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Castle Restaurant in Connemara

The Owenmore Restaurant

Few restaurants in Ireland enjoy a setting as breathtaking as the Owenmore at Ballynahinch Castle. Overlooking the beautifully appointed terraces above the majestic Salmon River, the Owenmore Restaurant offers a relaxed elegance that mirrors the subtle, understated sophistication of the kitchen.

A visit to the Owenmore Restaurant is a feast for all the senses. Following a thoughtful and elegant refurbishment, guests can admire the exceptional collection of art that graces the walls, a fitting complement to the artistry of the Ballynahinch kitchen. As you savour each dish, you can take in works by Gerard Dillon, Louis le Brocquy, Jack Yeats, Mary Swanzy, Walter Frederick Osborne, William John Leech and Leo Whelan — a refined and quietly impressive collection that sits effortlessly within one of Ireland’s most beautiful dining rooms.
 
The Owenmore Restaurant has a smart casual dress code; a jacket and tie are not required, and we request no shorts at dinner.
 
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are few restaurants in Connemara that enjoy an aspect as breath-taking as the Owenmore Restaurant in Ballynahinch Castle Hotel. The breath-taking tree line and meandering river are visible from every window. Guests with a window seat can be mesmerised watching the river flow by or see the excitement of a fisherman landing a salmon as they enjoy their fine dining meal. A thoughtful and subtle art collection that sits comfortably in this most beautiful of restaurants. In the Owenmore Restaurant, guests can feast their eyes on the beautiful collection of art that adorns the walls. The Owenmore Restaurant décor offers a relaxed elegance that reflects the subtle understated sophistication of the kitchen.
Set in a 700-acre estate of woodlands and river, few Connemara restaurants have a view quite like the Owenmore Restaurant at Ballynahinch Castle Hotel. The Owenmore river runs along the side of the restaurant and terrace offers stunning views downstream. The restaurant design makes the most of this stunning scenery with beautifully appointed large windows making the most of these gorgeous river and woodland views. Guests with a window seat can watch the river as it flows by and during summer month watch the fishermen casting off from one of the fishing beat below. We do not reserve our window tables, they are first come first served.
The hotel restaurant in Ballynahinch Castle Hotel is called the Owenmore Restaurant. This sophisticated and elegant restaurant overlooks the terrace and has stunning river views. The restaurant has a well-designed fine dining menu. It is comprised of sophisticated dishes, all created with the light touch of our Executive Chef and her team. The dining experience is enhanced by the elegant dining room where guests can enjoy a professional, yet relaxed service throughout their meal.
Yes, The Owenmore Restaurant are more than happy to cater for your dietary requirements whether you ask for gluten free, vegan, or any other alteration.
The Owenmore Restaurant is in a beautiful location right by the Atlantic Ocean, and we have access to the freshest seafood ingredients for our dishes which change seasonally.
Within the Owenmore Restaurant, guest experience is our top priority. The subtle understated sophistication of the kitchen is reflected in the fine dining menu in the Owenmore Restaurant. Danni Bary, our Executive Chef and her team cook with a sophisticated and light touch without over complicating their dishes. With the utmost attention to detail and perfect execution, the team use the best of locally sources ingredients.
The Owenmore restaurant at Ballynahinch Castle offers an exclusive taste of pure Irish delicacies including for those with dietary restrictions such as vegetarian or gluten free. Our chefs do their very best to keep the menu simple, but absolutely breathtaking at the same time. For a luxury taste of Ireland in one of Connemaras finest restaurants, Book a table or read more about the restaurant on our website.

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The perfect time for a walk through the estate on the last day of May. Birdsong carries through the woodland, the river moves alongside the paths, and a long stroll beneath a canopy that’s fully come into leaf. 🌿

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Scenes from the garden this week. The recent sunshine has brought everything on quickly, colour appearing in every corner, the beds filling out, and the whole space feeling alive again.

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For many guests, breakfast at Ballynahinch is the moment they remember most. A quiet start to the day, with the river outside and nowhere to rush towards. What's your favourite part of breakfast here?

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A slow weekend morning in one of our classic riverside rooms. A cup of tea, a good book within reach, and nowhere pressing to be for a while.

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There’s a particular freedom to summer at Lettery Lodge. Long lunches in the garden, days exploring the estate, and evenings gathered around the table as the light fades outside. With Ballynahinch Castle just beyond the door, it offers the freedom of a private house alongside the ease of the Castle.

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There’s a cocktail for every corner of Ballynahinch. The warmth of the Fisherman’s Pub, the quiet comfort of the Hunt’s Room, or the terrace on a brighter evening. A good excuse to mark World Cocktail Day properly. 🍸

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Cian and the team are seeing the garden shift quickly now that we are in May. Tender plants are moving back outdoors, the vegetable beds are filling up, and the greenhouse is beginning to take on a life of its own again. Rhubarb harvesting is well underway, tomatoes are being planted under cover, and attention is turning towards summer pots, baskets and window boxes. 

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May is when the estate begins to bloom. Across 700 Acres of woodland, river and lakeshore, the landscape shifts day by day, with trails leading you through it at your own pace. A beautiful time to plan a stay and take it all in.

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An afternoon well spent in The Fisherman's Pub. The crossword was half-finished, a drink beside it, and Sunlight settling across the room.

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Saturday plans, sorted. A walk on the estate, then into the Fisherman’s Pub for fish and chips. 💫

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