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The West Bar and Restaurant

Bridge Street, Westport, Ireland
++ 353 (0) 98 25886
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Ranked #13 of 47 restaurants in Westport
Cuisines: Contemporary
Dining options: After-hours
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Dublin, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We did arrive quite late from Dublin, but we've been able to order in the mid afternoon chowders and mixed platters. The chowders were tasty, and the shared platters too. Was a nice experience, and appears to be a good choice.

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

The food here was surprisingly good. We started with the beef nachos which were very flavorful. Not a huge portion as you would get in the States, but that was a good thing. Didn't want to fill up before the main meal. They were out of the fish I wanted so I ordered their award winning fish bake chowder. It... More

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Marlborough, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

On a tour of Ireland, a group of almost 20 went to The West for dinner on a Thursday evening. They were so accommodating, especially since we did not have a reservation. Our waitress was warm and extremely professional. The bartender was also fun and friendly. They did a fine job despite the fact that additional people kept coming in... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Had fabulous food here, chowder excellent and fish good too. Just a slight glitch with the drinks. The half carafe of wine was under-filled. When we queried this the waitress brought us a full extra glass, but we did wonder whether it was not the only time this had happened. Worth checking you get what you have paid for! Also... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Awesome!!! The best way you can have a steak, served on a super-heated lava rock. So you decide how little or well done you like your meat as it keeps cooking for up to 40 minutes I believe. Served with dips and great tasting chips adds up to a gourmet meal. The West Bar is a great place to enjoy... More

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Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

We were a large group that dined here on a busy Saturday night. The food here was of the highest quality. Everybody in the group enjoyed every course they had. The service was also excellent and everybody was very well looked after. A trip to westport is not complete without a visit to The West bar and restaurant!

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oldham UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

Had two lovely fish meals Ate early in the evening so it was quiet barman was very helpful and efficient

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

Yep it's unmissable really. The depth of flavour in the fish stock is as good as the finest bouillabaisse you'll get in the French Basque Country. That makes this dish what it is. Rich, lingeringly lip smacking and full of perfectly cooked fish. Perfect with a pint of stout.

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Limerick, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Great food here. We just stopped in because we were walking the town and enjoyed pur lunch very much very much. Nice atmosphere and good staff.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

Great great food from one who knows the subtleties in cooking! Would deffo return Alan and dee meath

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