Guidebook for Galway
Food Scene
Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St UpperClose and great Irish Breakfast
McDonagh's
22 Quay StBaked cod is lovely. But everyone goes for the fish and chips.
The Secret Garden
4 William St WCool bohemian ambience. Great spot for tea and tart.
Martine's Restaurant and Winebar
21 Quay StSeafood Stew...gorgeous.
The Galleon Restaurant
210 Upper Salthill RdLamb here is very good.
Kumar's Taste of Asia, Galway
2 Flood StCraving a curry? This is the place.
Delicious seafood secluded off the bustle of Shop Street.
17 íbúar mæla með
The Seafood Bar at Kirwan's
3 Kirwan's LnDelicious seafood secluded off the bustle of Shop Street.
Vegans fear not. Options for you...delicious vegan food here.
16 íbúar mæla með
The Gourmet Offensive (TGO Falafel Bar)
52 Mary StVegans fear not. Options for you...delicious vegan food here.
Pleasant ambience. Good food. Try the chicken supreme.
25 íbúar mæla með
McSwiggans Restaurant & Café Bar
3 Eyre StPleasant ambience. Good food. Try the chicken supreme.
Blakes Bar
25 Eglinton StPub food at its best. Good steaks.
McCambridge's
38-39 Shop StAll around good eating. Some vegan dishes if that’s your thing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St UpperGet some great bands.
Tig Coili
Mainguard StreetLive music and dancing. Get there early. It gets crowded.
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay LaneGreat pub food.
Roisin Dubh Comedy
8 Dominick St UpperLive music and a pint. Can’t beat it.
Crane Bar
2 Sea RdLive music and more pints!
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street UpperBest ambience for a pint. The real deal.
I like this place. More of a student atmosphere. Not the standard Irish pub.
25 íbúar mæla með
The Salt House Bar
Raven TerraceI like this place. More of a student atmosphere. Not the standard Irish pub.
Check the calendar for live music nights. Great place to have a meal and enjoy some eclectic music.
23 íbúar mæla með
Buskers Brownes
5 Cross Street UpperCheck the calendar for live music nights. Great place to have a meal and enjoy some eclectic music.
Taaffes Pub
19 Shop StGreat traditional music sessions.
Garavans Bar
46 William StFiddler’s delight. Traditional music.
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay LaneGreat pub with live music.
The Dail Bar
42-44 Middle StAnother great pub. How can you visit them all?
Fishing
Ireland has some of best fishing you’ll find anywhere.
http://www.tjsangling.com/
Info@tjsangling.com
087 8108225
061 376009
TJ is the local resource for fishing Lough Derg. Beautiful scenery. Tipperary is a lovely county. Stop in Terryglass for some pub food at Paddy’s.
6 íbúar mæla með
TJ's Angling Centre
Main Streethttp://www.tjsangling.com/
Info@tjsangling.com
087 8108225
061 376009
TJ is the local resource for fishing Lough Derg. Beautiful scenery. Tipperary is a lovely county. Stop in Terryglass for some pub food at Paddy’s.
Lough Ree. My favorite stretch of water in the world. Padraig Corcoran in Lecarrow is your local resource and expert for fishing Lough Ree. Some amazing pike specimen caught here.
+353 877168844
+353 876430710
http://loughreeboathire.ie
pbcor@eircom.net
Lough Ree Boat and Bike Hire
Lough Ree. My favorite stretch of water in the world. Padraig Corcoran in Lecarrow is your local resource and expert for fishing Lough Ree. Some amazing pike specimen caught here.
+353 877168844
+353 876430710
http://loughreeboathire.ie
pbcor@eircom.net
Kevin Mac Gabhann at Galway Bay Fishing captains saltwater fishing expeditions in the bay and around outlying Aran Islands. A qualified chef, with the right catch and conditions, he’ll cook on board!
https://www.galwaybayfishing.com
0868547890
kevin@galwaybayfishing.com
For day trips, boats depart from Spiddal Pier approx 9am and return approx 5:30/6pm depending on tides. Evening Charter boats depart 6:30pm and return approx 9:30pm . Spiddal is 20 minutes west of Galway City. In 2020, he’ll be combining fishing trips with tours of Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands.
