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!

What a fun bar with great live music. Lots of space, with a big bar and music till late. We stopped…read morein one night and we loved the band. Overall worth a stop if you are in the area!

We just stopped in here for a pint. Everything was a bit average (service, pricing) except for the…read moreinterior - this place is absolutely gorgeous.

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.

Fun spot. Super cool decorations and good beer. Would recommend for a beer and some musicread more

We stayed in Salt Hill on our Irish tour, our tour guide mentioned this place in town. We walked…read morefrom our hotel one night, there was live music playing when we walked in. Walk around to the side of the building to enter*** This place was unique, decorated on every surface. Netting, shells, fishing floats all over the ceiling. Antiques all around, there was a trunk for a table in the area we sat at, then they opened a curtain to another room for overflow. We sat at a large table for our group that ventured over for the night. Great ambiance, I can't speak to the service because I didn't go up to the bar to order. We loved the live music and the experience we had with our friends that night.

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!

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!

While visiting, we stopped for a bite as we got to Galway a bit late, and it was across from our…read morehotel. First off, I'd eaten fish chowder a few times all over Ireland, this was my favorite. Lite and herby, it was a perfect warm supper on a chilly night. Service was succinct and pleasant- but to be fair, I have only wonderful things to say about Galway. When I come back to visit, I'll definitely stop for a bite and a pint. Thanks for the warm Hospitality and yummy food.

Just arrived in Ireland and drove to Galway to pick up my co-traveler. We went here primarily…read morebecause they had off-street parking. But the food was delicious! And the service was great. Very nice inside.

We were in the area so popped in here on a recommendation and to our surprise there was a huge…read moregroup of trad musicians playing outside. It was quite chilly but we enjoyed a Guinness and the music and it was a standout memory of our time in Galway.

If you are planning a visit to Galway, Crane Bar will probably come up time and time again as a…read morerecommendation from friends. Do yourself a favor and listen to your friends! Crane Bar is a quintessential Irish pub with traditional live music. I was able to catch some live music on this particular visit and it was truly wonderful. The biggest difference I noticed at Crane Bar was that it is expected that everyone is quiet during the music. Most other Irish pubs don't mind some chatter above the music but here, it is expected that you be silent during some songs. The staff won't be shy about shushing you either. I hadn't encountered this elsewhere in Ireland and I was told by a local that this is fairly uncommon for pubs. It just goes to show how central live music is to the Crane Bar experience. Beyond that, the pints were cold and the service was quick. I highly recommend stopping in to Crane Bar for a traditional Irish pub experience.

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.