Lord Bagenal Inn

The Lord Bagenal was a fantastic location for our wedding, especially with the beautiful Christmas decorations up all throughout the hotel. Our wedding coordinator Sue was excellent to deal with throughout the whole process, and the package we decided on was brilliant value for money too. Would highly recommend this hotel for a wedding.

We got married in the lord bagenal in September 2024 from the start we met sue and she was great she helped us so much since we didn’t know much about organising it she gave us great advice about the menus and entertainment , on the day everyone complimented the food how nice it was and how nice the room looked it was set up so nice I couldn’t fault it one bit would 100 % recommend this hotel couldn’t get any better than here

We originally booked our wedding with the Lord Bagenal Hotel for 4/7/2020. From our first meeting with Sue at one of the hotels wedding fairs we knew that we would really be taken care of and that we had made the right decision.
Unfortunately, due to covid - we made the decision to postpone our wedding to the following year. 2021 came around which saw the birth of our second child, and so we reached out to the hotel to ask if we could postpone once again. Sue was so supportive and flexible, after a couple more date changes we finally decided on 22/7/23.
Due to a family bereavement, we once more had to postpone our wedding 5 days before the date, I phoned Sue to advise her and once again she was so good and professional. She told us not to worry that they would take care of everything. Herself and the team were so very sympathetic and caring and we couldn't thank them more for this. I expect not all venues would be as understanding.
We eventually rescheduled our date to 1/12/23, and we have to say the day could not have gone smoother. Sue even greeted us on the steps as we arrived even though it was her day off. Niall was an absolute superstar, nothing seemed to phase him. So approachable and friendly, and the banquet staff and bar staff were also wonderful.
I would recommend the Lord Bagenal to anyone considering it as a wedding venue. They made us feel like family, and it was such a comfort getting to know everyone so well over the years. We wouldn't change one thing about the day, thank you once more to the Hotel and amazing staff. We will never forget your kindness.
We weren't the most straightforward of wedding clients, but nothing ever seemed like a problem. Our decor florist let us down that week, and Sue was once again so comforting as she organised flowers for us on the day on very short notice.
We are truly so grateful.

We recently had our wedding reception in The Lord Bagenal, everything ran so smoothly, nothing was a problem, the food was fab, the room was decorated beautifully and the staff were so attentive. We wouldn't have changed a thing about our day and are so pleased with chose the Lord Bagenal

From the first meeting with Sue everything was perfect. We weren't sure what we wanted but she was so helpful, organised, and accommodating and took all the stress off. The communication leading up was great and the day of couldn't have been any easier. The food was amazing and all the staff on the day were incredible. I would highly recommend anyone work with the Bagenal for their wedding.

We were married on the 29th of December 2022 in The Lord Bagenal Hotel and cannot recommend it highly enough! Working with Sue in the lead up to the day was a dream, she was so organised, calm and helpful with every last detail of our day. Niall was amazing on the day of the wedding. Walked us through everything so calmly and organised and was so accommodating to all family and friends that needed any extra attention. It is hard to put into words how delighted we were with The Lord Bagenal Hotel on our wedding day. From start to finish it was absolutely top class and will look forward to attending any weddings here in the future. Thank you to all the staff in The Lord Bagenal.

We have recently had our big day in Lord Bagenal Inn & words cannot describe the level of professionalism from every single member of staff. We ourselves had a few hiccups along the way & could not have had the most amazing day without Sue & all the team helping us. Our guests are still talking about it!
I would highly recommend having your special day here. There's one thing for sure, you will not be disappointed! If we could do it all over again we would.

It was the perfect venue. There was a very relaxed atmosphere. Food and service was fantastic. The wedding coordinator Sue and Niall were amazing.

We recently got married in The Lord Bagenal Inn and couldn't recommend it highly enough. James, Sue and Niall are so easy to deal with and not one of our many requests were an issue. We truly enjoyed our day, from the amazing drinks reception, the beautiful hotel and the outstanding food, it was all just way above our expectations. The hotel went above and beyond, nothing was too much hassle for them especially Niall who was very helpful and ensured our whole day ran smoothly. We just wish we could do it all again. Thanks again to the whole team in the Lord Bagenal.

For anyone looking for a Wedding venue that ticks all the boxes, then look no further than The Lord Bagenal.

