Paddy's Bar and Restaurant
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CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Barbecue, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
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Situated on the shores of Lough Mask in the west of Ireland, Paddy's Bar and Restaurant is a traditional Irish pub that provides top quality food and an unbeatable atmosphere.
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Barbecue, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Discover, Table Service
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nel g
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
Sun 22 aug 21
We arrived without booking and sat outside in the stunning garden. We had a leisurely afternoon lunch where the food was perfectly prepared, lots of vegetarian options. Very friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely go again
Written 29 August 2021
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Marie mc
Dublin5 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
Had lunch here today. Quaint setting with fabulous food. Just perfectly cooked fish and vegetables. Lovely friendly staff. Renewed our faith after a really poor meal in Westport previous evening. Left feeling very satisfied.
Written 23 August 2020
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Kate S
3 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
We arrived bedraggled from the rain, but were served well and enjoyed our meals. A large party arrived and we discovered we were distant relatives. We were ona family trail, so that was such a lovely bonus. Kxx
Written 12 April 2024
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Brid H
10 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
Visited Paddys for Sunday evening meal, no starters or desserts available, mains were poor , watery veg, bland stir fry, glass of white wine not cool served in chipped glass. Given fresh glass of wine when brought to staffs attention, still not cool. Beautiful location on lakes edge , hope food improves.
Written 22 August 2021
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Neil B
Dublin35 contributions
Jun 2022 • family
The kids loved their food, I had a burger which was very nice. The pasta with vegetables was a tin of Ragu on some Tesco budget pasta and something that my 9 year old could have done at home. Nice setting outside overlooking the lake, but I wouldn't be in a hurry to go back.
Written 6 June 2022
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XabreJock
Westport22 contributions
Mar 2019 • none
Great venue poor food. Just for starters Chicken wings were drumsticks.Sorry I just cannot be bothered to go into it and when I wrote to the restaurant they could not be bothered replying to my e-mail telling them how unhappy we were.
Written 20 January 2020
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Ed
3 contributions
May 2022 • none
Excellent food, promptly served. Lovely setting. Staff so attentive, pleasant. good humoured and obliging. Really enjoyed my visit.
Written 16 May 2022
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John M
Lyon2062 contributions
Apr 2019 • couples
We came across Paddy’s Bar during a drive around the narrow roads of Tourmakeady in the scenic West of Ireland. This is a lovely quaint thatched pub with dining room extension. The location is stunning, especially when sunny (there’s lots of rain and rainbows!) on the shores of Loch Mask with the Partry mountains in the background, against a blue sky. We enjoyed a drink at one of the tables in the garden - didn’t have the food, but the portions seemed generous at good prices.
This is a popular location for weddings and occasional traditional music sessions on the lawn – the late Robert Shaw, actor famous for his role in Jaws, was a regular customer here - he was been immortalised in his adopted village of Tourmakeady when a stone memorial was unveiled in his honour over 10 years ago.
Written 18 May 2019
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Anne B
Westport13 contributions
Mar 2019 • family
Today, my daughter and partner took us (5 adults, 1 child) for Mother’s Day lunch.......what a superb experience. As soon as we walked through the door, the greeting, from all members of your team was so welcoming. We were early so we could take pics at the lake. Nothing was a problem, table was ready for us whenever we wanted it. Service was magnificent, food was excellent, the team of your workers is a credit to you. Will be recommending this to all friends, and am looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Well done! Top class!👏👏👏
Written 31 March 2019
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hlavelle
Galway6 contributions
Sept 2018 • family
When I was a student in Galway in the 80's, I had a friend from Tourmakeady who regularly invited me there for weekends. What a golden time that was... fine tuning our appreciation for good Guinness in locations such as Paddy's on the shores of the Mask or Maire Lukes, further up the hill.
Back then Paddy didn't serve food unless it came in a small plastic bag. There wasn;t always a fire in the grate. It could be dusty inside. I was told if the fishing was good, Paddy would be gone and the pub could wait till he was done!
How things have changed.The skeleton of the old Paddy's is still there and the turf smell and feel of the old pub is fairly authentic. Nothing faux here.
The dining room we were in is at the pub's rear which runs the full width. It is basic and not about ambience. The reason you overlook its utilitarian layout is the vista out the windows. The Mask is a brooding presence out there and this can't easily be rivalled by many other hostelries in the country.
I was celebrating an anniversary with my family and we wanted simple, quality food. It was very good, everyone was happy and stuffed to the gills by the end.
Two of us had chicken goujons and two had BLT's. The chicken was tender and succulent- well cooked. The BLT was relished as well. There was loads of salad and fries served with each dish. My wife had a burger which was good quality too.
The service was prompt and efficient and the staff were pleasant, helpful and skilled-even the way the place filled steadily didn't bother them.
There was a bouncy castle with happy kids on the well-groomed lawn running down to the lake. Good idea. Numerous benches out there too if you like bracing lake air.
I had a Smithwick's (Guinness too heavy with lunch) which is often a beer which you can gauge a pub on...if it tastes like soapy water, then it's usually a crap bar. Not in Paddy's, it was excellent. My wife was mildly impressed too with the range of wines.
€70 odd for six dishes for five people ( we couldn't resist the battered mushrooms) is superbly good value in my book.
I'm definitely going back for the next family Sunday lunch outing.
Written 1 October 2018
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FlamboShambo
County Mayo1843 contributions
Jul 2018 • friends
Was in Paddy’s for a private birthday party. The meal was a buffet style with a huge selection of hot foods and salads for starters. For mains the BBQ steaks and lamb were outstanding. A great venue and a wonderful setting. Top marks!
Written 3 July 2018
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phyluk
68 contributions
Jun 2018 • family
This is a lovely old style pub with friendly staff , great food and beautiful location my only complaint would be there are only 2 desserts on the menu plus ice cream as a pudding person I was very dissapointed by this
Written 6 June 2018
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Michael E
Leighton Buzzard6 contributions
Apr 2018 • couples
Stopped for a light Sunday lunch while touring the area. A stout old thatched cottage pub with a modern lakeside dining room extension, giving lovely views over Loch Mask whatever the weather, and a very pretty garden with tables for fine weather dining and drinking. Friendly service and tasty food (we had a very good burger and steak sandwich) whilst enjoying the view in the lakeside garden. Opening hours vary so check before you make a special trip.
Written 2 May 2018
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Fiona L
County Dublin41 contributions
Mar 2018 • family
Views here are fantastic. Food was Ok, possibly due to a very busy Mother's Day. Only one vegetarian option available and it was fairly bland.
Written 11 March 2018
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Pat E
Dublin3 contributions
Jul 2017 • family
We visited Paddy's recently and I loved it. When you walk in the front door of the " Cottage" you are transported back 50 years to an old fashioned bar including the smell of the turf fire, in JULY. Further in you have a basic restaurant but with stunning views over Lough Mask. The food was good and the staff extremely friendly. I will be back . Pat
Written 11 July 2017
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