Oughterard Bookshop & Café — Restaurant in County Galway

Best breakfast in Ireland! A little bookshop at the entrance welcome the ones that entered, then an amazing aroma of coffee and apple pie home made. At the end you can see a nice garden. You can feel the time has been frozen and you’re back in a very warm, relaxing and quiet atmosphere. It’s a place to spend hours reading the different books available, just time to be with you and your feelings. On the second floor a nice and interesting room where you can learn their heritage. We’re on our way to Clifden and unlucky no much time, but wherever I’ll bank on Ireland I’ll spend some days just to enjoy people and landscapes in this region. Oughterard will be on my...

I recently visited the Oughterard Bookshop with a group of busy children, and I cannot express how impressed I was with the service and kindness of the staff. Despite the energetic group, the team was incredibly patient, attentive, and accommodating. They went above and beyond to make sure both the adults and kids felt welcome and comfortable. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff made us feel like valued guests from the moment we walked in. It’s not always easy to find places that cater so well to children, so the visit truly exceeded our expectations. The treats were delicious, the service was prompt, and the overall experience was...

The sweetest little café and bookshop. Wonderful coffee, homemade soup, sandwiches, and treats. Beautiful interior that is tastefully restored and decorated. Lots of seating, including an upstairs area (with local history on the walls!) and a lovely covered patio and even a lawn with tables in the back. Would be a great place to work or read for the day!

The front of the café is a bookshop with great selection, as well as a kids corner.

The local family that owns/runs it and all the staff working there are very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend stopping in to enjoy coffee with a slice of apple tart. You’ll leave feeling...