We got married on Friday the 25th of March and our Wedding Day was everything we could have imagined and more. We can only put this down to an amazing team at the hotel. From the very first point of contact to the second we were departing; nothing could be faulted. The Lord Bagenal is a home away from home and offers a friendly welcome and service way beyond anywhere else. We were dealing directly with Niall, Sue, Kate & Connie. They are all so great at their job. We were blown away by their constant willingness to help and accommodate our requests. The team as a whole made sure our guests had a great day and everyone complimented all aspects of the day over and over. It's all the little things that made the day so special. Sue's positive emails, Niall was always there to guide us and keep things on track, Connie made sure we got something to eat during the day as things got busy, the extra portions offered at dinner, the warm welcome for our guests at the resident's bar, the ?Mammy's? breakfast the next morning. The Village of Leighlinbridge is also a perfect location to capture some lovely Wedding photos so there's no need to go too far from the hotel which saves precious time on the day. This allowed us to enjoy time at our pre-reception with our guests.

A Wedding Couple always want to hear positive feedback from their guests. It was so lovely to hear all the different compliments when people were checking out. The food, the rooms, the staff and the breakfast just to mention a few.
A million thanks to each and every member of staff that played a part in our Big Day. We will always have such fond memories of The Lord Bagenal.

From the day we booked our wedding with Niall the Lord Bagenal was so accommodating. Sue went out of her depth to assist us with our many questions. She was so professional and helpful. The staff was so pleasant and helpful. Food was amazing, our guests still speak about it. We had the most magical intimate wedding ceremony and reception. The grounds of the hotel were truly amazing for the pictures and we had the most beautiful amd magical day.

Our wedding was originally planned for the 27th March and with the pandemic was cancelled. We had reservations about our new date in December as we questioned would overseas guests be able to travel. We met Sue about an earlier date in August 2020. We were unsure but Felt we were not going to know anymore in December and perhaps there were going to be more restrictions or complications. WE had such a great time, the guest list was cut which was disappointing but has benefits as you get to chat to all your guests. It was so nice to get out and do something normal. Many people commented that it was so nice to see something good happening. The Lord Bagnal staff were so delighted to see a bride and groom swanning around the place which is what they are renowned for. I couldn't see the smiles but there actions said it all.... we couldn't have asked for anything more from them. Food was fantastic , Sue will work with any ideas you have and if it's possible, it will be done. Thank you Lord Bagnal for your excellent staff, fantastic facilities and can do attitude.

From the day we booked our big day Sue, Niall and all the staff were welcoming and friendly to the highest standard. We couldn't have asked for more and on the day both myself and my wife were made feel so relaxed and at ease. Our day was as good as it was because of the Lord Bagenal Hotel. Lee & Jenny

Every member of staff at the Lord Bagenal was so helpful in the lead up to and on the day of our wedding on Oct 25th 2019.
The motto at the Lord Bagenal is your wedding your way so they really do give you the flexibility to have your wedding the way you want it.
I actually couldn't fault a thing. We had our ceremony in the hotel and it was set up beautifully. I would recommend the Lord bagenal to anyone planning there wedding.

We had our wedding ceremony and reception here in October 2019. The hotel is beautiful the staff are amazing and the food excellent.
From planning the wedding with Sue to booking the rooms with Michael and the day itself with Niall, everything was coordinated to perfection and ran flawlessly. All of those mentioned and all other staff we dealt with were extremely professional and helpful, they really are lovely people and made our day perfect. We would highly highly recommend The Lord Bagenal Inn for any wedding, the team are absolutely fantastic and when they say ?your wedding your way? they really mean it.

Thank you all so so much.

Helena and Peter Shaw

Thank you Sue, Niall and all the staff for all you did for us in the run up and on our wedding day, we had the most perfect day.

One week married today and what an experience it has been! Our wedding day truly was the best day of our lives and our experience with the Lord Bagenal made it all fall into place so easily.
From the moment we spoke to Sue to checking out of the hotel after our day 2 celebrations, we were treated as if we were the only couple on their minds. Any request from us, the bridal party or wedding guests was fulfilled with no problem. Everyone has commented on the standard of food and how excellent it was.

A special thanks to Sue, Niall, Connie and James who are just amazing and made our day one to remember!

