Ballynahinch Castle Hotel, a member of Relais & Chateaux sits on a 700-acre estate in Connemara on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. This world-renowned hotel has 48 luxury bedrooms and suites offering you an unrivalled experience of true Irish hospitality. Authentic, professional yet friendly and unpretentious your hosts will help you make the most of your visit.
Executive Head Chef Danni Barry and her team prepare creative, diverse menus made with the finest of estate & local products working with the estate team to ensure our walled garden provides ingredients all year round. Enjoy dinner in the elegantly refurbished Owenmore Restaurant or the more casual Fisherman’s Pub or Ranji room. Lunch is also available in the pub and reservations are recommended.
With over 10 miles of scenic river & lakeside walks guests can explore the estate with or without a guide. Other on-site activities include fly fishing, hiking and cycling with expert guides available or enjoy a picnic in the Victorian Walled Garden.
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The Pear Tree Café & Wine Bar
The Café was created based on 3 Principles:
People Care
Earth Care
Fair Share
Supporting as many local Irish businesses as possible, this little Café is all about the community. 🧡
We proudly serve the freshest ingredients locally sourced from farms who practice regenerative agriculture, looking after our Mother Earth. 🍃
We use nearly 100% Organic ingredients, free from pesticides, chemicals and GMO. 🌱
We can’t wait to welcome you on our new home! ✨
Screebe House Hotel
Our casual fine dining menu has been carefully curated by our uber talented Chefs, who will take you on a culinary journey through the finest seasonal ingredients and local produce to create modern Irish contemporary dishes.
Our innovative dishes and natural creative flair often feature fresh fish caught on one of our lakes, as well as venison from the land. We are proud to say that most of the products used in our kitchen are organic and each item has been carefully researched and sourced with sustainability at the forefront.
We never use additives or preservatives in any of our cuisine.
Guys Bar Clifden
Guys Bar on the Main Street in Clifden is one of the town’s oldest and busiest food pubs. Concentrating on locally sourced food and seafood we are open for lunch and dinner all year around. Our ethos is to work with Irish food suppliers as locally as possible. Some of our suppliers include Dooncastle Oysters, Killary Fjord Shellfish, Mary’s fish, Gilligans farm, Ardsallagh, Toonsbridge, Arndale farm pork & Bridewell brewery.
Armorica Restaurant, Wine Bar & Accommodation
Combining the management and cuisiniere skills of Natasha Hughes and Nicolas Denis, Armorica delivers high quality, delicious French food with a strong focus on local and organic produce. Using the freshest most sustainably produced ingredients to provide a truly extraordinary unpretentious dining experience, you will be tantalised by unexpected flavour combinations. The engaging, friendly but non-intrusive front of house staff will attend your table with great care, and the wine selection will satisfy the most informed palate.
Armorica consists of an intimate but open dining space with a street view, a beautiful conservatory with garden views, some outdoor seating, and elegant guest accommodation.
Professional staff, ambient music, lighting, artwork, and spacing combine to create comfort, intimacy and of course romance! It’s all about enjoying quality ingredients, superb cooking and fine wine in a warm, friendly, relaxed environment.
Armorica was awarded ‘Breakfast of the Year’ in 2019 by the McKenna’s Guides. “if you love a classic French rolled omelette more than anything in the world, then this is where you find it: nothing quite like perfection first thing in the morning” (Dr. Sally & Dr. John McKenna, 2019).
The interior of this splendid building has recently been fully refurbished and also features a nine-room accommodation area with luxurious, bright, double and king size rooms (all en-suite) with some superior options that combine Armorica’s modern, forward-thinking ethos, a welcoming ambience, and the rustic feeling of the original stone building. Armorica is an ideal destination for a romantic candlelit meal, a night out with friends, a private dinner party or you could also reserve a quiet area for an important business or conference meeting. It’s also family-friendly, with a children’s menu just as delicious as the adults.
Located on main street Oranmore, Galway, Armorica overlooks the scenic Galway Bay and is an integral part of The Wild Atlantic Way. A perfect base if you are touring or visiting the west coast.
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate
Our food is at the core of the Glenlo Abbey experience with meals, menus, and settings to suit every occasion and palate, indisputably making it one of the best places to eat in Galway. The Pullman Restaurant is set aboard two carriages from the original Orient Express and will transport you back in time to a glamorous bygone era. The Oak Cellar Bistro is an ideal spot for unwinding and relaxing after a long day of activities, whether intimate meal for two or more, the Oak Cellar Bistro has a dining option to suit all palates. Palmers Bar & Kitchen is a contemporary bar and lounge classic and stylish, you’ll find a warm welcome in this laidback bar and restaurant. The extensive menus feature the finest local and seasonal produce, from sandwiches and salads to seafood and steak. Afternoon Tea at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate is a truly special experience. Spend an afternoon in the most pleasant surroundings, enjoying a delicious assortment of savouries, scones, and petite pastries, while sipping your favourite piping-hot blend of tea or coffee. Make your Afternoon Tea experience even more special by adding a glass of Champagne. Private events at Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate are tailored to suit each individual customer and their requirements. Our expert events team will be delighted to create a bespoke proposal for any enquiry you have. We look forward to helping you celebrate your special day.
With our highly trained chefs and waiting staff, we invite you to enjoy our range of dining experiences at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate.
Chef Laura Rosso
We began our company Chef Laura Rosso selling burgers for friends from home.
A few months later we opened our first physical location in Galway City (still as a takeaway) during the lockdown in April 2020 and also we started up our company officially.
Only one year later we opened the doors to our customers at our current location in Salthill.
Since then we are receiving positive feedback from our customers and we are happy with everything that we have achieved so far!
An Púcán
The award-winning An Púcán Bar is the perfect place to get together with friends and have the craic.
The multi-award-winning An Púcán bar is the ideal spot to gather a group of mates for great times and unforgettable moments. Situated just a few feet from Eyre Square, this lively bar is one of the most popular in Galway. Home to the epic Heineken Garden, An Púcán has live music seven nights, class cocktails, chilled craft beers, and the extensive Irish Whiskey collection. Plus, mouth-watering all-day dining options made by passionate chefs, big screens for the all-important matches, and incredible events make An Púcán a must-attend spot you’re sure to love.
1520 Bar
1520 offers an array of dishes, from innovative small plate options perfect for a group, to appetite-zapping treats that showcase the best of the West of Ireland’s produce.
1520 Bar is a jewel in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter, and it is known for its fantastic craft cocktails and epic atmosphere. This medieval-meets-modern bar is the ideal place for a night out on Quay Street with live music seven nights a week and a late bar on Fridays and Saturdays. With food served daily, the menu at 1520 is as deliciously varied as they come, featuring amazing dishes inspired by the West
coast – as well as Spanish-inspired tapas.
HYDE
Located just steps from the iconic Eyre Square in the heart of the city centre, HYDE
Bar is one of the most eye-catching bars in Galway. WYLDE, an artisan coffee shop and delicatessen right beside it, has an array of premium offerings, while the stunning private events area within HYDE, known as JEKYLL, is a fantastic enhancement, too.
HYDE Bar has one of the most extensive gin collections in Ireland – as well as an array of crafted cocktails – and we invite you to be bold like Mr. Hyde himself and experiment with exotic potions and enticing concoctions from our menu. We have a clear focus in HYDE to deliver excellence as both a bar and restaurant. Ultimately, HYDE is about friendship and company, and we take pride in facilitating
great times with wonderful people.
After all, we are here for you… the stylish party version of you!
