JJ O'Malleys Bar & Restaurant

Located on Bridge Street in the heart of Westport, JJ O’Malley’s is a well-known local bar and restaurant combining traditional Irish hospitality with quality food and a lively atmosphere. Established in 1989, the three-storey venue features a vibrant ground-floor bar and an atmospheric upstairs restaurant with plenty of old-world character. The menu showcases produce from the West of Ireland, including Irish dry-aged beef, locally sourced ingredients and fresh seafood from Westport and Connemara, alongside a varied selection of traditional favourites and international dishes.

JJ O’Malley’s is also a popular spot for live entertainment, with music seven nights a week featuring traditional Irish music, ballads and local musicians, with a livelier weekend atmosphere too. Whether stopping in for dinner, drinks, live music or an evening out with friends, visitors can enjoy a welcoming taste of Westport’s food, music and pub culture right in the centre of town. JJ O’Malley’s is open seven days a week, with table reservations available in advance.