



of hospitality
in County Kildare
of hospitality
in County Kildare
Our Gastropubs




The Ballymore Inn
Opened in 1995 the Ballymore Inn is a multi-award winning gastropub located in Ballymore Eustace Co Kildare 11 km south of Naas and just 50 minutes from Dublin
Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse
An award winning Gastropub located just off the N7 in Kill Co Kildare just 5km from Naas and 35 minutes from Dublin
Hartes of Kildare
A multi award winning Gastropub located in the heart of the market square in Kildare town and just a 5 minute walk from Kildare Village outlet shopping & Just 1 hour from Dublin

Firecastle Artisan Grocers & Café
Firecastle opened in September 2020 as an artisan grocer, bakery, café, delicatessen & gift shop with ten boutique guest bedrooms. Our shop can only be described as a “food lovers paradise”. The minute you walk in the door, the aroma of freshly baked bread and freshly brewed coffee awakens the senses. Around every corner of our store are the very best of Irish Artisan foods, beautiful fresh and dried flowers, stunning ceramics by Irish designers & the most glorious scented candles and diffusers.
The Rooms @ Firecastle
The Rooms @ Firecastle offer visitors the opportunity to stay in one of our beautifully decorated guest rooms many of which overlook the famous St Brigid’s Cathedral. Firecastle gets its name from the lane that runs between the property and the Cathedral “Firecastle Lane” which refers to the fire St Brigid kept perpetually alight.
Our 10 boutique guest rooms are decorated in either a blush pink or a deep teal. High ceilings and picture windows flood the building with natural light. The rooms first floor location offers a stunning elevated view of St Brigid’s Cathedral. Each guest room has ensuite toilet and shower facilities, tea/coffee and Wi-Fi as standard. Although our accommodation is sold on a room only basis no guest @ Firecastle could ever go hungry with an array of freshly prepared breakfast delights from pastries, porridge and muesli to brioche breakfast baps on offer daily from our Café. Seating is available in doors, but if the sun happens to be shining why not enjoy your breakfast in our covered outdoor area and watch the world go by! Best of all residents of The Rooms @ Firecastle can enjoy a 10% discount in store!!
There are lots of other things to see and do nearby including a shopping trip to Kildare Village Outlet shopping which is located just 5 minutes walk from Firecastle – residents can also get a 10% VIP discount at Kildare Village! The Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens which is a 5 minute drive. The Curragh Racecourse which is less than a 10 minute drive and Newbridge Silverware which is just a 15 minute drive away.



Dew Drop Brewhouse Beers
Since September 2019 we have been brewing beer for our local community. Our sole aim is to produce premium quality local beer, at affordable prices, to customers of our gastropubs and for our patrons of Firecastle. Always striving for better, and under the direction of Head Brewer Dean Maquire we will keep producing our core products but also bring out more seasonal & interesting beers for all to try.
Watch this space for more Hoppy Goodness
Hartes Group News
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Race Sponsors @ Naas Racecourse
Yesterday we headed with our families to Naas Racecourse where we were sponsoring a race for their end of summer family racing event. What a great family day out it was! Great atmosphere, great racing and lots of free fun activities for the kids! A great track and lucky for us its located close to […]
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Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse Wins Gastro Bar of The Year Award
On Monday night some of the team from the Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse headed to the Clayton Hotel in Ballsbridge for the finals of the Bar of the Year Awards 2023! The Dew Drop Inn & Brewhouse was shortlisted in 2 categories – The Craft Bar of The Year and The Gastro Bar of […]
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Dew Drop Brewhouse Helles Lager Shortlisted for Blas na hÉireann Award
This week saw the Dew Drop Brewhouse Hell Hath No Fury Helles Lager shortlisted for a Blas na hÉireann Awards. Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. The finals will take place in September in Dingle co Kerry.
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Ballymore Inn Listed in Hotpress Magazines Top Restaurants List 2023
The Ballymore Inn are delighted to be included in Hot Press Magazines top Restaurants in Ireland for 2023. Located on the Kildare/Wicklow border and just minutes drive from Punchestown race course the Ballymore Inn is a dining destination not to be missed. With great family attractions such as Russborough House & Gardens and Blessington Lakes […]
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Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival @ The Curragh Racecourse
We had a great weekend sponsoring a race on the Friday night of the Dubai Duty Free Derby weekend. The atmosphere around Kildare and the county was there for everyone to see. Congratulations to The Black Tiger and Aiden O Brien on winning The Hartes Group Maiden @ The Curragh Racecourse
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Dew Drop Brewhouse Beers Now Available in Select Supervalu Stores In Kildare
This week saw our Dew Drop Brewhouse range of craft beers go on sale in select Supervalu stores in County Kildare. You will now find our beers in Supervalu Clane, Supervalu Sallins & Supervalu Naas! Picking up a can of favourite Dew Drop Brewhouse Beer just got easier!
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Hartes of Kildare Wins Best Gastropub In Leinster
Last Monday Hartes of Kildare scooped the Best Gastropub in Leinster Award at the Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards! Hartes is conveniently located in the market square in Kildare Town just 5 minutes drive from Kildare Village outlet shopping, The Irish National Stud & Gardens and less than 10 minutes from the Curragh Racecourse
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Firecastle Wins Shop of The Year @ The Good Food Ireland Awards
Congratulations to Firecastle who won The Best Shop In Ireland Award at the coveted Good Food Ireland Awards at the K Club! This award is given to a shop offering a selection of quality Irish food and/or drinks that shares the stories of the people behind it. A shop that celebrates Irish biodiversity & creates a […]
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Hartes of Kildare Wins Best Gastropub in Kildare For The 2nd Year Running
We were delighted for all of the team @ Hartes of Kildare who won best Gastropub in Kildare for the 2nd year running at the Restaurant Association of Ireland Awards. Hartes is conveniently located in the market square in Kildare Town just 5 minutes drive from Kildare Village outlet shopping, The Irish National Stud & […]
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Firecastle Wins Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Award 2022
Congratulations to Firecastle who recently won an Irish Breakfast Award at the Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards 2022! Firecastle is located in the market square in Kildare town, just 5 minutes drive from Kildare Village making it a perfect breakfast pit stop when heading for a day of shopping! Breakfast is available for […]