and grounds provide settings for ceremonies, receptions, and overnight stays for wedding parties.

Location & Activities

County Arms Hotel Offaly is located 120 minutes from Dublin, 90 minutes from Shannon, and 85 minutes from Galway. Nearby attractions include Birr Castle and Gardens, Lough Boora Discovery Park, and the Slieve Bloom Mountains. The hotel provides bicycle rental, fishing, horse riding, golf course access, and hiking trails, plus a children's playground and kids' pool for families.

• Dining & Entertainment: Hackett's Eatery, Drawing Room Afternoon Tea, Bar 62, Shaker Room Cocktail Bar
• Leisure & Wellness: The Springs Leisure Club & Wellness Suites, VOYA treatments, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, fitness centre
• Weddings & Events: Dedicated wedding coordinator, private dining rooms, function spaces for up to 250 guests
• Location: 120 minutes from Dublin, 90 minutes from Shannon, adjacent to Birr Castle and Gardens
• Family: Children's playground, kids' pool, board games, kids' outdoor play equipment, family rooms