John and Tanya

We are so thankful to the Lord Bagenel for giving us the best day ever on Friday, From the first phone call I made with Sue which was only a year ago today she could not of been more helpful and she made all the planning and organising so easy I felt so reassured a year was more than enough time to plan our big day!! We Had been to weddings before in the Lord Bagenel so We knew this was our venue for our wedding as everything is always so fab. On arriving to the hotel on Friday we felt like royalty the VIP treatment we got was just amazing, Niall was so reaaauring and had everything planned out so well, Our biggest wish was that the meal was called for half 5 and it would run smoothly and finish at a reasonable time so the band would start after 9 and this is exactly what happened it all ran like clockwork on the day!! The meal was also so nice everyone commented on how good the food was! We cannot thank the Lord Bagenel enough for giving us a dream wedding at such a reasonable price!! Anyone having a wedding with this hotel is in for a big treat

Amazing hotel, food was fabulous and everyone was so helpful and flexible, particularly wedding planner Sue, hotel manager Niall and proprietor James. can't thank or praise the lord bagnel enough, we would highly recommend

Omg the Lord Bagenal Inn were amazing from start to finish.....it really is your wedding your way and the duty of care that they show you is sensational. Its a family run business and I definitely felt part of the wider Lord Bagenal family! They went every extra mile ... we spent four gloriously days there and all our guests said in terms of personalised service it was A1... quality of staff was so homely... food that was out of this world... the managers and owner tailored to every need you had!! Our guests said that they had never experienced hospitality like this. We cannot wait to have out next event here!! It is not a recommendation it is a must ... you got to visit this diamond of a place!! Would do it all again in a heart beat! Thank you guys for making everything so much sweeter and you exceeded every single expectation!! Slainte Paula and David ???????????????

In the lead up to our wedding we dealt with Sue and she went through everything in detail but it didn't take too much time to do this. She makes it sound so easy and she is obviously really well experienced at managing weddings. Indeed brides are advised by online forums to check x,y and z with the hotel, there was nothing to bring to the hotels attention.

On the day the hotel looked fab, the atmosphere was lively, the staff were fast, accurate and very welcoming. There was flowers everywhere, as my family arrived first with baskets and bits, these were taken from them at the front door. Guests and family all remarked how lovely and spacious the hotel bedrooms were. Guests loved the food and with Sues help we were delighted with the menu they created for us. There really was no worries or concerns with the lord bagenal.

Niall on the day fully took on the event and ushered us and reminded us of all the parts to include-other wise we would have stayed chatting to guests all day and forgot to do the customs-wedding cake etc. Niall was a gem on the day and always on hand to make sure we were happy, comfortable etc.

The residents bar was really welcoming and the Lord Bagenal really came across as welcoming, generous with their time, accurate to the details so a huge thank you. We really feel like we got great value for money also. Thanks again to all the hard work and your great service.

Everything from start to finish was perfect. From the moment we met Sue we were so well looked after. Nothing was to big to ask Sue organised the Fairy Light Backdrop and Flowers for the Mammys. There is a huge choice for their menu, we selected what we wanted and they gave us a package price. If there is something you want don't be afraid to ask for it. On the day Niall looked after us and he was excellent at what he does. The day before we dropped our bags and our son only eats HB Vanilla Ice-Cream and the reception organised this for the next day with no hassle. Nothing was to big an ask and we would definitely recommend considering here for your big day.

My wife and I chose the Lord Bagenal Inn as our wedding location for a number of reasons. Firstly, I have been visiting since I was a child and it is one of my family's favourite places to go for dinner in the area. Secondly, their prices and menu were excellent and fitted perfectly into our budget especially with all of the complimentary extras like flowers, center pieces and family suites that they provide. Finally, I have been to family weddings there in the past and enjoyed every second of the care and attention given to the guests not to mention the couples. Both sets of couples also highly recommended the venue. Needless to say, it certainly didn't disappoint!

Our guests could not find a fault with the food. The amount of people that commented on the quality (and quantity) of the food let's you know the delicious meal we received. My dad and fellow bride were also delighted with the wine choices and really enjoyed choosing the wines for the evening. Every member of staff we encountered from Sue the wedding planner to Neill who took care of us on the day, the ladies on the front desk and the security guards that let the foreigners use their mobile numbers as a contact number for the taxi's at night, took care of us to the highest level.

The venue is beautifully laid out and convenient even for people that are not as mobile as others and again, the staff were there to assist any guests that required it. Close by there are many beautiful locations available for your photos - around the actually hotel, down by the bridge and river or at Garrison House close by. Our wedding album is made even more picturesque because of the hotel.

