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!

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!

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.

This place was right across the street from our hotel. It's bigger inside than it looks from the…read moreoutside. 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.

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

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.

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.

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.