PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
27th April - 1st May 2027
4* BARBERSTOWN CASTLE HOTEL
From €160 per person
The 4* Barberstown Castle Hotel is one of Ireland's premier 4* Blue Book Hotels. Ideally located in Straffan, just 25 minutes from Dublin Airport and only 25 minutes from Punchestown Racecourse. Barberstown Castle Hotel is a friendly welcoming place to stay, and the very comfortable en suite Classic rooms include all the amenities you need and would expect from a 4* luxury hotel. Our Classic Bedrooms are available as Double - with 1 x King Size Bed, Twin with 2 Separate beds, and upgrades to Deluxe Rooms (slightly larger) and 4 Poster Suites (30% larger with seating areas) may be available at additional cost and on request.
Uniquely the guest rooms at Barberstown Castle are a mix of modern and traditional but all have fabulous comfortable beds and pillows with every amenity you could need. Food is a major factor at Barberstown with many casual and fine dining experiences to enjoy and drinks or afternoon Tea in the Garden Bar is always a treat. Apres racing is great fun in the bar and guest love this place for a less lively break than staying in Naas Town, the social hub of the festival although many bars and restaurants are available there within a short taxi ride from the Hotel.
You can easily book the package you want right here. Stay from 1 night for as long as you wish. To get your fast quote simply select the Package you want, then the Number of Guests you wish to book for and the TOTAL PRICE will be displayed for you. If you would then like to book just click the Green Button and a secure booking form will open where you can fill out your personal and card details. If you cannot see the exact package you want please do contact us and we will build a perfect package exclusively for you.
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PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
At Barberstown Castle
WHATS INCLUDED
Our Race and Stay Packages include all you need for a great stay for the Punchestown Festival
The Punchestown Festival takes place between Tuesday 27th April and Saturday 1st May 2027
WHEN YOU BOOK
Over 80,000 happy guests have booked with Race and Stay and when you book with us you will be asked to pay a €100 deposit. The balance is due no later that 45 days before your first arrival date. When you book you will be emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.
AFTER YOU BOOK
Our booking terms are very fair and easy to understand, for both you and us. After you have booked you can email us to change anything, add extras or cancel your booking in full and receive a full refund anytime up until 31 days before you arrive. After that date no refunds are possible.
FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT
Getting to Barberstown Castle Hotel is easy from Dublin Airport: You can take the airport coach which drops off close by, an Airport Taxi (cost approx €100 each way) or book a Private Airport transfer with one of our transport partners from €130 each way.
ARRIVING BY CAR
Parking for hotel guests at Barberstown Castle is free but the car park will be very busy for this race meeting. The car park surrounds the hotel on ground level. Driving Directions from anywhere to Barberstown Castle are available here
PRIVATE TRANSPORT
Private Transfers are available to and from Dublin Airport with our travel partner, Platinum Driving Services. You can view charges and book online HERE. For Groups of 7 or more guests we can offer Private return coach transport from €250 each way, depending on guest numbers.
CHECKING IN
Please go to Hotel reception and check in. If you arrive before check in time (3:30pm) you may not have access to your room. In this case the Hotel will store your luggage for you until your room is ready. The Hotel will be 100% full during this event so please be prepared for a longer check in time than normal.
OUR GUEST DESK
Our Race and Stay guest desk is located a short distance from Hotel reception. Our staff are based there each morning and this is where you will collect your race tickets from each day. We are there to help you have the best time possible. Please check our screens for the latest information.
YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT
Barberstown Guest rooms are all en-suite are very comfortable and feature signature Beds and Pillows. You'll have plenty of hanging space for your clothes, with in room safe, tea and coffee station, hairdryer, flat screen TV and channels, iron and board, fluffy towels and all you need for your stay.
EATING AND DRINKING
There are 2 main food options at Barberstown. The Barton Rooms Restaurant, the winner of The Good Food Ireland Hotel Restaurant of the Year 2025, for breakfast, lunch and dinner and The Garden Bar for casual dining. The Bar serves a wide selection of Beers and Spirits and often has entertainment at weekends. Bookings essential for all meals: Call + 353 1 628 8157
AMBIANCE
Barberstown Castle has a light and happy atmosphere with many locals enjoying meals and drinks each day. For racegoers to Punchestown who are looking for a great value Country break you'll find it hard to beat Barberstown for value and service. Owned by a racing family Barberstown is a fun and enjoyable place to stay ideally suited to small groups or couples.
NAAS TOWN
Naas Town is the social hub of the local area with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment each night, all within a short taxi ride of Barberstown Castle Hotel. A few suggestions are Haydens Bar, McCormacks, and Kavanaghs. All have entertainment at weekends. Tommy Fletchers for an old style Irish Pub experience
Punchestown Festival Races
Punchestown Festival runs from Tuesday 27th April to Saturday 1st May 2027. Racegoers love the first 3 days. Tuesday, for the iconic Punchestown Champion Chase. Wednesday for the Punchestown Gold Cup, the highlight of the week, and Thursday For the Stayers Hurdle. If you are going for more of a party type experience then Friday and Saturday are for you. Race and Stay run one coach per day to and from the races.
Punchestown - Day 1
Tuesday 27th April
Coach Departs 13:00pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
The first day of the festival includes the Champion Chase and several other Graded Races to enjoy.
Punchestown - Day 2
Wednesday 28th April
Coach Departs 13:00pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
Today is the highlight of the week, the Punchestown Gold Cup and several other Grade 1 contests.
Punchestown - Day 3
Thursday 29th April
Coach Departs 13:00pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
Today features the Stayers Hurdle and other valuable races on the card .
Punchestown - Day 4
Friday 30th April
Coach Departs 14:00pm
First Race 15:40pm
Last Race 19:30pm
Coach Departs 20:10pm
Today features the Irish Champion Hurdle and is also Ladies Day.
Punchestown - Day 5
Saturday 1st May
Coach Departs 13:00pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
Today is the finale of the festival week with many high class races to enjoy.
PUNCHESTOWN SATURDAY SPECIAL
PERFECT FOR GROUPS
Sat 1st May 2027
Just perfect for groups of any size is our exclusive Saturday Weekender Race and Stay Package. Join us for a very special Punchestown Festival experience. Arriving on Saturday 1st May and staying in your choice of Hotel including Racecourse admission or Hospitality with return transport. Complete packages start from as low as €199 per guest. Get them now before they are gone !!!
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THE ULTIMATE PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
4 NIGHT TOUR
25th - 29th April 2027
What an exclusive tour we have lined up for 2027. Join us for a very special 4 Night Punchestown Festival experience staying at the excellent 4* Barberstown Castle Hotel. Our Tour includes a stable visit with Champion Irish trainer Willie Mullins. Lunch at The Lord Bagenel and a VIP tour of The Irish National Stud. Not only that but enjoy the best 2 days racing at Punchestown and a VIP day at Naas races in our sponsors suite on Monday night. As part of our unique experience we will invite you into the parade ring for our sponsored Grade 1 Champion Bumper on Gold Cup day. Couple all this with Our racing Preview Show, great guest service and all transport included.
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Coming Soon
We have a variety of options to suit all guests from Private Suites to fabulous Restaurant options. Packages will be released soon but they sell out very quickly once available so please email us now for more information
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WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
" Once again I would like to thank you and your team for another wonderful festival experience, with a special thank you to Amanda, the way we are treated from arrival to departure is second to none & speaks volumes for your professionalism & dedication to your guests. " Brynn
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