Best Nightlife in Oranmore

"The g is worth going to for a look even if you don’t get anything to eat or drink. It’s so sumptuous and luxurious and the detail here is worth admiring. The delicate artwork, mirrored globe light fixtures and huge, comfortable sofas."

"Located across two streets on Cross Street and High Street, The Front door incorporates 2 pubs in 1 with Sonny Molloy’s Whiskey Bar on High Street. The Front Door is an iconic and popular pub in Galway city. It hosts 5 bars across 2 floors with many hidden cosy alcoves."

"It covers two floors and consists of five bars, including Tigh Nora and Sonny Molloy’s Whiskey Bar. You could spend the whole day here and drink at a new bar every few hours. During the day, The Front Door is an average Irish pub."

"Five bars, including Sonny Malloy's Whiskey Bar, are spread over two floors at this rambling venue, a maze of dark wood, hidden nooks and stained-glass partitions. Live music plays regularly, followed by DJs...."

"Like many of the best restaurants in Galway, Brasserie on the Corner has made it their mission to source the finest local ingredients. And with the West of Ireland’s vast resources of superior produce to choose from, they’ve got everything they need to hit you with some premium ‘farm to fork’ cuisine. The plush, low-lit interior is cosy and the menu is reassuringly small (they even list all of their local suppliers), with a clear focus on doing a few things extremely well, such as their top-priced Duo of Irish Lamb."

"While pancakes aren’t a usual item on Brasserie’s menu, for one day only you can much munch down on as many as you like. Brassiere on The Corner’s Pancake Party is taking place this Pancake Tuesday from 10am-12pm. The event is in aid of Galway Sick Kids Foundation, so as well as enjoying the sugar rush, you’re also contributing to a good cause."

"If the lamb tastes this good in a seafood restaurant, you know they’re not messing about. From the most exquisite, beautifully presented fish and steak dishes …"

"Galway is a fantastic city for people watching and there is no better place to sit back and take it all in than Tigh Neachtain. Located at the corner of two of Galway’s busiest streets, it can feel like the world is going by while you enjoy a drink outside. Alternatively, if the weather isn’t good, there is an abundance of cosy seating and snugs inside that will make you feel like you’ve landed in Connemara instead of Cross Street."

"Galway’s artsy crowd always seems to make its way straight to Tigh Neachtain. The wood-lined pub is built inside the former home of Irish animal right’s activist Richard Martin and attracts free spirits of all types. The pub is well known to support local musicians and artists and serves its own brand of creativity in the form of home-brewed beer (though it also has Irish favorites and craft beer on tap, as well)."

"We’ve said it once and we’ll say it a thousand times, there’s no better place to do some quality people watching than outside Tigh Neachtain. Whether you go for chowder and a pint of plain or a cheese board and glass of red, their menu is packed with tempting dishes to keep you warm. 17 Cross Street, The Latin Quarter // MORE HERE"

"On the shores of Galway Bay, the Connemara Coast Hotel is the perfect place to spend a little me-time, especially in the luxury spa. Book time in the Therapy Rooms and look forward to an Aromatherapy Massage or more rigorous Swedish massage. Natural aromatic oils are used in the Hot Stones Massage that delivers deep heat to inner bone and tissue."

"You’ll find the Connemara Coast Hotel on the shores of Galway Bay, where it boasts a luxury spa, Therapy Rooms and plenty more. This award winning 4 star hotel offers the best of both worlds – easy access to the city (15 minutes away) and Connemara. It’s also right next to the sea!"

"The family-run Raheen Woods Hotel can be found in Athenry, set amongst a tranquil woodland setting, a handy, 15-minute spin from the city,. This four star luxury hotel has plush rooms, marble halls and beautiful gardens to complement your spa treatments. The Tranquillity Leisure and Spa offers a full menu of beautifying therapies designed to relax and nourish body and soul."

