This 300-year old centrally-located hotel makes a very comfortable base within easy walking distance of the whole of Dingle town.
Bedrooms in the older part of the hotel have a lot of character (some have four-posters) but the spacious newer bedrooms at the back of the hotel are quieter, and convenient to the car park at the rear.
Public areas include the streetside Mrs Benners Bar, which has a welcoming fire and a lot more personality than would be expected of an hotel (food available from 12 noon daily; day menu 12-9, dinner 6-9).
Good food with a local flavour has become a USP of the hotel in recent years, and - as well as wide-ranging day and evening menus showcasing local ingredients, notably seafood and West Kerry lamb - that includes an impressive breakfast.
Served in a large, bright, dining room towards the back of the hotel, breakfast kicks off with a well-presented buffet display notable for its quality as much as the variety offered. Home baked ham, artisan cheeses and yogurts, smoked salmon, Irish cereals and freshly baked brown bread and pastries all feature as well as a choice of fresh fruits and juices. And cooked to order dishes include a full vegetarian breakfast which is offered alongside a well-sourced 'Traditional Irish', catch of the day, kippers and other favourites like Lispole Eggs Benedict and crepes or waffles.
Afternoon Tea here has also become popular of late - and there's a tempting 'drink-local' variation with Dingle Gin Fizz...
