Guidebook for Galway
Food Scene
AMAZING seafood and steaks. Great for eating out and catering (get in touch early). There is a great, rustic ambiance and very friendly staff. They do delicious lunches and great dinners.
123 residents recomanen
Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdAMAZING seafood and steaks. Great for eating out and catering (get in touch early). There is a great, rustic ambiance and very friendly staff. They do delicious lunches and great dinners.
Really great seafood and steaks. Some of the best seafood dishes I have ever had.
30 residents recomanen
Oscars Seafood Bistro
22 Dominick St UpperReally great seafood and steaks. Some of the best seafood dishes I have ever had.
Mona Lisa Restaurant
17 William St WDelicious Italian dining at a great cost.
Good for lunch, breakfast and cakes. Open from 8-11.30 for breakfasts.
43 residents recomanen
Gourmet Tart Company
Good for lunch, breakfast and cakes. Open from 8-11.30 for breakfasts.
Michelin star restaurant, just a 5 minute walk from the house.
36 residents recomanen
Aniar Restaurant & Boutique Cookery School
53 Dominick St LowerMichelin star restaurant, just a 5 minute walk from the house.
Sheridans Cheesemongers
14 Churchyard StExquisite selection of cheese and wine.
The Galway market is open on Saturdays and Sundays offering local produce, arts and crafts, and delicious hot food. This is the perfect place to buy gifts.
53 residents recomanen
Galway Market
7 Lombard StThe Galway market is open on Saturdays and Sundays offering local produce, arts and crafts, and delicious hot food. This is the perfect place to buy gifts.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Bar and music venue. Nice spot to sit on Quay street and people watch, then head inside for what is always fantastic live music. Music starts around 9pm every night and it's free. The Quays music hall doorway is beside the pub and is a great place for a late night drink and live music.
117 residents recomanen
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay LaneGreat Bar and music venue. Nice spot to sit on Quay street and people watch, then head inside for what is always fantastic live music. Music starts around 9pm every night and it's free. The Quays music hall doorway is beside the pub and is a great place for a late night drink and live music.
Traditional Irish pub with nightly music and daytime live music sessions at the weekend.
94 residents recomanen
Crane Bar
2 Sea RdTraditional Irish pub with nightly music and daytime live music sessions at the weekend.
Great music hall, playing all kinds of music, mainly traditional in a casual atmosphere.
64 residents recomanen
Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St UpperGreat music hall, playing all kinds of music, mainly traditional in a casual atmosphere.
O'Connors Pub
Upper Salthill RoadGood nightly music and a decent pint of Guinness.
Fine wine and cheese with a great atmosphere. There is always a wonderful eclectic mix of people here, with great conversation. There is a shop downstairs during the day and a wine and cheese bar upstairs.
11 residents recomanen
Sheridans Wine Bar & Shop
14 Churchyard StFine wine and cheese with a great atmosphere. There is always a wonderful eclectic mix of people here, with great conversation. There is a shop downstairs during the day and a wine and cheese bar upstairs.
Home to some of the finest restaurants and Irish pubs in Galway. This is the beginning of the main bustle of town centre and has a condensed selection of my favorites. This is a great street to hop in and out of pubs, with a great live music scene and a great vibe.
33 residents recomanen
The Latin Quarter
22 High StHome to some of the finest restaurants and Irish pubs in Galway. This is the beginning of the main bustle of town centre and has a condensed selection of my favorites. This is a great street to hop in and out of pubs, with a great live music scene and a great vibe.
Sightseeing
World Heritage site standing 214m (702ft) at their highest point they stretch for 8km (5miles) along the Atlantic coast.
556 residents recomanen
Cliffs of Moher
World Heritage site standing 214m (702ft) at their highest point they stretch for 8km (5miles) along the Atlantic coast.
Located around the mouthy of Galway bay. The Aran islands is a stunning day trip. Get the ferry from Rosaveal, hire bikes when you get there. Cycle, walk or bus around the islands, check out the ancient fort, Dun Aengus and Dun Duchathair iron age forts and fifth century monasteries on Inishmore.
102 residents recomanen
Aran Islands
Located around the mouthy of Galway bay. The Aran islands is a stunning day trip. Get the ferry from Rosaveal, hire bikes when you get there. Cycle, walk or bus around the islands, check out the ancient fort, Dun Aengus and Dun Duchathair iron age forts and fifth century monasteries on Inishmore.
Take a guided historic tour of Galway City. There are lots of tour guides available. Pre-booking advisable.
53 residents recomanen
Quay Street
Quay StreetTake a guided historic tour of Galway City. There are lots of tour guides available. Pre-booking advisable.
Discover the unique and natural beauty of the Burren national park, covering 160 square kilometers. Centuries of weathering has produced a landscape of tiered mountains, disappearing lakes, limestone pavements, underground cave systems, including the famous Aillwee caves. There is a rare species of plants and birds.
42 residents recomanen
Burren
Discover the unique and natural beauty of the Burren national park, covering 160 square kilometers. Centuries of weathering has produced a landscape of tiered mountains, disappearing lakes, limestone pavements, underground cave systems, including the famous Aillwee caves. There is a rare species of plants and birds.
Parks & Nature
Home to the Diamond mountain, one of the best mountain hikes in Connemara . Spectacular views of the Twelve Bens, the hills of Connemara. Nearly world class Connemara Championship Golf Links. Views on a fine day of Inishturk, Inishbofin and Inishshark.
300 residents recomanen
Connemara National Park
Home to the Diamond mountain, one of the best mountain hikes in Connemara . Spectacular views of the Twelve Bens, the hills of Connemara. Nearly world class Connemara Championship Golf Links. Views on a fine day of Inishturk, Inishbofin and Inishshark.
The Burren is a National Park in County Clare, South West of Galway. It’s a landscape of bedrock and vast cracked glacial-era limestone, with cliffs and caves, fossils, rock formations and archaeological sites. Sits on the Atlantic coast and home to thousands of seabirds, including puffins.
167 residents recomanen
Parc Nacional de Burren
2 Church StreetThe Burren is a National Park in County Clare, South West of Galway. It’s a landscape of bedrock and vast cracked glacial-era limestone, with cliffs and caves, fossils, rock formations and archaeological sites. Sits on the Atlantic coast and home to thousands of seabirds, including puffins.
Arts & Culture
Museu de la Ciutat de Galway
Spanish ParadeDruid Theatre Company
Flood StreetGalway International Arts Festival
Dyke RoadEntertainment & Activities
Curses de Galway
Connacht Rugby
College RoadGalway International Oyster Festival Ltd
Pearse Stadium
Rockbarton RoadBlackrock Beach
Salthill Road LowerLough Corrib Fly Fishing
Getting Around
Galway station
Station RoadEstació d'autobusos de Galway
Fairgreen RoadShannon Airport