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Grill, Seafood, Irish, Vegetarian - Blackthorn, Galway, County Galway

Blackthorn

4.5 (9)
€31 to €50
Grill
The Twelve Hotel Barna coast Road, Barna, Galway, County Galway H91 Y3KA

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7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Offering a one-of-a-kind dining experience, Blackthorn will bring together the artistry of charcoal grilling, the finest locally-sourced ingredients, and a beautifully refurbished space designed to complement the natural beauty of the West of Ireland.

With a menu focused on expertly sourced, high-quality ingredients, Blackthorn offers a fresh take on traditional Irish cuisine, featuring dishes cooked over a Mibrasa charcoal grill.

The restaurant’s commitment to sustainability and support for local artisan producers is a cornerstone of its ethos. Blackthorn's warm, light-filled dining space creates an inviting atmosphere where guests can experience the very best of the West of Ireland.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Seafood, Irish
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 9 people are saying

Blackthorn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Galway City

    Most Booked

9 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant is bright and airy, minimalist decor with fabulous wooden tables and chairs.,Friendly and competent staff, made us feel very welcome. Food was well presented on pottery plates and dishes, great quality and choice. House wine excellent. Good value for money Would definitely go back, both for food and ambience.

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  2. Louise

    Connacht1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was fantastic, especially the barbecued carrot. The revamped menu was a bit odd. My meal (beef tartare, bbq carrot, financier) was balanced and delightful. Hubby had tempura gambas, lamb and chocolate dessert: latter 2 were both quite unnecessarily huge portions though equally delicious. The chef is apparently still the same as in the days of West and can obviously cook and source good produce. Hopefully they will refine the menu and trim the 'more is better' items.

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  3. Jane

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was really very good here I was a bit surprised based on the mixed reviews. It’s elegant and extremely tasty. The room has had a complete overhaul and is bright and airy. Looking forward to revisiting, the steak was one of the best I’ve ever tasted.

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  4. Fionnuala

    Connacht1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was fabulous. They seem short staffed. The room was a little stark and bright initially it was better when they dimmed the lighting.

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  5. Shane

    N. Ireland1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing experience in this new incarnation of West. On arrival was shown to a dark and isolated table down a corridor at the back of the restaurant with zero atmosphere. I can only assume this was to make things easier for the staff to clean up later on. I was easily moved when I asked but confirmed my theory I was there so they could easily clean as opposed to the restaurant being full. Service was ropey with a very young team of enthusiastic albeit inexperienced girls serving us, didn't see a manager the whole evening. Server spilt wine across the table and never wiped the table, never asked how any of our courses were or when paying the bill. Roast beef was tough. Price was ok to be fair - €48 for three course but all in all, I'd give this place a miss. Shame, as I used to love this hotel. Bar man couldn't get out of the bar fast enough at 10.30pm. Looks like the place has gone downhill with the departure of the old and original MD's departure.
    BlackthornResponded on April 5, 2025
    Dear Shane Thank you for your feedback and for your recent visit to Blackthorn, I am sorry it was a disappointing experience. I would like you to know that we recognise that we have work to do in relation to our service and most certainly we could have managed the engagement with you, our customer and the service so much better on the day . I hope you will accept my apologies. Yours sincerely Patrick Murphy

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  6. Yvonne

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I regularly go to the twelve but the renovation has taken it to another level. Excellent food and service as always - looking forward to my next visit 💜

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  7. Kristen VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice atmosphere and delicious food. I just wish they had more vegan or vegetarian options. That being said, we will go back as the menu changes daily.

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  8. Georgina

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had chateaux briand- it was cooked to perfection 👌 amazing service, friendly and prompt. Very knowledgeable waiter, Fergal.

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  9. Grainne

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    If you appreciate simple but good food that is executed brilliantly then Blackthorn is the place to be ! From start to finish every mouthful of our meal was delectable. No ott here, the star of the show is the food. 10/10 from us and we can’t wait to come back to Blackthorn soon.

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FAQs

Blackthorn is rated 4.5 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

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  2. Ireland, Republic of
  3. Connacht
  4. Galway City
  5. Barna

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Google Map for Blackthorn

The Twelve Hotel Barna coast Road, Barna, Galway, County Galway H91 Y3KA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Barna
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Seafood, Irish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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