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Affordable, friendly and relaxed restaurant and bar on the quay, beside the River Moy. Choose from bar meals (great chowder) or a full menu featuring modern Irish cuisine.

Signposted from the N4 at Castlebaldwin, this restaurant and country house has beautiful views of Lough Arrow mountains. Eating here is a gourmet experience with simple dishes expertly prepared.

The lodge’s unconventional design makes the most of the view overlooking Lough Arrow and the Bricklieve Mountains. A patio catches the sun and rooms all have great views, with a semi-traditional decor. There is a piano bar for the use of residents.

Local favourites are served at this lovely old pub, such as Irish stew with champ – buttery mashed potatoes and spring onions.

Established in 1647, Cruises is an attractive, old-style inn with superb steak and seafood and live traditional music every night.

The boy Setanta had miraculous strength and loved the game of hurling. Invited to a feast by the legendary blacksmith Culain, Setanta arrived late and was met by the smith’s ferocious guard dog. He killed the hound with his hurley stick and offered himself as a guard instead. He was renamed Cuchulainn, “hound of Culain”.

This family-owned restaurant (and guesthouse) in the centre of Doolin village is renowned for its speciality of locally caught fresh seafood, simply prepared and presented.

This restaurant is part of a country manor on the shores of Lough Corrib (famous for brown trout, which is on the menu in season).

This country mansion, dated 1842, is situated right beside Lough Corrib in private woodland. Absorb the splendid isolation by walking in the woods, or taking out one of the fishing boats. The house has a tennis court, and golf and riding are locally available.