The Victorian Tea Rooms
Visitors can enjoy speciality organic coffee and tea, gluten and dairy free cakes and desserts, baked daily on site, as well as vegan and sugar free treats. In addition, the Tea Rooms serve delicious hot food including paninis, organic salads, soups and baked potatoes, which can be enjoyed either al fresco or indoors in this beautiful period building.
This beautiful landmark building, constructed in 1896 for the princely sum of three hundred and forty pounds, has captured the imagination of numerous artists and film makers. An outdoor seating area is provided which is ideal for those lazy summer days.
The Victorian Tea Rooms are open from 9.30am all year round. From April to October, they close at 5.30pm, and from November to March they close at 4.30pm. Please contact the Tea Rooms by phone on 01 671 9376 with any further queries.
The Phoenix Park Café
The Phoenix Park Café opens at 9.30am all year round. From March to September (summer hours), the café closes at 5pm midweek, and 5.30pm at the weekend. From October to February (winter hours), the café closes at 4pm midweek, and 5pm at the weekend.
The Phoenix Park Cafe is located in the grounds of the Visitor Centre adjoining The Walled Garden and Ashtown Castle. The café serves a wide range of delicious dishes using locally sourced ingredients, with a welcoming ambiance for all guests. From hearty soups to decadent desserts, each item on the menu is crafted with care and attention to detail. Please contact the Phoenix Park Cafe by phone on 01 255 4445 with any further queries.
This café is set in the heart of Ashtown Demesne and is surrounded by beautiful trees with a large outdoor courtyard perfect for al fresco dining. There is car parking nearby, a wonderful children’s playground and of course the free-to-visit Phoenix Park Visitor Centre itself.
The Office of Public Works has installed a new free water filling station in the courtyard of the Phoenix Park Visitor Centre. You can now fill your reusable bottle for free, avoiding unnecessary single use plastic drinking bottles while helping the environment.
