Guidebook for Galway
Blackrock Cottage
Galway’s newest restaurant can be found at the end of the promenade in Salthill. This beautifully refurbished famine-era building boasts unrivalled views of Galway’s most recognisable landmark, the Blackrock diving tower with the backdrop of Galway Bay.
McDonagh's
22 Quay StThe best fish & chips in the West !!
Milano
Middle StreetLovely Pizzas
Rouge Restaurant
38 Dominick St LowerNice French Restaurant.
Oran Tandoori
Dublin RoadVery good Indian Restaurant.
Moran's Oyster Cottage
The WeirWorld famous seafood restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Crane Bar
2 Sea RdGood Guinness and great Irish music.
Murphy's Bar
9 High StGreat Guinness but it can be busy.
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay LaneThe Thatch / McDonaghs
Main StreetOld pub in Oranmore.
Keanes Oranmore
1 Main StSightseeing
Spanish Arch
2 The Long WalkThe oldest part of Galway.
The Claddagh
Enjoy a walk near the Salmon Weir bridge leading to Galway Cathedral, formerly a jail !! Also take a walk along the canal.
Woodquay
WoodquayEnjoy a walk near the Salmon Weir bridge leading to Galway Cathedral, formerly a jail !! Also take a walk along the canal.
Coole Park Nature Reserve
Former home of Lady Gregory. At Coole Park Nature Reserve a range of programmes for schools, special public events and guided walks for groups are offered.
Quincentennial Park
Barna Woods
Cappagh RoadOn the outskirts of Salthill and very close to Silver Strand beach.
Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden
Arts & Culture
Galway City Museum
Spanish ParadeDruid Theatre Company
Flood StreetHome of the world famous Druid Theatre Company.
Town Hall Theatre
1 Courthouse SquarePlays by leading playwriters nightly.
Shopping
Dunnes Stores - Briarhill
Doughiska RoadEyre Square Centre
Eyre SquareEntertainment & Activities
Galway Races
IMC Cinema Galway
Headford RoadGalway Greyhound Stadium
College RoadConnacht Rugby
College RoadHome of the 2015 Pro12 Rugby champions.