Cafe inside a garden center. We had to wait a bit to be seated, place was full for lunch. But service was quick, food came minutes after ordering. Staff friendly and efficient. Good selection of cakes and we found their cheesecake pretty good. No complaints from the kids about their meal
Café · Turlough, Co. Mayo
The Bay Leaf Café Turlough
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 09:00 4.2 on Google · 168 reviews
Opening hours
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| Monday | 09:00 – 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Thursday today | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 17:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00 – 17:30 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directionsHorkan's Lifestyle & Garden Centre, Knockanour, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 FC90
- CuisineCafé
- Price€€
- Phone+353 94 928 9743
- SeatingOutdoor tables
- ServiceTakeaway
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About The Bay Leaf
The Bay Leaf brings a café experience to Horkan's Lifestyle & Garden Centre, Turlough. It is the kind of café locals rely on for a morning coffee, a light lunch or a slice of cake.
If you are sightseeing, National Museum of Ireland, Country Life is only 690 m away. The nearest other place to eat is K's Fast Food, about 3.3 km away by road.
Facilities recorded for this venue include takeaway, outdoor seating and wheelchair access. There are vegetarian choices, which is useful for mixed groups. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is 9am on Monday, and the latest close is 5:30pm on Monday. Its public Google rating stands at 4.2 stars (168 reviews), with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff. A typical bill comes to roughly €10–20 a head.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Typical spend | €10–20 per person |
| Google rating | 4.2 / 5 from 168 reviews |
| Good for kids | Yes |
| Dogs welcome | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Address | Horkan's Lifestyle & Garden Centre, Knockanour, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 FC90 |
| Eircode | F23 FC90 |
| Phone | +353 94 928 9743 |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Vegetarian options | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 58 hours in total |
| Nearby landmark | National Museum of Ireland, Country Life (690 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 203 km |
| Coordinates | 53.88701, -9.19835 |
At a glance
Services & amenities at The Bay Leaf
Service
- Outdoor seating
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Dining
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
On the menu
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Organic dishes
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
What to order at The Bay Leaf
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€4.50
Hot Chocolate
Marshmallows
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€4.50
Carrot Cake
Cream cheese frosting
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€15
Full Irish Breakfast
Rashers, sausages, black & white pudding, egg, beans, toast
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€8
Toasted Special
Ham, cheese, tomato, onion
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€12.50
Veggie Breakfast
Halloumi, mushrooms, avocado, eggs
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€3.50
Flat White
Double shot
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 1pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 09:00 – 17:30
- Sunset in Turlough today: 19:14
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 3pm
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Reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
Friendly staff
Strange place located in the middle of a hardware/nursery store. Younger staff is lovely and welcoming. Senior staff is unpleasant and gruff. Quiche is heavy and tasteless. Ok if you are starving and can’t go on without food. Otherwise, no thank you.
Lovely food .friendly staff,good value for money
Thank you John
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Write the first reviewQuestions & answers
Where is The Bay Leaf?
The Bay Leaf is located at Horkan's Lifestyle & Garden Centre, Knockanour, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 FC90. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is The Bay Leaf open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 11:00 – 17:30.
What time does The Bay Leaf close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 09:00.
Does The Bay Leaf do takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.
Is The Bay Leaf wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near The Bay Leaf?
The closest alternatives are K's Fast Food (3.3 km), Mulberry Restaurant (5.5 km) and Healy Mac's (5.5 km).
How is The Bay Leaf rated?
The Bay Leaf has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Google, based on 168 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff.
How much does a meal at The Bay Leaf cost?
Most diners report spending about €10–20 per person.
Is The Bay Leaf good for children?
Yes — it is listed as family friendly and offers a kids' menu.
Are dogs allowed at The Bay Leaf?
Yes, dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables.
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