Percy French - Lanesborough-ballyleague

My partner and I stopped for tea and toast on our way from Dublin to the west. We were warmly welcomed and made to feel at home, although we weren't in need of a big breakfast like farmers headed to the fields. The service was delightful, and we plan to stop by again on our way back to Dublin for a more indulgent lunch.

Stayed one night on our way to Dublin. Room was clean. Friendly staff. Did not eat in restaurant. Convenient location.

Had dinner which can only be described as been cooked by a 12 year old. Chicken curry, Mcdonald curry mix. Yuck! Husband had roast beef which was microwaved. Yuck! Lazy chef, son had chicken wings deep fried. Probably bought in bulk not cooked on premises thrown in deep fat frier. Won't be going back,

We stopped for Sunday lunch while passing through and upon entering the dining room, I noticed an odd smell reminiscent of a hospital or nursing home. Despite this, we were hungry and had been driving for a long time searching for somewhere to eat, so we decided to stay. The dining room appeared to be clean and well-maintained by the staff, although it was quite dated. The staff were friendly, but the service was slow. The food was simple but satisfactory. The biggest downside was the dirty bathrooms.

If you're traveling between Dublin and Achill, this restaurant is a great midpoint stop. The food is traditional pub fare, but really tasty, and the service was exceptional. I would definitely stop here again on my next trip out west!