The only thing that made our day better that I could have expected was breakfast the next morning. This is a wonderful wedding location and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

From the very first time we met the wedding planner, Sue, at a wedding fair in City West in Dublin in September 2017 to the day of our wedding in November 2018, Sue and all of the staff at the Lord Bagenal were nothing short of fantastic.

Always highly professional and extremely helpful, they made sure we got a wedding day more special than we ever could have hoped for.

The staff are all friendly and personable. I get the impression that most of the staff have worked there for a long time and are very happy in there work.

All of the guests I have spoken to remarked on how delicious the dinner was and were very impressed with the portions. Many of them noted that the dinner was actually hot when served which is not an experience they have had at many other weddings!

When deciding to have our wedding at the Lord Bagenal, we told them that one of the most important things to us was that everything ran on schedule. They promised that we would be having our first dance well before 10 p.m. and, true to their word, we were on the dance floor at half 9.

The hotel recommended that we hire the local wedding band, Fiesta, and so we booked them for our entertainment. We are delighted we took their advice because the band were fantastic and the dance floor was full all night. All of our friends said it was the most fun wedding they were ever at!

The whole day and night and was an absolute success and we actually couldn't be any happier with how everything went. We could not find fault with a single thing about the day. We highly recommend the Lord Bagenal if you want to have a very special wedding day :-)

The staff at The Lord Bagenal were amazing from start to finish. Sue was so helpful and so informative. Always on d other end of d phone to help us. The staff on d day of our wedding could not have done a better job, happy friendly and so helpful. I would highly recommend this hotel

Highly recommend the Lord Bagenal, beautiful hotel and great food and loads of it. We had a great day our guests loved it. Staff lovely to deal with and nothing a problem. Can't recommend enough beautiful venue.

Everyone commented on how nice the food was! The staff were very friendly and Sue was amazing! Cant reccomend it enough

We would 100% recommend the Lord Bagenal for any wedding in the future. The staff are amazing, the food top notch and our whole day went by without a hitch.

We chose the Lord Bagenal over some other hotels that had better priced packages because it offers more character than many other hotels in the locality.
We had both the ceremony and the reception at the hotel, they had the Marina Room set up beautifully for both events.
Sue was very helpful in organising the whole day and on the day itself Niall was tremendously attentive to both ourselves and our guests.
Each and everyone of our guests were genuinely impressed with the meal and the venue. Some even regarded it as one of the best wedding meals they had. The quality was top notch.

There is a reason the Lord Bagenal constantly wins Best Wedding Venue awards.

Our experience with the Lord Bagenal from day one was amazing! Sue is brilliant nothing was too much trouble!After having a bad experience with a prevous hotel sue and james made us feel so comfortable about every inch our wedding! The staff, food and hotel on the day was out of this world we couldn't thank everyone enough

We had an amazing wedding day thanks to Sue, Niall, Mike and all of the staff at the Lord Bagenal. They couldn't have been more accommodating and the planning was a breeze thanks to their expertise. All of our guests commented on the quality of the food, great service and how well the hotel looked. The rooms were lovely too. The day from start to finish was relaxed and stress free. Best day ever!
Carol & Debbie

Stunning venue for our wedding. Everything was amazing! Food was delicious and plentiful. Service was excellent. I would highly recommend this venue. Such a nice warm feeling as soon as you enter x

We had a tailored wedding, from food and fine weather.... everyone is still talking about the fantastic setting of the Lord Baganel hotel, river side setting amazing service friendly staff and food to feed a king. Would have no problem advising a couple to book this facility for an amazing day which will be stress free... from James to Sue and all the staff they get everything right.

Sue and the team were just fantastic! From the very minute we booked our wedding until the minute we left the day after, our experience was nothing short of amazing!! We cannot thank them enough for making our day the best one yet

Such an amazing day, they accommodated all our needs, and Sue is brilliant, she arranged our wedding reception whilst we were in England. Food was excellent could not fault it. Service was brilliant. We had such a great day.

I can't recommend this hotel enough the staff are lovely and so helpful the food is amazing everything is just perfect.

