Guidebook for Galway
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for drinks in the pub and food in the restaurant upstairs and only 10 minute walk away. Live music. Search google maps H91 H027 for directions.
29 locals recommend
Tom Sheridan’s
Clybaun RoadGreat for drinks in the pub and food in the restaurant upstairs and only 10 minute walk away. Live music. Search google maps H91 H027 for directions.
This one of my favourite downtown bars with on street seating and inside has many cute areas to sit and enjoy a quiet chat.
131 locals recommend
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street UpperThis one of my favourite downtown bars with on street seating and inside has many cute areas to sit and enjoy a quiet chat.
If you like your beers the Oslo bar should be able to satisfy your every need. Try the local bear sampling platter that will give a taste of the in-house beers. Great food to boot in a seaside location down in The Village Salthill.
32 locals recommend
PJs Bar
226 Upper Salthill RdIf you like your beers the Oslo bar should be able to satisfy your every need. Try the local bear sampling platter that will give a taste of the in-house beers. Great food to boot in a seaside location down in The Village Salthill.
Essentials
Within 15 walk of us this supermarket has a everything you need for grocery shopping along with a wine and spirits shop. Inside there is also nan Italian run pizza counter and also an Asian street food counter. For directions search google maps H91 Y72R
Joyce's Shopping Centre
Shangort RoadWithin 15 walk of us this supermarket has a everything you need for grocery shopping along with a wine and spirits shop. Inside there is also nan Italian run pizza counter and also an Asian street food counter. For directions search google maps H91 Y72R
ALDI
Seamus Quirke RoadReasonable prices for a limited range.
Arts & Culture
Showing all the history of the city of the tribes with special exhibition that change regularly. Has a restaurant on site and would be an ideal place to go on a wet day. search Google maps H91 CX5P for directions. There is ample carkparks close by but do not park behind the museum as there is clamping in operation.
141 locals recommend
Galway City Museum
Spanish ParadeShowing all the history of the city of the tribes with special exhibition that change regularly. Has a restaurant on site and would be an ideal place to go on a wet day. search Google maps H91 CX5P for directions. There is ample carkparks close by but do not park behind the museum as there is clamping in operation.
Trad on the Prom is Galways answer to Riverdance and features traditional Irish music and dance from the dancers featured in Ed Sheerans Galwaygirl video. Booking is essential in the high season prices from €30 well worth it.
38 locals recommend
Leisureland
Upper Salthill RoadTrad on the Prom is Galways answer to Riverdance and features traditional Irish music and dance from the dancers featured in Ed Sheerans Galwaygirl video. Booking is essential in the high season prices from €30 well worth it.
This cute cottage is a secret hideaway in the heart of Galway City. It is a replica of the type of cottage that the Claddagh fishermen used to live in. Great to learn about their way of life in the museum and ideal for photographs.
Katie's Claddagh Cottage, Heritage Centre, Shop, Tea Room & Design.
Fairhill Road UpperThis cute cottage is a secret hideaway in the heart of Galway City. It is a replica of the type of cottage that the Claddagh fishermen used to live in. Great to learn about their way of life in the museum and ideal for photographs.
If its the theatre you are after why not book a play while visiting Galway.
74 locals recommend
Town Hall Theatre
1 Courthouse SquareIf its the theatre you are after why not book a play while visiting Galway.
Food Scene
Honest kitchen
Shangort RoadFor specially brewed coffee and some lite bites.
O Gormans restaurant at the Clybaun hotel offers family friendly meals. Also features a pub
8 locals recommend
Clybaun Hotel 4 Star
Clybaun RoadO Gormans restaurant at the Clybaun hotel offers family friendly meals. Also features a pub
This is a great option for those on a budget. The restaurant allows you to bring your own wine and features a varied menu.
9 locals recommend
HighCafé Restaurant
2 High StThis is a great option for those on a budget. The restaurant allows you to bring your own wine and features a varied menu.
If its a French type experience you are after that is budget priced Rouge will fit the bill. The restaurant has lovely stone work and plenty of wine bottles.
48 locals recommend
Rouge Restaurant
38 Dominick St LowerIf its a French type experience you are after that is budget priced Rouge will fit the bill. The restaurant has lovely stone work and plenty of wine bottles.
Local to our house is Capones that sells great pizza and cocktails. It has a cocktail bar and has live jazz music on Thursday evenings.