Galway Bay Fishing
Kevin Mac Gabhann at Galway Bay Fishing captains saltwater fishing expeditions in the bay and around outlying Aran Islands. A qualified chef, with the right catch and conditions, he’ll cook on board!
https://www.galwaybayfishing.com
0868547890
kevin@galwaybayfishing.com
For day trips, boats depart from Spiddal Pier approx 9am and return approx 5:30/6pm depending on tides. Evening Charter boats depart 6:30pm and return approx 9:30pm . Spiddal is 20 minutes west of Galway City. In 2020, he’ll be combining fishing trips with tours of Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands.
Sightseeing
National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG)
University RoadLovely campus for a walk.
A day trip here is a must. Take a bus tour if you aren’t comfortable on the roads. Cliffs of Moher.
556 íbúar mæla með
Cliffs of Moher
A day trip here is a must. Take a bus tour if you aren’t comfortable on the roads. Cliffs of Moher.
Inishmore
The spirit of the ages. If weather permits, well worth the trip.
Oughterard
Beautiful village in Connemara
Kylemore (Abbey Entrance) station
Connemara...magical, haunting, majestic, desolate, beautiful, other worldly.
300 íbúar mæla með
Connemara National Park
Connemara...magical, haunting, majestic, desolate, beautiful, other worldly.
Connemara Loop
Connemara LoopNo other place on earth like this. Watch The Quiet Man.
Want to stay active on holiday? Try mountain biking in Connemara
. http://www.derrouramountainbikehire.com/
Derroura Mountain Bike Trail (MTB)
N59Want to stay active on holiday? Try mountain biking in Connemara
. http://www.derrouramountainbikehire.com/
Scuba enthusiasts, get an underwater view of Galway.
https://www.scubadivewest.com
17 íbúar mæla með
Scubadive West
Scuba enthusiasts, get an underwater view of Galway.
https://www.scubadivewest.com
Doolin hellirinn
Spelunkers rejoice. Doolin Cave is for you.
https://doolincave.ie
Shopping
If you love bookstores like I do, you’ll get lost at Charlie Byrne’s. Great selection of Irish literature, new and used.
49 íbúar mæla með
Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
Middle StreetIf you love bookstores like I do, you’ll get lost at Charlie Byrne’s. Great selection of Irish literature, new and used.
Standun
Traditional Irish knit wear.
Arts and Culture
An Taibhdhearc
19 Middle StIf you want an Irish language experience, try this.
Town Hall Theatre
1 Courthouse SquareVariety of different shows. Check the calendar your dates.
Blue Teapot Theatre Company
Munster AvenueSmall Intimate theatre company.
Sports and sporting
One of Ireland's top golf courses in scenic and beautiful Clare.
https://www.lahinchgolf.com
54 íbúar mæla með
Lahinch Golf Club
One of Ireland's top golf courses in scenic and beautiful Clare.
https://www.lahinchgolf.com
If you can handle this course, you’re ready to conquer the world. Seaside links in rugged Connemara.
https://www.connemaragolflinks.com
28 íbúar mæla með
Connemara Golf Club
If you can handle this course, you’re ready to conquer the world. Seaside links in rugged Connemara.
https://www.connemaragolflinks.com
Water water everywhere. Beautiful course close to the city.
https://www.galwaybaygolfresort.com/course/
17 íbúar mæla með
Galway Bay Golf Resort
Renville CourtWater water everywhere. Beautiful course close to the city.
https://www.galwaybaygolfresort.com/course/
Kayakmor Menlo Pier
See Galway from the water you can reach out and touch. http://www.kayakmor.ie
Water is everywhere in Ireland. Why not explore?
https://www.facebook.com/corribkayaks/
Corrib Kayaks
Water is everywhere in Ireland. Why not explore?
https://www.facebook.com/corribkayaks/