Flannerys - Full Menu

My friend and I visited Flannery's for lunch on January 14th at 2:30 pm while traveling from Galway to Castlebar. A friendly waitress promptly took our order, a... read more My friend and I visited Flannery's for lunch on January 14th at 2:30 pm while traveling from Galway to Castlebar. A friendly waitress promptly took our order, and our meals arrived quickly. My friend had the steak sandwich with chips (€13.50), and I ordered the Cajun salmon with potatoes and carrots (€12). The salmon was cooked perfectly and tasted great, though the carrots could have been served warmer. Prices were very reasonable, and we appreciated the restaurant’s COVID-19 precautions, such as hand sanitizer stations, hand gel on the tables, and all staff wearing face masks. However, we were a little disappointed that we weren’t asked for our contact details or to show our COVID certificates and IDs.

Flannery’s has declined in several ways, including service and menu quality. We visited early in the evening and found the staff disorganized. The menu was less... read more Flannery’s has declined in several ways, including service and menu quality. We visited early in the evening and found the staff disorganized. The menu was less extensive than before. Bar staff were also serving food, and one employee repeatedly dropped cutlery on the floor, which was then put back into the drawer without being washed. There was a lot of noise from clattering bottles and ice buckets behind the bar, which wasn't very relaxing. The staff didn’t seem happy or attentive. We had to keep asking for condiments, while locals were given thorough menu explanations, offered every condiment, and engaged in lengthy conversations. It felt like we were neglected and getting a server’s attention was nearly impossible—they seemed to be running around in chaos. When we left, the restaurant was quite empty for a Friday night, which isn’t a good sign. Flannery’s used to be our go-to place, but based on this experience and what we’ve heard from others, we’ll be giving it a miss. I doubt management will pay any attention to this feedback.