Stopped into the Salt House and absolutely loved it. I had the chocolate fudge brownie stout and it…read morewas incredible -- rich aroma, smooth flavor, and honestly one of the best dessert-style stouts I've tried. Cozy atmosphere, great vibes, and definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Great pub with a bunch of craft beers, which sets itself apart from other Irish pubs. It's on the…read morewater. Outdoor seating. Frequently having live music. The bartenders were busy, yet friendly. If I lived in Galway, this might very well be my place. They have quite a few beers from local. Brewery Galway Bay Brewery.

This place stands out for its beer selection. 24 taps including some less common offerings…read more Decent vibe/. Full bar. A guy shaking a cocktail. Less the Irish pub experience. A nice change of pace. They do have food/. Price point on par.

Decided staying in on a vacation is a bad thing, so looked for craft brew places near my BnB and…read morefound this place a short walk away, score! Places to sit inside or out, vaccine check at the door, and partitions on the tables to help keep groups separate made for a safe feeling evening. I sat at a table with a couple visiting from the Netherlands and decided to order three half pints and the nachos. The nachos were only ok, not enough cheese at all. The beers were good - a local, a red wine ale, and a wild sour. The wild sour was especially different! Their receipt was confusing though, as it does not do a good job of "keeping the tab open". Not the cheapest evening (~20 Euro for 3 half beers and chips), but I was glad I made myself get out and recommend this place if you are looking for something different (or even a cheap pint of Guinness!).

O'Connell's Bar is an absolute must when in Galway! We popped in on a recommendation and it was…read moreeasily one of the best recommendations we received while in Galway! O'Connell's Bar, which has been famous for years in its own right, rose to international prominence thanks to ole Ed Sheeran's "Galway Girl". It was pretty cool to see the spot where the video was filmed and it only added to the allure and story of the place! When you walk in off the street, you may just think it is a small cozy Irish pub and for the most part, you would be correct. However, go through the doors in the back and you are transported to a large, open-air beer garden featuring store fronts, stages, booths, heaters and more! While the inside is classic and uniquely Irish, the outdoor space is its own vibe! It honestly feels like two different spaces, but they also feel connected. All in all, easily the best beer garden in Galway! We grabbed a few pints at the inside bar and spent most of our time outside. It was a tad chilly, but they have self-controlled and regulated heaters over several of the seating alcoves, so we were comfortable an ended up hanging around for a few pints. Location is stellar, directly on Eyre Square, which is a main hub for Galway. Easy to wander in while walking around or popping off a bus, as the main bus stop of the area is directly across the street. Overall, we absolutely loved our time at O'Connell's Bar!

I visited twice during my 3-day stay in Galway, O'Connell's is a must! This is your classic Irish…read morebar with a bit nicer finish. Whether you want to watch a match on the tele or converse with your friends, you can do either here. I recommend the beer garden even if it's cold, because it's open air with plenty of heaters even my mother approved the temperature. And they have a nice bar out there with plenty of seating or standing room. Don't forget to grab a few slices of pizza down the alley from the beer garden. Cheers!

My husband and I went on an EF tour of Scotland and Ireland for our anniversary…read more McSwiggan's was our excursion dinner before the Trad on the Prom show. Unique interior, tree in the middle of stairs. Had the Connemara Irish Stew delicious and filling. My husband had the brownie and said it was great. I had the Banoffee Pie- banana, caramel, cream and toasted hazelnuts. Loved this local dessert. The staff was great and quick getting our meals out to our big group.

Great atmosphere and service with amazing food and drink. The Sunday lunch roast was amazing. I…read morehighly recommend.

When the wife daughter and I was in Galway Ireland. We ended up going to Oslo twice the first time…read morewe sat outside, drank beer and had their amazing chicken wings. They were really good. The second time we went inside. It was a typical Irish pub feel and upstairs. they had a spirit tasting room which the little gal was very nice and polite. she knew her Irish whiskeys so we bought a bottle. we went back downstairs. Ordered the fish and chips and my daughter had their nachos. The fish and chips was pretty good not the best I've ever had, but not the worst. my daughter's nachos would have been good, but the chips were very stale. I will say the service was excellent and the beer very tasty. I would go back again and maybe just have the chicken wings and beer.

