Laoise’s Guidebook
Food & Drink
Check out some of my favourite places to eat and grab a drink!
Best pizza I've ever had - and I've had a lot of pizza! Sit-in the newly-refurbed restaurant, or take it to go. The queue always moves fairly quickly too!
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The Dough Bros
1 Middle StBest pizza I've ever had - and I've had a lot of pizza! Sit-in the newly-refurbed restaurant, or take it to go. The queue always moves fairly quickly too!
Bierhaus is my favourite place to head to for a few casual drinks with friends. They have an extensive craft beer menu, great cocktails and tasty snacks to keep you going.
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Bierhaus Galway
2 Henry StBierhaus is my favourite place to head to for a few casual drinks with friends. They have an extensive craft beer menu, great cocktails and tasty snacks to keep you going.
Best brunch in the city - and my favourite restaurant in Galway with seasonal dishes, interesting flavour combos, amazing ambience and great service. Beautiful at night or day seeing the River Corrib flowing behind you!
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Ard Bia at Nimmos
The Long WalkBest brunch in the city - and my favourite restaurant in Galway with seasonal dishes, interesting flavour combos, amazing ambience and great service. Beautiful at night or day seeing the River Corrib flowing behind you!
Magpie Bakery
Just recently opened - best bakery in Galway I would say!
Cóilí's is a cosy Irish pub with great Traditional Irish Music sessions. They pull a great Guinness too!
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Tig Coili
Mainguard StreetCóilí's is a cosy Irish pub with great Traditional Irish Music sessions. They pull a great Guinness too!
Kai is situated in Galway's Westend, and serves beautiful, locally-sourced organic cuisine - what’s in season will be on your plate essentially! Great to start off a big night out.
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Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdKai is situated in Galway's Westend, and serves beautiful, locally-sourced organic cuisine - what’s in season will be on your plate essentially! Great to start off a big night out.
Rúibín serves fantastic dishes and cocktails on the Irish Atlantic Way, overlooking the city's historic docklands. You could easily stay here all night!
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Rúibín Bar & Restaurant
1 Dock RdRúibín serves fantastic dishes and cocktails on the Irish Atlantic Way, overlooking the city's historic docklands. You could easily stay here all night!
Le Petit Delice Limited
7 Mainguard StGreat croissants & other goodies!
Amazing brunch, great iced coffee and treats to pair. Both indoor/outdoor seating that offers a gorgeous sun-trap on a hot day on. Plant-based, veggie options available too!
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Urban Grind
8 William St WAmazing brunch, great iced coffee and treats to pair. Both indoor/outdoor seating that offers a gorgeous sun-trap on a hot day on. Plant-based, veggie options available too!
Éan (meaning 'bird' in Irish) is a snug café and wine bar - great coffee and sweet treats to pair. Perfect for sitting in or takeaway.
Éan
Druid LaneÉan (meaning 'bird' in Irish) is a snug café and wine bar - great coffee and sweet treats to pair. Perfect for sitting in or takeaway.
The Galway Experience
Looking for the ultimate Galway experience? These will do it:
The Galway market is open all year round on Saturdays and Sundays down by St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church. It has an exciting mix of food and craft stalls to browse; my go-to is the 'Veggie Mick' from the crêpe stall or Boychik's donuts - they're made right in front of you! Great area to grab a bite and take in the historic views of the 1320 Church and its surroundings.
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Galway Market
7 Lombard StThe Galway market is open all year round on Saturdays and Sundays down by St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church. It has an exciting mix of food and craft stalls to browse; my go-to is the 'Veggie Mick' from the crêpe stall or Boychik's donuts - they're made right in front of you! Great area to grab a bite and take in the historic views of the 1320 Church and its surroundings.
Salthill is about a 30m walk/10m drive from the cottage and has a beautiful, 2km seafront promenade - locally known as 'The Prom'. Looking out over Galway Bay, the prom is a perfect spot for watching gorgeous sunsets and sunrises alike. The trail ends at the iconic Blackrock Diving Tower and is great for a rejuvenating dip in the sea. Tradition associated with the Prom involves kicking the wall across from the diving tower for good luck - so don't forget!
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Salthill Prom
Salthill is about a 30m walk/10m drive from the cottage and has a beautiful, 2km seafront promenade - locally known as 'The Prom'. Looking out over Galway Bay, the prom is a perfect spot for watching gorgeous sunsets and sunrises alike. The trail ends at the iconic Blackrock Diving Tower and is great for a rejuvenating dip in the sea. Tradition associated with the Prom involves kicking the wall across from the diving tower for good luck - so don't forget!
Learn all about Galway's rich history in its very own museum. Entry is free, but pre-booking your ticket on their website is recommended.
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Galway Bæjarfjölskylda
Spanish ParadeLearn all about Galway's rich history in its very own museum. Entry is free, but pre-booking your ticket on their website is recommended.
Borgartillaga
Hvað á að taka með
Bring rain gear
Galway sees about 232 days of rain a year - which is lovely for the grass - but means you're more than likely to get caught in a shower or two. Having some decent rain gear will ensure you can continue sightseeing and exploring unphased.
Gagnlegar setningar
Galway is home to many Irish (Gaeilge) speakers!
Gaeilge (p: 'gwale-gih') is Ireland's native language, and is often spoken as a first language in Galway, particularly Connemara. Some fun and useful phrases you could try out and about include:
Dia dhuit (p: 'jee-ah gwitch') Hello!
Cén chaoi a bhfuil tú? (p: 'cane cwee will too') - How are you?
Slán (p: 'slawn') - Goodbye
Sláinte (p: 'slawn-cha') - Cheers! (when toasting a drink)
Go raibh míle (p: 'guh-rah mee-la) - Thanks a lot!