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Ard Bia at Nimmos
Spanish Arch
Long Walk
Galway
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 561 114
Standing beneath the 16th century Spanish Arch in the oldest part of Galway, Ard Bia at Nimmos is a blending of two of Galway's previous favourite eating establishments. A delicious cafe menu is served during the day, complemented by a mouth-watering restaurant menu in the evening.
Spanish Arch
Long Walk
Galway
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 561 114
Standing beneath the 16th century Spanish Arch in the oldest part of Galway, Ard Bia at Nimmos is a blending of two of Galway's previous favourite eating establishments. A delicious cafe menu is served during the day, complemented by a mouth-watering restaurant menu in the evening.
The Blackthorn
Crowe Street
Gort
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 632 157
Located beside Coole Park and Yeats’ Tower in Gort, the Blackthorn serves a variety of favourites from seafood to steak and game.
Crowe Street
Gort
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 632 157
Located beside Coole Park and Yeats’ Tower in Gort, the Blackthorn serves a variety of favourites from seafood to steak and game.
Cactus Jacks
Druid Lane
Quay Street
Galway
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 563 838
Combining authentic Mexican cuisine with more traditional fare, Cactus Jacks has become one of Galway’s most popular restaurants and has since spawned a second restaurant in Dublin. Jacks is a modern place to eat and drink and is suitable for functions and parties as well as smaller group dining.
Druid Lane
Quay Street
Galway
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 563 838
Combining authentic Mexican cuisine with more traditional fare, Cactus Jacks has become one of Galway’s most popular restaurants and has since spawned a second restaurant in Dublin. Jacks is a modern place to eat and drink and is suitable for functions and parties as well as smaller group dining.
Dunguaire Castle Medieval Banquets
Dunguaire Castle
Kinvara
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)61 360 788
Diners can enjoy a mediaeval banquet feast at the magnificent Dunguaire Castle. With a history stretching back more than 13 centuries of Irish history, the feast is followed by performances of extracts from Synge, Yeats and Gogarty.
Dunguaire Castle
Kinvara
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)61 360 788
Diners can enjoy a mediaeval banquet feast at the magnificent Dunguaire Castle. With a history stretching back more than 13 centuries of Irish history, the feast is followed by performances of extracts from Synge, Yeats and Gogarty.
The Malt House
Olde Malt Mall
15 High Street
Galway
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 567 866
Tucked into a courtyard just off one of Galway’s main thoroughfares, The Malt House has rapidly become a big hit with visitors and locals alike. Modern and stylish, The Malt House serves a delicious and imaginative menu created using the best local ingredients.
Olde Malt Mall
15 High Street
Galway
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 567 866
Tucked into a courtyard just off one of Galway’s main thoroughfares, The Malt House has rapidly become a big hit with visitors and locals alike. Modern and stylish, The Malt House serves a delicious and imaginative menu created using the best local ingredients.
Mcswiggan's Bar and Restaurant
3 Eyre Street
Galway
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 568 917
McSwiggans is a highly popular mid-range restaurant with an extensive menu. It also features a pub which, thanks to its central location, guarantees a lively atmosphere. The family-friendly restaurant is found on the second floor and offers a total of 180 seats for lunch and evening meals.
3 Eyre Street
Galway
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 568 917
McSwiggans is a highly popular mid-range restaurant with an extensive menu. It also features a pub which, thanks to its central location, guarantees a lively atmosphere. The family-friendly restaurant is found on the second floor and offers a total of 180 seats for lunch and evening meals.
Moran’s Oyster Cottage
The Weir
Kilcolgan
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 796 113
Moran’s Oyster Cottage enjoys a wonderful location on the Weir about 15 miles away from Galway. Serving fantastically fresh seafood, it’s a great place for a summer evening. It is a charming thatched cottage which has outdoor space for dining when the weather is good.
The Weir
Kilcolgan
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 796 113
Moran’s Oyster Cottage enjoys a wonderful location on the Weir about 15 miles away from Galway. Serving fantastically fresh seafood, it’s a great place for a summer evening. It is a charming thatched cottage which has outdoor space for dining when the weather is good.
O'Grady's on the Pier
Sea Point
Barna
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 592 223
O’Gradey’s is reputedly Clifden’s oldest restaurant, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere using the freshest local catch. The restaurant opened in 2000 and as well as all kinds of fish dishes there are also meat and poultry options for non-fish lovers.
Sea Point
Barna
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 592 223
O’Gradey’s is reputedly Clifden’s oldest restaurant, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere using the freshest local catch. The restaurant opened in 2000 and as well as all kinds of fish dishes there are also meat and poultry options for non-fish lovers.
Paddy Burke’s Restaurant and Bar
Clarinbridge
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 796 226
Set in the homey Oyster Tavern, Paddy Burke’s offers guests an old world dining experience, sitting in any number of rooms and alcoves with stone walls, potbellied stoves, open fireplaces and traditional sugan chairs. Located just outside Galway, the restaurant serves a comprehensive menu of seafood and traditional fare.
Clarinbridge
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 796 226
Set in the homey Oyster Tavern, Paddy Burke’s offers guests an old world dining experience, sitting in any number of rooms and alcoves with stone walls, potbellied stoves, open fireplaces and traditional sugan chairs. Located just outside Galway, the restaurant serves a comprehensive menu of seafood and traditional fare.
Rosleaguer Connemara Restaurant
Letterfrack
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)95 41101
Beautifully set overlooking Ballinakill Bay, the restaurant at the Rosleaguer Manor Hotel enjoys not only fine views, but an excellent reputation for its cuisine. The Rosleaguer Connemara Restaurant serves dishes that include seafood and Connemara lamb alongside a range of different wines.
Letterfrack
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)95 41101
Beautifully set overlooking Ballinakill Bay, the restaurant at the Rosleaguer Manor Hotel enjoys not only fine views, but an excellent reputation for its cuisine. The Rosleaguer Connemara Restaurant serves dishes that include seafood and Connemara lamb alongside a range of different wines.
Tigh Neachtain (Naughton’s)
Cross Street
Galway
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 568 820
Tigh Neachtain, or Naughton’s as it is also known, is one of Galway’s oldest pubs and retains its authentic ambience with an open fire. The building was constructed in the Medieval period, with the present interior dating from the late 19th century. For traditional, hearty food this is one of the finest pubs to eat in all of Galway.
Cross Street
Galway
County Galway
Republic of Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)91 568 820
Tigh Neachtain, or Naughton’s as it is also known, is one of Galway’s oldest pubs and retains its authentic ambience with an open fire. The building was constructed in the Medieval period, with the present interior dating from the late 19th century. For traditional, hearty food this is one of the finest pubs to eat in all of Galway.