This place was right across the street from our hotel. It's bigger inside than it looks from the outside. There was traditional music playing upfront early in the weekday, and a different live band starting up in the evening outback. They have a great outdoor patio with a cover, so it's a great place to watch a game regardless of the weather. They had a good selection of whiskeys, and if you don't see what you like, they seem to have a storeroom to bring out more varieties. read more

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Cross section of society from the small wedding party to the lads singing along to the music being piped in from the front room, to a friendly bartender waiting for the bus home. Massive screens broadcasting a golf match. Mussels were fine and fresh and the chips were first rate. The stew was more potato than meat but tasty. Live music meant the front room was not great for conversation but the garden space was perfect. read more

An Pucan - One of the massive TV screens in the Garden - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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While the service left something to be desired, the space itself is quite cool and surprisingly big. Wish I'd been able to see some live music. Had an order of their mussels and it was an absolutely massive amount! read more

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There is a great amount of options on the menu here, Irish fare or not. The place does seem to fill up quickly, even for a weekday. Of course, it didn't help that a tour bus full of students had reserved the entire back room so it was closed for additional seating. After scrambling for a table, my family sat right in front by the live music. It was a great duet playing that evening, but being so far from the bar meant poor service. I think there was really only one server for all of the dining tables, and only one bartender for the night. Regardless, the food was quality, music was lively, and the place was bustling! read more

An Pucan - Irish whiskey BBQ wings - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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Top notch experience. Perfectly poured pint, great food and friendly service. Conveniently near Eyre Square. read more

This place was so fun, good food and good music. I had the seabass and the fish and veggies some of the best I have ever had. Would go back in a heartbeat. Go! You will not be disappointed read more

An Pucan - Seabass and steak sandwich - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

So they have Bottomless Guinness on Sundays. Need I say more? Yes! This place is great and a must go if you're visiting Galway and looking for a fun night out. They have live music and a DJ. They have a covered outdoor garden which is great for watching sports. Then inside they have a more traditional style pub. The bartenders are cool. I think they poor one of the best Guinness in Galway. It's sooo good. They have good whiskey and gin selections. But the best part is the crowd. There are always hen parties here. There is always dancing. The live music is really great. And the security team is great too. They take their jobs seriously but are still friendly. read more

An Pucan - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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Gord and I had supper Friday evening at An Púcán. There was a band playing in the front of the restaurant, which seemed to have more personality. We sat in the back which was a large room with a bunch of tables and chairs. Gord had traditional ham and cabbage, which he said was really good, and I had pan-fried chicken and sweet gravy, which was just okay. read more

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A nice spot across from our hotel that we hit for lunch on our last day. Son got the burger l which he liked. Daughter got tuna's good flavor but needed a bit of something added, onion or tomato? Wife had the chicken sandwich and liked it. I had the bangers and mash and it was spot on. Just what I would expect from an Irish pub. The service was friendly and quick, very attentive. I'm guessing this place is a blast at night, live music and an outdoor garden. It's much larger than the front presents, it goes back a ways. read more

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The location and food were decent and the tap beer selection is typical. Lots of Guinness and other selections. Had the brisket sandwich twice as it was consistent. Service wasn't great but it did get very busy during a futbol match. Staff was attentive to our table and the price was decent for what we received. Other restaurants nearby weren't as good as this one. I recommend. read more

Cute spot. Came here to check out the "outdoor" beer garden. I got here at a quiet time but within 20 mins the whole spot filled up with rugby watchers. Many tables to sit outside and inside. You order at the bar and bring your drink to your table The restrooms are inside. Place was decently maintained. read more

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Went here for a pint and live music. Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, and overall a great time. Pints of Guinness were poured perfectly and our glasses never became empty. We had a steak sandwich and mussels with chips. Both plates were good and the mussels were very fresh. Live music all night long and it made the atmosphere wonderful. read more

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We went here because it was close to our hotel and we could watch the Chelsea match. They have many locations to sit and watch TV and the back garden is heated nicely especially for January. The food was great - oysters, salmon sandwich, and spice bags. All were wonderful. Service was very good, too. read more

