Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Cong

"This cavernous Galway pub is so big it actually has two doors on both the High Street and Cross Street. There are five bars set over two floors, including a space for live music and a slightly more sedate Gin Bar. It's crazy busy every night, but particularly at the weekends and at Arts Festival time or during Race Week."

"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...."

"O’Connell’s Bar is a neighborhood favorite (especially with the locals for post-work drinks), and between an easygoing, laid-back vibe and the comfortable vintage interiors, it’s not hard to see why. But the best part about O’Connell’s, and what sets it apart from many of the other bars and led us to put it on the list of best bars in Galway, is the huge outdoor beer garden. Coming in through a modest entrance and emerging into the enormous patio has been likened to Doctor Who’s TARDIS or Diagon Alley in Harry Potter."

"O’Connell’s is well located on Eyre Square, a public park that hosts the annual Galway Continental Christmas Market and acts as a meeting point and socialising spot during the summer. Formerly a grocery and bar, O’Connell’s wears its status as a historic local landmark proudly, with its original features being lovingly maintained. But in spite of its reverence for history, this pub hasn’t been afraid to keep up with the times."

"This pub on Galway's central Eyre Square may not look all that from the outside, but what you can't see from the street is the humungous beer garden. Or should that be beer street - after all they've built a Victorian street in their huge courtyard complete with a Dough Bros pizzeria and the whole thing has a retractable roof to cope with the Irish weather. More about O’Connell’s"

"If you feel like you need to let off a little steam, An Púcán might be one of the best Galway bars for you. Previously, it fit more into the typical mold of a quaint but lively Irish bar, but following new ownership in 2014, it underwent some renovations. The result is something that maintains the heritage of an authentic Irish pub but with elements from a more club-like scene."

"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 original structure of Quays Bar is over 400 years old and it still retains some of its own original features. The Quays Bar is a famous music venue in Galway which has two floors which play music every night and has played host to famous acts such as Aslan and Nathan Carter. The Quays is also famous for being the home of the television channel TG4’s country music competition called “Glor Tire” and is a popular spot for tourists as it is the perfect place to sample everything that is great about Irish culture."

"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."

"The unique and antique design of the pub is reminiscent of old taverns of medieval times. Located in the Latin Quarter, the pub is home to some of the best-crafted beers. And with its inlaid woods, stained glasses, and church pews, visitors will have a jolly time with the locals and enjoy their fresh and handcrafted ales."

"Menlo Park Hotel is found in a private property, conveniently within walking distance from Downtown Galway, and even nearer to Galway Shopping Center. It is one of the top choices for tourists who like shopping, sightseeing, and city walks. Once done with a full day of exploration, come home to your air-conditioned and WiFi-ready room in this four-star hotel that also has on-site dining with special diet menus waiting for you."

"Located in its own private grounds, this 4-star hotel offers spacious, elegant rooms. It is only 20 minutes’ walk from Galway’s centre and 5 minutes' walk from the nearest shopping centre. The property is within easy access from main roads, and free parking and free WiFi are available."

"Showcasing modern interiors and a luxurious atmosphere, Clayton Hotel Galway is patronized by tourists who are into luxury, comfort, and convenience. This four-star hotel has all the ingredients for a comfortable holiday experience, such as cozy rooms with a King Koil bed and a smart TV, plus a bunch of amenities for guests’ enjoyment, including an indoor pool and a gym, and world-class services. You may also gorge on delicious Irish fares on the on-site restaurant while enjoying live entertainment."

"This contemporary hotel with leisure facilities and free parking is located opposite Galway Racecourse, just outside Galway city. Clayton Hotel Galway is close to major Galway business parks including IDA Galway Business & Technology Park, Parkmore Business Park, Briarhill Business Park and Ballybrit Business Park. All rooms and suites are air conditioned and each boasts a King Koil bed and a large flat-screen TV."

"Book today and take advantage of the wide range of local attractions to discover when you stay at the Lady Gregory Hotel in Gort."

"Elegant, stylish and refined, Hyde is known to many as an extremely classy destination for top-notch drinks but their brunch offerings are the height of sophistications. With light bites and sweet offerings, salads and mains making up the menu, you’re sure to find something that will tingle your taste buds. Served until 5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday, a fine selection featuring the likes of brioche French toast, wild mushroom bruschetta and super salads await you."

"Hyde Bar is a swish little spot in Galway that offers food and drink throughout the day. In terms of brunch, this place is all about eggs, serving up some of the silkiest, smoothest varieties in town. From the delicious eggs royale with smoked salmon to delicious spicy baked eggs, the options at Hyde Bar are always extremely high-quality."

"Located in the Galway Shopping Centre on the outskirts of the city, Planet Entertainment Centre provides Ten Pin Bowling, a Soft Play Area, Laser Tag, Video Games, Pool and Snooker and has an onsite restaurant. There are special family deals on offer throughout the year. They also cater for Birthday Parties and provide a dedicated party host, goodies bags and much more."

"For the kids, they have Cosmo’s Funworld and Galaxy Games, while the adults have the Satellite Bar and Star Lanes. There is also a wide range of party food available at the Apollo Diner. Parties are the speciality here from Kiddies birthdays to corporate nights, bowling fundraisers to…"

"Located in Knocknacarra in Galway, Monkey Business play centre is ideal for children of all ages. There are ball pools, bouncing castles, climbing frames, a painting corner, an extensive play area that is suitable for babies and toddlers and a cafe for the parents. Children's parties can be catered for on site, with food for the children included in the package."

"If you are looking for no-fuss family activities in Galway, then try Monkey Business. An indoor play centre which is ideal for kids from age 2 upwards, this soft play centre has a café which allows parents to grab a coffee and sit down while the kids play. Check their Facebook page for the latest information on opening hours and admission prices."

"Monkey Business is Galway’s best indoor adventure centre for kids. Your little ones are guaranteed to have a fun-filled day exploring 3 stories of climbing frames, slides, ball ponds, bouncy castles and much more. There’s also a popular toddlers section available and it caters for kids parties, tour groups and school tours."

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"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."

"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..."

"Established in 1216 next to the site of an earlier church founded by busy St Patrick after he came down from Croagh Patrick, this is the only church in Ireland founded by an Irish king that remains in use. Among the highlights of its tumultuous history, the abbey was burned by Normans, seized by James I and suppressed by Henry VIII. Take the N84 south, after about 13km turn west at the Emo service station; and the abbey is 2km along."