The best restaurants

04/09/2024: From the journey over to Heir on the 2pm ferry - €6 return (no charge for those with a travel pass) to the return journey at 4pm we just had a fab time. The lovely weather was a welcome addition to the experience. There is an inclined 10-15 min walk up from the pier to Island Cottage where we were greeted by Ellmary. The menu is no choice and I mean No choice. There is no wine list, however a very nice French red & white wine are available to diners. We sat at a communal dining table with some lovely people. The food is wonderful: medium-rare steak with a buttery mash on a red pepper jus (I could be wrong on this but it was lovely) followed by the lightest of lemon soufflé, Tea/Coffee with home made biscuits finished up the experience. We never actually caught sight of John the chef, as we left to catch the 4pm ferry - however we could hear the industry & smell the aromas eminating from the kitchen. Well done to you both. I look forward to returning.

28/07/2024: An amazing intimate restaurant experience. No menu choice. It is what it is and that’s that. Starter, mains and desert service with tea or coffee for €25! Wine available by the glass or bottle. We sat at a table of 8 and got to have cross table conversations with two lovely ladies and an actor and his Kazakstan partner. The setting was intimate and we got a sneak peek into the tiny kitchen with the husband cheffing. The steak and mash on a lovely sauce followed by a soufflé that melted in your mouth. The others at the table missed their ferry boat back and so we gave them a jaunt back .. So if you want an experience and to meet some fab people and have some lovely food try and book at table . Booking open 10am Tuesdays !

31/07/2023: Great pizza with loads of halal options. Great prices, super friendly staff and delivery guy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

30/07/2023: Check bottles exp.!!! Fizzy drink expired 3 weeks ago

24/12/2024: Beautiful gem of a pub, not many like this left these days, you can feel the history in here and almost hear the conversations of many from years back

02/07/2024: Great dining room. Bravely go straight through the door😎

23/06/2024: I’d give Ming Rui a 3.8. It has passable, mediocre food. I think it got a higher rating because there’s very little Asian food in Westport.

22/10/2023: Best chipper around! Food cooked to perfection. The staff are always very friendly and polite and very fast service. I would definitely recommend LJ's 100%.

23/07/2023: This shop is DISGRACEFUL!!!! My nan who’s 90 year old with dementia came in here for a lovely battered sausage and coke but she left with her sausage battered. I have informed the guards and this poor family business is going to be a subject of a robbery next Friday night. Be aware then I will be wearing all black.