Friends bistro

Friends bistro

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Hours
Sun
10:00 - 16:0017:30 - 20:00
Wed
10:00 - 16:0017:30 - 20:00
Thu
10:00 - 16:0017:30 - 20:00
Fri
10:00 - 16:0017:30 - 20:00
Sat
10:00 - 16:0017:30 - 20:00
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Travellers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.7 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
€5.00 – €28.00
CUISINES
Irish, International, European, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant have tables with seating?
About
Friendly bistro in Westport serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, bakery every days Small and cosy for relax with a meal with local produces with an international twist!
PRICE RANGE
€5.00 – €28.00
CUISINES
Irish, International, European, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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5.0
5.0 of 5 bubbles287 reviews
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BluetouchUK
Kingston upon Thames103 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 couples
A great restaurant serving great food. The specials were wonderful and the service was attentive but not intrusive. We enjoyed a starter which they split for us and then followed some wonderful seafood, cooked fresh, that was delightful. We recommend the white chocolate and raspberry parfait which was served with two spoons !!
Written 23 January 2025
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Joe Williams
Efland1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 none
Friends is a relatively new bistro in Westport that offers excellent, fresh food, reasonably priced, with a changing menu and daily specials. The space is small, so calling ahead for reservations is recommended. For breakfast, the Full Irish is wonderful and fresh. On the dinner menu, the Seafood Ravioli was amazing. Owner George and his staff are all knowledgeable and friendly. Excellent coffee, house-made breads, good selections of wine. A real gem.
Written 16 June 2022
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Andy F
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 friends
Ate here this week with a pal. Were made most welcome on arrival by all staff. Were guided through menu and specials board, everything sounded great. Were given a complimentary starter then ordered two further starters. For main I had the sautéed pork and my friend the risotto. A red wine was recommended to us which was also superb followed by baked cheesecake. Every dish was superb. All staff were so friendly and helpful. Value for money was incredible. Was in West of Ireland for a week, ate well but nowhere better than this wonderful venue. Treat yourselves to a fantastic night in this wonderful town, wishing all at Friends Bistro continued success as already Number 1.
Written 29 June 2024
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Dee M
Perth1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 friends
Table booked in advance via phone for 2 adults and a baby. Staff advised again in advance there would be a baby when I had to change the time of the booking. Nothing to indicate it’s not a baby friendly establishment when making the booking. Upon arrival- no highchair, dirty looks from the moment I walk in with a buggy. Made to feel like a second class citizen. Ended up leaving before any food arrived with tears in my eyes from the atmosphere and gossiping about our table (mainly from the owner and another member of staff). Absolutely disgusting behaviour. I’m originally from Westport and home for a holiday. We’ve eaten out every day and have experienced great service and food in every other restaurant we have been to in Westport. Appalled that this kind of nonsense is going on in restaurants serving lunch in this day and age. If you don’t want babies in your restaurant, just advise people that it’s not kid friendly at the booking stage and don’t openly talk about them when they’re sitting down in your restaurant..!!!
Written 3 August 2023
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yellowsun67
Ireland10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 family
Beautiful food and excellent service from delightful staff on Saturday for my daughter’s birthday. It was even passed on to the kitchen staff that we were sharing the mussel starter, so they split the portion. It’s that kind of attention to detail that marks this place out :) All courses were delicious but a special shout out goes to the Arancini starter, the calamari and prawn main and the delightful Tiramasu ❤️ Oh and not forgetting George’s special liquer aperitif ;)Thank you all so much!
Written 16 August 2023
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Domillo
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 friends
I’ve had some beautiful meals elsewhere but the meal in Friends was astonishing. The food was incredibly fresh, full of flavour and wonderfully presented. To compliment the meal, the host (George) was the epitome of courtesy, who was clearly bursting with pride in the restaurant. The restaurant is small but not in any way cramped; we felt it had an intimacy that many larger restaurants lack and we were very much at ease, enjoying each others company without intruding on any of the other diners. Any time we return to Westport, Friends Bistro will be on our itinerary.
Written 16 August 2023
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Lily T
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 family
This place was absolutely fantastic. Delicious food, stellar service. Very accommodating for one member of our party who is gluten free. We got the mozzarella and bacon starter and the goat cheese and prosciutto starter, both were amazing. Every single dish was phenomenal (we ordered the duck breast, the lamb, the Parma ham risotto, and two of the specials). A must go if in Westport!
Written 29 August 2024
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Michael M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 friends
Had dinner in this lovely restaurant with a number of friends. The atmosphere is excellent and is right in the middle of town. The food was exceptional and well presented and the owner and staff were more than attentive to our group. It has a lovely atmosphere where you do not feel rushed and that the customer is valued. thank you for a lovely meal. When next in Westport i will be sure to have dinner there.
