Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places 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 directly on Eyre Square, the Skeffington Arms Hotel is a relaxing option for young couples and those on city breaks. Resembling a pub from the outside, delve into Irish culture and hospitality here at one of the venue’s six bars. These include one with live entertainment nightly, the Premium Gin Parlour, the Whiskey Vault and even a nightclub."

"If you’ve ever spent a weekend roaming around Galway’s many different pubs, then you’re probably familiar with the Skeff. Overlooking Eyre Square and close to all of the city’s main attractions, The Skeffington Arms Hotel boasts bright, modern rooms, a vibrant bar, and a restaurant. The Skeff is the perfect place to watch a match."

"If you’re looking for where to stay in Galway consider the Skeffington Arms Hotel. This luxury boutique hotel is centrally located and has a cozy yet fun-loving vibe. Each room has pops of bright colours, comfortable beds, and sleek modern bathrooms."

"Bedecked with hanging baskets of flowers and bright blue paint, The Quays (pronounced “keys”) is a pub that is pretty from the outside, but it is truly stunning once you walk through the doors. The inside of the pub has been decorated with antiques from a French church with pews, stained glass and Gothic arches which date back to medieval times. The lovely setting is perfect for a quiet pint, but head upstairs and you will find yourself in one of the best rock and roll venues in the city."

"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."

"Serving food and drink for over 400 years, The Quays is one of the city’s most historic establishments. Inside, visitors can see stain glass windows, a full-size church organ and even a fully restored railway footbridge. You will find traditional music in The Quays most nights, alongside some of the best Guinness in the city."

"Can these top five nominees be any different from each other?. Next on the list is Cava Bodega, home to the west’s finest tapas. Turning ten years old in 2018, this haven for Spanish-food lovers has only gone from strength to strength."

"Hidden away off the beaten track, Pádraicíns offers outstanding views of Furbo Beach, sensational seafood dishes and a relaxed maritime theme. Kick off your dining experience with Pádraicíns selection of sea food platters. It's a seafood bonanza!"

"If you want to taste local seafood with a little twist, tapas at Black Cat is the way to go!. Located in the seaside village Salthill, a meal from Black Cat will make you feel like you are on holidays!. They've got a great range of tapas which include the likes of scallops, calamari and tempura prawns as well as seriously tasty meat, cheeses and more."

"A distinctive black and white three-storey building in downtown Salthill, just a stone’s throw from the Atlantic Ocean, Joanna Paszkiewicz and Chef Leon Mellsop's Black Cat has been a casual dining destination of choice for discerning Galwegians ..."

"According to them: “A true hidden gem on Ireland’s romantic west coast, O’Grady’s on the Pier in Barna is uniquely situated on the shores of Galway Bay. Located right down on the Pier in Barna Village, O’Grady’s offers a stunning, relaxed location in which to enjoy the freshest, locally sourced and well prepared seafood and meat dish.”. Visit their Facebook page for more info: O’Gradys on the Pier"

"The drive to the seaside area of Barna is well worth the trip to enjoy fresh seafood at O’Grady’s on the Pier. The country-style dining has a warm, rustic charm, while the terrace offers some of the best views of Galway Bay. Start with the local Castletownbere Bay crab claws or fresh steamed mussels with chorizo, paprika, and leeks."

"A seafood lover’s paradise, O’Gradys is located right on the pier in Barna, just outside Galway city. Seating is limited and it’s walk in only, but risk it. Believe me, you won’t be sorry."

"The centre was built on the site of an old timber yard in an effort to breathe life into the city. And it was an undoubtable success. Today, with its specialist shops in fashion, food, sport, gifts, books, household goods, department stores, cafes, banks and bustling yet spacious atmosphere and its constant hosting of exhibitions and events for children and adults, Eyre Square Centre has become a centre in every sense of the word."

"A large Dunne's supermarket is the centrepiece of this shopping centre ,which features more than 70 shops and chain-food outlets."

"This easy-to-miss spot on the corner of Galway’s main parade is marked by a medieval-like fortified house structure and a bizarre ape-like gargoyle. The 15th-century ‘castle’ is not often open throughout, with much of it now occupied by a local bank, but a walk around the back will give you a glance at a heartwrenching piece of Galway history. The castle is home to the spot where the Lord Mayor hanged his own son who had murdered a Spanish visitor who winked at his girlfriend."

"At the corner of Shop Street and Abbeygate Street is a robust limestone house that stands apart from the buildings around it. This is Lynch’s Castle, a fortified house that could go back as far as the 14th century but got its current design in the 16th century. The house afforded extra protection from raids to its owners, the Lynch family who had Anglo-Norman roots and were one of the 14 tribes that held sway in Galway in the period."

"Imposing old building in the middle of Galway's pedestrian street. Once the home of the most powerful family in the city. translated by•View Original"