18 locals recommend
Capones Galway
Kingston RoadLocal to our house is Capones that sells great pizza and cocktails. It has a cocktail bar and has live jazz music on Thursday evenings.
Sightseeing
If you are travelling by car this one not to miss. Its an actual coral beach with pure clear water great for swimming off. I know of one couple go engaged here very romantic.
Coral Strand
If you are travelling by car this one not to miss. Its an actual coral beach with pure clear water great for swimming off. I know of one couple go engaged here very romantic.
A beautiful horseshoe shaped beach with pure white sands and clear water. One of those instagramable sites that appears in many guide books on Ireland.
52 locals recommend
Dog's Bay
A beautiful horseshoe shaped beach with pure white sands and clear water. One of those instagramable sites that appears in many guide books on Ireland.
If you are looking for the iconic view of Galway this is it. See the famous Longwalk across the river with its coloured houses. Also head out along Nimmos pier and take the costal path to Salthill.
34 locals recommend
The Claddagh
If you are looking for the iconic view of Galway this is it. See the famous Longwalk across the river with its coloured houses. Also head out along Nimmos pier and take the costal path to Salthill.
Although this cathedral only dates from 1965 it has already become one of the must see places in Galway. Be sure to photograph it from every vantage point across the river. Inside has an air of calm from the hustle and bustle of Shop street.
52 locals recommend
Galway Cathedral
Although this cathedral only dates from 1965 it has already become one of the must see places in Galway. Be sure to photograph it from every vantage point across the river. Inside has an air of calm from the hustle and bustle of Shop street.
If its life you are after you will find it all here. This busy shopping street has many cafes to people watch from. Take in an impromptu concert from one of the many buskers that play music from every part of the world.
54 locals recommend
Shop street
4-40 Shop StIf its life you are after you will find it all here. This busy shopping street has many cafes to people watch from. Take in an impromptu concert from one of the many buskers that play music from every part of the world.
A great place to visit to see an actual mine. Kids will love panning for gems in the water. Also you can visit the farm and learn about farming from the owner.
33 locals recommend
Glengowla mines
A great place to visit to see an actual mine. Kids will love panning for gems in the water. Also you can visit the farm and learn about farming from the owner.
Great tour into natural caves where bear bones have been found from the past. Also there is a bird of pray centre that you can visit and place to eat.
157 locals recommend
Aillwee Cave
Great tour into natural caves where bear bones have been found from the past. Also there is a bird of pray centre that you can visit and place to eat.
A lovely place to visit and learn how perfume is made in lovely grounds. Has an excellent place to eat and enjoy the burren scenery.
119 locals recommend
Burren Perfumery
A lovely place to visit and learn how perfume is made in lovely grounds. Has an excellent place to eat and enjoy the burren scenery.
Shopping
The craft village is a group of local artists and crafts who each have a little cottage to sell their wares over looking Galway bay. well worth taking a walk around the Spiddeal village and the little harbour while you are there.
23 locals recommend
Spiddal Craft Village & Café
The craft village is a group of local artists and crafts who each have a little cottage to sell their wares over looking Galway bay. well worth taking a walk around the Spiddeal village and the little harbour while you are there.
Visit the little museum of the Claddagh ring in the back of the shop.
11 locals recommend
Thomas Dillon's Claddagh Gold
1 Quay StVisit the little museum of the Claddagh ring in the back of the shop.
Parks & Nature
While visiting the Connemara national park be sure to climb Diamond hill the views are stunning from the top and well worth the effort to climb. Its not difficult climb as much of it is wooden walkways and steps but the rewards are great.
46 locals recommend
Diamond Hill
While visiting the Connemara national park be sure to climb Diamond hill the views are stunning from the top and well worth the effort to climb. Its not difficult climb as much of it is wooden walkways and steps but the rewards are great.
For a lovely day out especially with small children this garden is a wonder for all. Has many sculptures and walking trail (not too long) Numerous huts can be explored an then enjoy lunch in the restaurant.
39 locals recommend
Brigit's Garden & Cafe
For a lovely day out especially with small children this garden is a wonder for all. Has many sculptures and walking trail (not too long) Numerous huts can be explored an then enjoy lunch in the restaurant.
Get up close to birds of prey and see an excellent flypast from these magnificent creatures. Very responsible owner who protects the wildlife. Great to get photographs of the birds in flight.
30 locals recommend
Eagles Flying
Get up close to birds of prey and see an excellent flypast from these magnificent creatures. Very responsible owner who protects the wildlife. Great to get photographs of the birds in flight.