Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Salthill

"Galway’s lavish five-star g Hotel was designed by none other than superstar milliner Philip Treacy, a native of the west coast county. His concept was based around the sea, and unique maritime touches abound throughout, such as a tank of Connemara-bred seahorses in the lobby and shell-shaped handles on each bedroom door. The two-floor destination spa here comes highly recommended, as does the hotel restaurant gigi’s, which holds two AA rosettes."

"The highlight here is a black pudding and potato hash, topped with an egg and sausages (feel free to argue this, but you will lose.). They also do an excellent full Irish or a breakfast wrap and they don’t squirm at odd requests. Pancakes with a side order of sausages and a big fat burger too?"

"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!"

"Located on the ground floor of Pálás cinema, Merrow’s seasonally shifting menu takes inspiration from the wilderness, coast and countryside we are surrounded by. Baked celeriac steak anyone?. It’s the perfect place to launch a dinner and movie kind of night, as you can head straight to the cinema after your meal."

"Pálás is a cool brand new cinema theatre in Galway funded by the government. With state-of-the-art technology, three screens, a coffee shop and a bar, the cinema is one of Galway’s cultural hubs. Cinemas are a dating staple and choosing this particular cinema is a great way to pity a unique spin on them."

"Crunchy Southern Style Chicken with tangy aioli, homemade pickles, fresh lettuce covered in Smokey hot sauce makes up Caribou's Nashville Chicken Burger. With something for everyone, their new and updated menu features some seriously pub grub. From the sticky hot and sweet Korean Fried Chicken to the loaded Vegan Garlic Cheese Fries, the only thing you'll need now is an ice cold craft beer to accompany all that scrumptious goodness."

"Housed in a beautiful stone building on Docks Road, Rúibín Bar and Restaurant will reopen Monday June 7 th with limited outdoor seating. Think funky bar snacks, regular and craft beers and serious wines. Lunch could be anything from crispy fried chicken with pickle salad, fermented hot sauce and sour cream to a very summery poached salmon salad with samphire, asparagus, garden peas and organic leaves."

"Rúibín Bar & Restaurant gives a scenic view overlooking the docklands. The exterior is quaint and understated while still being beautifully modern. The restaurant focuses on Irish seasonal foods, promising to leave your mouth watering."

"Fat Freddy's  has been serving up great food in Galway for over 30 years. Their broad menu contains pizzas, wraps, quesadillas, sour dough bread sandwiches, pastas and salads with options for meat eaters, veggies and vegans. This relaxed restaurant makes everything to order and welcomes families."

"If it’s comfort food and a quirky atmosphere you’re after, then Fat Freddy’s is the place for you. This fun and friendly pizza place-diner hybrid is surrounded by vintage memorabilia on the walls, making it stand out from the rest. Address: The Halls, 15 Quay St, Galway"

"Fat Freddy's on Quay Street is one of Galway's most beloved restaurants. The dimly lit interior gives off very cosy Roman restaurant type vibes. And their pizzas are always a popular choice."

"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."

"Merlin Park Woods is a large urban woodland located on the eastern edge of Galway City and is a great place to visit with kids. On the former site of the Waithman estate, this haven for wildlife is a great place for a walk away from the city centre. Merlin Castle lies in the North Wood, and there is a playground too that kids will enjoy."

"A post shared by Piotr (@zagadka1986) on Oct 15, 2017 at 6:02am PDT. Known as the oldest and largest urban park in Galway City, Merlin Park and Woods is a playground for nature and woodland lovers. It remains as one of the forefronts of biodiversity conservation practices in the city."

"This Westend café’s always got top-notch coffee, homemade pastries and healthy sambos on the go, and this Pancake Tuesday will see them add some sweet and savoury deliciousness to their offering. How does lemon ricotta with berries sound?. Or perhaps some buckwheat pancakes with baked ham, Wicklow brie and sundried tomatoes might be more to your taste?"

"By the time lunchtime comes around, we’re all craving a sweet escape to Urban Grind’s courtyard. Whether it’s coffee and a homemade pastry or a healthy sandwich creation, you’ll feel stress-free and satisfied by the time you get back to reality. 8 William Street West // MORE HERE"

"Mocha Beans has been around since 1997 and now has branches all over the country. However, given it all started right here on the West coast, we just had to include it on our list of the best coffee in Galway. They roast all their coffee beans in house, meaning the whole place smells amazing all day long (and you can take home your favourites, too!)."

"Builín Blasta is a friendly kind of place, offering a truly Irish Céad Míle Fáilte to everyone who wanders through their doors. They offer award-winning vegan options such as their lentil spaghetti bolognese with cashew “parmesan” and their super tasty vegan sandwich with chermoula, roasted mushroom, tomato and caramelised onion on homemade sourdough rye bread. If you’re looking for a sweet fix, treat yourself to one of their delicious vegan desserts and a warm cuppa."

"If you like your outdoor dining to have those scenic seaside vibes, take a trip out to Spiddal and treat yourself to something tasty from Builín Blasta. They have an amazing range of baked treats, whether you prefer sweet (like a mango cheesecake!) or savoury (like a black pudding and blue cheese jambon!!). Loads of outdoor seating, doggy-friendly, wheelchair accessible and with a cute craft village next door to browse around."

"Enquiries: Recreation & Amenity Department Galway City Council City Hall College Road Galway Tel: (091) 536565 E mail: parks@galwaycity.ie"

"Ginos Gelato is an Irish owned ice cream parlour that makes fresh authentic Italian ice cream inspired by their Italian roots. Indeed, Ginos Gelato came to be in the 1960s as an ice cream stand. They are now nationwide and ever-expanding."

"Enquiries: Recreation & Amenity Department Galway City Council City Hall College Road Galway Tel: (091) 536565 E mail: parks@galwaycity.ie"