June 9, 2026
If you are getting married in Westmeath, you are spoiled for choice: from lakeshore restaurants on Lough Ree to grand hotels by Lough Ennell and a genuine castle near Castlepollard, the county packs an unusual amount of variety into a small area. Our shortlist of the best wedding venues in Westmeath for 2026 covers eight standout options — what each one is, where it is, and the kind of day it suits — so you can narrow things down quickly.
We have a particular soft spot for Westmeath because it is home turf. Our second hub is in Athlone, right on the county’s western edge, which makes us the local Midlands photo booth company. We have run booths at more than 2,500 events across Ireland, a good share of them within a short drive of here, so we know these rooms, these car parks and these loading doors well. That local knowledge means setup is smooth and, for most Westmeath weddings, delivery is free.
The county sits at the heart of Ireland’s Lakelands, which is part of its appeal for couples. It is genuinely central — guests travelling from Dublin, Galway, the north-west or the south can all reach Mullingar or Athlone without an epic journey — and the lake settings give you scenery that photographs beautifully without anyone having to leave the venue.
We have grouped these loosely by setting — lakeside hotels and restaurants first, then the town-centre and parkland hotels around Mullingar, then the historic country houses and castle for couples after something with real character. Each is a working wedding venue we would happily bring a booth to.
Wineport Lodge is a lakeshore restaurant-with-rooms on the edge of Lough Ree at Glasson, just outside Athlone. It leans towards intimate, design-led waterside weddings rather than huge numbers, with the lake itself doing a lot of the heavy lifting for photos. If you want somewhere relaxed, contemporary and right on the water, it is hard to beat.
Hodson Bay is a large lakeside hotel on Lough Ree, a short spin from Athlone town, and one of the most popular spots in the Midlands for bigger weddings. The scale means it comfortably handles large guest lists and out-of-town family staying over, while still keeping that lake-view setting. It is a reliable choice if your day is on the larger side.
Annebrook House Hotel sits right in the centre of Mullingar, built around a restored Victorian house with mature gardens and a dedicated wedding pavilion. The combination is handy: you get period charm and outdoor space for photos, plus a purpose-built room for the meal and dancing. Being in the town also makes it easy for guests on foot or by taxi.
The Mullingar Park Hotel is a modern hotel on the edge of town that is geared towards larger weddings. Its function spaces are built for scale, so if you are planning a big day with a long guest list and want everything under one roof, it is well set up for it. The contemporary style suits couples who would rather not fuss over a heritage building.
Bloomfield House Hotel overlooks Lough Ennell just south of Mullingar, set in its own parkland grounds. The lakeside parkland gives you a peaceful, green backdrop for photos and a bit of room to breathe away from the town. It is a solid middle-ground option — scenic, but still a full-service hotel that can host the whole day.
Belvedere is a historic house and gardens perched above Lough Ennell, a few minutes from Mullingar. It is best known as a scenic backdrop — the gardens, follies and lake views are genuinely lovely for photographs — so couples often pair it with a nearby reception venue or use its event spaces for a more distinctive celebration. Worth a look if heritage and gardens are high on your list.
Crookedwood House is a characterful country house restaurant near Lough Derravaragh, in the village of Crookedwood north of Mullingar. It suits intimate weddings where the food and the setting matter more than scale — think a smaller, warmer day with personality. If you want somewhere that feels like a proper country retreat rather than a function room, this is the one.
Tullynally Castle, near Castlepollard in the north of the county, is a historic castle with extensive gardens — a heritage setting that lends itself to marquee and estate-style weddings. It is the venue to consider if you have always pictured saying your vows somewhere with history and grounds, and you are open to building your day around an estate rather than a hotel. It is distinctive in a way few venues can match.
Match the venue to your numbers first. The quickest way to shorten this list is to be honest about guest count. Hodson Bay and the Mullingar Park Hotel are built for large weddings; Wineport Lodge and Crookedwood House shine with smaller, more intimate groups. Picking a venue that fits your numbers naturally avoids a room that feels half-empty or uncomfortably packed.
Decide how much the setting matters. If lake views and photogenic grounds are non-negotiable, the Lough Ree and Lough Ennell venues — Wineport Lodge, Hodson Bay, Bloomfield House and Belvedere — should top your list. If you would rather have everything self-contained and central, a town-centre hotel like Annebrook keeps logistics simple for guests.
Think about the whole guest experience. Consider parking, on-site rooms, how far guests travel and whether there is a comfortable space for an evening reception. A few practical questions worth asking any venue:
It is also worth mapping your venue choice against your wider plan. Our wedding planning timeline for Ireland sets out when to lock in the big suppliers, and if you are still gathering ideas for the day itself, our wedding photo booth ideas piece is a good place to start thinking about entertainment.
With the venue sorted, the next jobs are the suppliers who shape the evening — band or DJ, photographer, and the entertainment that keeps guests on their feet between courses and after the meal. This is where being the local company pays off. We are based in Athlone, so for Westmeath weddings we offer free local delivery, and our team knows the run of these venues already.
You can see the full range and pricing on our Westmeath photo booth hire page. The most popular choice for weddings is a classic wedding photo booth with unlimited prints, props and a custom overlay carrying your names and date. If you want something with a bit more wow, the selfie mirror doubles as a talking point in the room, and the 360 photo booth produces the slow-motion video clips guests love to share that night.
Whichever product you choose, every booking includes delivery, professional setup and pack-down, a trained attendant for the full three-hour hire, unlimited high-quality prints where the product prints, a digital online gallery, a custom template and props. Our booths run on BoothLedger, the photo-booth software we built and maintain ourselves, so the same team writes the software and operates it on the night — it does not fall over when the room is full.
Our 2026 shortlist includes Wineport Lodge in Glasson, Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone, Annebrook House Hotel, Mullingar Park Hotel, Bloomfield House Hotel and Belvedere House & Gardens in Mullingar, Crookedwood House in Crookedwood, and Tullynally Castle near Castlepollard. They range from intimate lakeside restaurants to large hotels and a historic castle, so there is something to suit most styles and guest numbers.
Yes. Wineport Lodge and Hodson Bay Hotel both sit on Lough Ree near Athlone, while Bloomfield House Hotel and Belvedere House & Gardens overlook Lough Ennell near Mullingar. Westmeath is part of Ireland’s Lakelands, so lake views are one of the county’s real strengths for weddings.
Yes. Our second hub is in Athlone, on the western edge of Westmeath, which makes us the local Midlands photo booth company. We have run booths at over 2,500 events across Ireland, and for most Westmeath weddings delivery is free because we are based locally.
For popular Westmeath venues we would suggest booking 12 to 24 months ahead, especially for a Saturday in peak season. The most in-demand dates — summer Saturdays and December — tend to go first, so the earlier you confirm the venue, the more choice you keep over your date.
We recommend booking a photo booth 4 to 8 months before the wedding, leaning towards the earlier end for peak dates like summer Saturdays and December. Booking more than six months out also qualifies for our early-booking discount, so there is a real benefit to confirming sooner.
Once you have your Westmeath venue in mind, we are happy to check our availability for your date and put together a fully inclusive quote with free local delivery. As an Athlone-based company we know these venues inside out, and we will tell you honestly which booth suits your room and your numbers. Get in touch through our contact page and we will look after the rest.
