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"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...."

"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!"

"O’Connell’s is located on the East side of Eyre Square and with its central location and beautiful shop front, it is indeed a popular watering hole in Galway. Boasting one of the best beer gardens in Ireland, this is one of our favourite spots for a dram or two!. Even in the depths of winter, part of O’Connell’s beer garden is covered and heated, and even features a mock Irish street with cute traditional shop fronts."

"O’Connell’s has one of the best locations in Galway – set right in the heart of the city on Eyre Square. Inside the large pub is decorated to look like an old-timey general store with vintage packages of food on the wall. However, the pub is most popular on warm days when crowds flock to the enormous beer garden."

"O’Connell’s Bar is one of the most interesting pubs in Galway. I visited this pub during my trip to the city and it set a high precedent for what a great pub truly is!. This pub is an old converted grocery store from 50 years ago and it even has a beer garden."

"This pub underwent a major renovation after new owners took it over a couple of years ago, but thankfully the new-look An Pucan has become a huge favorite on the locals’ social scene. Boasting live music seven nights a week, good food, and a cavernous beer garden, the pub is a hit with students and young professionals at weekends. Also popular with sports fans, the pub has become a 21st century Galway institution and regularly wins awards for the quality and innovation of its social media campaigns."

"For a more casual dining experience, An Púcán is another Galway legend and their newly renovated beer garden is something of a sun trap. The Irish whiskey & food tasting platter at €21 sounds like a steal with Tullamore Dew 12, Teelings Single Malt and Jameson Black Barrel paired with Galway Bay smoked salmon on their signature brown bread, a selection of Irish cheese, a chocolate brownie and a shot of pickle juice."

"This is one of those pubs that is great no matter the time of day. They’re open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the staff is just as friendly at the beginning of the day as they are at the end. This pub has live trad music every night and is a great way to get introduced to Galway’s music scene."

"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."

"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."

"Donnelly's Bar & Restaurant is an old local favourite that has been renovated to a beautifully modern finish. Located on the picturesque Barna Pier, it's the perfect location to appreciate the sea and its plentiful bounty!. Their menu packs a secret weapon that you won't find anywhere else; Neptune's Seafood Treasure is a crepe filled with fresh salmon, cod and prawns in a white wine sauce, gratinated and topped with Hollandaise and breadcrumbs, and it's delicious!"

"One of Ireland’s most renowned seafood restaurants, Donnelly's also caters to carnivores with its game and meat dishes. Wash it all down with a few drinks at the on-site bar."

"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…"

"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."

"15 Mary Street, Galway IrelandChinese, Asian, Thai, MalaysianLunch, Dinner, Late NightTakeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service[email protected]+353 91 563 749http://www.asianteahouse.ie/"

"This appealing Pan Asian restaurant in Galway city centre is loosely based on the ancient Chinese Tea House concept (a café centred around tea drinking) and decorated with furnishings from Asia, Cambodia and Thailand. More sophisticated than mo ..."

"The Asian Tea House offers vegetarian dishes for around €10, their soups all cost under €7. You will be looking at paying around €15 for a main but the portions are excellent. They do a really tasty authentic ramen dish."

"Unit 14, Barna Village Centre, Galway IrelandIndian, Asian, BaltiLunch, Dinner, BrunchTakeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Table Service, Highchairs Available[email protected]+353 91 596 497http://www.spicedbarna.com"

"Back before Covid struck, I would go to Java’s, a niche, French-inspired cafe, in the heart of Galway City. I would order a crepe or a salad, a large pot of tea and literally sit for hours writing, people-watching or reading a book. The old-fashioned stylish decor and melodic French music would transport you miles across the Atlantic and you could find yourself day-dreaming into your food."

"Java’s Creperie specialises in exactly what you’d expect — crepes. If you think a menu built on thin pancakes sounds limiting, well, sorry — you’re wrong. This warm, traditional-style café offers so many types of crepes, we guarantee you’ll be a while choosing."

"Open til 1am from Thursday to Saturday, it’s a warm, cosy place to chill out and get some tasty food if you’re in good form and after something besides burgers and chips. Then, the only question is: sweet or savoury?"

"A true oasis in the east side of the city, this jungle themed outdoor café is ideal for those breakfast catch ups or time-out lunches and they’ve got plenty of flavoursome vegan and vegetarian dishes to choose from. Passionate about cooking, the team makes everything from scratch using locally sourced produce. Vibrant salads, wholesome sandwiches and hearty soups are just some of our meat-free favourites and if your sweet tooth is aching, treat yourself to one of their delicious vegan cakes or cookies."

"Known for quality breakfast options in a truly unique environment, Jungle Cafe serves up tasty treats including plates, sandwiches and much more. With friendly staff and an all round convivial atmosphere, the regulars at Jungle Cafe keep coming back for a taste of both the food and the fun vibes. Highlights on the menu at Jungle Cafe include smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, porridge and delicious homemade crepes as well as some of the finest coffee available in Galway."

"Moody and evocative, this marvellous ruined former Cistercian abbey is 1.5km inland from Bellharbour, in a quiet green hollow, surrounded by the stark grey Burren hillsides. It began its long decline in the 15th century but the surviving vaulting in the presbytery and transepts is impressively intact and some striking Romanesque carvings remain."

"Athenry Castle, Galway is a national monument located in the town of the same name in the east of the county. This rectangular tower house dates from the 13th century and is a great place to visit with kids who fancy themselves as a prince or princess. You can learn more about the castle here."

"On the west bank of the Clarin River, Athenry is a Heritage Town, boasting not just a castle but the original medieval walls of the town. It was originally a 13th-century Norman castle, complete with arrow loops and other battlements."