Westenra Arms Hotel
Review
Located right in the heart of Monaghan Town, the Westenra Arms Hotel is an ideal base for exploring this lively county town and its surrounding countryside. Now under new ownership, it remains in the safe, experienced hands of long-standing General Manager Greg, who has been welcoming guests here for well over a decade now. Bedrooms and suites are well furnished, cosy and comfortable, offering everything you need for a relaxing stay, whether you’re here for business or leisure. Staff throughout the hotels estate are friendly, helpful and genuinely invested in your experience, while the hearty, top-notch breakfast sets you up perfectly for the day ahead. Best of all, room rates remain refreshingly affordable, meaning quality and value go hand in hand here at the Westenra.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Monaghan Town itself, has a selection of restaurants, but here at the Westenra Hotel it’s fast becoming a go-to destination for food lovers. Under new ownership, there’s a clear commitment to locally sourced, quality ingredients and it shows on every plate. You can keep things casual in the cosy Tavern Bar, perfect for relaxed bites and comforting favourites, or move upstairs to the stylish DV Lounge, where wine and cocktails pair beautifully with contemporary small plates. For a more refined dining experience, the Courtyard offers a stunning setting and a menu that feels that bit more special without ever being pretentious. Throughout, the kitchen brigade and front-of-house team genuinely care about your experience, attentive, warm and professional, they ensure you’re in very safe hands here.
- Top 100 Review
Contact Us
The Diamond
, Roosky,
Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
, H18 XA97
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