Loved it so much the first night that we came back for a second!…read more The food and atmosphere were superb - traditional Irish fare for the most part, but at its very best: the shepherd's pie, beef and guinness stew, and vegetable soup were all top notch. There was live music the second night that blended traditional Irish sounds with more modern tunes. Everyone who worked here was so nice and friendly! Would absolutely recommend this to anyone who finds themself in Westport.

JJ O'Malley's is super quaint and old. The upstairs takes reservations and is quiet. A nice place…read morefor dinner. I had the beef special, and hubs ordered the fish stew. Both were good, but hubs enjoyed his fish more than I enjoyed my beef. I would definitely recommend dining here for the ambiance alone. A very special spot!

Our dishes at this restaurant were some of the best we have had all trip. My wife had one of the…read morespecials, sea bass with Mediterranean vegetables and mashed potatoes. The sea bass had a special Mediterranean style sauce. It also came with a side salad. She really enjoyed it. I had salmon from the menu and it was equally good. It too came with vegetables and a sauce that could be poured over the salmon. They heated the plates so the food stayed hot the entire meal. Service was very attentive. If there was a downside, it is that the restaurant was crowded and noisy. Parking was right off the road snd the spaces were small. We may return here tonight for another meal.

Omg the seafood chowder at this restaurant was the best in our travels through Ireland. It is…read morecertainly a meal of its own. I also ordered the mussels with a white wine/ garlic sauce and I am still thinking about it LOL. Staff was kind but could have been more engaging. Atmosphere is super cool- lots too see and look at on the walls. Menu is extensive and I would say the food at this place is AMAZING. Must do restaurant a short drive from the main downtown of Westport.

Staff was amazing. Good prices. Food was good. I recommend the seafood chowder. It's a pub so…read moreambiance is typical. I enjoyed it and would go back

Lamb Burger with brioche bun and a cucumber sauce. Lamb and bun were good. Sauce did not add any…read morepunch that I wanted to the sandwich. So is that me expecting something more than was on the menu? Sweet potato fries. Very good Surf and turf. Ok beef and shrimp. Was OK but not the beef we have come to expect. Service was good Presentation was OK. Very nice building and roomy restaurant. Also very well lit. So for the price it was OK so 3 stars.

Pulled port on Brioche bun with chips and salad 16€ Good…read morebread Nice and normal portion Good fries 3/8" cut Very good salad My wife had the seafood chowder and liked it very much. Service was good. Sounds like Granny Whala. Named after Grace O Malley

We came here on the recommendation of our Airbnb host (and there weren't many other options in…read moreNewport where we were staying). It wasn't crowded when we got there so we were seated right away. My husband and I ordered the curry and the Cajun wrap and split both. The Cajun wrap was ok, but didn't really taste much like Cajun. The curry on the other hand was the worst Indian food I've ever had. It had no flavor at all. We got the cheesey garlic bread instead of chips which also wasn't good. My dad got a burger and my mom got the salmon special and they both said they were just ok. Our service was pretty good, but I wouldn't come back for the food. We drove to Westport the next night for dinner and I would recommend going somewhere there instead.

Great pub! Had a grand time enjoying a few pints of Guinness and singing with the band!read more

Popped into this lovely pub for a pint and a chat after some shopping and were greeted by wonderful…read moreattentive bartenders who ensured we received our drinks and crisps right away. It was a buzzing place with quite a few tourists and Irish locals. About 5 pm musicians arrived and began playing. They were quite good! If you're looking for a fun lively place- stop in and enjoy a pint or two here. It's definitely worth it!

My husband and I made a dinner reservation at The Helm, but as the time of our reservation…read moreapproached, we realized we could not get to the restaurant in time and they had already told us they had no tables available for several hours. We called the restaurant and they found a way to fit us in later. Little did we know what we would have missed if we were not able to dine at The Helm. What a special place!!! The food was amazing - maybe THE best chicken I've eaten ever - and the atmosphere was just wonderful! Met the owner and some of his family members. Such a treat! Highly recommend The Helm if you are in Westport!

A pub that offers fishing trips and B&B? sweet, I'm there!…read more ...throw in a short but respectable bar-food menu and the all important child-seet and you have a very plesant venue for luncheon. We had the Thai fish cakes(10.95 Eur) and the Cod goujons (thats fishfingers to you and me) at also 10.95, they were erm.... well, we were hungry, we ate stuff, we were no longer hungry - great for a quick food fix, deffo not for those adverse to having everything deep-fried! The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, noteworthy these days and much appreciated!

We stayed one night upstairs and came down for the included breakfast at the pub. 5 stars for each…read moreindividual experience! The room was cozy and comfortable with a queen size bed. Had a wardrobe and two windows. TV didn't really work but we just came there to sleep really. Room was so clean. Checked in late and it was smooth. Breakfast the next morning was delightful. We had an amazing cocoa, lots of toast, Eggs Benedict that was incredible. And everything is served via a fancy robot that played Christmas carols. What an awesome time to stay and eat here.

From the cheerful greeting at reception to our new friends, Daniel and John, this place is top…read morenotch! It was our first stop on a whirlwind week in Ireland and it's truly what you picture the word "inn" to mean. Small, cozy, somewhat off the beaten path, and just lovely. We had our first Guinness of the week there in the front pub with a cheerful fireplace and seemingly several locals bellied up (always a good sign in my opinion). Daniel (one of the managers) became an instant friend. He continued to give us GREAT recs for our short stay, even so much as writing them down on a napkin for me. Owner John Nevin greeted us each day with a smile and a story. The included breakfast is yummy and the dinner we had one night was amazing. It's also directly across the street from access to Clew Bay where we took a lovely hike along the water and sheep farms. It is located for easy access for a day trip to Achill Island (DO NOT MISS THIS). The price is right and accommodations more than satisfactory. We just loved it!

Very happy place to stop by for drink or food…read more There are picnic tables in the parking lot that allow you to look over the water while you eat. The service is very quick and efficient with a lot of people swarming the tables keeping the drinks toped off and clear the tables. Very generous portions of food. I ordered the lasagna and an already descent portion came with French fries and a side salad.

Lunch does not start until 1:00 but also has a coffee shop next door…read more Full Irish breakfast Very good and a normal portion. My wife had scrambled eggs. Large portion. Sitting in a small bit of water. Good Scones were ok. Service was good