Stopped in for a drink before heading up&mdash;the bar had live music, decent buzz but quiet enough upstairs. John&rsquo;s team were sound, made us feel properly looked after. Had a nice glass of red with the seafood chowder, worked well together. One of the better spots in Newport, no fuss.

The staff were so kind when we arrived with my guide dog. They made sure we had a comfortable table and plenty of space. Really thoughtful service.

Been coming here for a while now, and the Sunday brunch still holds up. Pancakes were fluffy, loads of toppings, and the mini Irish breakfast with coffee included is a solid shout. Not greasy either, which you don&#39;t always get. Place gets busy enough, but it&#39;s worth it.

The pints were spot on and the food was decent. Staff were friendly enough too. Seats near the window were a bit tight but it&#39;s a nice spot to stop in for a quick one.

Lovely spot, staff really looked after us. Portion sizes were decent for the price, didn&#39;t feel ripped off. Would happily go back.

Fish and chips were alright, nothing special for a coastal place. Chips tasted a bit frozen tbh. Portions okay, not huge. Bathroom was spotless though, fair play. Seating area felt a bit cramped, not the easiest to move around if you&#39;ve got a buggy or wheelchair. Fine for a quick bite.

The beef was properly tender, not gonna lie. Menu&rsquo;s got some creative local stuff on it, and the veggie options actually had flavour, which is rare enough. Service was sound, friendly without hovering. Only thing is the place got a bit loud as it filled up, but that&rsquo;s on me for going at peak time. Wouldn&rsquo;t mind heading back for that beef again.

Asked them to hold the cinnamon in one dish, allergy thing. Chef sorted it no fuss. Got the lamb stew, proper tender. Sauce had real depth, not that watery stuff. Ate every bit. Good spot if you want straightforward, honest cooking.

The covered outdoor area is a proper bonus, especially when the weather&#39;s doing its usual thing. They didn&#39;t bat an eye when we showed up with the retriever, even brought out a little pup cup for her. That kind of small gesture goes a long way. Nice spot to just sit and not be rushed.

Stopped in for a coffee and a toasted sandwich&mdash;solid choice. The sandwich was decent, though it did get a bit soggy from the oven. Loads of seating even at lunchtime, which was a nice surprise. Nothing fancy, but it hit the spot. Wouldn&rsquo;t mind coming back if I&rsquo;m in the area again.

Loved the vibe here &mdash; super clean and modern inside. Portions are massive for what you pay, honestly great for a casual catch-up with friends. Service was quick too. 😊

The wood-fired pizzas here have that proper thin base, not too doughy, and the toppings tasted fresh. I grabbed a glass of red to go with mine, worked well with the char on the crust. Taco chips on the side were decent, crunchy and salty enough. Staff left us alone until we needed them, which I appreciated. Place was busy but we got a table easy enough.

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The best restaurants in Mayo

Islands Restaurant at Hotel Westport

Uncle Sams Cafe Bar

Ming Rui House

Coffee Doc At O' Connors

Lydon's Lodge Restaurant

The Islander Takeaway

John Gray's

Quay Bar at the Lodge

Brannens of Newport

Dillon's Bar & Restaurant

The Loft Ballina

Bar Square

Bisini Restaurant

Pilot Bar

House of Plates

The Everest

Spicy Affair

Mocha Beans Ballina

Costa Coffee

Lana Castlebar Asian Street Food

Helena Chocolates

Traceys Cafe

Le Patisseria DiAngelo

The PIZZA Bros

McHUGH'S CAFE

Luskin's Bistro & Wine Bar

Ait Eile

Costa Coffee

Domino's Pizza - Castlebar

O’Hehirs Bakery Café