Granville Hotel - Waterford

Award-winning historic hotel overlooking the River Suir in Waterford

Dining & Drinks

The Granville Hotel Waterford houses the award-winning Bianconi Restaurant, which overlooks the quayside and serves traditional Irish and international cuisine. The Thomas Francis Meagher Bar offers a daily lunchtime carvery and a bar menu, plus live entertainment on weekends. A dedicated rooftop cocktail herb garden supplies fresh ingredients for unique drinks, while the Granville Twist breakfast features local specialties like the Granville Porridge Experience.

Location & Attractions

The Granville Hotel sits on the River Suir in central Waterford, a 5-minute walk from St Patrick's Cathedral and the Garter Lane Theatre. Guests receive exclusive access to the Freedom of Waterford pass, providing entry to the Bishop's Palace Museum and the House of Waterford Crystal. The Waterford Greenway starts nearby, and Waterford Golf Club is less than 2 km from the hotel.

Awards & Heritage

The Granville Hotel was named Ireland's Hotel of the Year in 2013 and received a Highly Commended Award for Irish Breakfast in 2019. Its history dates to the 1700s, and it is the birthplace of Thomas Francis Meagher, whose bar bears his name. The hotel produces its own award-winning jam and marmalade in-house, a multiple-accolade product given to guests.

Breakfast & Special Offerings

The Granville Hotel offers the Granville Twist breakfast, which includes a unique Granville Porridge Experience and local specialties like eggs & avocado blaa. The in-house jam and marmalade, produced with multiple accolades, are served at breakfast. A dedicated rooftop cocktail herb garden supplies herbs for the bar's signature cocktails.

Amenities & Accessibility

The Granville Hotel Waterford provides accessibility features for mobility-impaired guests, including a lift and designated accessible parking. Family rooms and kids' meals are available, and the hotel has a designated smoking area. Business travelers can use the meeting/banquet facilities and business centre, while evening entertainment is offered regularly in the bar.

• History: One of Ireland's oldest hotels, dating to the 1700s
• Awards: Ireland's Hotel of the Year 2013; Highly Commended Irish Breakfast 2019
• Dining: Bianconi Restaurant overlooking the quayside; Thomas Francis Meagher Bar with carvery
• Location: On the River Suir, steps from Waterford Greenway and House of Waterford Crystal
• Unique Features: In-house award-winning jam & marmalade; rooftop cocktail herb garden; Freedom of Waterford pass