The Ritz House Hotel - Lisdoonvarna

Family-run 3-star hotel 10 minutes from the Cliffs of Moher with live music and locally sourced dining

Amenities & Entertainment

The Ritz House in Lisdoonvarna town centre provides year-round live music every Saturday night and daily entertainment during the September Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival in its Function room and Ballroom. The public bar has an open fire and is known across North Clare as a local meeting spot. Guests have access to bike tours, walking trails, horse trekking, and evening live performances on site.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each en-suite bedroom at The Ritz House comes with a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, and complimentary sweet treats. The hotel offers family rooms that can accommodate four adults, providing cost savings for groups. All bedrooms are located above the bar and restaurant, with soundproofing that allows guests to sleep despite live music downstairs.

Dining

Breakfast at The Ritz House is served each morning in the dining room and includes a buffet of cereals, breads, juices, and yoghurts plus hot options cooked to order-a breakfast style that is renowned in the local area. The bar and restaurant serves evening meals with fresh fish and chips and a cheeseburger made from local beef. Children's meals are available at full prices for half portions, and the property accommodates special dietary needs upon request.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Ritz House sits a 10-minute drive from the Cliffs of Moher and within easy reach of Aillwee Caves and Birds of Prey Centre, Doolin Cave, and the Burren National Park. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Lahinch Championship Golf Course and the beaches at Lahinch and Fanore. Guests can catch a free shuttle bus to the Cliffs of Moher from the hotel, and walking and cycling trails start right from the town.

Family & Group Activities

The Ritz House hosts social dancing events and live traditional music performances that are open to all ages throughout the year. Horse trekking and cycling routes are available in the local area, and the property offers packed lunches for day trips. Family rooms with space for four people and a children's menu at dinner make this hotel a practical choice for families visiting County Clare attractions.

• Location: 10 minutes from Cliffs of Moher, 15 minutes from Lahinch Beach
• Rooms: En-suite bedrooms with flat-screen TVs and family rooms for four guests
• Dining: Breakfast renowned locally; evening meals with fresh fish and chips and local beef cheeseburger
• Entertainment: Year-round live music every Saturday night; Matchmaking Festival ballroom events
• Activities: Bike tours, horse trekking, walking trails, free shuttle to Cliffs of Moher
• Family: Kids' meals, family rooms, packed lunches for day trips