Galway Food Scene
Galway is home to some of Irelands finest restaurants and chefs. As a native of Galway, here are my recommedations.
Best Coffee in Galway in my opinion. Also a very nice atmosphere. Just around the corner from the townhouse on Quay St.
15 locals recommend
Coffeewerk + Press
4 Quay StBest Coffee in Galway in my opinion. Also a very nice atmosphere. Just around the corner from the townhouse on Quay St.
Located directly accross from your accommodation on the river bank, Ard Bia is an award winning restaurant with a great menu. It is great for special occasions. Also great for brunch.
97 locals recommend
Ard Bia at Nimmos
The Long WalkLocated directly accross from your accommodation on the river bank, Ard Bia is an award winning restaurant with a great menu. It is great for special occasions. Also great for brunch.
Unbelievably tasty food. Probably one of the best Asian restaurants i've been to. Plenty to choose from on their large menu.
Lime Asian Fusion Restaurant
Unbelievably tasty food. Probably one of the best Asian restaurants i've been to. Plenty to choose from on their large menu.
Just amazing seafood, really fresh and tasty. One of Galway's most famous restaurants. Just around on Quay St.
77 locals recommend
McDonagh's
22 Quay StJust amazing seafood, really fresh and tasty. One of Galway's most famous restaurants. Just around on Quay St.
Dela Restaurant
51 Dominick St LowerGreat if you like a big breakfast/brunch. Very good value.
Award winning Michelin star restaurant. Incredible dining experience. Best in Galway in my opinion. Book in advance though as it's booked a long time in advance.
Pro Tip - The Lunch menu in Kai is great value and is probably the best lunch I've ever had.
123 locals recommend
Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdAward winning Michelin star restaurant. Incredible dining experience. Best in Galway in my opinion. Book in advance though as it's booked a long time in advance.
Pro Tip - The Lunch menu in Kai is great value and is probably the best lunch I've ever had.
Awesome Pizza, probably my favourite in Galway. This place is very popular so might be busy.
62 locals recommend
The Dough Bros
1 Middle StAwesome Pizza, probably my favourite in Galway. This place is very popular so might be busy.
This is an awesome option for pub dinner in the city. Really good food, great vaule and a nice atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
The Dail Bar
42-44 Middle StThis is an awesome option for pub dinner in the city. Really good food, great vaule and a nice atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the reason you have come to Galway. The nightlife here is legendary and there is something for everyone.
Taaffes Pub
19 Shop StGreat atmosphere and Live traditional Music, every day.
Probably Galway's most famous Traditional Music bar. Fantastic atmosphere every night.
94 locals recommend
Crane Bar
2 Sea RdProbably Galway's most famous Traditional Music bar. Fantastic atmosphere every night.
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street UpperGreat pub to sample Galways famous atmosphere.
Great for cocktails. Located at the back of your accommodation.
9 locals recommend
The House Hotel - Galway Hotel
Spanish ParadeGreat for cocktails. Located at the back of your accommodation.
Tigh Nora
8 Cross Street LowerGreat new Gin Bar, great atmosphere especially at weekends
Arts & Culture
Incredible experience, right outside the accommodation. It's one of the best free attracrtions in Ireland.
141 locals recommend
Galway City Museum
Spanish ParadeIncredible experience, right outside the accommodation. It's one of the best free attracrtions in Ireland.
Pálás
15 Merchants Rd LowerNew Arthouse Cinema, great food and atmosphere.
Sightseeing
One of the oldest buildings in Galway, very interesting History. Christopher Columbus once attended church here.
43 locals recommend
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Lombard StreetOne of the oldest buildings in Galway, very interesting History. Christopher Columbus once attended church here.
One of Galways most familiar landmarks. Not very spectacular to look at but historic in our city.
98 locals recommend
Spanish Arch
2 The Long WalkOne of Galways most familiar landmarks. Not very spectacular to look at but historic in our city.
Shopping
This store has everything you need. Probably, the closest large grocery store to your accommodation.
20 locals recommend
Dunnes Stores
8 Eyre SquareThis store has everything you need. Probably, the closest large grocery store to your accommodation.
Essentials
BeeGreen Ltd
High StreetGood Laundry Service.
Revolution Launderette Texaco Lough Atalia Road
Lough Atalia RoadGreat self service launderette, open 24hours.
Spar
15 Mainguard StThis is a great convenience store with some nice fresh food and great beers.
Getting Around
Hynes Yard, is probably the best parking garage near my accommodation so head to www.parkrite.ie/carparks/hynes-yard to book it for your stay.
Park Rite
Merchants RoadCan be booked online.