Best & Cool Bars in Loughrea

"If you’re the kind of person to abide by the motto “go big or go home,” this bar will probably suit you just fine. The Front Door Pub, often called just “Sonny’s” (named for Sonny Molloy, a local choir singer who once owned the building), is a huge Galway pub with a dual-street entrance (accessible both from High Street and Cross Street). Like many pubs in Ireland, it’s an older building, but modern renovations have expanded it, and it now encompasses five bars across two floors (yes, you read that right!)."

"Galway is a haven for some high-quality pub grub, and The Front Door is up there with the best. The super crispy fish and chips, the mouth-watering steaks, the sublimely sticky BBQ ribs- are all highly recommended. There is always an electric atmosphere in this place."

"O’Connell’s Bar is situated on the east of Eyre Square and is known for its quirky and unique features and for being home to one of the best beer gardens in all of Galway City. The outside beer garden is decorated to resemble an old-style street and is complete with cobblestones and shop and pub fronts which line the walls. This design makes this particular beer garden very unique and one well worth visiting."

"O’Connell’s has one of the best locations in Galway – set right in the heart of the city on Eyre Square. Inside the large pub is decorated to look like an old-timey general store with vintage packages of food on the wall. However, the pub is most popular on warm days when crowds flock to the enormous beer garden."

"Right on Eyre Sq, this traditional, garrulous pub has a great, huge heated beer garden, which is home to two outdoor bars and regular music events. Original floor tiles, stained-glass windows and a pressed-tin..."

"Located on Foster Street, An Púcán serves food and drink and is a perfect set for live music sessions. It hosts 2 bars, a large beer garden, 2 smoking areas and live music daily. Each evening, An Púcán has well known traditional Irish musicians and live cover bands every Friday and Saturday night, with a DJ on every Saturday night until late."

"An Púcán, is one of Galway’s oldest traditional pubs and has a strong tradition of offering Irish traditional and folk music daily. Besides its great offerings of music, An Púcán also offers over 150 whiskeys along with craft beers and boutique wines as well as an extensive food menu. Address: 11 Forster St, Galway, Ireland"

"The outdoor beer garden at An Púcán is bursting with colour and vibrance making it the perfect place to snap an Insta story, have a cocktail, and enjoy the food. On the menu is everything from soup to chicken or pasta, so you are spoiled for choice!. Bookings can be made through their website."

"The Quays Bar and Restaurant, Galway|Courtesy of The Quays, Galway. The Quays may look like your quintessential traditional Irish pub from the outside, but its interior is surprisingly cosmopolitan. Parts of the décor were originally part of a medieval church in France, including the pews and a sizeable church organ – which acts as a backdrop for musical acts performing daily in the venue upstairs."

"As far as historical interior decorating goes, The Quays Pub has pretty much got the ‘cool’ factor locked down. The outside of this Galway pub is quaint and colorful, painted cream and deep blue with red window panes and hanging flower baskets adorning the outer walls. The inside, however, gets cooler the further you go in."

"With endless rooms and passageways, this enormous tavern has great vantage points from which to watch live music (mainly rock and country, with occasional trad sessions) every night. Much of its interior,..."

"Firstly, make sure you have your pronunciation correct: “Dawl” Bar, also the name of Ireland’s parliament. After opening its doors in 2008, this pub has already become beloved venue amongst Galwegians. The pub dominates the corner of Cross St and Middle St with a beautiful public clock located above the main entrance."

"Start with the chili calamari rings or goat cheese spring rolls before moving onto the main event: the grill. You can get roast chicken or grilled strip steak—but the burgers are really some of the best in Galway. Can't decide what to get?"

"A post shared by Style & The Scholar (@style_and_the_scholar) on Aug 11, 2016 at 2:57pm PDT. Also known as the Tigh Fox Trad House is a marvelous, clean-looking bar, with polished floors, a nice, warm fireplace, and TV to watch good sports. Try some of their menus for dinner, a Guinness, and have a chat while listening to traditional Irish music while imbibing the warm and spiritual atmosphere of this prestigious bar."

"A step away from the more traditional style of Irish pub this eclectic venue boasts one of the most comprehensive spirit collections in Galway. Drop in for a few lively whiskies while enjoying the live music on offer. If you don’t fancy that, you can always drop in to the Penney Bar at the back of the venue where you’ll find big comfortable seats and a warm and welcoming atmosphere."

"Located in the heart of the Latin Quarter is one of Galway’s hot spots for tourists and visitors alike. It’s got everything: live music, two bars and great food!. The 1520 is eclectic and different, with a touch of traditional Irish pub and a dash of everything else!"

"From lunch in the sun to dinner under cover of darkness, they’ve got plenty of heaters to keep you warm no matter the weather. Breakfasts, burgers and light bites galore, you’re sure to find something that’ll suit you. 14 Quay Street // MORE HERE"

"In 2020, Galway City and County will host hundreds of events throughout the year, with the aim of empowering communities to unite through culture, to create something amazing. Above all, it’s going to be a year of fun, exhilarating experiences and making life transforming connections. Whether you’re visiting or a resident here, experiencing Galway throughout 2020 will offer an enriching, fun-filled and life-changing experience."

"Covering over 450 hectares and formerly owned by the Clanrickarde family, Portumna Forest Park is located along the northern shore of Lough Derg and is an excellent place for a family day out in Galway. There are plenty of forest and lakeside walks, a car park, toilet facilities, and observation points. Whether you want to visit on foot or on bike, these are all welcome."

"A post shared by The Curvy Blonde (@the_curvy_blonde_gal) on Jun 22, 2019 at 9:09am PDT. The Portumna Forest Walk offers woodland paths and forestlands that remind you of scenes from Harry Potter and Hagrid’s House. The clean park abounds with wildlife and a rich variety of flora, carefully conserved and cared for."

"Claregalway Castle is a fully-restored 15th-century Norman tower house, situated on the banks of the River Clare. It was the chief fortress of the powerful Clanricarde de Burgos family, also known as the Burkes, who were descendants of the original 13th-century Anglo-Normans invaders. The castle has a long, bloody history, which you can learn all about on the regular tours at the castle!"

"A post shared by Veronica Bilotta (@veronicabilotta) on Aug 31, 2018 at 3:48pm PDT. The fully-restored castle will make you feel like a King or a Queen for night, as it has lodging options fit for royalty. The friendly welcoming hosts and the expert guides will help you learn more about the rich history of the castle."

"Updated in 2019, Millenium Children’s Park is a must if you are in Galway City with kids. The colourful playground has plenty of things to keep the kids occupied and the nearby skatepark is one of the best things to do in Galway with teenagers. Just remember their skateboards!"