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The Bowers Bar & Restaurant

Abbey Street
Rated 8.2 in 422 reviews

The Bowers Bar & Restaurant is a charming boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Ballinrobe, Ireland. Known for its cozy atmosphere and personalized service, this hotel offers a unique blend of contemporary comfort and traditional Irish hospitality. The tasteful décor reflects a modern sensibility while maintaining the warmth and charm that characterize the region.

Guests at The Bowers Bar & Restaurant can indulge in a culinary journey at its on-site restaurant, which boasts a menu rich with locally sourced ingredients. The dining experience is enhanced by an inviting ambiance, making it a favorite spot for both visitors and locals alike. The bar, with its wide range of drinks and cozy setting, makes for a perfect spot to unwind after a day exploring County Mayo’s picturesque landscapes.

The hotel's location provides a convenient base for exploring the surrounding areas, including the scenic Lough Mask and the historic Ballinrobe Racecourse. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of opportunities for hiking, fishing, and golfing nearby. Additionally, the welcoming staff is always ready to assist guests with recommendations and travel arrangements, ensuring a memorable stay for every visitor.

Whether traveling for leisure or a weekend getaway, The Bowers Bar & Restaurant offers an inviting retreat that combines the comforts of a modern stay with the intimate charms of a boutique hotel. Its commitment to quality and guest satisfaction makes it a distinguished choice for anyone visiting Ballinrobe.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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August
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September
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October
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November
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Michelin Restaurants in Ballinrobe and near The Bowers Bar & Restaurant

The Gods of the Neale Monument
The Gods of the Neale Monument
Folly in County Mayo
5.8km / 3.6mi
Eochy's Cairn
Cairn in County Mayo, Ireland
5.1km / 3.2mi
Inishmaine Abbey
Inishmaine Abbey
Former Augustinian monastery and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland
6.2km / 3.9mi
Moore Hall
Moore Hall
Irish house
9.7km / 6mi
Glebe Stone Circles
Glebe Stone Circles
Stone circles in County Mayo, Ireland
9.2km / 5.7mi
Aghalard Castle
Aghalard Castle
Tower house in County Mayo, Ireland
9.4km / 5.8mi
Caherduff Castle
Caherduff Castle
Tower house in County Mayo, Ireland
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ballymacgibbon Cairn
Cairn in County Mayo, Ireland
9.4km / 5.8mi
Ashford Castle, County Mayo
Ashford Castle, County Mayo
Fortification
11km / 6.9mi
Cong Abbey
Cong Abbey
Historic site in Ireland
10.5km / 6.5mi
Burriscarra Abbey
Burriscarra Abbey
Ruins of an abbey and a church
11.8km / 7.3mi
Castle Carra
Castle Carra
Hall house, County Mayo, Ireland
10.9km / 6.8mi
Saint Mary of the Rosary
Saint Mary of the Rosary
Roman Catholic parish church in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
10.6km / 6.6mi
Quiet Man Museum
Irish Museum
10.5km / 6.5mi
St Mary's Church, Cong
St Mary's Church, Cong
Church in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
10.6km / 6.6mi
St Marys Church
Church in Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, County Mayo, Ireland
10.1km / 6.3mi
St Mary's Church
Church in Carnacon, County Mayo, Ireland
11.6km / 7.2mi
Castleburke
Castleburke
Tower house near Ballintubber in County Mayo, Ireland
12.9km / 8mi
Shrule Castle
Shrule Castle
Abandoned tower castle in County Mayo, Ireland
14.8km / 9.2mi
Kinlough Castle
Kinlough Castle
Tower house in County Mayo, Ireland
15.7km / 9.8mi
Shrule Abbey
Shrule Abbey
Monastery in County Mayo, Ireland
14.6km / 9.1mi
Ballycurrin Lighthouse
Ballycurrin Lighthouse
Lighthouse associated with Ballycurrin House, County Mayo, Ireland
15.7km / 9.8mi
Kinlough Church
Church ruin in Co. Mayo
15.8km / 9.8mi
St. Joseph's Church
Church building in Shrule, County Mayo, Ireland
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ross Errilly Friary
Ross Errilly Friary
Ruined Franciscan friary in Galway, Ireland
17.3km / 10.7mi
Temple of the Saints
Temple of the Saints
Island in Ireland
16.9km / 10.5mi
Inchagoill Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
Inchagoill Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
16.9km / 10.5mi
Inchagoill Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
Inchagoill Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
16.8km / 10.5mi
St. Joseph's Church, Ballindine
Church building in Ballindine, County Mayo, Ireland
17.9km / 11.1mi
St. Conleths Church
Church in Kilconly, County Galway, Ireland
17.1km / 10.6mi
Feartagar Castle
Feartagar Castle
Tower house in County Galway, Ireland
19.4km / 12mi
Killursa Church Ower
Killursa Church Ower
Church building in County Galway, Ireland
18.3km / 11.4mi
Saint Mary's Church
Church in Headford, County Galway, Ireland
18.9km / 11.7mi
Saint Colmans Parish Church
Saint Colmans Parish Church
Roman Catholic church in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland
18.1km / 11.3mi
John the Baptist Church
Church in Caheradangan, County Galway, Ireland
18.9km / 11.7mi
St Mary's Church
Church in Attidermot, County Galway, Ireland
18.8km / 11.7mi
Saint Anne's
Church in Belcarra, County Mayo, Ireland
19.6km / 12.2mi
Balla Round Tower
Balla Round Tower
Irish round tower in County Mayo, Ireland
20.8km / 12.9mi
Nally Memorial
Monument in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland
20.7km / 12.9mi
St. Cronan's Catholic Church
St. Cronan's Catholic Church
Church in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland
20.4km / 12.7mi
French Hill Monument
French Hill Monument
Monument in County Mayo, Ireland
21.1km / 13.1mi
Aughnanure Castle
Aughnanure Castle
16th century castle in Ireland
23.4km / 14.5mi
Kilbennan Monastery
Kilbennan Monastery
Early Christian monastic site with ruins of a round tower and a medieval church, founded by St. Benen, a disciple of St. Patrick, in the 5th century
23.7km / 14.8mi
Megalithic tomb
22.3km / 13.9mi
St Benin's Church, Kilbannon
St Benin's Church, Kilbannon
Church in Kilbannon, County Galway, Ireland
23.8km / 14.8mi

