Guidebook for Galway
Shopping
Galway's famous bustling street market by St Nicholas' Cathedral in the centre of the city. You will find fresh food, produce and local crafts. Every Saturday from 8am - 6pm.
Market Street
Market StreetGalway's famous bustling street market by St Nicholas' Cathedral in the centre of the city. You will find fresh food, produce and local crafts. Every Saturday from 8am - 6pm.
O`Dalaigh Jewellers
Amazing handcrafted (traditional irish) jewellery!
Fossils, gems, minerals and jewellery. Tearooms from March to October.
24 locals recommend
The Rock Shop
Fossils, gems, minerals and jewellery. Tearooms from March to October.
The Celtic T Shirt Shop
PromenadePrinting Celtic designs for all ages.
The Perfumery makes perfumes, creams, balms, soaps using natural and organic ingredients. Everything is made on site, by hand, in small batches.
119 locals recommend
Burren Perfumery
The Perfumery makes perfumes, creams, balms, soaps using natural and organic ingredients. Everything is made on site, by hand, in small batches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Open for over 25 years this Irish social Club has a wide choice of activities taking place nearly every night of the week.
Áras na nGael
45 Dominick St LowerOpen for over 25 years this Irish social Club has a wide choice of activities taking place nearly every night of the week.
Roisin Dubh Comedy
8 Dominick St UpperOne of Galway's music venues with a good crowd.
Monroe's Live is an Award Winning live venue located in Galway's beautiful and cultural West End.
64 locals recommend
Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St UpperMonroe's Live is an Award Winning live venue located in Galway's beautiful and cultural West End.
Tig Coili
Mainguard StreetA good place for traditional Irish music.
The Quays Galway is situated in the heart of the City, hosts live music everyday and offers a fantastic Galway live entertainment.
117 locals recommend
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay LaneThe Quays Galway is situated in the heart of the City, hosts live music everyday and offers a fantastic Galway live entertainment.
Tigh Neachtain Galway since 1894 Ireland's best pub for music, food, whiskeys & wines.
131 locals recommend
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street UpperTigh Neachtain Galway since 1894 Ireland's best pub for music, food, whiskeys & wines.
Food Scene
Exquisite Indian Restaurant with spices and flavours sourced from all over India with Chefs from Bengal, Orissa and Assam.
Eastern Tandoori
2 - 3 Spanish ParadeExquisite Indian Restaurant with spices and flavours sourced from all over India with Chefs from Bengal, Orissa and Assam.
McDonagh's
22 Quay StThe best fish and chips in town.
Capital Kebab
Eglinton StreetTry the mixed shish, it's our favorite.
White Rabbit
10 Cross Street UpperBest Pies in Galway.
Breakfast special is usually scrambled eggs with rashers and tee/coffee for €6,50 from 8 - 12 am.
Cafe Express
32 Eyre SquareBreakfast special is usually scrambled eggs with rashers and tee/coffee for €6,50 from 8 - 12 am.
A traditional Irish Tea Shop specializing in quality home baking. Our all time favorite is the Galway Cream Tea, a special blend of black tea, roasted coffee beans, jasmine flowers and natural aroma.
24 locals recommend
Cupán Tae
8 Quay LnA traditional Irish Tea Shop specializing in quality home baking. Our all time favorite is the Galway Cream Tea, a special blend of black tea, roasted coffee beans, jasmine flowers and natural aroma.
Galway's only vegetarian and vegan restaurant with the best falafel we have ever tasted.
16 locals recommend
The Gourmet Offensive (TGO Falafel Bar)
52 Mary StGalway's only vegetarian and vegan restaurant with the best falafel we have ever tasted.
Dela Restaurant
51 Dominick St LowerAwesome brunch Tue-Sun 11.30-15:00
Asian Lounge Asian Tea House Restaurant
15 Mary StVery nice Asian food and cocktails.
The Kings Head Kitchen
Spanish ParadeLovely breakfast. Amazing cakes and fresh juices.
A 15th century restored medieval tower house that offers nights of merriment and song, while feasting over a great banquet.
Knappogue Castle Medieval Banquet
A 15th century restored medieval tower house that offers nights of merriment and song, while feasting over a great banquet.
Getting Around
24 hour parking for €5. Right opposite LIDL car park. It's a bit further away than the Eyre Square Centre car park but it's much cheaper. Drop your bags off first to avoid carrying them uphill.
25 locals recommend
Lidl
Headford Road24 hour parking for €5. Right opposite LIDL car park. It's a bit further away than the Eyre Square Centre car park but it's much cheaper. Drop your bags off first to avoid carrying them uphill.
Bus Éireann
Bus Éireann station for inter-city connections.
Galway Coach Station
Fairgreen RoadBus station for CityLink, GoBus and Eireagle connections.
This 24 hour car park is very close to the apartment. €2.30 per hour. Maximum daily charge is €15.00. Monday to Saturday €10 day rate, valid from 6.00am to 7.00pm.
Discounted evening & overnight rates available.
Park Rite
Merchants RoadThis 24 hour car park is very close to the apartment. €2.30 per hour. Maximum daily charge is €15.00. Monday to Saturday €10 day rate, valid from 6.00am to 7.00pm.
Discounted evening & overnight rates available.
This car park is attached to the Townhouses' courtyard and is the handiest place to park when staying here. €5 from 7pm to 8am. Level 4, turn right before the ramp to the next level and go to the end. €2.50 per hour. Discounted parking on the top floor.
Q-Park Eyre Square
Merchants RoadThis car park is attached to the Townhouses' courtyard and is the handiest place to park when staying here. €5 from 7pm to 8am. Level 4, turn right before the ramp to the next level and go to the end. €2.50 per hour. Discounted parking on the top floor.
