Dining, walking and gathering at Burtown — a seasonal destination just outside Athy, where food, landscape and hospitality come together.
Burtown House & Gardens, Athy, Co. Kildare
Set within the historic parkland of Burtown House, The Green Barn offers a relaxed yet refined dining experience, alongside farm walks and a range of private event spaces — making it one of the most distinctive places to visit in Kildare.
Opening Times
The Green Barn is open Wednesday to Sunday for brunch and lunch, with dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings.
We occasionally close for private events, seasonal holidays or special occasions, so we recommend checking this page before travelling.
Regular Opening Hours
Wednesday
Brunch · 9:00am–11:30am
Lunch · 12:30pm–3:30pm
Thursday
Brunch · 9:00am–11:30am
Lunch · 12:30pm–3:30pm
Friday
Brunch · 9:00am–11:30am
Lunch · 12:30pm–3:30pm
Dinner · 6:00pm–8:30pm
Saturday
Brunch · 9:00am–11:30am
Lunch · 12:45pm–3:30pm
Dinner · 6:00pm–8:30pm
Sunday
Brunch · 9:00am–11:30am
Seasonal Set Lunch · 12:45pm–3:45pm
Christmas Opening Hours 2026
We’ll be open in the days leading up to Christmas and again from Sunday 27 December.
Wednesday 23 December
Brunch · 9:00am–11:30am
Lunch · 12:30pm–3:30pm
Thursday 24 December · Christmas Eve
Brunch · 9:00am–11:30am
Lunch · 12:30pm–3:30pm
Friday 25 December · Christmas Day
Closed
Saturday 26 December · St Stephen’s Day
Closed
Sunday 27 December
Brunch · 9:00am–11:30am
Seasonal Set Lunch · 12:45pm–3:45pm
Dinner · 6:00pm–8:30pm
Advance booking is strongly recommended throughout the Christmas period, particularly for Christmas Eve lunch and dinner on Sunday 27 December.
Sunday Dinner · 27 December
For one evening only, The Green Barn will also open for dinner on Sunday 27 December.
After the Christmas celebrations, it’s a chance to get out of the house, meet friends or family and enjoy an evening at Burtown without having to cook.
Dinner · 6:00pm–8:30pm
Private Events & Exceptional Closures
From time to time, The Green Barn may close for private events or special occasions.
Any forthcoming closures or changes to our normal opening hours will be listed here.
We recommend checking this page before travelling, particularly if you are visiting from further afield.
Bank Holiday Mondays
The Green Barn opens on selected Bank Holiday Mondays.
When we open on a Bank Holiday Monday, we may close on the following Wednesday.
Please check this page for the latest opening information.
Booking
Advance booking is recommended for lunch and dinner, particularly at weekends and during the Christmas period.
For larger groups, private dining or celebrations, please contact us directly.
“From Wednesday 30 December, The Green Barn returns to its regular Wednesday–Sunday opening hours.”