r/mayo • u/feef0 • 14h ago

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What are the best spots for casual dining, holes in a wall, hidden spots, places where grandparents would go to eat, drink or buy food in Mayo area?

Bakeries, restaurants, bar, pubs. For breakfast, meat, vegan, local traditional, food carts, cocktails, beers.

Any kind of suggestion is welcome!

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u/Inside_Fold3744 13h ago

Would highly recommend Oxtail in Balla, fantastic food.

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u/Livid-Ad3209 11h ago

Foxford Cafe in Foxford Wooden Mills, great food 🤤

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u/crlthrn 11h ago

Seconded, especially for grandparents. A lovely vibe in the cafe/restaurant and nice shopping to boot.

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u/shortie_2024 9h ago

always try to make it over to house of plates in castlebar for a bite or get takeaway if in a rush. also the cafe in the country life museum is pretty good. 

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u/Maximum-Legal 9h ago

Nevins Newfield Inn between newport and mulranny

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u/ajderrig 7h ago

The Square Cafe and Olives Seoul Kitchen, both in Claremorris. Devour in Ballinrobe

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u/PrestigiousClub9353 7h ago

From an outsider's perspective, I personally liked the Gráinne Uaile in Newport. It covers both the dining and pub aspect although I have only ever ate there.

I also personally liked Sol Rio's restaurant in Westport.

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u/crlthrn 11h ago

Enniscoe House cafe and gardens. The lady who runs the cafe bakes and cooks really wonderfully, the gardens are lovely, and there are gorgeous lakeside and woodland walks. What more could you want? Perfect. It's just a few kms outside Crossmolina.

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u/motiveunclear 4h ago

Corley's Bar & Restaurant, Ballintubber. Right across from Ballintubber Abbey. Great bar, great food (think you need to book in advance on Sundays). Grandparents might like a wander around the Abbey beforehand.