Eat and Drink in Galway

Galway restaurants scene offer a wide choice of options in price, cuisine and atmosphere, with its most exciting offerings balancing a reverence for provenance, with a spirit of experimentation.

Famous for folk music and arts, this city is the perfect place to get romantic, whether you’re a local or heading there for a break.

Restaurants

Restaurants

Ireland's location on the northwest of Europe has brought many peoples and visitors to its shores over the centuries. Along with their cultural traditions, they brought with them a wide range of foods.
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Pubs and Bars

Pubs and Bars

Galway has endless possibilities when it comes to bars, pubs, and nightclubs. You’ll find quiet spots to relax, places with traditional Irish music and storytelling, and clubs for dancing.
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Cafes and Delis

Cafes and Delis

Whether whiling away the morning over pastries and a pot of tea or taking a quick coffee break from discovering Galway’s colourful, winding streets, you’ll find a plethora of options for...
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Night Clubs

Night Clubs

Galway is home to a vibrant nightlife scene. The city has numerous pubs and bars as well as a few nightclubs along with some of the finest theatres and comedy clubs in the country.
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~Latest Galway Food and Drink News~

Galway Farmhouse Cheesemakers Scoop Honours At The CÁIS 2024 Irish Cheese Awards

Two Farmhouse Cheesemakers from Galway were honoured last week at the 2024 Irish Cheese Awards during a prestigious ceremony hosted by CÁIS, the Association of Irish Farmhouse Cheesemakers. Between them, Killeen Farmhouse Cheese from Portumna and Kylemore Farmhouse Cheese from Loughrea took home a total of four awards. The biennial celebration of Ireland’s farmhouse cheesemakers, […] Galway Daily …


Galway Hooker Brewing Something Special with Artist Cathy Hughes

Galway Hooker is brewing up a good time with the launch of the first two seasonal beers of 2024 from the Oranmore brewery. There was great excitement for their launch at a lively Galway Chamber Business After Hours evening event attended by businesses from across the city. Dozens of people turned up for the launch […] Galway Daily …


Iconic Galway pub reopens with classic charm and style

MacNeill’s pub in the historic cellars of The Hardiman on Eyre Square has reopened following a beautiful makeover which cost over €400,000. The pub, which was opened in the Hotel in the late 19th century, was a well-known under a number of identities including O’Flaherty’s and Fagan’s. The refurbished and repurposed pub retains its classic […] Galway Daily …