Hit the spot when we needed it. Mostly standard pub food…read more We are supper and had a pint of cider.

Might be my favorite pub in Ireland after exhaustive research. Cozy. Live music early in the…read moreevening. And most important: local crowd. Definitely some tourists too, but a lot of Irish accents. No food. Music at 6 and 9.

Stopped in to have a Jameson and avoid the rain. Such a cute place. Luckily we got seats at the bar…read moreand ordered a quick drink. The staff was efficient and friendly. The crowd was cozy in corner booths. I wished we had more time to stay and enjoy the atmosphere!

This place was interesting. During the day it is a local hang out. Great service, drinks were…read morewell prepared and the setting is fantastic. Fun decorations stuck all over the walls. A great fireplace that heats the entire pub (it was cold outside). Fun to just grab a drink, warm up, hang out and people watch. This place is the perfect old school pub, locals posted up all around. LOVED it. BUT, at night it's a complete different beast! We wanted to come back thinking it would be more of the same, locals and Irish music, folks with their instruments playing old Irish music. NOPE. We were actually warned by a local not to go back if that's what we were looking for. IT turns into a college hang out! Seriously. DJ plays, tons of drunk college kids, everywhere. Still a few local guys at the bar, which I thought an odd mix then thought oh wait, old dudes love to look at cute scantly clad college girls (in this weather, ha). So loud, crowded, DJ, beer being spilled as you walk by. Highly recommend if you are young and want a fun place party on the weekend. At night time, its not your typical Irish pub at all. College kids take over! And I'm guessing this is just a weekend thing? Would highly recommend checking this awesome pub out during the day.

We stopped in on a Sunday for some drinks and to hear some music. It was crowded but the music was…read moregood and the bartenders were really nice. Two drinks cost us about 9-10€. It was a bit further from some of the touristy-er areas which made it chill and enjoyable. Definitely will be back when we return to Galway.

This place definitely didn't live up to its Yelp reviews tonight. Irish stew wasn't great and was…read moreonly slightly warm when brought to the table. Service was terrible. Didn't see the waiter again after placing our order. After food and drinks were dropped by someone else we weren't checked on, plates weren't cleared and after asking about another drink we waited so long that we decided to just leave. Would not return or recommend...plenty of other options in the area with same food and drink options. Maybe they were having an off night but wouldn't return to figure it out.

The place got busier as the night wore on. Serving many of your traditional Irish dishes with…read moreGuiness & other drinks on tap. It was a nice experience to try this place when there was live music & the crowd got larger. However, it takes awhile to get your bill as seemed like everyone was busy. I think we saw a table walk out and nobody even noticed. If you're into hectic & traditional, this may be the place for you. Prices are steep like the rest of Ireland but serving sizes are large.

Tigh Fox was the pub located above the hostel that I was staying at. I could hear the music when I…read morechecked in, so I decided to head down for a pint and to listen to some songs. There was a good mix of Celtic music (including songs everyone seemed to know the words to but me) and Johnny Cash. The next day I came back to Tigh Fox. There's no music in the day, but it was raining pretty fierce. When it's rainy (and cold) you want something warm to eat. I had bacon and cabbage. Pretty traditional type of dish. I really enjoyed it. This is a nice pub if you're in Galway. And it's only a short walk from the bus station and the train station. Definitely worth popping into for a drink or two.

We stopped here before we got on the train back to Dublin. Its extremely close proximity to the…read moretrain made it an optimal choice. The food was just okay here, beer was poured well. Prices were reasonable as well. Prices were good and the live music was good as well.

Outstanding and delicious dinner at the Dáil Bar. The Irish stew was so thick, hot and flavorful!…read moreThe generous helping of mashed potatoes was perfect with it. I had a side of garlic calbata which was thin, charred to perfection and delicious. I finished with sticky toffee pudding. Hot toffee pudding and cold ice cream drizzled in Carmel sauce. Yum!!

We only popped in here for a pint so can't rate the food but it was a cute bar and the bartender…read morewas super helpful and friendly in helping us select a new beer to try.