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    The Billiards Room, Bar in Cong
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    The Billiards Room

    Ashford Castle, Cong

    Bar in Cong, Ireland

    The Read

    Price

    $50–100per person

    Why go

    Book The Billiards Room if you want a polished Ashford Castle lounge setting for slow after-dinner drinks, especially as a couple or small group. At $60 per person, the value is in the castle atmosphere and billiards-room format, not a publicly detailed cocktail program. Smart casual dress fits the room; reservations are recommended but not difficult.

    About The Billiards Room

    The public basics for The Billiards Room in Cong are limited, so the safest way to judge it is by the confirmed details rather than by assuming a particular menu, service style, setting, or drinks program. The confirmed price is $60 per person, and the dress code is smart casual.

    A simple read on the confirmed basics

    The key planning point is cost: at $60 per person, The Billiards Room is not a casual, low-commitment choice for every plan. Without confirmed details on the menu, format, hours, seating, or beverage offering, the value decision should rest on whether that price and the Cong location fit your plans.

    The smart casual dress code is also worth noting. Guests should plan to arrive neatly dressed, though no more specific attire requirements are confirmed here.

    Treat The Billiards Room as a Cong venue with a known per-person price and dress code.

    Who should choose it, and who should skip it

    Choose it if you are already planning to spend in the $60-per-person range and are comfortable with a smart casual setting in Cong. It is also a reasonable option to consider if you prefer to verify the finer details directly rather than relying on unconfirmed descriptions.

    If those basics are not enough for your plans, confirm with the venue first or compare it with other dining in Cong more generally.

    For planning around Cong, use our full Cong restaurants guide and compare The Billiards Room with other options generically by price, dress code, and the details you can confirm before booking.

    Venue detailsLounge Seating
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Bar contextCong, Ireland
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    Planning details

    Location
    Ashford Castle Dr, Ashford Or Cappacorcoge, Cong, Co. Mayo
    Website
    ashfordcastle.com/dining-and-drinks/the-billiards-room-and-cigar-terrace
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Warm, clubby, and refined, with rich wood, classic billiards tables, soft lighting, and a relaxed yet luxurious castle lounge feel ideal for unwinding after dark.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantClassicCozy

    Best For

    Date NightAfter WorkSpecial Occasion

    Experience

    TerraceWaterfrontHistoric Building

    Format

    Lounge SeatingOutdoor TerracePrivate Rooms

    View

    WaterfrontGarden

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Hotel Bar
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Spirits Focus
    Whiskey, Gin, Brandy, Liqueurs

    Signature Pours

    Bea"keeper cocktail

    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    Ashford Castle Dr, Ashford Or Cappacorcoge, Cong, Co. Mayo
    Planning details

    Location

    Ashford Castle Dr, Ashford Or Cappacorcoge, Cong, Co. Mayo · Directions

    ashfordcastle.com/dining-and-drinks/the-billiards-room-and-cigar-terrace

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • The Prince of Wales Bar, Notable alternative
    • The Drawing Room, Notable alternative
    • The Universal, Notable alternative
    • The Nightjar & Wine Cellar, Notable alternative
    • The Aviary, Notable alternative
    Bar context

    Against The Prince of Wales Bar and The Drawing Room, The Billiards Room is the calmer call. Pick it for a smaller, more contained evening; pick The Prince of Wales Bar when a more public bar feel is the priority, and The Drawing Room when you want a similar Cong alternative to compare before committing.

    The Universal, The Nightjar & Wine Cellar, and The Aviary are better treated as out-of-metro reference points rather than direct substitutes for a Cong night. Use them if the trip can flex beyond Cong; otherwise, the local decision is mainly between a quieter room and a livelier bar setting.

    Value is hard to judge without published pricing, so the practical split is by occasion. The Billiards Room suits dates and small groups that care about atmosphere. The Prince of Wales Bar is the safer fallback if booking flexibility and a busier room matter more.

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    The Billiards Room Cong and similar venues
    VenueLocationAwards
    The Billiards RoomCongNo published awards
    The Prince of Wales BarCongNo published awards
    The Drawing RoomCongNo published awards
    The UniversalGalwayNo published awards
    The Nightjar & Wine CellarGalwayNo published awards
    The AviaryGalway
    2026 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #12Top 500 Bars 2026 · #4112025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #372024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #622023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #822023 OAD Casual in North America Highly Recommended2017 World's 50 Best Bars · #412016 World's 50 Best Bars · #392015 World's 50 Best Bars · #29

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What's the crowd like at The Billiards Room?

    The only confirmed guidance here is that The Billiards Room is in Cong, costs $60 per person, and has a smart casual dress code.

    Is The Billiards Room worth the prices?

    It depends on whether $60 per person fits your plans.

    Does The Billiards Room have outdoor seating?

    Contact The Billiards Room directly if outdoor space is important to your visit.