Walking in off the street we met Siobhan going back up to the restaurant from the bar with a drinks…read moreorder. With a welcoming smile she said "follow me" and we did. The décor is great. Modern and pleasant. Fabulously magnificent light shades that my partner somehow initially missed! Down to business. We went for the Chefs menu, which was excellent value at 24.95 EUR for three courses. Two courses was 20.95 EUR. To start I went for the Smoked Salmon & Pate, my partner the Ham Hock Terrine. Delicious, both delicious. The salmon especially. Plenty of smoked salmon that was just melt in the mouth. For mains I went for the Slow Roast Pork Belly, my partner the Caribbean Chicken Fricassee. The pork had lots and lots of meat and was cooked perfectly. The accompanying vegetables and jus worked very very well. My partner was really really pleased with his main course. He was still talking about it a few days later. I am sure he will describe it adequately in his review. For wine we picked Old Coach Road, a 2012 Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, 32 EUR. This worked wonderfully with my meal. We shared a dessert, which you pick from the A la carte menu, even though it part of the Chef menu deal. We picked the Chocolate Brown. Sweet mother divine, so so good. Each dish was presented immaculately. The service was excellent. Siobhan and co were very attentive and friendly to boot. We had a nice albeit brief chat with Siobhan at the end. Brennan's Lane is fantastic. And for 24.95 EUR, excellent value. It was the best meal of our whole week long trip a long the west coast. We are very grateful to Dolores at the Red River Lodge B&B for recommending it to us.

I've been in Ireland for 18 months now and been visiting for 5 years…read more I can honestly say this was the best 3 courses of food I have had since I have been here, all for the early bird price of 24 euro. For starters I had a duck terrine with a plum pickle. It was very nice, with a few pieces of bread it also had another pickle which I cant remember what it was but it was also nice! For my main course I had a Caribbean Chicken Curry with Jasmine rice, I love Caribbean food and this was truly lovely. The chicken was so moist and delicious I have never had its like before. For desert I had a chocolate brownie with a toffee sauce and homemade ice cream a sugar twirl and biscuit crumbs. It was amazing. The food was also substantial which is very unusal, but very welcome. The restaurant was really nice but you do need to go upstairs through a bar which can be busy. But don't let it put you off. The decor upstairs is great and the staff are really really nice. All in all this is the first review for 5 stars which I wish there was a way of putting an extra star or exclamation mark on the review. If you are near here take a trip. Its awesome. My partner also fully enjoyed the evening but I honestly was so engrossed in my own food I cant even remember what she had!

Celebratory local pub in Oranmore. We had booked our hotel in Oranmore for a night between visiting…read morecliffs of Moher and heading to Dublin next morning. The restaurant in the hotel looked very boring so we decided to check out Porterhouse. When we arrived there it was FULL with locals. As we had a toddler , so they seated us in a private dining area outside the bar to comply with the regulation that kids aren't allowed in bars after 9 pm. Our server was very friendly. The staff was really good! He took our orders, got us to try a few beers and whiskeys before we finalized our orders to ensure that we really enjoy what we order. At this point we were just blown away by the hospitality despite being extremely crowded. We ordered two pints of beer, a shot of whiskey, fish and chips and a vegetarian curry dish. Everything tasted fantastic. The place itself was huge and the ambiance was of the traditional Irish pub. Brick walls, good music, fantastic pours, great food and warm smiles all around.

we brought a birthday cake and before everyone was finished staff went around and literally threw…read moremultiple full slices that hadn't been eaten yet into the bin.

This place was right across the street from our hotel. It's bigger inside than it looks from the…read moreoutside. There was traditional music playing upfront early in the weekday, and a different live band starting up in the evening outback. They have a great outdoor patio with a cover, so it's a great place to watch a game regardless of the weather. They had a good selection of whiskeys, and if you don't see what you like, they seem to have a storeroom to bring out more varieties.

While the service left something to be desired, the space itself is quite cool and surprisingly…read morebig. Wish I'd been able to see some live music. Had an order of their mussels and it was an absolutely massive amount!

Service was very slow and they were out of several menu items. We made a reservation for 9 and they…read morestill seemed surprised when we arrived.

We loved this place, the wings were so delicious, lots of beer choices, and just a really fun vibe…read more Exactly what we were looking for- Irish bar food!

