Arlington Lodge Waterford's premier boutique hotel located in the heart of this historic Viking city. Built in 1760 and long intertwined with the history of Waterford, Arlington Lodge has once again returned to a Waterford family, who now share with you its unique charm and sophistication that embodies the best of Irish country house hospitality.

Purchased by Maurice Keller in 1997 and after three years of careful restoration, it provides all the amenities with superb accommodation and fine Irish country cooking.

Local seasonal produce is a priority at Arlington Lodge where we hope you will find a relaxed atmosphere that will draw you back time and time again. The house was originally the residence of the Paul family, prominent merchants in the city; it later became the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Waterford & Lismore and remained in the church for over 200 years. It is reputed that Robert Paul married a Catholic which was not fashionable in those years; he eventually immigrated to America and bequeathed the house to the Catholic Church on his departure. The church built a seminary on the grounds which still adjoin the property today.

Arlington Lodge is a proud member of Good Food Ireland and we are committed to the philosophy of prioritising the core indigenous ingredients of Irish cuisine and promoting local and artisan food produce.

Our award winning breakfast menu has popularised the "Waterford Blaa" amongst other special dishes. Every dish served is cooked to order in our kitchen; all our breads are baked daily and our menus reflect the seasonality of Irish produce. We regularly host Good Food Ireland events linking producers with special dishes which provides a meaningful experience for our guests. We are always delighted to share our recipes and can arrange demos in our kitchen. Local Irish Hereford beef is our speciality and fresh fish abounds from Dunmore East, 9 miles away.

At Arlington Lodge I like to think we can satisfy all our guests, please advise me if you have any special dietary requirements so I can make your visit memorable.

Maurice Keller