We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

Ratings and reviews

RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Food and ambience

About
The Cadden name behind Bar One is synonymous with outstanding food and hospitality in the West of Ireland since 1978. We are a multi award winning public house and eatery located in the heart of Castlebar town. All tables have a duration of 1 hour and 45 minutes. We can currently only accept bookings for a maximum of 6 people. Please give us adequate notice if you need to cancel a reservation.
PRICE RANGE
US$4 - US$24
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
CUISINES
Irish, Bar, European, Pub, Gastropub
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
Reviews (663)
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Filter reviews
630 results
Traveller rating
446
125
39
14
6
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
More languages
Traveller rating
446
125
39
14
6
Show reviews that mention
All reviews burger soup ate here keep up the good work top class specials ireland mayo
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed 12 October 2023

This is a real dining experience. The food is absolutely scrumptious and there is a great range of choices. It is very obvious that Bar One is a mecca for people who enjoy good food. We were in around 6pm and the demand for tables...was constant. It is evident that the restaurant appeals to locals and visitors alike. There is a lovely buzz and ambience about the place and the proprietor and the staff members are extremely welcoming and attentive. This is a real food heaven experience and it offers great value for money.More

Date of visit: October 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 8 October 2023

Once you know that this is a bar.....setting.... busy, crowded and noisy in the evenings..... not for a quiet conversation. Skewers as starter .... a bit on small side. nothing special Sea bass was E25..... properly cooked. E40 for starter and main in bar? Maybe...Staff were a bit uptight and over-conscious. I know its a bar .... so that's the way bar tenders tend to be I guess. Waiters tend to be more relaxed and give you more time to decide.... there is no rush..... you are spending your money!More

Date of visit: September 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 19 August 2023

Excellent food and service. Best Thai curry i ever had. Staff wonderful. Friendly interactive and efficient. Great ambiance. Loved every minute. .

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 18 August 2023

This bar is great for food and very friendly staff. Love the menu as there is something for every taste. Could go back every night and choose something different. Great for casual dining.

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 10 August 2023

Quick prompt service, friendly staff, good allergen awareness, and lovely gluten free/dairy free food!

Date of visit: August 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 7 July 2023

We rang Bar One approx 15 mins before arriving in Castlebar, booking made instantly and confirmed by text. When we arrived our table was ready, both the food and the customer service was exceptional . We will certainly be back. Thank you, you certainly made...our day.More

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 24 June 2023

Amazing menu, tasty and premium quality ingredients. Wonderful staff, very attentive. We went for a birthday celebration and we felt really spoiled. Would recommend for any occasion.

Date of visit: June 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 21 May 2023 via mobile

Lovely restaurant, prices were good. Both servers were excellent as we had a small baby and was very accommodating. Not sure what their names were but one was from Spain and the other was from Italy, lovely guys. Will come back again when in the...areaMore

Date of visit: May 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 2 May 2023

I rang to book a table for 8 people but they couldn't fit us in ,but within 5 mins they rang back and said they would do their best to get us in, the communication was excellent, all our food was fantastic, service was prompt...and staff very friendly, they even came and got us from the pub across the road when our table was ready, the restaurant feels really spacious, absolutely 10 out of 10More

Date of visit: April 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 1 May 2023

Bar one has always been one of my favourite places to eat in Castlebar. The staff great you nicely, the moment you walk in the door. There is no waiting around . I usually get the burger or the chicken wrap. The food is fresh...and tasty. The menu is unique and trendy . The atmosphere is very chill.More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 27 April 2023

Always consistently top class. Very efficiently run, staff pleasant and friendly. The place is absolutely spotless Always try and get here when we are in Mayo. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: April 2023
Helpful?1  
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 5 April 2023

Excellent food, knowledgeable bar tender amd really good service...I highly recommend this restaurant/bar. Good mix of local and people on holiday.

Date of visit: April 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 20 February 2023

What a find! Great welcome, the front of house couldn't do enough for us. Atmosphere on a wet Thursday was superb - this really is a buzzing bar. Food was freshly cooked and top notch. The waiting staff were attentive and could not be faulted....Had a chat with the manager/owner(?) at the end of the night and you could not meet a more charming individual. It really was the perfect end to a few days in the west of Ireland. 10/10 for everything...BUT! You do need to book in advance. Highly reccomended..More

Date of visit: February 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 11 December 2022 via mobile

Service was top class staff are very friendly we went for no main course just starters a Tapas style night and food was just delicious every starter one nicer than the other but top of mine list was the Pate Garlic Prawns yum yum.

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 3 November 2022 via mobile

Staff were welcoming on arrival. There was a good atmosphere especially for a weekday. The chicken wings were very tasty and I got the goats cheese burger which was nice. Overall, a good experience but a little pricey

Date of visit: November 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
Ivy Tower Hotel
39 reviews
.20 km away
TF Royal Hotel and Theatre
90 reviews
.70 km away
The Ellison
1,214 reviews
.78 km away
Lough Lannagh Holiday Village
267 reviews
1.36 km away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
Blue Serenade Restaurant
200 reviews
.14 km away
House Of Plates
381 reviews
.25 km away
Dining Room
217 reviews
.10 km away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Mayo Memorial Peace Park
90 reviews
.96 km away
Lake Lannagh Hiking Trails
41 reviews
.96 km away
Castlebar to Turlough Greenway
31 reviews
.33 km away
County Mayo Library
18 reviews
.66 km away
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
Ginny F
15 January 2017|
AnswerShow all 3 answers
Response from Mary P M | Reviewed this property |
Can't answers that as I haven't seen that happen food always great
2
Votes
GRACE F
21 September 2015|
AnswerShow all 3 answers
Response from Elizabeth M | Reviewed this property |
9 pm
0
Votes
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

BAR ONE, Castlebar - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about Bar One

Bar One is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5