After asking the BIG Guy at the door a couple menu questions he pretty much ushered us in and aimed…read moreus at the first open table! :) He did so very jovially and with great humor and we had a great meal- fish and chips could have used another min in the oil but was still the best fish and chips I've had in Ireland- The traditional lamb Irish stew was fabulous and made the whole meal for my wife and I. If we were in town for a second night I'd be back here for another round of the Lamb in a heartbeat-

Yummy cottage pie with fresh veg & good steak sandwich. Sat at the bar and conversed with the owner…read more& others dining. Friendly spot. Good food & traditional Irish flair

If you know whats good for you, you'll get yourself down to The Sweet Beat on Bridge Street! They…read moreoffer breakfast, lunch and smoothies/coffees to go. Fresh and healthy superfood salads, juices, dairy free sweet treats, daily hot specials, 3fe coffee and teas - all offered with dairy free milk options. I had the superfood salad of massaged kale, chickpeas, and spiced cous cous (with cranberries, pomegranate and pesto) for lunch. For €7.50 it filled me up for the day and is far more exciting then the dull packaged leaves and uninspiring dash of olive oil salads you get in other establishments. These salads ARE the dish, not just a bit of green on the side - they demand your attention and don't disappoint on taste! Less than a 5 minute stroll from O'Connell St, in the summer it'd be lovely to get a salad to go at lunch time and eat it along the riverside. I imagine the menu will expand as the business does, as chef-cum-proprietor Carolanne is Ballymaloe trained and well travelled! They maintain an active social media presence @sweetbeatsligo and already have a loyal following of customers - including me! Watch this space, as it expands into something brilliant, its thrilling to see young businesses like this bringing the heart back into Sligo town.

A must when visiting the area. Super food. Tasty, fresh and good for the soul. Good selection of…read moresalads, soup of the day and larger "dailies" as an option e.g. Best bourguignon and patatas bravas!! also a variety of milk options for your coffee choice!!

Had there charcuterie board for 2 and loved! The Irish cheese is so delectable and the homemade…read morecrackers were the star of the show. Will be back next time we are in Westport! A great stop for a cheese board and a glass of wine!

How are there no reviews for you yet, you fabulous little hidden gem?! Upon my arrival in Westport,…read moreI was lucky enough to find this wonderful spot hidden around the corner on an unassuming street. I was greeted immediately by the locals, offered "the best coffee in Ireland" (too bad I don't drink coffee), and spent the rest of the night hanging out with my new friends. This place combines coffee shop with wine bar with groovy music...what's not to love. When Tom (the owner) is there, free wifi is available (no wifi when he is gone). The vibe is total hep cat meets artsy caffeinated wino. I haven't felt as comfortable in a bar as I did there in a long time. I wish this place was on the corner of my street, because I'd be there every day.

This place is a must go to! Really cute little bakery. Wraps, Panini's, salads. I got a yogurt,…read moregranola, with fruit, it was small but fresh and tasty. Super cozy environment. I would Definitely come here again. Tip: CASH ONLY NO CREDIT CARDS.

Doncha just love serendipity, even the word has a positive ring to it. We pass by Ballina about…read moretwice a year. It self-promotes itself as Ireland's salmon capital with a sign at the edge of town proclaiming so. Ballina means 'mouth of the ford' and it nestles in the Ox and Nephin Beg mountains. So we pick up some wild salmon at 80 euro a kilo. The town has had inhabitants for near 700 years. We've become used to calling into Dave's cafe for one of the best coffees anywhere around. So up the alleyway more than ready for great coffee and horror of horrors it was closed: it was 4:30pm maybe he closes mid afternoon, who knows but having built up to great coffee it was time to explore. I knew there was a Costa in town but I didn't really want to go there and found this place just across the road on a Main Street. The coffees were superb - a flat white and cappuccino - and both under €3. Serving staff were a friendly bunch and it was a cosy place away from the cold rain outside. Dave might have lost four coffee sales a year. Hope he can cope.

Went here with my girlfriend; what an amazing place it is!…read more The coffees are amazing, and when the focaccia's came we just realised these are the best. Ever. The orders came quick, although it was packed! This was a big plus point for them; excellent. We will definitely be coming back again! Do come too!