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The Helm Restaurant

€€ - €€€Irish, , Seafood
| The Quay, Westport, Ireland
+353 98 26398
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Overview
  • Excellent68%
  • Very good25%
  • Average5%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible1%
Travellers talk about
“steak” (69 reviews)
“black sole” (16 reviews)
“monkfish” (37 reviews)
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CUISINES
Irish, Bar, Seafood, European, Pub, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
PRICE
€€ - €€€
RATINGS
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Value
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LOCATION
| The Quay, Westport, Ireland
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1 - 10 of 935 reviews

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Rented these apartments for a friends birthday. So pleasantly surprised with the standard of the apartments. Warm clean and cosy plenty of space great shower, couldn't have asked for More. The location is superb. A short taxi spin into town. Breakfast was fabulous and the...More

Thank Margaret G
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

We had dinner here ..... the menu is very varied. If you're lookijng for fish they have a great variety. Good was gorgeous, staff very friendly and great atmosphere.

Thank CAHDublin_Ireland
Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

We went to this restaurant after reading the menu at the front door. We had a brilliant meal and would highly recommend a visit. The garlic butter crab claws are totally delicious. The steaks are brilliant with the peppercorn sauce. This can be a busy...More

Thank Mel_Fitzpatrick
Reviewed 5 days ago

Stayed at the Helm as was at a Family re-union. The room was spacious and clean. The food was amazing. The atmosphere in the pub was great bands playing so cosy. Would highly recommend and will be visiting again. The staff are so helpful polite...More

Thank Michelle H
Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Great staff, great food, my crab claws fantastic, Turbot was delightful, my wife fish cake perfect and then she had crab and smoked salmon. The amount of crab was unbelievable! Superb. Quirky architecture and modern. If you are in Westport don't miss this place!

Thank DavidPJD
Reviewed 1 week ago

The Helm is at the heart of Westport harbour, with its own boat, the White Seahorse for those who want to go out seafishing on beautiful Clew Bay, and see Croagh Patrick and Clare Island from the sea. The family run pub welcomes visitors back...More

Thank David W
Reviewed 1 week ago

WE just wanted something fast and easy on route so topped in here, for quick and efficient service. My food was good but there was an issue with the prawns, the chef disagreed but changed my partners main course all the same so excellent the...More

Thank Steve H
Reviewed 1 week ago

Good food, great staff, terrific location on the quay. About to go for my fourth time to the wonderful town of Westport and the Helm is always a highlight.

Thank Brian M
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Nice food very busy pub fast friendly service all staff was helpful friendly and very chatty Have sky sports for the people who like that kind of thing Advised to book a table

Thank Lynsey B
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Although a typical pub, the fish is good, the variety is good. They are open for breakfast as well. They are right on the quay, and can get very crowded. On the weekends I think it best you reserve a table. Odd country western music...More

Thank 33Buddies
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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
Restaurant features
Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi
Good for
Kids, Special Occasion Dining, Groups, View, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Child-friendly
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: | The Quay, Westport, Ireland
  • Location: Europe  >  Ireland  >  Western Ireland  >  Province of Connacht  >  County Mayo  >  Westport
  • Phone Number: +353 98 26398
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