Guidebook for Galway
Shopping
Citypoint Holiday Apartments
33 Prospect HillDiscount designer clothing and luggage.
Williamsgate Street
Williamsgate StreetMulti storey shopping mall for everything from groceries to clothing and gifts.
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
One of my favorites. Recently relocated to this new spot in town. Riverside patio, great Italian fare and in a historic building.
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre Ltd
One of my favorites. Recently relocated to this new spot in town. Riverside patio, great Italian fare and in a historic building.
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 Einheimische empfehlen
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.
Scotty's Galway
Headford RoadBIG portions, reasonable prices.
Seapoint
Renowned restaurant with a great view over the bay and fantastic cuisine. Worth the drive.
4 Middle St
4 Middle StreetDelicious and authentic Japanese cuisine. Recommended.
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 Einheimische empfehlen
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.
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.
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. 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. 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.
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.
Essentials
Father Griffin Road
Father Griffin RoadLocal supermarket for all your groceries and essentials.
Arts & Culture
IMC Cinema Galway
Headford RoadLocal 12 screen cinema in Galway
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
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
Everything Else
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.
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.
Abbeygate Street Upper
Halo (Age >25) and Electric Garden (18-25 yo) Nightclubs.
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.
Forster Street
Forster StreetLikely to be your arrival/departure point to/from the city by bus.
Station Road
Station RoadThis is where you'll arrive/depart the city by train.
1-2 Eglinton St
1-2 Eglinton StreetHigh-end shopping for him and her.
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!
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
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.
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/
Dominick Street Lower
Dominick Street LowerVery 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/
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.