Parks & Nature
Barna woods located on the western boundary of Galway City is a beautiful old woods well worth a visit.
47 locals recommend
Barna Woods
Cappagh RoadBarna woods located on the western boundary of Galway City is a beautiful old woods well worth a visit.
Interpretive Centre for the flora and fauna of the Burren, Burren walk, playgrounds, exhibition, café.
50 locals recommend
Burren Nature Sanctuary & Cafe
Interpretive Centre for the flora and fauna of the Burren, Burren walk, playgrounds, exhibition, café.
Animals, outdoor playground, indoor bouncy castle, tods playground.
19 locals recommend
Turoe Pet Farm
Animals, outdoor playground, indoor bouncy castle, tods playground.
Aillwee Cave
A geopark geosite, Burren gold cheese and hawks.
Loughwell Farm Park
Acres of indoor and outdoor fun. All ages.
Sun deck and heated lounge on the magnificent Lough Corrib. Available for hire and special departure times.
32 locals recommend
Corrib Princess
WoodquaySun deck and heated lounge on the magnificent Lough Corrib. Available for hire and special departure times.
Bunratty Castle, the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendor and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times.
161 locals recommend
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Bunratty Castle, the most complete and authentic medieval fortress in Ireland. Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendor and now contains mainly 15th and 16th century furnishings, tapestries, and works of art which capture the mood of those times.
The Living Past Experience, Ireland’s original award winning Pre-historic Park. Come and explore the roots of the people, homesteads, animals and artifacts of our Celtic ancestors of over 1,000 years ago which have touched and shaped how we live today.
35 locals recommend
Craggaunowen
The Living Past Experience, Ireland’s original award winning Pre-historic Park. Come and explore the roots of the people, homesteads, animals and artifacts of our Celtic ancestors of over 1,000 years ago which have touched and shaped how we live today.
Boat tours to see bottlenose dolphins and sea birds in the Shannon Estuary.
16 locals recommend
Dolphinwatch Carrigaholt
Boat tours to see bottlenose dolphins and sea birds in the Shannon Estuary.
Moher Hill Open Farm and Leisure Park is located beside the Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor, Co.Clare. Visit the pet farm for the perfect family day out! The farm has a wide range of activities to ensure that all ages are kept entertained, regardless of the weather with bouncing castle, in-door and out-door go karts, ball pool, all weather out-door play area and miniature golf course.
46 locals recommend
Moher Hill Open Farm and Leisure Park
R478Moher Hill Open Farm and Leisure Park is located beside the Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor, Co.Clare. Visit the pet farm for the perfect family day out! The farm has a wide range of activities to ensure that all ages are kept entertained, regardless of the weather with bouncing castle, in-door and out-door go karts, ball pool, all weather out-door play area and miniature golf course.
Essentials
This full-sized supermarket is located on the lower floor of the Eyre Square Shopping Centre, to which the Townhouses are attached. Very close for grocery shopping without a long walk. 2 minutes away.
20 locals recommend
Dunnes Stores
8 Eyre SquareThis full-sized supermarket is located on the lower floor of the Eyre Square Shopping Centre, to which the Townhouses are attached. Very close for grocery shopping without a long walk. 2 minutes away.
Entertainment & Activities
IMC Cinemas Group represents a chain of cinemas spread throughout the island of Ireland.
36 locals recommend
IMC Cinema Galway
Headford RoadIMC Cinemas Group represents a chain of cinemas spread throughout the island of Ireland.
Eye cinema in Galway, showing art-house Irish cinema and latest films.
39 locals recommend
Eye Cinema Galway station
Eye cinema in Galway, showing art-house Irish cinema and latest films.
Leisureland
Upper Salthill RoadOne of Galway's fitness, leisure and events venue.
The Planet Galway for bowling, laser quest and food. Family & kids friendly.
11 locals recommend
Planet Entertainment Centre
Headford RoadThe Planet Galway for bowling, laser quest and food. Family & kids friendly.
Activity Park with activities such as Paintball, Laser Tag, Zorbing, Archery, Disc Golf and Orienteering.
9 locals recommend
Eile Mental Activity Park
Activity Park with activities such as Paintball, Laser Tag, Zorbing, Archery, Disc Golf and Orienteering.
Feeney's Riding Stables is a family run A.I.R.E approved Riding School providing lessons and treks for all age groups.
Feeney's Equestrian Centre
Feeney's Riding Stables is a family run A.I.R.E approved Riding School providing lessons and treks for all age groups.
Horse Riding for all the Family with Scenic Bog Road & Beach Trekking.
8 locals recommend
Moycullen Riding Centre
Horse Riding for all the Family with Scenic Bog Road & Beach Trekking.
The Galway Races is an Irish horse-racing festival that starts on the last Monday of July every year. Held at Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway, Ireland over seven days.
33 locals recommend
Galway Races
The Galway Races is an Irish horse-racing festival that starts on the last Monday of July every year. Held at Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway, Ireland over seven days.
Galway Greyhound Stadium
College RoadGalways dog racing track.
Galway City Karting
Tuam Road20,000 sq of Go-carting.
Lough Key Forest Park
Climb, swing, surf, zip. From 7 years of age.
Ireland's largest aquarium strives to ensure that a visit to the aquarium is original and full of wonder for visitors of all ages. Exciting live presentations and animal interaction sessions.
37 locals recommend
Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland
Seapoint PromenadeIreland's largest aquarium strives to ensure that a visit to the aquarium is original and full of wonder for visitors of all ages. Exciting live presentations and animal interaction sessions.
Adventure activities that range from kayaking on Ireland's only fjord to Climbing, Abseiling and much more in between.
33 locals recommend
Killary Adventure Company
Adventure activities that range from kayaking on Ireland's only fjord to Climbing, Abseiling and much more in between.