Heather's Guidebook
Food scene
Great seafood in beautiful spot. Try a Guinness with oysters!
99 locals recommend
Moran's Oyster Cottage
The WeirGreat seafood in beautiful spot. Try a Guinness with oysters!
Run by a French chef and his Irish wife. Great food and hospitality. In walking distance.
18 locals recommend
Armorica Restaurant, wine bar & Accommodation
an tSráid MhórRun by a French chef and his Irish wife. Great food and hospitality. In walking distance.
The galway food market every Saturday is a treat. Try the bagels and the pea and potato curry has a long queue but worth the wait.
53 locals recommend
Galway Market
7 Lombard StThe galway food market every Saturday is a treat. Try the bagels and the pea and potato curry has a long queue but worth the wait.
Best brunch in Galway. Expect a long queue at the weekend. Lunch & dinner great too. If you want to treat yourself!
123 locals recommend
Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdBest brunch in Galway. Expect a long queue at the weekend. Lunch & dinner great too. If you want to treat yourself!
Hidden gem in Oranmore. It doesn’t look like much but they do fantastic sushi. A few small tables but recommend getting takeaway.
Sakura Asian Street
Hidden gem in Oranmore. It doesn’t look like much but they do fantastic sushi. A few small tables but recommend getting takeaway.
If you are heading to the Burren or the cliffs of Moher stop off in Kinvara. It’s so pretty. The farmers market is every Friday.
9 locals recommend
Kinvara Farmers' Market
Courthouse RoadIf you are heading to the Burren or the cliffs of Moher stop off in Kinvara. It’s so pretty. The farmers market is every Friday.
The Dough Bros
1 Middle StReally good pizza in Galway. Family friendly and buzzy.
Cosy romantic spot above Tigh Neachtains. Tasty small plates and great views into Quay st through medieval windows. You can get a table on the street too.
Kasbah Wine Bar
2 Quay StCosy romantic spot above Tigh Neachtains. Tasty small plates and great views into Quay st through medieval windows. You can get a table on the street too.
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Sightseeing
Perfect for families with kids. Great indoor play area if it’s raining. Parents can sit back with a coffee while they play. The food is great too.
Plan to spend a few hours as there is a lot to do and it can seem expensive if not as you pay in but there is really is a lot to do. Our daughter loves it!
50 locals recommend
Burren Nature Sanctuary & Cafe
Perfect for families with kids. Great indoor play area if it’s raining. Parents can sit back with a coffee while they play. The food is great too.
Plan to spend a few hours as there is a lot to do and it can seem expensive if not as you pay in but there is really is a lot to do. Our daughter loves it!
A 5 minute drive from Oranmore. Beautiful spot to walk. Really good playground too.
26 locals recommend
Rinville Park
A 5 minute drive from Oranmore. Beautiful spot to walk. Really good playground too.
Pubs
Great trad music here on a Sunday lunchtime. West end of Galway close to Kai.
94 locals recommend
Crane Bar
2 Sea RdGreat trad music here on a Sunday lunchtime. West end of Galway close to Kai.
Famous galway pub on Quay st. Great atmosphere. Sit outside with a drink and people watch.
131 locals recommend
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street UpperFamous galway pub on Quay st. Great atmosphere. Sit outside with a drink and people watch.
Kids
Perfect spot for babies and toddlers if it’s raining out or you need a break. They serve coffee and snacks. Located in business park in Oranmore behind the Maldron hotel on roundabout. Bit of a maze, with hotel on your left, take left turn and next right to find it.
10 locals recommend
Busy Bees Childrens Activity Centre
Perfect spot for babies and toddlers if it’s raining out or you need a break. They serve coffee and snacks. Located in business park in Oranmore behind the Maldron hotel on roundabout. Bit of a maze, with hotel on your left, take left turn and next right to find it.