The Lord Bagenal is an absolutely fantastic wedding venue.We are over the moon with the treatment we and our 290 guests received here.No stone was left unturned.Every little detail was perfect.The food was delicious and hot. Our guests are still raving about it.People also commented on how nice all of the staff were.James the manager/owner and Sue the wedding planner were especially great to deal with.They really made us feel so important, like we were the only wedding ever to take place there even though they have weddings every week!
There is lovely natural light coming into the ballroom during dinner.The dance floor is beside the bar.The lobby is fab for drinks reception and there is an outdoor deck to sit at the river if the weather cooperates!We also hosted a bbq the day after the wedding and this too was lovely.It is also worth mentioning that the staff in the residents bar are very accommodating.Choosing this hotel was the best decision we could ever have made for our wedding!

Hey Guys, we have been to about 6 Weddings in The Lord Bagenal and recently we got married there. Sue, James and all the staff were always so helpful from beginning to end. Anything we needed or asked for was never a problem, they were always so accommodating. Wehad the best day ever and am llooking forward to weddings there in the future.

Stan & Sarah

Thank you sue James Michael and all the other staff for making our and all our guest day a very special day.. every thing was PERFECT..good was fantastic staff were I helpful and very accommodating to everyone ..

Thanks to James, Sue and all the other staff in The Lord Bagenal. It is such a fabulous wedding venue. From our first appointment we saw nothing but professionalism. The staff are friendly and really helpful. Sue, the wedding coordinator was so easy to deal with and really adapted things to suit our requests. Nothing was a problem. Thanks again.

I couldn't fault The Lord Bagenal in any way. Outstanding food and service from beginning to end. Sue was so accomodating, nothing was a problem, she came up with a range of solutions/options for any questions I had about how to work an aspect of the wedding. James was fantastic on the day, everything ran like clockwork.

Everything was perfect, from the minute we arrived we were looked after so well. The food was amazing and there was more than enough. The staff were so attentive, helpful and friendly. All our guests had an amazing time and had only great things to say about the hotel. Sue and James are fantastic and a pleasure to deal with. We've had so many guests contact us about the standard of food and service in the hotel.

Our wedding in The Lord Bagenal Hotel was everything we hoped it would be. The service was exceptional, people are still telling us how lovely their meal was and we couldn't have asked for any better from both Sue and James. They really accommodated us and listened to what we wanted for our big day. Everything was perfect and it was a gorgeous setting to start our married life together.

Every member of staff will make you feel like you are the most important person in the world! The relaxed and sophisticated setting will make you feel like you're in a fairy tale and the food is incredible- the flavour, quality produce and generous portions are still being talked about!

We had our wedding in the Lord bagenal May 2015 and have to say that both Sue and James were fantastic to work with. They catered for all our guests needs. Food on the day was amazing we still have people complimenting the food. The service on the day was excellent all the staff were so helpful. We had a sweet table on the day which the staff set up for us too and everything went smoothly on the day. I would most definitely recommend the Lord bagenal for their top class service.

We found the Lord Bagnel the perfect venue for our special day
The food and service was second to none people are still talking about the meal they had nearly a year later
Sue is brilliant she just sorts everything for you .
A small detail in the scheme of things but the day of my wedding between meeting and greeting photos etc I was in a whirl and she came up to me and went have u had a cup of tea yet ? I hadn't she went off got me one and sat me down to have a break
Just what I needed
Personal touches mean everything
Thanks Sue and The Lord Bagenal
Look forward to returning for or first anniversary

We cannot thank you enough from the bottom of our hearts. We had the most wonderful & special day. It was everything we imagined. You both (James & Sue) made it all possible & along with your staff made it an absolute pleasure to organise. We had so many compliments about the service & food. You helped us to create memories that we will treasure forever. Thank you.

"At all times, all of our concerns were realised and dealt with and acted upon...things that we didn't even think of were done to the excellent standard. It's the difference with going with the Lord Bagenal regardless of what's being asked, you are experienced in catering for Weddings and do it anyway...doing stuff without being asked...amazing."

Fab setting on a sunny day, our guests loved the decking by the river, so relaxed. Great food and plenty of it! Sue was always there to respond to all of my calls and emails quickly.

Family run hotel with a lovely balance between the contemporary and the traditional located in the small village of Leighlinbridge, Co Carlow. Different to the usual run of the mill hotel in that sense. Small but new bridal suite, easy to negotiate price and tailor a package to suit your needs. Grounds are ok, nice boardwalk down to boats.