Mannion's - Clifden

Beautiful wee pub, the atmosphere was cosy and the staff were so warm and friendly we were sorry to miss Caroline as she had been great craic when she served us... read more Beautiful wee pub, the atmosphere was cosy and the staff were so warm and friendly we were sorry to miss Caroline as she had been great craic when she served us before (we come here every year), but Susan was absolutely brilliant and had us in stitches, she 's a great laugh and so attentive and thoughtful too. Food was great but especially the mussels my uncle comes here every year ESPECIALLY for them, as they 're the best mussels in Ireland (we 're from Belfast but he 's well travelled so that 's high praise). See you all next year for more mussels and craic!

Slightly more of a restaurant than a pub, we were impressed by the very friendly service. Starter of seafood chowder, followed by lamb shank, both good but not... read more Slightly more of a restaurant than a pub, we were impressed by the very friendly service. Starter of seafood chowder, followed by lamb shank, both good but not outstanding.

The food service is excellent, and the atmosphere is comfortable. It's a great spot to sit back and enjoy a delicious meal. read more The food service is excellent, and the atmosphere is comfortable. It's a great spot to sit back and enjoy a delicious meal.

I’ll start by saying the waitress suggested the early bird special. It was 8 o’clock, wasn’t that early but she said they still offered it. At the end of the me... read more I’ll start by saying the waitress suggested the early bird special. It was 8 o’clock, wasn’t that early but she said they still offered it. At the end of the meal there was some confusion over what the early bird special included as we thought it was one of the listed starters, one of the listed entrees, and any of the menu desserts. So that is what we ordered and we were never questioned by the waitress for clarification even after pointing to the special page. But if you read the menu closely, it’s either a starter and an entrée or an entrée and a dessert. Small print on the top of the menu and they’re all listed on the same page on the menu leads one to thinking there’s actually a special price. The reality is there is no special price. The food was good. The mussels were local and good with a large quantity. The seafood chowder was good, but a little thin. The soup of the day was potato and celery. Initially, I thought restaurant was good and a good value, but after the misunderstanding I was not as impressed.

Nice place, with very pleasant staff. read more Nice place, with very pleasant staff.