Guidebook for Galway

Francis
Guidebook for Galway

Galway Food Scene

Galway is home to some of Irelands finest restaurants and chefs. As a native of Galway, here are my recommedations.
Best Coffee in Galway in my opinion. Also a very nice atmosphere. Just around the corner from the townhouse on Quay St.
15 locals recommend
Coffeewerk + Press
4 Quay St
15 locals recommend
Best Coffee in Galway in my opinion. Also a very nice atmosphere. Just around the corner from the townhouse on Quay St.
Located directly accross from your accommodation on the river bank, Ard Bia is an award winning restaurant with a great menu. It is great for special occasions. Also great for brunch.
97 locals recommend
Ard Bia at Nimmos
The Long Walk
97 locals recommend
Located directly accross from your accommodation on the river bank, Ard Bia is an award winning restaurant with a great menu. It is great for special occasions. Also great for brunch.
Unbelievably tasty food. Probably one of the best Asian restaurants i've been to. Plenty to choose from on their large menu.
Lime Asian Fusion Restaurant
Unbelievably tasty food. Probably one of the best Asian restaurants i've been to. Plenty to choose from on their large menu.
Just amazing seafood, really fresh and tasty. One of Galway's most famous restaurants. Just around on Quay St.
77 locals recommend
McDonagh's
22 Quay St
77 locals recommend
Just amazing seafood, really fresh and tasty. One of Galway's most famous restaurants. Just around on Quay St.
Great if you like a big breakfast/brunch. Very good value.
52 locals recommend
Dela Restaurant
51 Dominick St Lower
52 locals recommend
Great if you like a big breakfast/brunch. Very good value.
Award winning Michelin star restaurant. Incredible dining experience. Best in Galway in my opinion. Book in advance though as it's booked a long time in advance. Pro Tip - The Lunch menu in Kai is great value and is probably the best lunch I've ever had.
123 locals recommend
Kai Restaurant
22 Sea Rd
123 locals recommend
Award winning Michelin star restaurant. Incredible dining experience. Best in Galway in my opinion. Book in advance though as it's booked a long time in advance. Pro Tip - The Lunch menu in Kai is great value and is probably the best lunch I've ever had.
Awesome Pizza, probably my favourite in Galway. This place is very popular so might be busy.
62 locals recommend
The Dough Bros
1 Middle St
62 locals recommend
Awesome Pizza, probably my favourite in Galway. This place is very popular so might be busy.
This is an awesome option for pub dinner in the city. Really good food, great vaule and a nice atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
The Dail Bar
42-44 Middle St
22 locals recommend
This is an awesome option for pub dinner in the city. Really good food, great vaule and a nice atmosphere.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is the reason you have come to Galway. The nightlife here is legendary and there is something for everyone.
Great atmosphere and Live traditional Music, every day.
60 locals recommend
Taaffes Pub
19 Shop St
60 locals recommend
Great atmosphere and Live traditional Music, every day.
Probably Galway's most famous Traditional Music bar. Fantastic atmosphere every night.
94 locals recommend
Crane Bar
2 Sea Rd
94 locals recommend
Probably Galway's most famous Traditional Music bar. Fantastic atmosphere every night.
Great pub to sample Galways famous atmosphere.
131 locals recommend
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street Upper
131 locals recommend
Great pub to sample Galways famous atmosphere.
Great for cocktails. Located at the back of your accommodation.
9 locals recommend
The House Hotel - Galway Hotel
Spanish Parade
9 locals recommend
Great for cocktails. Located at the back of your accommodation.
Great new Gin Bar, great atmosphere especially at weekends
7 locals recommend
Tigh Nora
8 Cross Street Lower
7 locals recommend
Great new Gin Bar, great atmosphere especially at weekends

Arts & Culture

Incredible experience, right outside the accommodation. It's one of the best free attracrtions in Ireland.
141 locals recommend
Galway City Museum
Spanish Parade
141 locals recommend
Incredible experience, right outside the accommodation. It's one of the best free attracrtions in Ireland.
New Arthouse Cinema, great food and atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Pálás
15 Merchants Rd Lower
16 locals recommend
New Arthouse Cinema, great food and atmosphere.

Sightseeing

One of the oldest buildings in Galway, very interesting History. Christopher Columbus once attended church here.
43 locals recommend
St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Lombard Street
43 locals recommend
One of the oldest buildings in Galway, very interesting History. Christopher Columbus once attended church here.
One of Galways most familiar landmarks. Not very spectacular to look at but historic in our city.
98 locals recommend
Spanish Arch
2 The Long Walk
98 locals recommend
One of Galways most familiar landmarks. Not very spectacular to look at but historic in our city.

Shopping

This store has everything you need. Probably, the closest large grocery store to your accommodation.
20 locals recommend
Dunnes Stores
8 Eyre Square
20 locals recommend
This store has everything you need. Probably, the closest large grocery store to your accommodation.

Essentials

Good Laundry Service.
BeeGreen Ltd
High Street
Good Laundry Service.
Great self service launderette, open 24hours.
Revolution Launderette Texaco Lough Atalia Road
Lough Atalia Road
Great self service launderette, open 24hours.
This is a great convenience store with some nice fresh food and great beers.
Spar
15 Mainguard St
This is a great convenience store with some nice fresh food and great beers.

Getting Around

Hynes Yard, is probably the best parking garage near my accommodation so head to www.parkrite.ie/carparks/hynes-yard to book it for your stay.
Can be booked online.
Park Rite
Merchants Road
Can be booked online.