Afternoon Tea for Two

Price From: 40.00
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Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two

Price From: 50.00
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New Year's Eve Masquerade
Celebrate with us this New Year's Eve with our "Masquerade Party" themed event
- From only €159 per person sharing
- Arrivals Drinks Reception
- 5 Course Dinner in our RiverBank Restaurant
- Live music by Conor McQuaid
- Champagne at Midnight
- Overnight accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast the following morning and complimentary 1 pm late check out
- €50 deposit per person required at the time of booking
For Availability and Reservations, please contact our dedicated team on 01 629 5100 or via info@courtyard.ie

This rate is based on 2 adults sharing in a standard room. Supplements will apply for single occupancy and room upgrades.
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Corporate October - December Stay & Save - 15%

Travelling for Business between October & December? The Court Yard Hotel is the place to stay with our special Midweek Corporate Stay & Save offer. Book your stay between Octobet to December today and receive 15% discount of our Best Available Rate of the Day.

- Over Night Accommodation in our Luxurious Standard Double Bedroom
- Full Irish Breakfast the Following Morning
- Complimentary Car Parking
- Complimentary Newspapers each Morning
- High Speed Wifi
- Book Now & Pay Later

The 15% is automatically calculated off our Standard Double Room rate at the time of booking.
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Shop'n'Save DBB Offer
Looking for the perfect gift for a loved one this Christmas? Kildare Village is the place to be.

For a limited time only, the Court Yard Hotel is offering an amazing Christmas Shop and Safe Offer.
From only €129 for 2 enjoy a Shopping Break to include a 10% Discount for Kildare Village
- Dinner, Bed & Full Irish Breakfast
- 10% Discount Voucher for Kildare Village
The price is based on 2 adults sharing in a standard room Midweek (Sunday to Thursday) Supplements may apply for Weekends and Luxury upgrades.
Book Now
Winter Warmer Retreat

This Winter why not snuggle up on by the fire at the Court Yard Hotel and enjoy a well deserved break away.

Our Winter Warmer Offer is specially tailored to help you relax and unwind away from the busyness of everyday life.

From as little as €169.00 you will enjoy;

- 2 nights accommodation in Superior Double Room
- Glass of House Red Wine each
- 3 Course meal on an evening of your choice
- Live entertainment in Arthur's Bar every Thursday to Sunday

This offer is based on 2 people sharing. River View Luxury Suites upgardes are available for only €25 per person. Weekend suppliments apply.
Book Now
Afternoon Tea for Two

Price From: 40.00
Book Now
Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two

Price From: 50.00
Book Now
New Year's Eve Masquerade
Celebrate with us this New Year's Eve with our "Masquerade Party" themed event
- From only €159 per person sharing
- Arrivals Drinks Reception
- 5 Course Dinner in our RiverBank Restaurant
- Live music by Conor McQuaid
- Champagne at Midnight
- Overnight accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast the following morning and complimentary 1 pm late check out
- €50 deposit per person required at the time of booking
For Availability and Reservations, please contact our dedicated team on 01 629 5100 or via info@courtyard.ie

This rate is based on 2 adults sharing in a standard room. Supplements will apply for single occupancy and room upgrades.
Book Now
Corporate October - December Stay & Save - 15%

Travelling for Business between October & December? The Court Yard Hotel is the place to stay with our special Midweek Corporate Stay & Save offer. Book your stay between Octobet to December today and receive 15% discount of our Best Available Rate of the Day.

- Over Night Accommodation in our Luxurious Standard Double Bedroom
- Full Irish Breakfast the Following Morning
- Complimentary Car Parking
- Complimentary Newspapers each Morning
- High Speed Wifi
- Book Now & Pay Later

The 15% is automatically calculated off our Standard Double Room rate at the time of booking.
Book Now
Shop'n'Save DBB Offer
Looking for the perfect gift for a loved one this Christmas? Kildare Village is the place to be.

For a limited time only, the Court Yard Hotel is offering an amazing Christmas Shop and Safe Offer.
From only €129 for 2 enjoy a Shopping Break to include a 10% Discount for Kildare Village
- Dinner, Bed & Full Irish Breakfast
- 10% Discount Voucher for Kildare Village
The price is based on 2 adults sharing in a standard room Midweek (Sunday to Thursday) Supplements may apply for Weekends and Luxury upgrades.
Book Now
Winter Warmer Retreat

This Winter why not snuggle up on by the fire at the Court Yard Hotel and enjoy a well deserved break away.

Our Winter Warmer Offer is specially tailored to help you relax and unwind away from the busyness of everyday life.

From as little as €169.00 you will enjoy;

- 2 nights accommodation in Superior Double Room
- Glass of House Red Wine each
- 3 Course meal on an evening of your choice
- Live entertainment in Arthur's Bar every Thursday to Sunday

This offer is based on 2 people sharing. River View Luxury Suites upgardes are available for only €25 per person. Weekend suppliments apply.
Book Now
Afternoon Tea for Two

Price From: 40.00
Book Now
Sparkling Afternoon Tea for Two

Price From: 50.00
Book Now
New Year's Eve Masquerade
Celebrate with us this New Year's Eve with our "Masquerade Party" themed event
- From only €159 per person sharing
- Arrivals Drinks Reception
- 5 Course Dinner in our RiverBank Restaurant
- Live music by Conor McQuaid
- Champagne at Midnight
- Overnight accommodation with Full Irish Breakfast the following morning and complimentary 1 pm late check out
- €50 deposit per person required at the time of booking
For Availability and Reservations, please contact our dedicated team on 01 629 5100 or via info@courtyard.ie

This rate is based on 2 adults sharing in a standard room. Supplements will apply for single occupancy and room upgrades.
Book Now
Corporate October - December Stay & Save - 15%

Travelling for Business between October & December? The Court Yard Hotel is the place to stay with our special Midweek Corporate Stay & Save offer. Book your stay between Octobet to December today and receive 15% discount of our Best Available Rate of the Day.

