Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Loughrea

"More than just a hotel dining room, the formal and fashionable AA Rosette Award-Winning Restaurant Gigi's is one of the top places to dine in Galway. Despite Gigi's unique and cool location, in the stunning g Hotel. it's the quality of food that comes from the kitchen, that really captures guests’...See More"

"Milliner Philip Treacy, a native of Galway, turns hotel designer at the G, a five-star property with 101 rooms and suites on the edge of the city. The location, at the front of a retail park, is unusual, and the décor not to everyone’s taste, but many guests are won over by the food and comfortable rooms."

"Imposing Portumna Castle and Gardens is in a prime location close to the Tipperary County border with stunning views of Lough Derg. Typical of castles built in the early 1600s, this grand Galway castle was erected by the 4th Earl of Clanricarde and was the home of the de Burgo family for centuries. Damaged by fire, and roofless from 1826, the castle is currently being restored."

"Imposing castle, which was built around 1618 by Richard de Burgo, 4th Earl of Clanricarde. There is a nice tea house nearby, where you can get coffee and cake. translated by•View Original"

"Mc Gettigans is located on Prospect Hill on Eyre Square in the heart of the city. Opened from 11am daily; lunch and dinner options are served. It also serves signature crafted cocktails, a treat to all who try."

"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."

"Whether you are in Galway for business or leisure, you’ll find Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway to be a comfortable accommodation to come home to. It is minutes away from the vibrant city center and its tempting attractions. When not taking Galway by storm or curling up in bed in your private room with a smart TV and WiFi access, you may sample Irish specialties in the on-site restaurant or burn some unwanted holiday calories at the fitness center on the premises."

"Less than a 15-minute walk away from Galway city centre, the modern 4-star Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway is located at Headford Point. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free underground parking and a fine restaurant. The spacious rooms at the Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway are decorated in warm colours."

"A lovely restaurant with an arts cinema attached - the chef here is Latvian Liga Jarovoja, who used to be at Ard Bia. It's open all day serving up hot baps at breakfast, veggie fry-ups for brunch (including cauliflower hash) while dinner is a modern European menu featuring local produce."

"Art house film is a genre which encompasses content and style which is often artistic or experimental, expressing the filmmakers’ personal artistic vision. In the  Pálás Cinema, the restaurant perfectly reflects this ideology."

"In central Galway, the Park House Hotel blends the warmth and personality of a boutique hotel with 4-star luxury. It offers an award-winning restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms are decorated in warm colours, natural wood furnishings and luxurious fabrics."

"This traditional hotel located in the heart of the city centre is a great place to use as your base when staying in Galway City as it’s only minutes from the train station, a proper Irish bar, and has luxurious rooms. Prices: Average €150 per night. CHECK AVAILABILITY NOW"

"Brasserie on the Corner is known for their seafood but they also do really tasty sandwiches for under a tenner if you’re looking for a cheap lunch. In fact, they have lots of yummy dishes for under €10, check out their lunch menu, it has a really interesting selection of starters, open sandwiches and cheese boards here if you want something that feels upmarket but is inexpensive. Book yourself a table at Brasserie on the Corner here."

"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."

"Corner of Eglington & Mary Street | Galway, Galway, IrelandWaitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Reservations, SeatingIrish, European, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free OptionsLunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night+353 91 530 333"

"This quaint, inviting restaurant is perfect for a night of wine, music and conversation over some seriously delicious French food. Swing jazz, classical guitar and piano can heard of a night throughout the week which just adds to the warm, buzzing atmosphere. The small menu means everything on it is cooked to perfection, from the striploin steak with blue cheese sauce (highly recommended) to the half-lobster, cooked fresh with garlic butter."

"Dominick Street has become quite the foodie spot in Galway, and it’s no wonder when you have such great choices, with French restaurant Rouge among its line up. Diners can enjoy fine cuisine that tastes great, is full of character, and bursting with beaucoup de bon vin."

"James Lynch Fitzstephen was the mayor and magistrate of Galway in 1493. So the story goes, when his son was condemned for the murder of a romantic rival Spanish merchant sailor, Lynch Sr personally acted as..."

"These two reserves, through their combination of deciduous woods, limestone reefs, lakes and turloughs, constitute one of the most interesting Irish vegetation and faunal complexes still in existence. The Coole-Garryland reserve contains a variety of floral habitats including well-formed high forest on deep pockets of soil, dwarf woodland on limestone pavement and a turlough complex in the Callows and Coole Lake. A large portion of this reserve was formerly owned by Lady Gregory, co-founder with W.B."

"One hour south of Galway City is a great place to take the kids for a day out in nature. Covering an area of approximately 400 hectares is the wetland and woodland nature reserve of Coole Park. The two reserves constitute woods, limestone reefs, lakes, and turloughs where you can see interesting Irish vegetation and fauna."

"Galway’s contemporary arts hub, the Galway Arts Centre is another revolving exhibition space that takes in an incredible array of local art and entertainment, including theatre and visual arts. The gallery is equally fluid, with a penchant for cartoony modern art and statement sculpture. There are classes, too, if you feel like getting your hands dirty."