Guidebook for Galway

John G
Guidebook for Galway

Food Scene

Close and great Irish Breakfast
64 locals recommend
Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St Upper
64 locals recommend
Close and great Irish Breakfast
Baked cod is lovely. But everyone goes for the fish and chips.
77 locals recommend
McDonagh's
22 Quay St
77 locals recommend
Baked cod is lovely. But everyone goes for the fish and chips.
Cool bohemian ambience. Great spot for tea and tart.
17 locals recommend
The Secret Garden
4 William St W
17 locals recommend
Cool bohemian ambience. Great spot for tea and tart.
Seafood Stew...gorgeous.
11 locals recommend
Martine's Restaurant and Winebar
21 Quay St
11 locals recommend
Seafood Stew...gorgeous.
Lamb here is very good.
11 locals recommend
The Galleon Restaurant
210 Upper Salthill Rd
11 locals recommend
Lamb here is very good.
Craving a curry? This is the place.
8 locals recommend
Kumar's Taste of Asia, Galway
2 Flood St
8 locals recommend
Craving a curry? This is the place.
Delicious seafood secluded off the bustle of Shop Street.
17 locals recommend
The Seafood Bar at Kirwan's
3 Kirwan's Ln
17 locals recommend
Delicious seafood secluded off the bustle of Shop Street.
Vegans fear not. Options for you...delicious vegan food here.
16 locals recommend
The Gourmet Offensive (TGO Falafel Bar)
52 Mary St
16 locals recommend
Vegans fear not. Options for you...delicious vegan food here.
Pleasant ambience. Good food. Try the chicken supreme.
25 locals recommend
McSwiggans Restaurant & Café Bar
3 Eyre St
25 locals recommend
Pleasant ambience. Good food. Try the chicken supreme.
Pub food at its best. Good steaks.
Blakes Bar
25 Eglinton St
Pub food at its best. Good steaks.
All around good eating. Some vegan dishes if that’s your thing.
54 locals recommend
McCambridge's
38-39 Shop St
54 locals recommend
All around good eating. Some vegan dishes if that’s your thing.

Drinks & Nightlife

Get some great bands.
64 locals recommend
Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St Upper
64 locals recommend
Get some great bands.
Live music and dancing. Get there early. It gets crowded.
92 locals recommend
Tig Coili
Mainguard Street
92 locals recommend
Live music and dancing. Get there early. It gets crowded.
Great pub food.
117 locals recommend
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay Lane
117 locals recommend
Great pub food.
Live music and a pint. Can’t beat it.
90 locals recommend
Roisin Dubh Comedy
8 Dominick St Upper
90 locals recommend
Live music and a pint. Can’t beat it.
Live music and more pints!
94 locals recommend
Crane Bar
2 Sea Rd
94 locals recommend
Live music and more pints!
Best ambience for a pint. The real deal.
131 locals recommend
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street Upper
131 locals recommend
Best ambience for a pint. The real deal.
I like this place. More of a student atmosphere. Not the standard Irish pub.
25 locals recommend
The Salt House Bar
Raven Terrace
25 locals recommend
I like this place. More of a student atmosphere. Not the standard Irish pub.
Check the calendar for live music nights. Great place to have a meal and enjoy some eclectic music.
23 locals recommend
Buskers Brownes
5 Cross Street Upper
23 locals recommend
Check the calendar for live music nights. Great place to have a meal and enjoy some eclectic music.
Great traditional music sessions.
60 locals recommend
Taaffes Pub
19 Shop St
60 locals recommend
Great traditional music sessions.
Fiddler’s delight. Traditional music.
9 locals recommend
Garavans Bar
46 William St
9 locals recommend
Fiddler’s delight. Traditional music.
Great pub with live music.
117 locals recommend
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay Lane
117 locals recommend
Great pub with live music.
Another great pub. How can you visit them all?
22 locals recommend
The Dail Bar
42-44 Middle St
22 locals recommend
Another great pub. How can you visit them all?

Fishing

Ireland has some of best fishing you’ll find anywhere.
http://www.tjsangling.com/ Info@tjsangling.com 087 8108225 061 376009 TJ is the local resource for fishing Lough Derg. Beautiful scenery. Tipperary is a lovely county. Stop in Terryglass for some pub food at Paddy’s.
6 locals recommend
TJ's Angling Centre
Main Street
6 locals recommend
http://www.tjsangling.com/ Info@tjsangling.com 087 8108225 061 376009 TJ is the local resource for fishing Lough Derg. Beautiful scenery. Tipperary is a lovely county. Stop in Terryglass for some pub food at Paddy’s.
Lough Ree. My favorite stretch of water in the world. Padraig Corcoran in Lecarrow is your local resource and expert for fishing Lough Ree. Some amazing pike specimen caught here. +353 877168844 +353 876430710 http://loughreeboathire.ie pbcor@eircom.net
Lough Ree Boat and Bike Hire
Lough Ree. My favorite stretch of water in the world. Padraig Corcoran in Lecarrow is your local resource and expert for fishing Lough Ree. Some amazing pike specimen caught here. +353 877168844 +353 876430710 http://loughreeboathire.ie pbcor@eircom.net
Kevin Mac Gabhann at Galway Bay Fishing captains saltwater fishing expeditions in the bay and around outlying Aran Islands. A qualified chef, with the right catch and conditions, he’ll cook on board! https://www.galwaybayfishing.com 0868547890 kevin@galwaybayfishing.com For day trips, boats depart from Spiddal Pier approx 9am and return approx 5:30/6pm depending on tides. Evening Charter boats depart 6:30pm and return approx 9:30pm . Spiddal is 20 minutes west of Galway City. In 2020, he’ll be combining fishing trips with tours of Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands.
Galway Bay Fishing
Kevin Mac Gabhann at Galway Bay Fishing captains saltwater fishing expeditions in the bay and around outlying Aran Islands. A qualified chef, with the right catch and conditions, he’ll cook on board! https://www.galwaybayfishing.com 0868547890 kevin@galwaybayfishing.com For day trips, boats depart from Spiddal Pier approx 9am and return approx 5:30/6pm depending on tides. Evening Charter boats depart 6:30pm and return approx 9:30pm . Spiddal is 20 minutes west of Galway City. In 2020, he’ll be combining fishing trips with tours of Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands.

