The Anglers Rest – Castleknock
One of Dublin’s best known and most inviting restaurants, The Angler’s Rest on Knockmaroon Hill at Chapelizod offers an extensive menu and top-class cuisine in the welcoming ambience of its French threadbare-style elegance.
Just a 15-minute drive from Dublin City Centre, this landmark establishment in the seclusion of the Strawberry Beds – next door to the Phoenix Park – has a history that stretches back to Cromwellian times and the famous patriot Michael Collins, and has long been considered the favourite watering hole of anglers fishing along the banks of the adjacent River Liffey. Extensive car parking adds to the attraction, especially for tour groups.
Today, the tradition of great food and drink continues, while at weekends, widely varying live music adds to atmosphere. Its culinary reputation, including the freshest seafood landed by Wrights of Howth, and a wide selection of national and international brands of beers, wines and spirits, has made The Angler’s Rest a magnet for locals and tourists alike.
A sprawling Beer Garden is renowned for its summer barbeques, the ‘Salmon Bar’ can cater for private or corporate parties or functions while the stylish upstairs function room – with a capacity of up to 120 – is perfect for weddings, communions, christenings and other special events.
Weddings at the Anglers Rest
Its picturesque location next to the banks of the Liffey at the Strawberry Beds, its reputation for fine food, and its capacity to cater for up to 120 people in its spacious and contemporary function room, have made The Angler’s Rest an increasingly popular and alternative venue for Wedding Parties.
The natural beauty of the nearby Phoenix Park – providing the ideal backdrop for wedding photographs – extensive parking and its proximity to Dublin city centre are added attractions for couples looking for that romantic setting with a difference to celebrate their big day.
Instead of the more conservative surroundings of a hotel, couples find the intimate ambience of The Angler’s Rest particularly appealing. The staff works closely with the newlyweds in the planning of the day, taking even the smallest detail into account and tailoring the function to meet specific requirements. Such is the flexibility of the room that it can be adapted in layout to suit individual needs.
Special attention is paid to the menu – with a vast array of dishes from which to choose – and to the fine selection of wines, beers and spirits which are most appropriate for the occasion.
And for guests who want to fully enjoy the day, overnight accommodation is readily available locally in a variety of hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses.
The Angler’s Rest – for memorable weddings at a romantic location.
