The Helm in Westport

So good ! Food was amazing and the room was fab ! Would definitely reccomned

Recently visited as a group of 17 colleagues. An excellent stay! The apartments are clean, very well equipped and comfortable. Possibly the comfiest bed & pillows I've ever slept on after my own. The food is excellent. Great choices on the menu and the portions are very generous. The atmosphere is calm and friendly. The staff make it. You can tell they love and are proud of their place of work and enjoy being there. This makes all the difference. The cost of the rooms per person, per night with a great breakfast included is an absolute steal. Excellent location on the quay and a 5 minute taxi journey into beautiful, lively Westport. Can't wait to come back.

Super bar lovely food really lively bar staff good craic.

Just back from the Helm for a meal and we are definitely full. I emailed Shane who was very quick in responding and within a few minutes I had a table booked. We weren't disappointed. The meal was excellent and a great atmosphere. We had the salmon Florentine and the pan fried chicken. Then dessert was ice cream 4 scoops and warm pear and almond tart with vanilla ice cream. When we finished our desserts a gentleman came over to clear the next table so I asked could I have the bill and I asked him was his name Shane and he said it was and so I introduced myself to Shane and I said I emailed him this evening for the booking and he knew my last name straight away. I explained it was a birthday dinner and I asked for the bill, to our surprise he brought over two whiskeys as a birthday treat. Thank you so much Shane and the friendly staff at the Helm for a great service and for making our evening a memorable one. We would highly recommend the Helm for a meal. 24/06/25. PS I would recommend you book your table in advance or you might have to wait. It is a very popular place.

Great hotel in a great location

Food is excellent, staff are very friendly and attentive and they serve a beautiful pint of Guinness. We were working in Westport and were told to try The Helm for dinner. We were not disappointed, fantastic food, I can recommend the Calamari for starters and Fish and Chips for mains you won’t be disappointed. Good selection of wine but for me they serve a beautiful pint of Guinness. Staff are super friendly and nothing is too much to ask. We will be back again.

We had an absolutely divine meal at the Helm. We had the fish platter and the baked pike. Both were very carefully cooked to perfection, and everything was lovingly and thoughtfully composed and presented. Someone knows their craft. The service was extremely friendly and very prompt. The atmosphere in the pub is loud, cheerful, and very authentic. The guys behind the bar deserve their own medal; they're so nice.

It was brilliant, food was unreal, I had the surf and turf and highly recommended

Excellent food, great friendly service. Food was out in a timely manner. Prices were very good too. It opens for breakfast and dinner. We had dinner and really enjoyed the food. The atmosphere is really nice. Even though it was busy. The whole premises is spotless. Staff we friendly and efficient. Would definitely return.

Dropped in for couple drinks , lovely atmosphere & nice staff so came back the next night for dinner & it didn’t disappoint.