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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 Pub with good food and atmosphere Serious About Seafood The "Best of the Best" - Only the very best establishments across various categories have been chosen for this accolade

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The Tavern Bar & Restaurant

Beginning with the ‘Supporting Local Suppliers’ board at the entrance, everything about Myles and Ruth O’Brien's delightful bar and restaurant at the foot of Croagh Patrick tells a story of local food and community.
Seats 150 (+ 96 outdoors; private dining 80). Meals daily in summer 12.30pm-9.30pm (weekends to 10). Hours vary off-season. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. Toilets wheelchair accessible. Children welcome (children’s menu, high chair, baby changing facilities). Craft drinks. Beer garden. Air conditioning. Free WiFi. Regular live music sessions. Establishment closed 25 Dec. Amex, MasterCard, Visa. abbreviations
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Tucked in below the soaring slopes of Croagh Patrick, just outside Westport,The Tavern is set back from the lovely tree-lined coast road – but, with its trademark deep pink paintwork and come-on-in signage, this smartly maintained premises can’t be missed.


Run by Chef Myles O’Brien and his wife Ruth since 1999, it's a much-loved bar and dining destination for locals and visitors alike - and first-timers will soon see why: beginning with the ‘Supporting Local Suppliers’ board at the entrance, everything about this delightful spot tells a story of local food and community.


The bar is warm and welcoming in lovely traditional way, with dark wood, local crafts, pictures and memorabilia, soft lighting and an open fire – and it’s very comfortably set up for informal dining at well spaced tables, or stools at the bar.


Staff are quick to welcome arriving guests, bringing drinks and menus that offer plenty of choice for everyone.There’s a great range of local fish and seafood, of course - including Killary mussels, oysters from Padraic Gannon of Croagh Patrick Seafood and the famous organic Clare Island Salmon –Irish and local meats, notably Mayo lamb.


There are always a few daily specials, but regulars that you can expect to find on the menu include favourite starters like Mediterranean spiced minced Mayo lamb and West Cork crab crumble. Delicious vegetarian options such as Galway Goat Farm Cheese Bon Bons – and hearty main courses such as slow-braised featherblade of beef and The Tavern’s legendary Seafood pie.


Another highlight is the superb Beef steak and Guinness casserole that´s perfect for walkers, or for anyone on a chilly day.


And, as you'd expect, the children’s menu goes further than the usual suspects - including several fresh pasta dishes, a homemade burger and fresh deep-fried fish of the day with vegetables and mash – and other dishes are available as half portions as well.


 


You'll find plenty of crowd pleasers among the desserts (warm apple pie with crème anglaise, Baileys brown bread ice cream) which may be hard to resist, but the well-chosen cheese plate is well worth considering too – with or without the suggested glass of port...


And, not forgetting that The Tavern is a pub, the extensive drinks options include a of choice of craft beers, cider and spirits as well as wines (including some on tap) and all regular drinks you’d expect of a full bar.


One drink in particular, a local beer called Mescan 'after a monk who was St. Patrick's friend and personal brewer', stars on a special Mescan Menu that Myles runs in spring and autumn, along with Curry Nights and other special menu nights – there’s always something going on at this welcoming place and the well-informed staff, who are nearly all local, make sure that everyone leaves happy.

 

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Last Updated: 20-04-2023
Author: Georgina Campbell
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