Our friendly driver suggested Puddleducks for breakfast or lunch and I am so happy he did. We…read moreenjoyed a couple meals here at lunch time and I am happy to report that the sandwiches we ordered were very appealing to the eye and the palate. I also enjoyed a pot of tea with what I would have to suspect was homemade lemon meringue. Delicious! I also have to make note that they do also offer ice cream here. I was pleasantly surprised that they had bubble gum flavor. I have been looking for this flavor back home in the states with no success. Who would have guessed I would find it deep in the Irish countryside.

What a cute little coffeeshop on the border of County Mayo!…read more My tour group stopped in Cong for a 45-minute breather with the option to meander around the tiny village. Puddleducks was the closest shop to the bus. Usually I'd wander a bit to find the "best" coffee option, but I was enchanted by this business' adorable name and didn't look any further. I wasn't the only one with the idea. While I was second in line, many more tour goers queued behind me. Only a couple girls were working at the time and looked somewhat frazzled by the sudden crowd. They suggested we grab seats to be served efficiently. However, I mentioned that I was looking for a takeaway rather than dine in and was served immediately. I ordered a vanilla latte without looking at the menu in advance. It was 2.50 euro and served fast and hot. It was so nice walking around in the slight chill and drizzle with the drink in hand. I'd recommend a stop to Puddleducks if you're in the area or your tour makes a pit stop.

Don't bother. Seems it's closed for good. Google maps can't find it and when driving through the…read moretown it is nowhere to be found.

Good carvery selection for lunch…read more Long lines move quickly; they can easily feed a lot of tourists in a hurry! Good pre-fab carvery selection of hot foods; for carnivores like me - and they also have vegetarian options. Full bar selection available at the bar, or from the cafe-food line. Food prices are reasonable, but the drink orices can skyrocket quickly. $$$. Watch your bar tab; these drinks are a little pricier than at most pubs. Food is good though!

We had breakfast and dinner here during our stay, and overall, it's a beautiful dining room with…read moreprofessional friendly service. The historical aspect of this part of the castle is particularly interesting, and we appreciated the history lesson given to us by our dinner server. The decor is in a similar style to the rest of the castle and is beautiful, extravagant, and well kept. Service was friendly but very slow for both meals. They have gluten-free options making ordering, if you're celiac, quite easy. Food was beautifully presented, and everything was good, but nothing really blew us away as far as our experiences with gourmet fine dining goes. It was all done well and innovative, but flavors were unexciting. Plating was marvelous. Prices are high. Breakfast was nice and came with our room due to how we booked. There was a mix-up with my food, and by the time I got my plate, my husband had been done eating for some time. It was a good breakfast, tho. Overall, it was a nice dining room of a caliber you would expect in this type of hotel.

We had our last night at the castle dinner at George V dining room. The name comes from the…read morehistoric event when George V visited Ashford castle when he was a prince of wales in 1905 and Guinness family named the dining room for his honor. Elegant interior, feeling of being a royalty. We decided to do a la cart. I ordered doonbeg crab which was delicious, my BF had mushroom which presented like an art piece and taste like one as well. We both ordered cod and it was crispy outside and soft inside, just the way I like it. For dessert, I had apricot soufflé which was yummy. Must try restaurant when you are in Ashford Castle or near by.

We had a nice lunch sitting in the back looking out the window. Stopped in because I'm a Walsh.read more

Went to Walsh's while visiting Connemara/Clifden area. We traveled for two weeks and I think this…read morewas the BEST breakfast we had the entire time. Good atmosphere and the staff was very nice. 5/5 - quiche with goat cheese, spinach & potato. It paired perfectly with the salad which was a mix of leafy greens, chickpea salad, and pickled beets. All amazing but the beets were the best I've ever had. Flat white was good too! 5/5 - pancakes, streaky bacon, & maple syrup. My husband ordered this, it was really good. 6/5 - lemon blueberry muffin & plain croissant. We got this take away for a snack later. I'm sad I didn't try to there because it was amazing and I would have ordered more. They really know what they are doing with the pastries.

Apr 9, 2025 Great breakfast, highly recommend, if you have…read moretime. This place gets very busy and seems popular with the locals. Coffee was delicious and the very welco

We enjoyed a lovely breakfast at this darling cafe in June 2023. The cafe is a very short walk from…read moreThe Connacht Hotel, with delicious food, excellent prices, and wonderful coffee. Our family of four were able to eat for less than 35 euro total. The staff were courteous and prompt and the ambiance is quaint. The cafe seemed to be a spot where locals frequent. We very much liked being in a place that didn't feel "touristy." We sipped our coffee and ate bacon, eggs, French toast, salad, baked beans, croissant, and veggies while watching a light rain shower out the windows. What a wonderful cafe! We highly recommend!

