Guidebook for Galway
Shopping
The Western Hotel
33 Prospect HillDiscount Clothing, Homewares and Luggage
Multi storey shopping mall for everything from groceries to clothing and gifts.
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Corbett Court Shopping Centre
9 Williamsgate StMulti storey shopping mall for everything from groceries to clothing and gifts.
1-2 Eglinton St
1-2 Eglinton StreetHigh-end shopping for him and her.
The oldest jeweler in Ireland and the original maker of the world famous Claddagh Ring, since 1750! Claddagh rings are a popular momento and iconic piece of jewelry. The shop contains a museum.
1 Quay St
1 Quay StreetThe oldest jeweler in Ireland and the original maker of the world famous Claddagh Ring, since 1750! Claddagh rings are a popular momento and iconic piece of jewelry. The shop contains a museum.
Food Scene
Maxwells Restaurant
14 Williamsgate StCafe/Restaurant/Coffee. Standard Fare
Java's
17 Abbeygate Street UpperQuaint, atmospheric French wine/coffee bar.
Scotty's Galway
Headford RoadBIG portions, reasonable prices.
36 Shop St
36 Shop StreetIn case you want to know where it is..
4 Middle St
4 Middle StreetDelicious and authentic Japanese Cuisine. Recommended.
My favourite restaurant in the city. Also owned by Michelin Star chef JP Mc Mahon. Spanish tapas and wines are the main focus here. Eclectic decor, great service, great flavors.
1 Middle St
1 Middle StreetMy favourite restaurant in the city. Also owned by Michelin Star chef JP Mc Mahon. Spanish tapas and wines are the main focus here. Eclectic decor, great service, great flavors.
Cute little Italian wine bar offering brunch, dinner or late night wine. A changeable menu and great customer service are par for the course. A hive of activity, all on its own.
10 Buttermilk Walk
10 Buttermilk WalkCute little Italian wine bar offering brunch, dinner or late night wine. A changeable menu and great customer service are par for the course. A hive of activity, all on its own.
RAW is a destination restaurant on the top floor of the Radisson hotel. Serving authentic Japanese sushi, sashimi, sakes and whiskies, led by master craftsman and Japanese native Hisashi Kumagai.
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Lough Atalia RoadRAW is a destination restaurant on the top floor of the Radisson hotel. Serving authentic Japanese sushi, sashimi, sakes and whiskies, led by master craftsman and Japanese native Hisashi Kumagai.
Acclaimed, authentic Asian restaurant, located just across from your apartment! A personal favorite. Offers a range of Asian dishes with the more affordable Asian Lounge located just next door.
15 Mary St
15 Mary StreetAcclaimed, authentic Asian restaurant, located just across from your apartment! A personal favorite. Offers a range of Asian dishes with the more affordable Asian Lounge located just next door.
French bistro. Everyone pays the same for 2 courses, with a choice of meat, fish of veg for main. Dessert and wine cost extra. Tasty food, good value, nice atmosphere. Sister wine bar across the road.
38 Dominick Street Lower
38 Dominick Street LowerFrench bistro. Everyone pays the same for 2 courses, with a choice of meat, fish of veg for main. Dessert and wine cost extra. Tasty food, good value, nice atmosphere. Sister wine bar across the road.
Renowned as one of Galway’s best seafood restaurants, Oscars is a popular local eatery with a reputation for providing delicious bistro food in a relaxed dining atmosphere.
20 Dominick Street Upper
20 Dominick Street UpperRenowned as one of Galway’s best seafood restaurants, Oscars is a popular local eatery with a reputation for providing delicious bistro food in a relaxed dining atmosphere.
Brain child of local gastronome JP McMahon. Recently got its first Michelin star. Focuses on local, seasonal ingredients. Portions aren't huge, but the food quality and beauty is unmatched in Galway.
53 Dominick Street Lower
53 Dominick Street LowerBrain child of local gastronome JP McMahon. Recently got its first Michelin star. Focuses on local, seasonal ingredients. Portions aren't huge, but the food quality and beauty is unmatched in Galway.
Arts & Culture
IMC Cinema Galway
Headford RoadCatch a movie!
Regular performances from touring drama, comedy and dance productions. Full listings available at www.tht.ie
Courthouse Square
Courthouse SquareRegular performances from touring drama, comedy and dance productions. Full listings available at www.tht.ie
Essentials
Galway Sala verslunar
Headford Road24 hour grocery store
Everything Else
Food emporium, 1st floor restaurant. Definitely worth a look for the gastronome/foodie!
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McCambridge's
38-39 Shop StFood emporium, 1st floor restaurant. Definitely worth a look for the gastronome/foodie!
Cute, cosy cafe serving fresh dishes. Unknown to many tourists. Popular with the locals.
