FIRST IMPRESSIONS LAST
Every Great Story Has A Stunning Backdrop
THE JEWEL IN THE CROWN We are a stone’s throw from Kenmare, known locally as ‘the jewel in the Ring of Kerry’. A picturesque town surrounded by breathtaking countryside, Kenmare offers gourmet food, art galleries and shopping, traditional Irish pubs with live music, as well as outdoor activities such as horse riding, golfing and fishing. So in the days before and after your wedding there’s something to suit everyone, whether it’s relaxing with a glass of wine and a delicious meal in our sister restaurant No. 35 in Kenmare, or sightseeing and adventures along the Wild Atlantic Way. The internationally renowned Ring of Kerry is comprised of 175km of outstanding natural beauty with many historic attractions, including the Gap of Dunloe, Muckross House, Derrynane House, Torc Waterfall and Ladies View. The dramatic scenery of the Ring of Kerry makes for a thoroughly distinctive backdrop for your wedding and is the ideal location for a unique celebration that your guests will always remember.
A Venue For All Seasons
A MAGICAL CELEBRATION Welcome to Brook Lane, a cosy family-run boutique four-star hotel, just a short walk from the stunning town of Kenmare in Co. Kerry. Here at Brook Lane we specialise in intimate bespoke weddings for up to one hundred guests, and we will work closely with you to create a wonderful day that you will remember for the rest of your lives. We will be delighted to help you turn your dream wedding into a reality and every detail, no matter how small, will be expertly attended to, leaving you free to enjoy our luxuriously comfortable surroundings, impeccable friendly service and award-winning food. From the minute you wake up to a delicious farm-fresh breakfast, to the minute you kick off your dancing shoes and sink into one of our plush inviting beds, every moment of your wedding day will be extra special at Brook Lane.
Photo: Andrew O’Dwyer Photography
WE’VE GOT THE REST
Love Is All You Need
Una and Dermot, the proprietors of Brook Lane, are oracles of local wisdom and over thirteen years have amassed a wealth of local knowledge and contacts. Una has listened to her many previous clients and meticulously kept an up-todate list of everything a bride could ask for, from the best hairdresser for an up-do, to the quickest local alterations service in case of a dressmaking emergency! No matter what your query, you can trust us to have the answer and ensure that everything runs smoothly, leaving you free to enjoy the most magical day of your life.
Your day, your style
I can’t thank Pat, Una and Siobhan, and all the staff at Brook Lane enough for all your help on the lead up to our wedding, and on the day, they helped create wonderful memories and Brook Lane is truly a special place for us. we can’t wait to come back.’ Norma & Simon
Let’s Be Civil If you are not getting married in one of the three local churches, our well-appointed dining room easily converts to hold an intimate civil ceremony. Brook Lane is pre-approved and licensed to hold civil ceremonies and we can recommend a local registrar. We are fully familiar with the legalities, fees and paperwork required to hold a civil ceremony and can advise you on all aspects. Once your service is over, you can enjoy a prosecco reception with your guests while our staff swiftly change the dining room to be ready in time for your reception dinner.
We were blown away by the cohesion of the whole day. From the little details to the overall picture, Una, Pat and the team made our day absolutely perfect. Eadaoin & Jason
From the day we walked out the door after our first meeting and we said “This is the place for us”. The décor is beautiful throughout the hotel and the rooms are extremely comfortable. Our food both for the wedding meal and for the rest of the weekend was top notch. If you are seeking a truly special spot for a wonderful winter wedding, I suggest you visit Brook Lane and prepare to fall under its spell. Lucy Mullally
Make Your Wedding Something More
WITHOUT EXCEPTION
For The love Of Food
Kenmare is the gourmet heaven of the Southwest and at Brook Lane we pride ourselves on our award-winning food. Our ethos is ‘farm to fork’ and all our ingredients are fresh, seasonal and local. Our rare breed pork and chicken come from our own sustainable farm. We are internationally renowned for our artisan free range pork, having competed in, and won, at the prestigious Fins Goustiers European Championships in France and the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards. We are producers of our own chorizo, salami, pork burgers, hams and dry-cured bacon, as well as keeping our own hens which supply the hotel with fresh eggs every morning. We also use and sell a selection of local products such as bread, cheeses and ice-cream. We have received rave reviews for our wedding meals and breakfasts, with many guests saying we serve the best food they have ever had at a wedding reception. We cook to order and no request is too much trouble. We are happy to cater for gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian diets, and can also provide a children’s menu, so none of your guests will feel left out. Our dining room is warm and welcoming with soft lighting and seating so comfortable that you will want to linger long over dinner.
We could not have asked for the day to go any better. They were an absolute pleasure to deal with and really went out of their way to make things as easy as possible for us. All of the staff were great on the day, an absolute credit to the hotel. It was particularly noticeable, both on the day itself and after, the number of our guests that mentioned to us how much they enjoyed their respective meal, stay and breakfast the next morning. I think all were in agreement that the food and service were superb, with many saying the food was the best they had eaten at any wedding reception they had attended. Breda & Steven
NO 35 RESTAURANT In addition to Brook Lane, the Brennan family also own No. 35, a restaurant in the heart of Kenmare town. No. 35 is cosy and relaxed with exposed timber beams, hand cut limestone, stained glass windows, and a roaring open fire. No. 35 also contains a small private dining room, the ideal location to host a pre-wedding dinner or postwedding brunch.
We had a wonderful day start to finish at Brook Lane. From arrival, the hotel looked fabulous and the reception was really lovely, with a great atmosphere. The staff were excellent throughout. On walking into the main room to have our meal the room looked amazing, the tables were set up just as I had pictured with the flowers and my favours placed around the place settings. When the food arrived I could not have asked for more, each course was perfect, and amazingly I ate every bit of all my courses! The guests were super impressed with the food, we had nothing but compliments from all the guests about the menu choice. Noelle & Donal
A Warm Welcome Awaits
To be filled
Cold Days Warm Hearts
LONGING FOR SOME COSY WINTER NIGHTS… Thinking of having a winter wedding, and why not? Think open fires, spiced cocktails and lots of candles… Winter is just generally a more romantic time of year – maybe it’s the twinkling fairy lights, the Christmas cheer in the air or maybe it’s the cold weather that makes us cuddle up close together. Either way, here in Brook Lane you are guaranteed that beautiful fairytale charm.
Brook Lane Hotel, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, Ireland | +353 (0)64 6642077 | info@brooklanehotel.com