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New Recommendation - recommended for the first time within the last 6 months 3 euro Denotes genuine Irish food culture, ie special Irish food products/companies/producers, and highlights the best places to shop for regional and artisan foods; the selection excludes obvious 'non-Irish' elements regardless of quality, eg ethnic restaurants and specialists in coffee, wine and other drinks, unless relevant to local production or history. Eat & Stay establishments are chosen for their commitment to showcasing local produce and Irish hospitality. Outstanding Location, building or atmosphere

Le Petit Vatel

Chef Thomas Fleury has created something quite unique in this roadside Mayo pub. Flair and experience combine resulting in genuine French cooking of the highest order looking quite beautiful on the plate.
Seats 45 (+20 outdoors). Open Fri-Sun: D Fri & Sat 6pm-11pm; all day, Sun 12noon-9pm.Set Menus €59/ €75.Specialities: lobster, John Dory, Rossini beef. Vegetarian & Vegan dishes available (starters c.€13-€18, mains c.€36). Wines c.€29-€345; by the glass from c.€7.50. Wine pairings available. Cocktails, old whiskey, old cognac. Children welcome (no special menu). Reservations required. May open outside normal hours by arrangement. Hydroponic farm. Wheelchair accessible. Parking. EV charging (fast). MasterCard, Visa. abbreviations
Georgina Campbell

 Unique is an overused word but it really does apply in this modest roadside pub in Co. Mayo where classical fione dining food is the last thing you’d expect. Chef Thomas Fleury’s stamp is all over this restaurant, with an unapologetic and unexpected gallic authenticity. It ticks every box for a French restaurant and his confidence from years in leading kitchens is clear to see.


 

The menu is short but spectacular and the wine list similar. Le Petit Valais has broken the mould in presenting food in a pub that is so much more than pub food. 

 

A small tight team and focus on food rather than fripperies means exceptional value for money. There’s probably nowhere else like it in the country.
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Last Updated: 29-03-2026
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The Lough Inn, Cloonlagheen , Partry Co Mayo
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Waterside premises on the main N84 Castlebar to Galway road, 20 minutes from Castlebar, Westport and Claremorris; 5 minutes from Ballinrobe.
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