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Welcome to amethyst bar - a meeting place for people from all walks of life

OUR STORY: Our history

The Amethyst Bar is Achill’s newest bar. Opened on 1st July 2017, it is located in the village of Keel on the site of the old Amethyst Hotel, Bar and Food. 

Paul Henry (1876-1958), Irish artist lived and worked here and at other locations in Achill 1910-1919”. According to a plaque mounted on the wall of the Amethyst Hotel near the main entrance, Paul Henry lived at the location sometime between 1910 and 1919. The plaque was unveiled in 2002, tells only of one famous resident, but the hotel saw its share of celebrities over the years.

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WHY CHOOSE US

located in the very heart of Keel

At the Amethyst, we cater for all varied tastes not just for meat lovers. We also have an excellent choice of chicken, vegetarian, fish, and fresh seafood located in the very heart of Keel on beautiful Achill Island. The ” Amethyst ” is a meeting place for people from all walks of life.

Our vision from the start was to make the bar and restaurant homely with a comfortable atmosphere, a place where you can enjoy wholesome and tasty bar food with locally sourced ingredients. We also take pride in our staff, our friendly staff are energetic with fun personalities and willing to engage and build a relationship with our customers.

So, whether you are a local or visiting Achill as a stop-off on your Atlantic drive, and looking for restaurants in Achill with great food, friendly energy, and a positive atmosphere, look no further!

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Visited this gem on Friday 3rd of September and to say surprised is putting it mild. From the time we arrived to the time we left it was one of the best restaurant experiences. The welcome at the door, the staff and most importantly the food was superb and quality is 5*. A busy Friday night was taken in their stride with a full house of diners and nothing was to much. We have paid far more in other locations which try to live up to these standards and fail. If you want to experience a warm friendly Irish welcome combined with stunning food with excellent service and value, you will not do better than the Amethyst in Keel. We will be back before the closure for the winter.
Albert Glencar
Visited this restaurant on Sat 9th Sept. Called in to book a table and were told they were very busy and couldn't take a booking but to come early and they would sort us out! Had a swim in beautiful Keel Strand and arrived famished at 7pm to be escorted to a table as close to the bar as is Covid possible! All paperwork and precautions taken care of efficiently. Staff were wonderful, food excellent and a really enjoyable evening. Great place and will definitely be back.
Aine
By October this year most restaurents in Achill were clsoed and we were recommended to visit the Amethyst. It was excellent, with very welcoming staff and a great atmosphere. It had a good range of dishes and the price was reasonable. I would recommend the Amethyst to those visiting the island.
Ray B
Booked in for two. Had Brie to start and the beef stew for main. The food was divine. The waitress was very friendly and interactive. No fuss food, tastes delicious, hearty portions and great service. Would recommend to anyone.
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