Lovely staff and patrons. Had a hot whiskey for the first time and it was just what this Miami girl…read moreneeded to survive this cold weather.

Driving through the tiny town of Cong around the noon hour, we decided to stop for lunch…read more Comfortable pub atmosphere although there were only two other guests when we were in there. Servers/bartenders were not entirely pleasant, and the overall service was definitely subpar. I had one of their specials, the roast stuffed pork. Although it was good, it certainly was not great, however, it was a comforting meal for a cool and rainy day.

Celebratory local pub in Oranmore. We had booked our hotel in Oranmore for a night between visiting…read morecliffs of Moher and heading to Dublin next morning. The restaurant in the hotel looked very boring so we decided to check out Porterhouse. When we arrived there it was FULL with locals. As we had a toddler , so they seated us in a private dining area outside the bar to comply with the regulation that kids aren't allowed in bars after 9 pm. Our server was very friendly. The staff was really good! He took our orders, got us to try a few beers and whiskeys before we finalized our orders to ensure that we really enjoy what we order. At this point we were just blown away by the hospitality despite being extremely crowded. We ordered two pints of beer, a shot of whiskey, fish and chips and a vegetarian curry dish. Everything tasted fantastic. The place itself was huge and the ambiance was of the traditional Irish pub. Brick walls, good music, fantastic pours, great food and warm smiles all around.

we brought a birthday cake and before everyone was finished staff went around and literally threw…read moremultiple full slices that hadn't been eaten yet into the bin.

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.

After visiting way back in 2001 as a kiddo, I was more recently able to visit this excellent…read moreestablishment and enjoy some of the outstanding fare! Truly a gem! I had a great many tastes of things but what stood out was the lamb skewers served with yogurt made nearby. What an amazing combo and I can't put into words the tremendous flavor I experienced! Definitely a place to visit, without question, as the food, ambiance, and the service are the highest quality!

Convenient parking Very nice staff. Great hospitality…read more National and local beer on draft. Fantastic mushroom and roasted garlic soup. The most amazing seafood chowder I've had in Ireland with generous helpings of mussels. Tortalini was good. My daughter drew a picture that they really liked. Highly recommended.

Great family run bar. Very welcoming and friendly. With a small shop too if you need a few…read moreessentials.

Another locals pub in Oranmore. Again got served after a…read morefew others had ordered after me. No hello, please, thank you or any communication whatsoever. Minus points for trying to put ice in my Jameson's. There was a live two piece band on which made it a bit livelier but the front of the bar is quite small and we were edged into a corner. The back of the bar was populated by the kiddies, all hanging about looking cool and sharing cokes between 3 or 4. Not the best pub experience in Ireland but still better than some.

We went with local friends, and then also worked hard to chat it up with the locals. While we went…read moreon a Monday night, it had a good crowd by about 10pm. The bartender was great fun. I guess they've expanded; inside there's a outdoor courtyard...but since we wanted the Irish pub vibe we stayed in the main area.

Band's name is Evoke. Great pub, and even better band! Stop in when they are playing. You won't…read moreregret it! Maybe, like we did, you will travel to see them again.

If you haven't heard of the Hop Inn Bar in Athenry, you haven't been watching YouTube lately. Owner…read moreNiall is a viral video superstar, so check it out. As far as his pub goes, it's a great comfy place in the middle of town. Lots of places to chill inside and a great atmosphere, as well. There's a good sized outside area for the smokers or any day when it's not pouring rain. Sunday night is BBQ night and the burgers were great. All in all, highly recommended!