This was the place to be on a holiday weekend! We walked in at dinner time and the place was mobbed. In the front area with the main bar there was a one man band playing old American folk music like John Denver. Looking for a table we walked through to the back bar, and into the back beer garden. Lots of tables were reserved, and we could tell it was the "in" spot for bachelorette parties. Fortunately, we found a table of guys getting up and snagged their table. A friendly waitress came right over to clear and wipe the table, and give us menus. My friend ordered mussels, and it was a heaping bowl of tiny, tasty mussels. I was craving wings, and the Jameson Black Barrel BBQ sauce they were slathered in was delicious. Served with a Guinness, it was exactly what I was looking for. Dessert was an slightly warm apple tart that was just okay - it wasn't homemade, and it was kind of bland, even with ice cream and whipped cream. This was a fun local's bar that was very loud, but really had a great vibe. read more

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Great bar with live music if you're looking for a more relaxed place to spend the evening. Lists of whiskey options. read more

An Pucan - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Great food and Irish music Pleasant atmosphere and Irish hospitality and friendly service read more

An Pucan - Falafel poke bowl - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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""More like I'm pukin', amirite" my girlfriend and I joked during our meal...which wasn't as funny that night when I really thought it was going to come true. From the mealy, grainy seafood chowder (about the only one in Ireland I didn't enjoy) to the tasteless and uninspiring seafood platter with tiny prawns and crabmeat that seemed out of a can, my girlfriend and I struggled through our shared meal and felt ill that night. Really one star for us, but want to be fair--we were a party of 10 and while there were a couple of other misses (a couple of people didn't like the lamb stew) the simpler pub fare (burgers, fish and chips) were deemed pretty good. So perhaps better for a pint and a snack or simple meal at best. read more

This place gets very busy and a bit rowdy so it might be hard to find a table . But if you do you'll be happy. Wife had the mussels and seafood chowder and loved them both. I had the stew and really enjoyed it! Decent selection of Irish Whiskeys too! read more

I had the Eat'N mess dessert which was delicious and fresh! There was fresh blueberries, orange marscapone, cream, biscuits, and much more. This is an everything but the kitchen sink style dessert. My server was pleasant and I enjoyed talked about whiskey with him. They have a large whiskey selection. They were playing the soccer game on the TV so there was many people there to watch the game. Service was quick and friendly and the prices were reasonable. This was a great stop on the Galway Whiskey Trail! read more

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Completely understaffed. It's not for lack of trying by the staff. Kitchen just as slow. Disappointed in the food also.

Great place for a pint! Late night is hopping too! Didn't get any food but dipped in a few times while in Galway. Classic Irish pub.

Went there and said they would not serve anyhting that requires cooking because their kitchen closed at 8pm. It was 7:04...

This was SUCH a cool pub. Go straight to the back to the outdoor area and you will be amazed. When visiting Ireland we were continuously blown away by how each small pub storefront hid a maze of bar, restaurant, and outdoor seating. There are many young locals here, mostly students enjoying time with their friends. We loved the beautiful atmosphere and decor and the fun but relaxed energy. We ordered fish and chips which were very good and came back here a few times for drinks and a good time. read more

An Pucan - Fun (covered) outdoor atmosphere - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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This is a very lively pub for 11pm on a Monday night. They have live music, the crowd is lively, and a mix of all ages, tourists, and a few locals. Nice, private, and secluded booths to hang out in. The staff running the place were even kind enough to allow a group of tourists behind the bar for a photo opp, so they could pretend they were serving their own beer. Super cool! Unfortunately, last call is on Monday nights is 11:30PM. And they start flashing the lights on and off to get your butt to go home. Hey, I understand. The staff want to go home as well. All in all, a fun, RELAXED place to visit. read more

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Had dinner here during the horse races so the place was hopping. My wife ordered the Haddock Fish and Chips and I the Seafood Chowder w brown bread. Everything was very good. Certainly not the best while we were in Ireland and Scotland, but still very good. Service was, likewise, very good. Especially considering how busy the place was. read more

An Pucan - Seafood Chowder - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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Got the seafood platter and chowder, very yummy! Not too busy during lunchtime on a weekday so service was quick and our waiter was so kind.

This spot was across from our hotel so we had to check it out. Great place to grab a beer with indoor and outdoor spaces. It was pretty crowded on Saturday night but the servers were still available and able to help. read more

Excellent dinner - the seafood platter was very good. Very good service. A bit touristy.

