Silken Thomas 16 Market Square, Kildare, County Kildare R51 HK54

"Everything you could think of was perfect. Food amazing, service amazing, cocktails amazing and rooms would rival any 4 star hotel. The best part of our stay was the owner. What a nice person, extremely welcoming and her hospitality was second to none!"

"The Silken Thomas is a fantastic place to go. Friendly staff. Fantastic food. Proper pints of beer with well trained bar staff. The Sunday roast is a must have. The gluten free options are amazing. Keep up the good work everybody."

"We had such a wonderful stay at the Silken Thomas. Location - There is a bus stop just outside and train station 10 minutes walk away so it's very easy to get into Dublin for the day (the buses are every hour however and it's a good 1.5hr journey). Staff - Everyone who works there is so lovely and welcoming, they will give you recommendations and made us feel like we were home. Room - The rooms feel like private apartments, you have your own door and the spaces are very big and perfect for what we needed. Would've been nice to have a little fridge and some parts in the room are a bit weathered but you're staying in the castle gatehouse and the room is decorated to a lovely modern standard. Atmosphere - We had a breakfast and dinner in the restaurant which was fantastic, they had live music every night in the evening and the place is always busy so was perfect."

"I live In Kildare Town many years now and have eaten in the Silken Thomas many times. Iwent out with my wife for dinner after Christmas shopping. I have to say I have never been so disappointed with the portion size and value for money. As Its nearly Christmas I ordered Turkey & Ham. When the food was served, I noticed the servicing was very small, like a child's portion. One roast potato, a few carrots, two pieces of cauliflower surrounding the smallest portion of turkey hiding the ham on a single sized bed of mash. I overlooked this as I was hungry and tucked into the food, it was delicious however, when my wife commented where is the ham. I lifted what was left of Turkey to unveil the two smallest bite sized pieces of ham. I burst out laughing thinking that I'd seen more ham on half a ham sandwich. I finished my meal however I was so unsatisfied, hungry, and left feeling ripped off that I had to bring this to the attention of management. Still amused at their portion sizes I asked where they are running out of food in the kitchen. The manager was nice about it and only charge me for one meal and our drinks. This is the first time I've ever complained, and I feel the management of the Silken Thomas need to review their value for money for their customers. This establishment's not fine dining however the size of the portions and the price's are heading there."

"I moved to Kildare Town a couple of months ago and I have dined here quite a few times. I had wonderful evening with my 6 siblings from Dublin recently and they were impressed. Food is wonderful, service is both efficient and friendly without being intrusive. Have brought my grandchildren here and they were well catered for. I love the various dining areas. Each has a different atmosphere. (Love the Library). Keep up the good work."