The best restaurantsof irish in Castlebar legal

08/07/2025: Still my favourite restaurant in Castlebar. Food was unreal...

04/07/2025: This definitely has the wow factor! This was a really good find on Insta. It’s worth a visit. We went for dinner and it did not disappoint! The food was totally amazing, the taste, texture and presentation was like looking at a window of diamonds! The staff were friendly, attentive and made the experience delightful. Fabulous and we will definitely be back 👍👍👍

05/06/2025: First time to the Dining Room since the restaurant changed hands in recent years. We were on an overnight stay in Castlebar, and having read some great reviews (most notably The Irish Times), I was looking forward to dining there. Not the usual A La Carte menu on offer, and instead there's two set four-course menus to choose from.... we opted for menu offering good selection of fish, poultry and vegetarian dishes. We were warmly greeted by the restaurant manager Shirley and shown to our table. The restaurant was busy for a bank holiday Saturday night and there was a good atmosphere with reasonable sound levels (nothing worse than restaurant full of loud patrons and you can't hear yourself think literally!) Prompt service at the outset - with starters and mains ordered, along with a bottle of the house red (three to choose from). Overall the wine and drinks menu is varied and very reasonably priced. Both of our starters and main courses were - in a word - 'sublime' and we looked forward to tasting their desserts. However, that's where it all turned sour (for want of a better word) because we waited the best part of over 30 minutes to see a dessert menu. It felt like once the dishes for main courses were removed, they forgot we there, as other patrons came and went, and service seemed to be on the ball (many of them appeared to be local diners and were friendly with the manager and staff). When we finally were given a dessert menu, it then took some more time to be served. Overall, I enjoyed my dessert but alas my sister found her dish rather bland and tasteless.....plus it's unacceptable to have to wait nearly 40 mins or more to sample the final course of the evening. Sadly, we didn't think the Dining Room was worthy of a service tip.... nor was our experience worthy of five stars. Not sure if I would go back.

25/05/2025: Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere. The menu maybe limited, but the quality was extraordinary. The staff were not very knowledgeable, but also very helpful and friendly.

13/06/2025: We came in here after reading all the excellent reviews and we were really looking forward to coming in here for a good night.The biggest letdown of our 2 weeks in Ireland.Yes it was a Tuesday night and possibly Tuesdays nights in Byrne's bar are maybe always awful and if we came any other night it might have been different but when we entered there were 3 others sitting at the bar and I asked if they did food.The reply was no and it's cash only in here.Wow how to make you feel welcome indeed.we did order a pint but couldn't wait to get out of the place. judging by other reviews I don't think that was the owner who served us and honestly I couldn't care less now but we did tell everyone else staying at the Ellison hotel we spoke to,to avoid Byrne's bar and I hope they did..I really don't like giving bad reviews at all but I just had to here.it really was an awful experience

13/06/2025: Best pint of Guinness on the planet

18/06/2025: Great service. Great atmosphere. A good selection of craft beers and a selection of vegan meals and desserts. Recommended.

08/06/2025: Fabulous meal. When I booked I never thought about specifying a low table for my 89 year-old dad and after some quick table rearranging, the floor manager got us properly settled. Booking lesson learned! Excellent choice for us all including a vegan and vegetarian. Observant but not intrusive wait staff and a very good non alcoholic drinks option. Fully recommend.

11/06/2025: A Standout Spot in Castlebar There’s truly no place like The Bridge Street Bar in Castlebar. It brings something fresh and modern to the town from its stylish interior and vibrant atmosphere to the consistently high standard of service and presentation. The staff is always on point, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. The drinks are excellent, and there’s always a great buzz whether you’re there for a casual evening or a big night out. Its central location makes it the perfect meeting spot, and it’s quickly become one of the go-to venues in the area. A brilliant addition to Castlebar’s social scene; highly recommend it!

27/05/2025: Service great, cosy and central.

23/06/2025: I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. Peter truly embodies the spirit of the place—warm, welcoming, and attentive. The food was outstanding: incredibly fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience.

17/06/2025: Had a beautiful meal in here Peter is very helpful The atmosphere in the restaurant is so relaxing and beautifully decorated Would recommend it 100%

06/07/2025: Delicious food. Friendly service. Highly recommended.

14/06/2025: Cafe Rua is rarely quiet and for good reason. Never less than imaginative, with a twist of orthodoxy thrown in - the food here really is delicious. The service and warmth of the welcome is second to none. This restaurant is a credit to Castlebar and Mayo. We look forward to visiting it every time we are in Mayo.