Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant is a hotel destination wedding venue in V93 Y42F, Ireland, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Kerry Airport (KIR), 50 minutes by car. Best months: May, June, September, November.
Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant
Located on Cromane Peninsula with direct access to Dingle Bay, Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant offers a working waterfront setting where your ceremony and reception happen steps from the water.
About Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant
Located on Cromane Peninsula with direct access to Dingle Bay, Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant offers a working waterfront setting where your ceremony and reception happen steps from the water.
The venue operates as a hotel, meaning guests can stay on-site, eliminating the logistics of arranging accommodation across multiple properties.
With a 4.7-star rating, it's known for fresh seafood and reliable service during events.
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What a simply incredible place. The view is only amazing. I was the Celebrant at Julie & James’ wedding. The venue is magical for a wedding, lunch or dinner. The food I had was fresh and imaginative.
Caroline McCarthy · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- Price
- €85 to €140 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- KIR, 50 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
Venue highlights
- Waterfront location on Dingle Bay with unobstructed water views during ceremonies and receptions
- On-site hotel accommodation available for 50+ guests, reducing guest travel coordination
- Specializes in seafood menus sourced from local waters
- Rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google with consistent reviews praising service quality
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival; check-in at hotel
- 6:00 PMWelcome reception with coastal views
- 2:00 PMGuest arrival and refreshment
- 3:30 PMWaterfront ceremony
- 5:00 PMCocktails on terrace overlooking Dingle Bay
- 7:00 PMSeated dinner reception indoors
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest checkout
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- KIR · about 50 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Kerry Airport.
- Typical total
- €5,000-12,000+Aisle estimate
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€5,000-12,000+ depending on guest count (50-100 guests), menu selections, and room bookings
- Ceremony fee
- On request
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Contact venue directly
- Reception
- €45-65 a headAisle estimate
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Estimated €45-65 (seafood-focused menu)
- Room rate
- €80-120 a nightAisle estimate
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Estimated €80-120 per room
- Weather window
- May – June
The months the weather is kindest, with September and November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (066) 976 9102
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices are estimates based on Irish coastal venue standards. Final costs depend on season (peak summer vs. off-season), specific menu choices, bar arrangements, and room availability. Request formal quote from venue.
Questions about the venue
Can we have both the ceremony and reception at Jacks'?+
Yes. The venue offers waterfront outdoor space for ceremonies and indoor dining facilities for receptions, all within the same location on Cromane Peninsula.
How many guests can stay overnight at the hotel?+
The hotel has multiple rooms available. Contact the venue directly at http://www.jackscromane.com/ to confirm room inventory for your wedding dates.
What is the nearest airport?+
Kerry Airport (KIR) is 45km away, approximately 50 minutes by car. Cork Airport (ORK) is 90km away, roughly 90 minutes by car.
Can we customize the menu?+
The restaurant is known for seafood. Contact them directly to discuss menu options and dietary requirements for your guest list.
What is the weather like in Cromane for outdoor events?+
Kerry's coastal weather is changeable. Plan for rain during outdoor ceremonies (April-October averages 8-10 rainy days per month). The venue likely has covered or backup indoor options.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Setting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“Perched on the edge of the Wild Atlantic coastline,Jack’s Coastguard Station offers an unforgettable Atlantic backdrop for a truly sophisticated wedding celebration.”
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