Woodstock Arms

Inistioge is a gorgeous, quaint little village, and I’ve wanted to spend more time there after passing through a few times over the years. I think this is the only accommodation in town, and I really enjoyed my stay. My room was clean and lovely, and they accommodated my request not to be directly above the bar. The cosy bar has great staff, and Malachy, who I think is the new owner, is lovely too. Everyone was really nice. One thing to plan for: there’s no food at the accommodation or the bar next door, even though I think the website mentions pizza, so I couldn’t get dinner. Eat beforehand or bring a plan for dinner in Inistioge. Breakfast was very nice, especially the amazing fresh croissants, though it took a long time. I think they’re still getting the food side of the accommodation going. I’d definitely recommend staying and will be back. Thanks, everyone!

Just reviewing the food. The atmosphere and staff are lovely, but the prices feel far too high for what you get. My chicken Caesar was bland and had no croutons or bacon. The club sandwich cost a hefty €18, came on regular Brennans bread (see photo), and wasn’t worth it. The menu looks nice, but the dishes don’t live up to it, and there’s very little choice.

The pub attached to the place had a lovely, homely feel, and the live music last night was excellent. The staff were amazing and paid such close attention to detail, always ready to help. We loved our weekend here and will definitely come back!

The rooms were clean and charming, and breakfast was delicious. It’s a cute town with a beautiful church, cemetery, and old ruins. Everyone was so welcoming and made us feel like we belonged. A pint was reasonably priced, too.