Sightseeing

Lovely campus for a walk.
34 locals recommend
National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG)
University Road
34 locals recommend
Lovely campus for a walk.
A day trip here is a must. Take a bus tour if you aren’t comfortable on the roads. Cliffs of Moher.
556 locals recommend
Cliffs of Moher
556 locals recommend
A day trip here is a must. Take a bus tour if you aren’t comfortable on the roads. Cliffs of Moher.
The spirit of the ages. If weather permits, well worth the trip.
81 locals recommend
Inishmore
81 locals recommend
The spirit of the ages. If weather permits, well worth the trip.
Beautiful village in Connemara
30 locals recommend
Oughterard
30 locals recommend
Beautiful village in Connemara
15 locals recommend
Kylemore (Abbey Entrance) station
15 locals recommend
Connemara...magical, haunting, majestic, desolate, beautiful, other worldly.
301 locals recommend
Connemara National Park
301 locals recommend
Connemara...magical, haunting, majestic, desolate, beautiful, other worldly.
No other place on earth like this. Watch The Quiet Man.
Connemara Loop
Connemara Loop
No other place on earth like this. Watch The Quiet Man.
Want to stay active on holiday? Try mountain biking in Connemara . http://www.derrouramountainbikehire.com/
Derroura Mountain Bike Trail (MTB)
N59
Want to stay active on holiday? Try mountain biking in Connemara . http://www.derrouramountainbikehire.com/
Scuba enthusiasts, get an underwater view of Galway. https://www.scubadivewest.com
17 locals recommend
Scubadive West
17 locals recommend
Scuba enthusiasts, get an underwater view of Galway. https://www.scubadivewest.com
Spelunkers rejoice. Doolin Cave is for you. https://doolincave.ie
83 locals recommend
Doolin Cave
83 locals recommend
Spelunkers rejoice. Doolin Cave is for you. https://doolincave.ie

Shopping

If you love bookstores like I do, you’ll get lost at Charlie Byrne’s. Great selection of Irish literature, new and used.
49 locals recommend
Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
Middle Street
49 locals recommend
If you love bookstores like I do, you’ll get lost at Charlie Byrne’s. Great selection of Irish literature, new and used.
Traditional Irish knit wear.
15 locals recommend
Standun
15 locals recommend
Traditional Irish knit wear.

Arts and Culture

If you want an Irish language experience, try this.
16 locals recommend
An Taibhdhearc
19 Middle St
16 locals recommend
If you want an Irish language experience, try this.
Variety of different shows. Check the calendar your dates.
74 locals recommend
Town Hall Theatre
1 Courthouse Square
74 locals recommend
Variety of different shows. Check the calendar your dates.
Small Intimate theatre company.
Blue Teapot Theatre Company
Munster Avenue
Small Intimate theatre company.

Sports and sporting

One of Ireland's top golf courses in scenic and beautiful Clare. https://www.lahinchgolf.com
54 locals recommend
Lahinch Golf Club
54 locals recommend
One of Ireland's top golf courses in scenic and beautiful Clare. https://www.lahinchgolf.com
If you can handle this course, you’re ready to conquer the world. Seaside links in rugged Connemara. https://www.connemaragolflinks.com
29 locals recommend
Connemara Golf Club
29 locals recommend
If you can handle this course, you’re ready to conquer the world. Seaside links in rugged Connemara. https://www.connemaragolflinks.com
Water water everywhere. Beautiful course close to the city. https://www.galwaybaygolfresort.com/course/
17 locals recommend
Galway Bay Golf Resort
Renville Court
17 locals recommend
Water water everywhere. Beautiful course close to the city. https://www.galwaybaygolfresort.com/course/
See Galway from the water you can reach out and touch. http://www.kayakmor.ie
Kayakmor Menlo Pier
See Galway from the water you can reach out and touch. http://www.kayakmor.ie
Water is everywhere in Ireland. Why not explore? https://www.facebook.com/corribkayaks/
Corrib Kayaks
Water is everywhere in Ireland. Why not explore? https://www.facebook.com/corribkayaks/