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Located in the historic west coast town of Newport, The Bridge Inn is a well-established guest house, restaurant and bar with sweeping views of the harbour and the Clew Bay. The charmingly traditional first floor dining room offers a selection of seafood and steak dishes accompanied by fine wines from around the world, with lighter snacks served in the spacious bar below.

Situated in the main street of the busy market town of Swinford, Gateway Hotel is ideally based to explore the west and its surrounds. Dine in the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant; choose from the extensive wine list and a wide range of local produce, prepared by an award-winning team.

Situated on the banks of the River Moy in Ballina, Murphy Brothers Bar and Restaurant has an easygoing traditional charm, from its cosy convivial restaurant to its menu of robust Irish cooking. Fresh fish and seafood predominate, accompanied by hearty meat dishes and a well-chosen wine list to wash it all down. There is a popular family Sunday lunch menu, plus al fresco summertime dining on the balcony with spectacular river views. Snacks are available in the laid-back bar.

Nestled on the banks of the Brosna River, the Downhill House Hotel is a family-run hotel situated on the fringes of the bustling town of Ballina. The Brosna restaurant offers scenic views of the flood-lit mini waterfalls outside from its elegant and spacious confines, with a smart brasserie-style menu of international classics rounded out by a well-chosen global wine list. Typically sumptuous dishes include pork fillet with green peppercorn and Remy Martin cream sauce and roast halibut meunière.

In a breathtaking setting overlooking the waters of Lough Cullen and Lough Conn, the restaurants at Pontoon Bridge Hotel offer unsurpassed lakeside views alongside menus of brasserie classics prepared in the family-run kitchen. Twin Lakes is the more formal of the two, with a five-course gourmet dinner and a smart á la carte served amidst a composed and uncluttered space. The Terrace restaurant offers bistro-style dining in snug, intimate surroundings, with an outdoor terrace for meals al fresco.

With elevated views over the shores of Clew Bay, Blue Wave occupies a bright, scenic setting on the fourth floor of the Atlantic Coast Hotel in Westport. Food is stylish Irish brasserie cooking, with a focus on local seafood and produce that has helped them get the coveted AA Rosette.