Guidebook for Galway
Sightseeing
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.
8 locals recommend
Inishmore
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.
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.
556 locals recommend
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.
Shopping
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.
11 locals recommend
Thomas Dillon's Claddagh Gold
1 Quay StThe 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.
Ted Baker
29 William StHigh-end shopping for him and her.
Multi storey shopping mall for everything from groceries to clothing and gifts.
6 locals recommend
Corbett Court Shopping Centre
9 Williamsgate StMulti storey shopping mall for everything from groceries to clothing and gifts.
Citypoint Holiday Apartments
33 Prospect HillDiscount Clothing, homewares, and luggage.
Food Scene
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.
36 locals recommend
Aniar Restaurant & Boutique Cookery School
53 Dominick St 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.
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.
30 locals recommend
Oscars Seafood Bistro
22 Dominick St 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.
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.
48 locals recommend
Rouge Restaurant
38 Dominick St 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.
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.
24 locals recommend
Asian Lounge Asian Tea House Restaurant
15 Mary StAcclaimed, 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.
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.
Raw - Sushi In The Sky
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.
This modern lounge does a reliable Saturday and Sunday morning brunch. Good value, nice atmosphere and tasty food. Popular bar at night also.
Kelly's
Bridge StreetThis modern lounge does a reliable Saturday and Sunday morning brunch. Good value, nice atmosphere and tasty food. Popular bar at night also.
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.
4 Middle St
4 Middle StreetDelicious and authentic Japanese cuisine. Recommended.
36 Shop St
36 Shop StreetIn case you want to know where it is.
Renowned restaurant with a great view over the bay and fantastic cuisine.
54 locals recommend
O'Gradys on the Pier
Renowned restaurant with a great view over the bay and fantastic cuisine.
Cute and cosy café serving fresh homemade soups, sandwiches and specials. Popular with locals.
12 Father Griffin Rd
12 Father Griffin RoadCute and cosy café serving fresh homemade soups, sandwiches and specials. Popular with locals.
Recent addition to the Galway restaurant scene. Food emporium, with cafe/restaurant upstairs. Popular, if a little pricey.
38 Shop St
38 Shop StreetRecent addition to the Galway restaurant scene. Food emporium, with cafe/restaurant upstairs. Popular, if a little pricey.
Scotty's Galway
Headford RoadBIG portions, reasonable prices.
Newtownsmith
NewtownsmithClosest coffee shop to the apartment. Overlooks the river.
Maxwells Restaurant
14 Williamsgate StCafe/Restaurant/Coffee. Standard Fare
Arts & Culture
A popular live music venue upstairs and landmark pub downstairs. Listings can be found online at http://www.monroes.ie/live
64 locals recommend
Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St UpperA popular live music venue upstairs and landmark pub downstairs. Listings can be found online at http://www.monroes.ie/live
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
IMC Cinema Galway
Headford RoadLocal 12 screen cinema
Drinks & Nightlife
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.
92 locals recommend
Tig Coili
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.
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.
131 locals recommend
Tigh Neachtain
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.
Popular with locals. Large beer garden at the back which fills up during hot summer days.
51 locals recommend
O'Connell's Bar
8 Eyre SquarePopular with locals. Large beer garden at the back which fills up during hot summer days.
Historic, large and busy. Live music venue located upstairs.
117 locals recommend
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay LaneHistoric, large and busy. Live music venue located upstairs.
Historic Traditional Irish Pub with great traditional music played regularly. Live music venue located upstairs. Listings @ www.thecranebar.com
94 locals recommend
Crane Bar
2 Sea RdHistoric Traditional Irish Pub with great traditional music played regularly. Live music venue located upstairs. Listings @ www.thecranebar.com
Medieval Style, modern pub. More popular with younger crowds and professionals. Regularly has live bands playing free of charge.
46 locals recommend
The Kings Head Kitchen
Spanish ParadeMedieval Style, modern pub. More popular with younger crowds and professionals. Regularly has live bands playing free of charge.
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/
90 locals recommend
Roisin Dubh Comedy
8 Dominick St 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/
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!
21 locals recommend
Bierhaus Galway
2 Henry StBottled 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!
A quieter version of the Bierhaus, with an equally enviable selection of bottled beers from around the world.
Raven Terrace
Raven TerraceA quieter version of the Bierhaus, with an equally enviable selection of bottled beers from around the world.
Everything Else
Parking available for €4 per day. Payment required daily, before 8.30am.
52 locals recommend
Galway Cathedral
Parking available for €4 per day. Payment required daily, before 8.30am.
Galway station
Station RoadThis is where you'll arrive/depart the city by train.
Likely to be your arrival/departure point to/from the city by bus.
35 locals recommend
Galway Coach Station
Fairgreen RoadLikely to be your arrival/departure point to/from the city by bus.
5 Shop St
5 Shop StreetThe closest bank to the apartment. ATM and currency exchange available.
Abbeygate Street Upper
Halo (Age >25) and Electric Garden (18-25 yo) Nightclubs.
Essentials
Galway Retail Park
Headford Road24 hour grocery store