We stumbled into the Connemara Greenway Café & Restaurant purely by chance, and wow... what a gem…read more Our group of four adults absolutely loved every bite. We had two spicy beef casseroles that were packed with flavor, along with two sandwich-and-salad combos that hit the spot perfectly. I grabbed a cup of the ginger carrot soup, and it was fantastic. Do yourself a favor and save room for dessert -- the cinnamon apple piece is an absolute must-try. And honestly, the lattes and coffees alone are worth pulling over for. If you're in the area, please give this family-run place a visit. You won't be disappointed. It's such a treat when you unexpectedly discover a treasure like this one.

Our last meal in Ireland turned out to be one of the best. I ordered the grilled fish of the day,…read morewhile my husband ordered the pickled herring(?) salad. The fish was cooked perfectly and tasted so fresh. Loved the side of root veggies. This restaurant is owned by a husband and wife-- wife does all the cooking! The host (husband of chef) was extremely friendly and interesting to talk to-- I am so glad we stumbled upon this restaurant on our last night in Ireland. I'd certainly recommend eating here if you have the chance to explore outside of Galway.

Two words: fried calamari. As we walked in the door of this tidy, attractive restaurant in the late…read moreafternoon, a lady heading out said to try the calamari because it's great. Was she right!! Even though the listing here on yelp says breakfast and lunch, this is also a dinner restaurant. Shane took our reservation for 6 o'clock after checking the books and seeing that they had about 20 names down already. We shared an appetizer-sized portion of the calamari, and most of us agreed that we wished we had ordered it for our entrée because it was outstanding. The waiter said the secret is that it is never frozen, and I can only say that I've never tasted calamari that tender and flavorful, so perhaps he's right. Don't get me wrong: each of our entrées was delicious, but that calamari!... Their menu list their local suppliers, which must another secret to outstanding food. We also shared two desserts among the six of us: an Irish cream cheese cake and a chocolate tart. Both came on plates adorned with two fruit gastrics and a tiny dish of delicious vanilla ice cream; the desserts themselves were excellent.

Fantastic!!! We had the pleasure of eating at the Blackberry Cafe on a recent trip. We found it…read moreon accident and we are so glad we did. Hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had! Service was great and the food was just amazing! The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Get there early as they fill up fast for good reason. Highly recommend and when we go back to the amazing west coast of Ireland we will go back!

Delicious food in a quaint corner of Lahich! We were greeted with a bright building and kind server…read moreand quickly shown a table. We ordered an americano and chai tea, both which were good. The boast pizza and wraps for lunch, both which were fresh and flavorful!

We went to Lahinch for a trip and when we arrived we were starving, so we tried out Joes cafe. I…read moremust say, it did not disappoint. It was AMAZING and the staff were very friendly. The only downfall was that it was manic and some people had to wait. Some of the customers, I thought, were very arrogant, but that's not the cafes fault. Looking forward to going back again and trying out the lunch menu

Adorable café in Ireland that we frequented while in Galway on our Irish Holiday. Delicious food…read moreand drinks. Great service. Ambiance was cute and eclectic. We sat upstairs to enjoy our treats and soak up the morning light streaming in.

This place was recommended to me by my AirBnB host and man, it was worth it. I fell in love with…read moreblack pudding while in Dublin and I knew I would need more. I ordered the Herterich's Full Fry but asked if they could half it as I also wanted a scone and also ordered a tea. The atmosphere of the place is very cute and has a hipster-vibe to it. There was a minimal wait for my food and it all arrived hot. The food was amazing, seriously. They even had their own homemade ketchup. The scone was good, but nothing spectacular. It was filling and the jam was really nice but not sure I would get it again as it was a little dry. I would still highly recommend this place. The staff is great, the atmosphere is cute and the food is really really good.

If you are looking for really fantastic, locally sourced food then you should try Ginger Lou's. The…read morecafe is really nice and spacious and I got an instant homey vibe. Lou herself greeted us with a big smile and some menus to peruse. They have a really great selection, with daily specials to boot. I went for the BLT which comes with a cup of soup, butternut squash in this instance. I also got a flat white coffee. The BLT was lovely. The bacon was crispy and I could get that smokey taste. It came with a handful of crisps. The cup of soup was a really nice accompaniment. I wish I had of left room for cake because they looked lovely. Ginger Lou's is a must, great food and great service. Definitely worth stopping by for food and to support a fantastic local business. Tip: They have free WiFi. Can this place get any better.

Great healthy food, good selection and daily specials, all day breakfast from local produce…read more Veggie sandwiches with side salad is delicious. Amazing chicken wings!with blue cheese sauce on side to dip. Stuffed mushrooms, bacon and cabbage in pasty really tasty and filling. Banana spilt vanilla pod with sprinkle of nuts and jam and quality coffee to finish!