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Antons
12 Father Griffin RdCute, cosy cafe serving fresh dishes. Unknown to many tourists. Popular with the locals.
54 Shop St
54 Shop StreetClosest bank to the apartment. ATM and currency exchange available.
Station Road
Station RoadThis is where you'll arrive/depart the city by train.
Parking available for €4 per day. Payment required daily, before 8.30am.
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Galway Cathedral
Parking available for €4 per day. Payment required daily, before 8.30am.
Caribou
30 WoodquayGalway's Central Post Office, and the best place to buy stamps!
Drinks & Nightlife
The House Hotel - Galway Hotel
Spanish ParadeStylish, popular cocktail bar
This modern lounge does a reliable Saturday and Sunday morning brunch. Good value, nice atmosphere and tasty food. Popular bar at night also.
Bridge Street
Bridge StreetThis modern lounge does a reliable Saturday and Sunday morning brunch. Good value, nice atmosphere and tasty food. Popular bar at night also.
Bottled and on-tap beer from all over the world. Recently opened an in-house gourmet sandwich bar. A personal favorite. Prepare to dance when it gets busy!
2 Henry St
2 Henry StreetBottled and on-tap beer from all over the world. Recently opened an in-house gourmet sandwich bar. A personal favorite. Prepare to dance when it gets busy!
Very popular bar and performance venue over 2 floors. Large, outdoor, smoking terrace. Rock/Indie/Club/Comedy; you name it, they have it. Listings at http://www.roisindubh.net/
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Dominick Street Upper
Dominick Street UpperVery popular bar and performance venue over 2 floors. Large, outdoor, smoking terrace. Rock/Indie/Club/Comedy; you name it, they have it. Listings at http://www.roisindubh.net/
Medieval Style, modern pub. More popular with younger crowds and professionals. Regularly has live bands playing free of charge.
15 High St
15 High StreetMedieval Style, modern pub. More popular with younger crowds and professionals. Regularly has live bands playing free of charge.
Historic Traditional Irish Pub with great traditional music played regularly. Live music venue located upstairs. Listings @ www.thecranebar.com
2 Sea Rd
2 Sea RoadHistoric Traditional Irish Pub with great traditional music played regularly. Live music venue located upstairs. Listings @ www.thecranebar.com
11 Quay St
11 Quay StreetHistoric, large and busy. Live music venue located upstairs.
Popular with locals. Large beer garden at the back which fills up during hot summer days.
8 Eyre Square
8 Eyre SquarePopular with locals. Large beer garden at the back which fills up during hot summer days.
An iconic pub in the city center, well worth a visit. Get yourself into a snug and soak up the atmosphere. Regular music sessions, often busy.
17 Cross Street Upper
17 Cross Street UpperAn iconic pub in the city center, well worth a visit. Get yourself into a snug and soak up the atmosphere. Regular music sessions, often busy.
Very popular traditional Irish pub with nightly music sessions at 6pm and 9pm. Can get crowded in high season, but worth a visit for the atmosphere and the pub session experience.
Mainguard Street
Mainguard StreetVery popular traditional Irish pub with nightly music sessions at 6pm and 9pm. Can get crowded in high season, but worth a visit for the atmosphere and the pub session experience.
A popular live music venue upstairs and landmark pub downstairs. Listings can be found online at http://www.monroes.ie/live
14 Dominick Street Upper
14 Dominick Street UpperA popular live music venue upstairs and landmark pub downstairs. Listings can be found online at http://www.monroes.ie/live
Sightseeing
The view on a clear day is spectacular. The cliffs encapsulate the rugged allure of the West. Tours operate daily from Eyre Square. A real highlight of many peoples visit. ~€6 entry fee applies.
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Cliffs of Moher
The view on a clear day is spectacular. The cliffs encapsulate the rugged allure of the West. Tours operate daily from Eyre Square. A real highlight of many peoples visit. ~€6 entry fee applies.
To experience the rugged West, we cannot recommend the Islands enough. Inishmor is home to an ancient Iron Age fort, built on a sheer 100m cliff. A definite must see. Bike rental and tours available.
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Aran Islands
To experience the rugged West, we cannot recommend the Islands enough. Inishmor is home to an ancient Iron Age fort, built on a sheer 100m cliff. A definite must see. Bike rental and tours available.
Home to an order of Benedictine Nuns, and with a history of more than 150 years, this stunning building is very popular with tourists and the surrounding countryside is beautiful too.
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Kylemore-abbey og Viktoríutímabundin garður
Kylemore AbbeyHome to an order of Benedictine Nuns, and with a history of more than 150 years, this stunning building is very popular with tourists and the surrounding countryside is beautiful too.