Scholars Townhouse Hotel

Scholars Townhouse Hotel

Review

Scholars Townhouse remains a standout in historic Drogheda and I’m delighted to endorse it for a second time in my Top 100 Attractions on the Island of Ireland book. Still lovingly family-run, it’s even better than on my first visit. Housed in the former Christian Brothers School where submarine pioneer John Philip Holland once taught, the hotel blends character with contemporary comfort. Bedrooms keep faith with the building’s period charm while delivering modern touches that make short stays and weekends effortless. Service is warm, attentive and genuinely local. With its own atmospheric well stocked bar and well-regarded restaurant, you can settle in without straying too far. A generous on-site car park and central location seal the deal: Scholars is one of Drogheda’s very best bases.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Returning to Scholars Townhouse after featuring it in my previous edition, I suspected standards would remain high and they do. Dining here is effortlessly polished. From. A tasty breakfast, right through to dinner, their award winning kitchen champions the Boyne Valley, sourcing the majority of its produce from local growers, fishermen and artisan makers and it shows on the plate: bright flavours, confident technique and dishes that balance comfort with finesse. Choose a light, well-priced lunch in the Gastrolounge, settle in for an unhurried Sunday Lunch in the Restaurant, or linger over an elegant afternoon tea, the quality never wavers. Service is warm, timing is assured and the cooking remains thoroughly award-worthy. Scholars proves that when provenance matters and craft is respected, delicious things happen.