82 Galway city centre - our recommendations
Sightseeing
Stunning, arrive early to avoid too many people
Stop off on a Friday in Kinvarra for some bakes from Dierdre (Friday market 10am)
Stop off on the way back at Morans on the weir for oysters and the best Guinness. Delicious mussels 😊
556 locals recommend
Cliffs of Moher
Stunning, arrive early to avoid too many people
Stop off on a Friday in Kinvarra for some bakes from Dierdre (Friday market 10am)
Stop off on the way back at Morans on the weir for oysters and the best Guinness. Delicious mussels 😊
Dog's Bay
beautiful beach in Roundstone
lovely small market on Friday mornings 10am - 2pm, Dierdre bakes amazing vegan treats
Be sure to collect some bakes on your way to the Cliffs
85 locals recommend
Kinvarra
lovely small market on Friday mornings 10am - 2pm, Dierdre bakes amazing vegan treats
Be sure to collect some bakes on your way to the Cliffs
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore Abbey
Diamond Hill
walk/hike Diamond Hill
Food scene
Blackrock Cottage Salthill
At the end of the promenade
Amazing açai bowls
Now open for dinner too
New outdoor area
Amazing views - if lucky enough to get the window seats
need to book, we love Sangria, the staff, the food and the chilled atmosphere
Sangria Tapas Restaurante
19 Middle Stneed to book, we love Sangria, the staff, the food and the chilled atmosphere
The best cocktails in Galway, bar snacks downstairs, restaurant upstairs. Need to book - looks over the harbour
10 locals recommend
Rúibín Bar & Restaurant
1 Dock RdThe best cocktails in Galway, bar snacks downstairs, restaurant upstairs. Need to book - looks over the harbour
seafood and great daily specials menu
a favourite of ours, Sasha is the best front of house, vegan sri lankan curry option for vegans
Book by phone
30 locals recommend
Oscars Seafood Bistro
22 Dominick St Upperseafood and great daily specials menu
a favourite of ours, Sasha is the best front of house, vegan sri lankan curry option for vegans
Book by phone
lovely vibe to this Italian, lovely location, ask for outside area if weather is good
22 locals recommend
IL Vicolo
Dominick Street Lowerlovely vibe to this Italian, lovely location, ask for outside area if weather is good
The Universal
9 William St Wneed to book, small snacks, great music, small and fun
Ard Bia at Nimmos
The Long Walkbrunch
Dela Restaurant
51 Dominick St Lowerbrunch - will need to book
Kilcolgan 20 minute drive from the city
Need to book - best Guinness and lovely covered outside area with heating for cooler nights
one of our locals
phone to book, inside by the fire is lovely on a cold evening
99 locals recommend
Moran's Oyster Cottage
The WeirKilcolgan 20 minute drive from the city
Need to book - best Guinness and lovely covered outside area with heating for cooler nights
one of our locals
phone to book, inside by the fire is lovely on a cold evening
Woozza Wood Fired Pizza middle street Restaurant
Middle Streetgreat pizza
St. Nicholas, Market
3 Church Lngreat market all day Saturday - city centre, delicious food
Greens & Co.
4 Henry Sttasty vegan food and treats
Urban Grind
8 William St Wfab coffee, breakfast, lunch, vegan pancakes, specials are delicious!
Great food, great views, great Guinness what more would you want! Delicious oysters and chilli tiger prawns, fish and chips very good too
BOOK ONLINE
79 locals recommend
Linnane's Lobster Bar
Great food, great views, great Guinness what more would you want! Delicious oysters and chilli tiger prawns, fish and chips very good too
BOOK ONLINE
This is a fab spot, and it's a bring your own wine place, or grab a pint of Guinness from the pub below and bring upstairs. Very reasonably priced, ask for a window seat. Book online, as phone lines are a bit busy.
9 locals recommend
HighCafé Restaurant
2 High StThis is a fab spot, and it's a bring your own wine place, or grab a pint of Guinness from the pub below and bring upstairs. Very reasonably priced, ask for a window seat. Book online, as phone lines are a bit busy.
Sea Rd, Galway, Ireland
Trad music bar
daily trad music in the city centre pub. 5.30pm and 9.30pm, 2 sessions per day (check website in case the times have changed for the weekend you are staying)
60 locals recommend
Taaffes Pub
19 Shop Stdaily trad music in the city centre pub. 5.30pm and 9.30pm, 2 sessions per day (check website in case the times have changed for the weekend you are staying)
Tig Coili
Mainguard StreetBars
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay Lanelive music
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street UpperMary Mullens Bar
A great bar for a younger crowd
The Front Door Pub
Surfing and activities
Lahinch Beach
Ennistymon RoadGreat for surfing
Achill Island
Stunning beaches and great for surfing
Rugby
The sports ground is opposite 82 and for Rugby fans, home games are brilliant
See Connacht Rugby website for home fixture dates.
10 locals recommend
Connacht Rugby
College RoadThe sports ground is opposite 82 and for Rugby fans, home games are brilliant
See Connacht Rugby website for home fixture dates.
Neighbourhoods
This is a fab road with lovely cafes, Kai restaurant, and the Dr Dillis Claire's shop
Sea Rd, Galway, Ireland
This is a fab road with lovely cafes, Kai restaurant, and the Dr Dillis Claire's shop