- Over Night Accommodation in our Luxurious Standard Double Bedroom
- Full Irish Breakfast the Following Morning
- Complimentary Car Parking
- Complimentary Newspapers each Morning
- High Speed Wifi
- Book Now & Pay Later

The 15% is automatically calculated off our Standard Double Room rate at the time of booking.
Book Now
Shop'n'Save DBB Offer
Looking for the perfect gift for a loved one this Christmas? Kildare Village is the place to be.

For a limited time only, the Court Yard Hotel is offering an amazing Christmas Shop and Safe Offer.
From only €129 for 2 enjoy a Shopping Break to include a 10% Discount for Kildare Village
- Dinner, Bed & Full Irish Breakfast
- 10% Discount Voucher for Kildare Village
The price is based on 2 adults sharing in a standard room Midweek (Sunday to Thursday) Supplements may apply for Weekends and Luxury upgrades.
Book Now
Winter Warmer Retreat

This Winter why not snuggle up on by the fire at the Court Yard Hotel and enjoy a well deserved break away.

Our Winter Warmer Offer is specially tailored to help you relax and unwind away from the busyness of everyday life.

From as little as €169.00 you will enjoy;

- 2 nights accommodation in Superior Double Room
- Glass of House Red Wine each
- 3 Course meal on an evening of your choice
- Live entertainment in Arthur's Bar every Thursday to Sunday

This offer is based on 2 people sharing. River View Luxury Suites upgardes are available for only €25 per person. Weekend suppliments apply.
Book Now

Welcome Highlights History Photo Gallery Stay Connected

Welcome to The Court Yard Hotel

Built on the original site where Arthur Guinness created his brewing empire, the hotel offers old world charm, beautiful original stone work with contemporary design in a setting that is as picturesque as a pint settling. The Court Yard Hotel truly is Kildare's best kept secret.

Arthur Guinness is legendary for his pint and the Court Yard Hotel is legendary for it's 4* comfort, exquisite dining, the famous courtyard and of course 'The Black Stuff' in Arthur's Bar.

Situated in the heart of Leixlip, Co. Kildare and just 15 minutes from Dublin City Centre and 20 minutes from Dublin Airport.

Click here to download our Hotel brochure.

Highlights

Halloween Midterm Family Offer

Treats the Kids to a Fang-Tastic Mid Term Break with our Special Family Halloween Offers

Christmas Enquiry Form

Bars

Join us in Arthur's Bar, Arthur's Live or our infamous Piano Bar and enjoy all that Leixlip and Kildare has to offer. A leading premier venue for live entertainment, exceptional food and much more...

Dining

Here at the Court Yard Hotel we are passionate about great tasting good quality food. We strive to ensure you have the ultimate dining experience...

Events

Events seem more special at the Court Yard Hotel. Whether it's a family reunion, a glamorous birthday party or a professional meet and mingle , we have the ideal venue for you...

Accommodation

Sink into a good nights sleep at the Court Yard Hotel and let us take care of the rest...

Weddings

Weddings in Kildare are special. We make them unique. The Court Yard Hotel offers an intimate and bespoke wedding venue in Kildare

Gift Vouchers

Court yard Gift Vouchers are the perfect gifts for all occasions. Click here to purchase now.

Leixlip, the Original Home of Guinness

1752
When Archbishop Price died in 1752 he left one hundred pounds, quite a sum then, to his servant, Richard Guinness and a similar amount to Richard's son, Arthur, who was then aged 27.
Building the Brewery

1756
In 1756, when Arthur was 31, he established a brewery on Main Street, Leixlip. The lease for the property dates from 13th September 1756 and this original lease for the site is displayed beside the main reception in the hotel with the signature of Arthur Guinness clearly visible at the bottom of the lease.
The Move to St. James Gate, Dublin

1759
Three years later, Arthur then aged 34 left his younger brother, Richard, in charge of the Leixlip Brewery and bought an existing, but run down brewery at St. James Gate in Dublin. It was there he established the world famous company. The start of the Guinness business is always taken as being 1759, the date of this move. He lived on the Gate premises for a while and brewed all types of beer including dark beer known as porters ale or porter. The colour was obtained by including in the mash, with the ordinary pale malt, a proportion of malt that was roasted until virtually black.
Arthur Guinness Dies

1803
Arthur died in 1803, aged 78, and was buried at Oughterard Cemetery near Kill, a mere 20 minute drive from the Court Yard Hotel. It is also the resting place of his wife, Olivia, who bore him 21 children following their marriage in 1761.
The Guinness Family return to Leixlip

1958
The Guinness family link with Leixlip was re-ignited in 1958, when the Hon. Desmond Guinness, then aged 27, the same age as Arthur when he got his inheritance, bought Leixlip Castle. He still resides in Leixlip Castle today with his wife Penny. The Castle can be seen from the bedrooms in the hotel.
The Court Yard Hotel Opens

2005
With the approval of Hon. Desmond Guinness, the hotel opened its doors in June 2005 and once again Guinness was back where it all began with a very modern version of Arthurs porter now begin sold in Arthurs Bar. At the Official Launch of the hotel on the 8th November 2005, the Hon Desmond Guinness unveiled a plaque that states the hotel is on the original site of Guinness. This plaque is displayed proudly over the fireplace in the main reception of the hotel.