The food was excellent. Loved the traditional music in front and rock in back. Bar keep friendly, introduced this hawaiian girl to Red Sausage Vodka. Wow. Families, singles everyone treated me like I was home. I'm a mccarthy .but Galway is my place.wish I were there now. read more

They have live Irish music between 6-8pm. I had the bacon and cabbage with mashed potatoes. It was fresh and tasted really good. My friend had the power salad and added sliced chicken breast. The salad had romaine lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, goat cheese, garbanzo beans, and avocado. This place is huge! The front bar is a traditional Irish pub with the wood floors and walls. The second bar is more modern with a DJ. The outside beer garden is full of people in their 20s. read more

An Pucan - Bacon and cabbage - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Service was good. We had Galway mussels in wine sauce - delicious! Two rooms. Front room had music, back room was for larger groups (4+).

did not have food, but enjoyed the amazing music. Sat at the bar the bartender was fantastic.

First time here and saw the sign about their garden. What an inviting and well-decorated space! Only in for a pint and a nosh so we got the Spicy Nachos. Not spicy by our standards but delicious! Good size, not stingy with the meats, and came with lemony sour cream, guacamole and salsa on the side. Really tasty! The service was on point as well. Will surely stop in again during our stay in Galway. read more

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This place has everything you are looking for, good music, good food, and good beer. For a pub that specializes in drink, the food was quite good. Raw Oysters were locally sourced and delicious. Very fresh. Fish and chips were perfect. A lemon sole, covered in a light batter complimented by crisp chips. Excellent flavor. The crab claws in garlic butter were delicious. Definitely try this as an appetizer. The Irish music the background added to an overall wonderful ambience. read more

We tried An Pucan for the live music, however all the spots up front were taken, but overly hungry we settled on a table in the back bar area. The ambiance of the place made up for us missing live music; the friendly staff, the tvs with local games on, and the music overhead made it a great experience. I settled on the Jameson and tonic (could have been stronger) and the Seafood Platter for two. They do provide a hearty quantity for two people. Everything comes cold. I loved the mashed potatoes and coleslaw; their flavors had a pop-to it; the mackerel was well-seasoned, with a unique spice profile. The salmon, crab, and shrimp were nothing special, and the 'special' brown bread was hard. While it was yummy, I wish I went with the burger and pint deal. I'd also suggest the chicken pasta (my friend got it and while pasta seems unexciting, the creamy red sauce was quite yummy). read more

There are a lot of pubs in the cities of Ireland and it is hard to tell the great from the lousy. If you are in Galway and asking yourself this question, look no further than An Pucan. An Pucan is sort of on the outskirts of the downtown and almost of the heavily trodden tourist trail along Quay and High Streets. The pub has two parts, classic pub up front and more of a sports bar / club in the back. When we went, there was a great band playing covers and Irish music up front and there was a rugby match on the massive TVs in the back bar. Best of both worlds. We also ordered dinner - ranging from shrimp to mussels to burgers. Everything was very good. The service was pretty good - spotty at times, but the place was slammed, so it was good considering everything. There were a lot of tourists there, but there were also a lot of locals there as well. Definitely skip the rest of the town and head to An Pucan when it is time to tip the ol' elbow for a pint. read more

An Pucan - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Mannn where to begin? I spent two nights in Galway with my fiancée. We went to O Connells & this place. This place was more of a "get drunk" and have a great time with the lads type of place. O Con is more of a have a drink, and some pizza type of place (If that makes sense?) really enjoyed my time here! I went on a Friday night, and spent around 5 hours here!! They had a live cover duo from 7-9 and a band in the back from about 10 - 12. Had a splendid time! The pub is big, the music was great, and the beer was good. Met a few locals here, and they were all so welcoming & funny. I actually shed a tear when I said goodbye at the end of the night. Check this place out for sure 10/10 read more

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We were looking for dinner at a the last minute in Galway and fortunately An Pucán could take us. It just seems like a bustling noisy pub but the food was wonderful and the brown bread was heaven. Our server was very sweet and efficient. It is a bit noisy, but it is a pub after all and people are there having a good time- and rightly so. We did notice that there was a broad age range in the clientele: always the sign of a good spot. read more

Relaxed, comfortable atmosphere - it's considered a gastropub, but it's probably more pub than gastro. Food was good - not a huge menu, but easily found a number of things I wanted to try. Very friendly and attentive staff, pace was perfect. Will go back again. read more

Great place for a quick pint in a busy area! We were there in the afternoon, so can only account for the proper Guinness!