Top Shannon Food & Drink

Step into our welcoming chocolate factory in Ireland's scenic Hidden Heartlands for an immersive, hands-on chocolate making adventure. Guided by expert chocolatiers, you'll create two bespoke 100g chocolate bars, choosing from milk, dark, or white chocolate bases and a dazzling selection of 30 premium toppings—think nuts, dried fruit, caramel, even rose petals! Experience the magic of working with chocolatier tools as you pour, mold, and customize your sweet masterpieces. Once set, wrap your bars in eco-friendly packaging—ready to take home or gift to someone special. This friendly small-group workshop finishes with a decadent Ultimate Hot Chocolate (choose from eight flavours!) and a tasting of two luxurious chocolates from our artisan selection. The perfect memory for chocolate lovers, friends, and couples seeking a fun, authentic Irish treat in a relaxed setting.

The open pastureland of western Ireland offers the perfect conditions for breeding goats, and the locally made cheeses are widely considered among the finest in the Emerald Isle. On this morning or afternoon private tour, visit a family-run goat farm near Ennistymon and learn of Ireland’s rich goat-breeding pedigree. Pair award-winning goats’ cheeses with wine, and see for yourself the benefits of fresh air and lush grass on traditional cheese-making techniques.

Enjoy a night of medieval enchantment at the Knappogue Castle, including a feast fit for a king, accompanied by drinks. Rather than booking dinner and a show separately, you'll watch the ladies of the castle sing and perform traditional Irish dances before you head to the banquet room with long oak tables, bench seating, and candlelight. Listen to wonderful harp and fiddle music while you eat, and end the night with more medieval-themed surprises and music.