Tig Coili is everything you expect of an Irish pub. Bartenders are friendly & so are the patrons…read more Drinks are reasonably priced and the selection is good. First things first, no food here, just drinks. Second, live trad music at 6pm & 10pm when I went in early October. Seating is tight so get there early & grab a few beers and find yourself a spot. This was a fun pub and the beers and music were just what I wanted. I plan to come back the next time I'm in Galway.

We stopped in to enjoy the live music session and it didn't disappoint. We wound up getting some…read morespots upfront to see the musicians. What a treat! Classic Irish pub experience! When you walk in, the smell of fresh ground coffee hit me. I should have ordered an Irish coffee, as I'm sure it would have been top tier, if they cared enough to grind the beans. I ordered and Jameson and ginger, my go to for this trip. The service was quick and friendly and the atmosphere was exactly what you want for an Irish pub.

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!

After asking the BIG Guy at the door a couple menu questions he pretty much ushered us in and aimed…read moreus at the first open table! :) He did so very jovially and with great humor and we had a great meal- fish and chips could have used another min in the oil but was still the best fish and chips I've had in Ireland- The traditional lamb Irish stew was fabulous and made the whole meal for my wife and I. If we were in town for a second night I'd be back here for another round of the Lamb in a heartbeat-

We were tired after a long day in Galway, so we hopped into this pub across the street from our…read morehotel. I turned out to be a good decision! Decision! I ordered a cottage pie and hubs ordered a steak sandwich. Both were pretty good! There was also a very good musician playing non-traditional music in the bar. This was a good stop!

Really solid bar food for lunch. If you can grab a table during a sunny day, you'll be able to eat…read moreand drink right in the middle of the action. With street performers playing music on the street, you even get live music to go along with your meal. I didn't have high expectations for pub food but the lamb burger and BLT were excellent. Lamb burger was very juicy and worked well with the thick bread. Bacon lovers will enjoy the thick slices of bacon on the BLT. Service was pretty good for a busy day as well. Wouldn't recommend for a very large group or kids though because it is a bit tight between the tables.

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!

What great ambiance! We were seated upstairs in a corner with plenty of room to spread out. Our…read moreserver was great and made many good suggestions. I went with the Bulmers Cider (always a good choice and they also offered a 0.0 version) plus the beef stew with mashed potatoes. The stew was thick and delicious and perfect for a rainy day. My brothers got the seafood chowder and they raved about it. They also got the bangers and mash and seemed very happy with their choices. The pink tree hanging out over the stairwell made for a lovely background for pictures from our booth. I definitely would recommend eating here. Good food and beverage choices, clean bathroom, and helpful wait staff. Plus we didn't need to wait to be seated during dinner time.

Busy, busy night. The Dail Bar took us in and the service and food was like it was an average…read morenight. I was super impressed with everyone!, Great job Dail!!

We went here because it was close to our hotel and we could watch the Chelsea match. They have many…read morelocations 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.

There is a great amount of options on the menu here, Irish fare or not. The place does seem to fill…read moreup 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!

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.

I was in Galway on a day trip from Dublin and had some time to kill before heading back to the bus…read moreso I wandered around a bit before stumbling across McSwiggan's. I was craving seafood and saw there was a seafood platter on the menu so I decided to sit down for a meal. The restaurant was very dark inside so it took a bit for my eyes to adjust. It wasn't very busy inside but I hoped it wasn't an indication of poor quality food or service. I started out with some oysters since ... well, why not? The oysters were fresh and delicious but a bit rough-looking due to what looks like inexperience with the shucking process. They were torn up but still tasted great. The mignonette was very strong - almost tasted like straight vinegar. The seafood platter was very nice and a couple of items were new to me - for example the shrimp in marie rose sauce - I've never had this before and the sauce had a ketchup flavor, and unfortunately I really dislike ketchup, so I didn't really love this sauce. The shrimp tasted very fresh though. The poached salmon was probably my favorite item on the plate. It was perfectly poached and still quite moist in the middle. The crab was very nice as well. I couldn't finish the walnut bread so I had it wrapped up to have later. I really enjoyed it with my cup of tea. Service was very friendly and non-intrusive. I would definitely recommend trying McSwiggan's if you're in the area.

Great bar in downtown Galway! They have traditional Trad music around 5ish, then music later as…read morewell. Can get crowded but def has some of the best music around. We didn't ever eat here more just got drinks. But we went two nights in a row! One of my favorites!

We only went for drinks so unfortunately I can't speak to the food, but we had a great time. Fair…read morewarning, it gets packed to the gills but everyone is having a great time and happy, what more could you ask for? The bartenders are working hard so wait time for drinks was minimal. Despite how wild the crowd gets, the staff is working hard to keep it clean. Bartenders and security were very friendly throughout the night. We went on a Friday night and they had a great band playing from 10- close. Will absolutely visit again next time we're in town.

Friend and I came here based off of a personal recommendation!…read more When we arrived, it was pretty busy so we were told we'd have to wait a little while for a table. We added our name to a list and grabbed a drink in the meantime! About 45 minutes later, we were called and seated. For drink, I got an apple spice hot toddy that was a seasonal drink. It was delicious! It was the perfect ailment for a sore throat I had at the time. For food, I asked our waitress for some recommendations and ended up getting the black bean burger. After a few minutes, the food arrived. The burger was soooo good. It was soft and had great flavor. Admittedly most bean burgers I've tried in the past have been sad and dry. This burger single handedly changed my tune about bean burgers! The fries were hot and fresh, a perfect side. Overall, my friend and I were really happy with experience. Would be more than willing to come back if I found myself in Galway again.

This restaurant has been around forever. It's one of those institutions that you must visit but you…read moreknow that it's a tourist trap. The food was edible but not great, however the ambiance and service were outstanding.

My absolute favorite Christmas decorations. Everywhere was decorated so great but this one was the…read morebest! We went back two days in a row just for the decorations. The service was also really great. The live music was fantastic. Pretty large with lots of seats but still gets pretty busy. One of my favorites in 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.