"To round off our guide to the best spa hotels Galway has to offer is the often-missed Raheen Woods Hotel and Spa. This four star luxury hotel has plush rooms, marble halls and beautiful gardens to complement your spa treatments. The Tranquillity Leisure and Spa offers a full menu of beautifying therapies designed to relax and nourish body and soul."

"There is nothing particularly notable about the décor or layout of this pub, tucked away beside a canal on the west side of the River Corrib. A lot of Galway pubs are brighter, breezier, and bigger, but none can match the sheer variety of craft beers available at The Salt House. This place boasts 120 varieties of bottled craft beers from all around the world and 21 different types of beer on draught at any one time."

"But more than drinks are on the menu – music is played live practically every night on the first floor. The ground floor is reserved for the bar. Amateur musicians may entertain the bar below, and the atmosphere is more relaxed."

"West of the Corrib, this atmospheric, always crammed two-storey pub is the best spot in Galway to catch an informal céilidh (traditional music and dancing session), with music nightly on both levels."

"No matter what time of day, you won’t regret it if the neon sign lures you into Electric Arcade’s ‘streetfood discotheque’. In the evening, their impressive offering of cocktails and dishes – think 12-hour braised beef-cheek tacos or mac and cheese with smoked haddock – are elevated to an all-night experience, with a smorgasbord of whimsically designed spaces and music styles to suit your evolving mood. For a more relaxed Electric Arcade experience, the dual emphasis on atmosphere and delicious bites also works at lunchtime where ‘tasty treats and chilled out tunes’ will make you really feel like you’ve taken a break."

"Streetfood, Liquors, Entertainment & Dancing – All under one rooftop.” Biteclub is known for its funky atmosphere, it’s delicious cocktails and chilled out vibe. Their food is a modern take on street food from around the world; Think Mexican, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food with a twist. They use locally sourced ingredients, they throw great gigs and even have a disco brunch… and the best thing about it is that the food is affordable!"

"Three juicy smashed beef patties oozing with American cheese, Chipotle honey mayo, fresh lettuce and garlic mayo, The Smash Harry burger from Harry's Bar contains a mouth-watering array of goodies that are sure to curb those burger cravings. If that's not quite for you, try The Filthy Animal burger is packed with buttermilk fried chicken, crispy bacon, fresh stuffing and relish, all dripping in garlic mayo and Harry's gravy. Whatever you decide to order, you can be certain that any grub from Harry's Bar is always a good time."

"Pulling together all aspects of an ideal dining and drinking experience, Harry’s Bar offers delicious dinner, weekend brunch, handcrafted cocktails, matches on the TV and great service to boot. From 11am Saturday to 12pm Sunday, you’ll find some dreamy brunch delights that will definitely cure what ails you. Menu highlights include signature fluffy pancakes and seriously tasty loaded waffles."

"You had me at takeaway cocktails… Yes, that’s right, Harry’s Bar is opening this Friday for takeaway!. Imagine digging into their Mad Harry Burger with a dreamy cocktail onside?. I’m not drooling...you’re drooling."

"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."

"Located on Middle Street, The Dáil bar is the perfect place to begin or end any night out. During the day relax and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and warm yourself up with something from their menu. At night enjoy the live music as part of a party or with some friends and try out their famous cocktails."

"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 ‘show mine’ that plays tribute to the days of mining in Connemara, West Galway, a trip to Glengowla brings you below ground to explore the dangerous extraction methods of 19th-century silver and lead mining. As well as the roughshod mining buildings and cave below, Glengowla is now home to an open farm, which is popular with local families. Glengowla Lodge, Glengowla East, Oughterard, Co."

"Watch chocolate being made in small batches using rare Trinitario cacao beans and raw sugar on a 45-minute tour of this heavenly smelling cottage-housed chocolate factory in a picturesque hillside location. If you don't catch a tour, peer through the factory's glass viewing windows from the chocolate-filled shop. Its on-site organic cafe (dishes €6.50 to €12.50) uses chocolate in creations like parsnip, cacao butter and white-pepper soup, and grilled halloumi and chocolate-and-plum-chutney toasties."