The best restaurantsof irish in Mayo

28/06/2026: Fab. 5 star all the way. Pizza base was thin and delicious. Toppings (Quatro staggione & Diavola) were excellent. Diavola was suitably spicy. Excellent service. Highly recommend

27/06/2026: A lovely little shop in Westport with a cozy atmosphere. The pizza oven is right in the middle of the room, so you can watch the pizza being made. The pizza chef is from Tuscany, and you can taste it: the thin dough is very close to a classic Italian pizza. It was truly delicious. Most pizzas cost over €20, which is quite expensive, but the quality is excellent. Since the restaurant is small and very popular, reservations are recommended.

20/05/2026: Totally lived up to the hype, a really special restaurant. Fantastic service from our Hungarian waitress, everything cooked perfectly and full of fresh flavour. An essential stop in Westport.

02/05/2026: Excellent restaurant, delicious dishes made with quality ingredients, everything is homemade, in a lovely setting, friendly service, very good craft beer. Highly recommended!

20/06/2026: Love the Helm, cannot t comment on the rooms as I love ve to n Westport, but it's definitely in the top 3 pubs in Westport

06/05/2026: Fantastic pub ,food is top quality and great portions and Vini is an excellent host.

10/07/2026: We had a fantastic family dinner at House of Plates in Castlebar and it exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the restaurant had a warm, intimate atmosphere that immediately made for a relaxed and enjoyable evening. The dining room is beautifully presented and strikes a perfect balance between being elegant without feeling overly formal. The food was undoubtedly the highlight of the evening. Every dish was beautifully presented with real attention to detail, and the flavours throughout the meal were exceptional. You can tell there is genuine care and creativity behind every plate. We especially loved the baked cod, which was cooked perfectly and packed with flavour, and the steak, which was tender, rich and expertly prepared. The scallops were outstanding, cooked beautifully and complemented by fantastic accompaniments, while the duck was another memorable course that everyone at the table thoroughly enjoyed. Every member of our family commented on how much they loved their meal, which says a lot when everyone orders something different. One thing that really stood out was the generosity. The portion sizes were excellent, particularly considering the quality of the food. We were also pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful chef’s treats that arrived throughout the meal, adding an extra touch of luxury and making the whole experience feel special. The additional side dishes served with the mains were another unexpected bonus that we hadn’t anticipated and were very much appreciated. The wine pairings listed on the menu deserve a special mention. They were exceptionally well chosen and complemented each course perfectly, enhancing the flavours without overpowering them. It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into creating a complete dining experience rather than simply serving great food. The value for money is remarkable. A menu offering two courses for €55 or three courses for €62 is incredibly competitive considering the quality of the ingredients, the presentation, the additional chef’s surprises and the overall standard of cooking. It genuinely feels like you’re receiving a fine dining experience at a very fair price. If I was to offer any constructive feedback, it would only be on a couple of very small points. The lamb was slightly more cooked than we would have preferred, and while all of the staff were polite, the two younger members of the team could perhaps bring a little more enthusiasm and warmth to the service. These were very minor observations and certainly didn’t take away from what was otherwise a wonderful evening. Overall, House of Plates is a fantastic addition to Castlebar’s dining scene. Exceptional food, beautiful presentation, generous portions, excellent wine pairings, thoughtful little extras throughout the meal and outstanding value for money all combine to create a memorable dining experience. We left already talking about what we’d order on our next visit, which is always the best sign. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend House of Plates to anyone looking for a special meal, and we’ll definitely be back.

05/07/2026: Today we were for the first time, now we have our favourite spot in Castlebar 🥰Lovely staff, excellent food ❤

14/07/2026: Flavoursome fresh beautiful food. Excellent service and gorgeous decor. Highly recommend this restaurant.

11/07/2026: Dillon Bar and Restaurant is a definite for your lost if you are in Ballina. We didn't have a booking for 17.30 but this place got busy quickly from 1800 hours so recommend booking a table. The staff were excellent and very friendly. The food was delicious and the portions are fantastic. Very friendly and great ambience.

11/06/2026: Lovely spot, food very tasty and reasonably priced. Staff very friendly and welcoming will definitely be back 😊. Very modern way of delivering your food to your table see video 😀

07/06/2026: Just stayed for one night great place to stay food and service spot on. We had a room in the newly converted Lodge clean and very comfortable.

13/07/2026: Absolute joke kids could only go on the boats not aloud where shorts on the slides so bring trousers for the kids if you do decide to go, we drove an hour and a half from sligo to see the place not great at all worst experience ever we taught we would have a fantastic day with the child bit ended up leaving after half an hour waste of a journey... i did not like it as you got rid all of the god stuff

12/07/2026: Just visited this beautiful site Thursday and found out that it is closing for the next two years for renovation works. The house is beautiful but definitely in need of some TLC, would definitely revist to see it in all its glory once work has been carried out. We particularly enjoyed the Swan pedalo boats as this was a new experience for my kids. Would totally recommend a visit once it is up and running again

11/07/2026: Favourite spot to pop in a have a bite to eat and a drink!!!

03/07/2026: I returned again even better this time excellent.

10/05/2026: I really enjoyed my stay at Valley House Hostel. The place has so much charm and the breakfast was fantastic—definitely a highlight! I stayed in a 10-bed dorm, and everyone was very respectful. Even when a group returned from a night out in the early hours, they were quiet and it didn't disturb my sleep at all. Lovely stay. Highly recommended!

21/04/2026: Very positive experience of a hostel. Stayed in a female only dorm , slept well. Nice pub at back of house , lovely dining and lounge room. Hope to be back.

24/06/2026: A wonderful bakery with fabulous homemade treats, both sweet & savoury.

16/06/2026: We had been driving for ages trying to find somewhere to get some lunch and how lucky were we to stumble upon Mary's Bakery. Mary does all the baking herself and was so friendly. The egg muffins and apple pie were absolutely delicious and there was a picnic table outside where we could eat. A tasty lunch where you least expect is are the best type and it will definitely be a fond memory from our Irish road trip.

20/04/2026: Landlord is incredibly friendly and makes sure you feel very welcome and at home. Guinness is excellent too

25/02/2026: What a pub ! The keg under the bar, the Stout is cream, Mick himself is a gentleman, the epitome of hospitality, brings out snacks for the customers, makes welcome and warm conversation. A joy to visit, I shall return !

23/06/2026: Great views nice decor Friendly efficient staff Didn't eat here

09/06/2026: I tasted the seafood chowder, it was excellent!

11/07/2026: In the centyof town a traditional cafe which is very popular. Had a short wait for a table of 4 but no more than 5 minutes. Staff are friendly and the service was quick. Ideal for a quick bite to eat. Prices are very reasonable. Worth a visit.

22/06/2026: Everything is really good. Worth the visit!

12/05/2026: I really enjoyed my lunch there, it was very well cooked and well priced. The service was great and the overall atmosphere very friendly. The decor was very nice too, stylish yet homely. Highly recommended.

25/04/2026: Top notch, perfect and pleasant service, excellent beer.,

07/06/2026: We ordered today the prawn salad and one of the daily’s specials. It was delicious. The service was great (Raphael the head of the waitress recommended us those two dishes). Really great, obliging and friendly service! We can definitely recommend it!! The surrounding was nice and not too loud. Great work gluten-free options (at least 70% of the menu) as well.

07/06/2026: Absolutely beautiful meal, everything was perfectly done and presented very well. The service was impeccable. It was lovely to see such a well-coordinated team, all committed to delivering excellent hospitality. Highly recommend!