It was our first day in Ireland and we needed some dinner. Of course, we wanted a pub. It was a…read moreSunday evening and after striking out elsewhere, we landed at McHugh's. I'm so glad we did! McHugh's serves up elevated pub food in a warm and welcoming environment. We were able to be seated straight away. To begin our experience here, my dining companion and I both ordered Guinness. For my main, I got the salmon. It was cooked to perfection and places atop a bed of creamy mashed potatoes with a drizzle of a buttery sauce and a spear of asparagus. It also had a couple of tasty croquettas (I believe that's what they were!) on the side. Everything about the dish was outstanding. For dessert we got and shared the sticky toffee pudding (where have you been all my life?!?), which was rich, sweet, buttery goodness with both cream and ice cream on the side. The service was friendly throughout. Get to it!

Amazing food, Ellen was a sweet host and a delightful server. We really enjoyed our dinner here…read moreamongst the historical wall art and relaxing atmosphere. My husband and i prefer this spot out of all of Galway

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.

My name is really PETER MANNION I on my 60th Birthday Trip…read moreto Ireland and while in Galway on a free night from my tour group i took a cab out to see the pub. Paddy Mannion and the guys who were in the pub are incredibly friendly and welcoming! I'm SO glad I made the trip out from my hotel!

Service was amazing. Paddy is so friendly. Guinness is so good. Love the open fire. Craic is…read moregreat. Can't wait to go back.

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.

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.

Delicious! Stopped by on a Monday night as we passed through Oranmore. We had a burger, the fish…read morechowder, and a veggie pizza. Everything was amazing. We especially recommend the chowder. For dessert we tried the sticky toffee pudding and it was gone in seconds! The staff was friendly and kind and the service was very quick.

This is a local bar for local people. (Which is okay I…read moreguess in a small place like Oranmore.) What I mean by this is that everyone knows everyone else and you can feel a bit unwelcomed. I ordered a couple of drinks at the bar and only after 2 other people had ordered and received their drinks did I get mine. Gotta look after the regulars I expect. Beer was cold though so I guess that's a plus. Decent atmosphere and if you have lived here for 40+ years this would be a pretty decent place to hang out in.

Great neighborhood bar with food! Everyone is friendly and the prices are good! Come here to avoid…read morethe tourist crowd. The bartender Colm is very friendly and helpful. We had a great time talking to him. They have numerous beer on tap-even the American Budweiser-which I would never drink-when in Rome-so why not some Irish favorites??

Just a excuses of a restaurant to cover a gambling parlor. Showed up At 6:30 .Told the restaurant…read morewas not making food. Would give 0 stars if possible.

A real community pub in the real rural west of Ireland . . . doesn't get more real than this.read more

We stayed here two nights last week. The castle has 400+ years of character and charm. I was very…read moresick and slept in the room all night and most of one day... it was the best sleep i had while in Ireland. Laura was a dear and checked with my girlfriend to see if i was ok. She was a warm and splendid host. Their "Irish" breakfast hit the spot both mornings. I proposed to my now fiance' upstairs by the fireplace. The rooms are "cozy", but its a castle and I didn't expect large rooms like the movies. A lot of thought went into the castle decor... i can truly appreciate the charm and effort that went into the decoration. We walked around the castle before they had a big pig-roast event. Its a great place for events and lots of parking on site. It was relatively quiet even with so many guests. Location was good, easy to get in and out of town and an easy taxi ride to Galway. You can't walk to downtown but who would wants to stay in a castle in a downtown area!? I would like to have seen two small things; 1. A rope across the base of the stairs stating "Hotel Guests Only" to keep the event goers from going upstairs to the separate "hotel" space. 2. Instant hot water in the showers up stairs. In the morning they're great but I tried to take a shower in the eve and it was chilly. I'd go back in a heartbeat, I appreciate the people who work there and the effort that was put into our stay.

Fantastic. Booked a dinner reservation here for 10 people. They were able to accommodate us…read morecomfortably. The castle is awesome. It's a perfect mix of old and new. The restaurant is clean and beautiful, but the ancient parts of the castle are well preserved. The staff was fantastic as soon as we arrived. The service was prompt and professional. The food was outstanding. Many in our party declared it was the best meal of their lives. We had soup, roast duck, beef fillet... Everything was cooked to perfection. I would make this experience a priority each time we visit Galway from now on. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.