Seafood · Westport Harbour, Co. Mayo
The Idle Wall Restaurant Westport Harbour
Open now Closes at 22:00
Opening hours
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| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30 – 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30 – 22:00 |
| Thursday today | 17:30 – 22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30 – 22:00 |
| Sunday | 15:30 – 21:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsWestport Harbour, Co. Mayo
- CuisineSeafood
- Price€€€
- Nearest stationWestport Station · 2.4 km
About The Idle Wall
The Idle Wall is a seafood restaurant in Westport Harbour, Co. Mayo. Seafood is the speciality, with chowder, mussels and the catch of the day.
It sits about 650 m from Clew Bay Heritage Centre — roughly a 8-minute walk. Arriving by train? Westport Station is 2.4 km away, about 30 minutes on foot. It is one of 9 places to eat we list in Westport Harbour. Nearby, The Helm Restaurant is only 150 m down the road.
It is open 6 days a week and closed on Monday. The earliest start is 3:30pm on Sunday, and the latest close is 10pm on Tuesday.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Seafood |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€€ (upscale) |
| Address | Westport Harbour, Co. Mayo |
| Open | 6 days a week · 28 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Westport Station (2.4 km) |
| Nearby landmark | Clew Bay Heritage Centre (650 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 223 km |
| Coordinates | 53.80010, -9.54546 |
Menu highlights
What to order at The Idle Wall
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€11
Seafood Chowder
Brown bread
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€14.50
Smoked Salmon Plate
Capers, red onion, brown bread
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€10
Lemon Tart
Crème fraîche
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€34
Monkfish Curry
Coconut and lime
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€23
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered haddock, pea purée
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€11
Pavlova
Seasonal berries
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for seafood venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 17:30 – 22:00
- Sunset in Westport Harbour today: 19:15
- Best time for a quieter table: 5pm or after 9pm
- One of 9 places to eat in Westport Harbour
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Where is The Idle Wall?
The Idle Wall is located at Westport Harbour, Co. Mayo. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is The Idle Wall open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 15:30 – 21:00.
What time does The Idle Wall close tonight?
It is open right now and closes at 22:00 (Irish time).
What other restaurants are near The Idle Wall?
The closest alternatives are The Helm Restaurant (150 m), The Creel (160 m) and Coast Bar (270 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Westport Station is about 2.4 km away, roughly 30 minutes on foot.
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