What to do in Ballinrobe and near The Bowers Bar & Restaurant

The Gods of the Neale Monument
The Gods of the Neale Monument
Folly in County Mayo
5.8km / 3.6mi
Eochy's Cairn
Cairn in County Mayo, Ireland
5.1km / 3.2mi
Inishmaine Abbey
Inishmaine Abbey
Former Augustinian monastery and National Monument located in County Mayo, Ireland
6.2km / 3.9mi
Moore Hall
Moore Hall
Irish house
9.7km / 6mi
Glebe Stone Circles
Glebe Stone Circles
Stone circles in County Mayo, Ireland
9.2km / 5.7mi
Aghalard Castle
Aghalard Castle
Tower house in County Mayo, Ireland
9.4km / 5.8mi
Caherduff Castle
Caherduff Castle
Tower house in County Mayo, Ireland
8.4km / 5.2mi
Ballymacgibbon Cairn
Cairn in County Mayo, Ireland
9.4km / 5.8mi
Ashford Castle, County Mayo
Ashford Castle, County Mayo
Fortification
11km / 6.9mi
Cong Abbey
Cong Abbey
Historic site in Ireland
10.5km / 6.5mi
Burriscarra Abbey
Burriscarra Abbey
Ruins of an abbey and a church
11.8km / 7.3mi
Castle Carra
Castle Carra
Hall house, County Mayo, Ireland
10.9km / 6.8mi
Saint Mary of the Rosary
Saint Mary of the Rosary
Roman Catholic parish church in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
10.6km / 6.6mi
Quiet Man Museum
Irish Museum
10.5km / 6.5mi
St Mary's Church, Cong
St Mary's Church, Cong
Church in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
10.6km / 6.6mi
St Marys Church
Church in Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, County Mayo, Ireland
10.1km / 6.3mi
St Mary's Church
Church in Carnacon, County Mayo, Ireland
11.6km / 7.2mi
Castleburke
Castleburke
Tower house near Ballintubber in County Mayo, Ireland
12.9km / 8mi
Shrule Castle
Shrule Castle
Abandoned tower castle in County Mayo, Ireland
14.8km / 9.2mi
Kinlough Castle
Kinlough Castle
Tower house in County Mayo, Ireland
15.7km / 9.8mi
Shrule Abbey
Shrule Abbey
Monastery in County Mayo, Ireland
14.6km / 9.1mi
Ballycurrin Lighthouse
Ballycurrin Lighthouse
Lighthouse associated with Ballycurrin House, County Mayo, Ireland
15.7km / 9.8mi
Kinlough Church
Church ruin in Co. Mayo
15.8km / 9.8mi
St. Joseph's Church
Church building in Shrule, County Mayo, Ireland
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ross Errilly Friary
Ross Errilly Friary
Ruined Franciscan friary in Galway, Ireland
17.3km / 10.7mi
Temple of the Saints
Temple of the Saints
Island in Ireland
16.9km / 10.5mi
Inchagoill Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
Inchagoill Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
16.9km / 10.5mi
Inchagoill Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
Inchagoill Early Medieval Ecclesiastical Site
16.8km / 10.5mi
St. Joseph's Church, Ballindine
Church building in Ballindine, County Mayo, Ireland
17.9km / 11.1mi
St. Conleths Church
Church in Kilconly, County Galway, Ireland
17.1km / 10.6mi

About Ballinrobe

Ballinrobe, situated in County Mayo, offers a variety of activities that cater to different interests. One notable attraction is the Ballinrobe Racecourse, which hosts various horse racing events throughout the year. This venue provides an opportunity to experience local culture and enjoy a day of racing, drawing visitors from surrounding areas.

For those interested in history and architecture, the Ballinrobe Abbey is worth a visit. This historic site reflects the town's medieval heritage and allows visitors to explore the remnants of its past. Nearby, you can find the Museum of Ballinrobe, which showcases local history and artifacts, providing insights into the town's development over the years.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the access to Lough Mask, a scenic lake ideal for fishing and boating. The surrounding countryside also offers numerous walking and cycling trails, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the region. The Lough Mask Adventure Centre provides opportunities for various water sports and activities, making it a great spot for family outings.

In the town itself, visitors can enjoy the local dining scene, which features traditional Irish cuisine. Several pubs and restaurants serve locally sourced food, offering a taste of the region. Additionally, exploring the small shops and boutiques in Ballinrobe can provide a glimpse into local craftsmanship and culture.

Overall, Ballinrobe presents a blend of leisure, history, and outdoor activities, making it a quaint destination for travelers looking to experience a quieter side of Ireland.




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