HEAD-CHEF
Our multiple award-winning head chef, Mayo-born, Seamus Commons, offers mouth-watering menus that are available throughout the day and the evening. Seamus has been whisking critics and customers alike into a foodie frenzy.
Food writer John McKenna of the McKennas’ Guides refers to Seamus as “one of the great contemporary Irish talents, and the good news is that he continues to innovate and continues to get better. The restaurant at Knockranny is an unmissable destination." We are proud to have one of the best restaurants in Westport and one of the finest chefs in the country".
Commons is renowned for his fanatical attention to detail and is truly passionate about using the highest quality ingredients in his cooking. Knockranny House Hotel prides itself on stocking the absolute best of what the local area has to offer, and so Seamus has found himself very much at home with this mutually shared ethos.
FERN GRILL RESTAURANT
The Fern Grill is the hotel's multiple award-winning restaurant.
With its impeccable food, its fresh fish caught and landed daily, its dry-aged Irish Black Angus beef and lamb and with its own fruits & vegetables grown in Knockranny’s gardens, eating at The Fern Grill is all about relaxed dining in great company and great food chosen from local producers and an interesting wine list.
With a nod to 1920s and 30s movie-star glamour and big screen elegance, The Fern Grill has been transformed with subtle touches, all designed to make the most of those amazing vistas over Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay. The overall achievement has been to create a restaurant with intimate spaces without compromising the proportions of the rooms, creating atmosphere while giving a timeless, luxurious feel to The Fern Grill.
BREHON BAR
With its plush interior, its traditional old-world charm, classic design, and beautiful views over Clew Bay, Westport town, and Croagh Patrick, the Brehon Bar is THE place in Westport where visitors can kick back and relax while enjoying the town’s most authentic and delightful afternoon tea / lunch / dinner or sipping on the best cocktails in Westport. You will be spoilt for choice!