Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet: Feast with Live Entertainment

Sit down to a three-course feast while musicians play and the Earl's Butler recounts the castle's history.

The Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet is an evening activity held in the Dalcassian Hall where you arrive as a guest of the Earl, drink mead, listen to live harp and fiddle music and choral singing, and eat a three-course dinner with dessert and coffee. The experience runs roughly 2.5 hours and includes a performance on the Rules of Chivalry. Vegetarian options are available, and you should mention any dietary needs when you book.

Step-by-step itinerary

Medieval banquet and entertainment

• Greeted by Earl’s Butler and Ladies
• Proceed to Dalcassian Hall
• Mingle with Castle Entertainers
• Savour a goblet of mead
• Enjoy harp and fiddle music
• Listen to Medieval choral singing
• Hear history and Rules of Chivalry
• Feast on medieval banquet menu

The experience

You arrive at the castle's main door where the Earl's Butler and the Ladies of the castle greet you and lead you into the Dalcassian Hall. Before dinner begins, you mingle with the castle entertainers and receive a goblet of mead: a honey wine that sets the medieval tone. The hall fills with the sound of harp and fiddle, followed by choral singing from the Ladies. The Earl's Butler then takes over, recounting the castle's history with wit and ceremony, and explains the Rules of Chivalry that governed life at Knappogue, along with the consequences of breaking them.

The meal unfolds in courses: smoked Irish salmon with cucumber and dill salad, tomato and basil soup, then the main course of supreme of chicken in Veronique sauce served with creamed potatoes and roasted root vegetables. Dessert is a rastin apple and cinnamon crunch, followed by coffee or tea. If you've requested a vegetarian option, you'll receive a tomato and buffalo mozzarella tartlet with red onion and marmalade garlic aioli instead of the chicken course. The live entertainment continues throughout, weaving storytelling and song into the evening.

What’s included

• Live entertainment with harp, fiddle and choral singing.
• a three-course dinner with smoked salmon, soup, and chicken or vegetarian main course.
• dessert and coffee or tea.
• mead on arrival.
• and the Earl's Butler's performance on the castle's history and Rules of Chivalry.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 18:30

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Shannon Heritage

Is this one for you?Book this if you're dining as a couple or a small group and want an evening that blends history, live music and a full meal in one booking: the fixed program and candlelit hall make it work as a single, unhurried experience rather than a series of separate stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens when I first arrive at Knappogue Castle?

The Earl's Butler and the Ladies greet you at the main door and escort you to the Dalcassian Hall, where you mingle with castle entertainers and receive a goblet of mead before the entertainment and dinner begin.

What kind of live entertainment is performed during the banquet?

Musicians play the harp and fiddle, the Ladies perform medieval choral singing, and the Earl's Butler recounts the castle's history and explains the Rules of Chivalry with theatrical flair.

Can I request a vegetarian meal?

Yes, a vegetarian option is available. You receive a tomato and buffalo mozzarella tartlet with red onion and marmalade garlic aioli in place of the chicken main course. Mention any dietary requirements when you book.

How long does the medieval banquet last?

The experience runs approximately 2.5 hours from your arrival through the final course of coffee or tea.

Is the castle accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, Knappogue Castle is wheelchair accessible, and the Dalcassian Hall can accommodate guests with mobility needs.