Written 16 August 2023
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AchillIslandMayo
Westport82 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 none
We ate lunch here on 25th September - We were a group of 4. The food was very tasty - all home cooked and served by the very personable proprietor. We had Beef & Guinesss Pie/Pan fried Chicken (both from the daily specials board)/ Vegetable Curry /House Salad, followed by homemade Cheescake (Baileys, Raspberry & White Chocolate), Lemon Meringue Pie, Black Forest Gateau, Apple Slice & 3 Coffees for a total price of €82.50. The food was amazing and very good value for money. Overall this is a lovely place to eat and we will definitely return. Booking is advisable as tables as limited.
Written 27 September 2021
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Grace H
Ennis8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 none
My partner and I had dinner here on 1st January. We were celebrating our joint birthdays and ringing in the New Year together and what a place to do it! Victor was so warm and friendly from the very start when I emailed to make the reservation and requested the Christmas menu without dessert. He was very kind, accommodating and friendly and it was the warmth and the charm of both him and his cosy restaurant that made this experience special for us. The menu was amazing- the combination of flavours, the presentation and the creativity in the dishes was notable. You could tell that the chefs took great care in perfecting it. I had the turkey with figs, potato gratin and roasted vegetables and my partner had the duck. Thank you for a memorable experience Victor and family, we will definitely be back!!
Written 12 January 2023
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LePetitPoisGalway
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 none
Third visit for us from Galway after discovring this gem 1 year and a half ago and what can I say: this is still a trip in wonderland! By far the best meal we have in Ireland everytime we go there. This time we started with an exotic duck confit salad and a perfectly tasty and creamy egg en cocotte, we went for the calamari&scampi for one main and an unbelievable Specials of monkfish wrapped in parma ham with a super tasty risotto. We ended up with 2 Poire belle-helene with a nice candle to celebrate my wife's birthday. Everything gorgious and tasty. Every customer in the restaurant was chatting together and with the team, this place feels like being home with good friends and eating the most amazing food. Geogre, Victor and team keep up the incredible work, the warmth of the welcome and the attention to details. A must go.
Written 4 December 2022
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Diego Federico P
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 family
Do you know about those dishes that instantly make you feel home, cozy, safe, maybe happily lying in your bed whilst a rainstorm is hitting on your windows? Well, the special Killary Mussels we were lucky to have in Friends Bistro sent me there immediately and I was happy to let the taste sink in and become a happy memory. The mussels were cooked to perfection and literally melted in your mouth enhanced and not covered by the juicy cream they were sitting on. The sensation of cosy quality and friendly delicacy was furthered in the exquisite Thai Curry which we got with added prawns, so tenderly cooked they also felt like melting in your mouth. This excellent culinary craft was accompanied by a friendly and warm service which felt like home, but never crossed into the homely, given its skill and expertise and the extraordinarily multi-cultural yet cohesive and not dispersive menu. Highly recommended, this colourful little place is surely going to warm you up inside.
Written 28 November 2022
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Roger M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 family
My wife and I called in for lunch on the Saturday before Christmas Day. We have eaten there on a number of occasions now and the food, staff and service have always been exceptional. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are generous. Thank you to all at Friends and I look forward to our next visit, Roger
Written 29 December 2023
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Frances Kelleher
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 solo
The very best soup I had in quite a long time.. Carrot it was. Pure carrot thick creamy light airy...fresh herbs with a drizzle of very delicious chili oil on top. Later I got a takeaway dinner. Very generous portion of fried chicken with mushrooms and a wonderful cream and fresh herb gluten free sauce in one box. In another roast baby potatoes, carrots and peppers. All simple ingredients, but this chef made and presented this takeaway dish as fit for royalty and this Princess really enjoyed it! The menu is very extensive and chef will make many dishes to suit odd dietary needs, such as my coeliac one. The staff here were friendly helpful and charming. I look forward to returning on my next visit.
Written 25 July 2022
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anibanibee4
16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 couples
My partner and I stopped off at Friend's Bistro the day after a wedding in Westport. Wow. It was incredible! It's got a really lovely and welcoming feel to it, and the guy who welcomed us was so warm, friendly and charming. We shared a portion of the minted courgette soup and we could have happily licked the bowls after we had finished. (The gentleman looking after us kindly split the portion into two bowls for ease) It really was the best soup I have had in years. For mains, I had the rice salad with chicken, and my partner had the vegan foccaccia. Both dishes were exceptional and the coffee was exquisite. This place seems to really care about every mouthful on the plate - the chef really understands flavour and varied dietary preferences. (My bf is vegan) We can't wait to go back to Westport to try out more of the dishes! Thank you for such a wonderful meal and welcoming experience! I wish I could give 10 stars.
Written 1 June 2022
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