On vacation for 8 days in Ireland with my girlfriend and stayed 6 nights at The Lodge at the Old…read moreBarracks and couldn't have been more happy with my choice. The room was well updated and cozy. Each morning we had full complimentary breakfast across the street at the Barracks restaurant that was included with our room. Scott runs a very hospitable business and his passion for customer service shows through his staff. Michael was awesome, not only was he the one received us at 7pm, checked us in and showed us our room, he was also working each morning in the restaurant and helped us plan our daily journeys around the Galway area. Everyone we met were very attentive , kind and helpful. Next door to the Lodge, The Stone House Pizza had awesome food as well and is the one place we found that serves a true cocktail. I highly recommend staying at the Lodge at The Old Barracks to anyone who likes a local vibe and hospitality. After our fantastic experience I would never consider staying anywhere else when visiting the Galway area.

Excellent food, service, and friendly workers. Would definitely visit again. I was impressed by…read morevegetarian options

Terrific little cafe in Cong village. First of all, the locally sourced coffee is terrific. Rich…read moreand flavorful, with espresso drinks done the right way. The service is friendly and attentive, and the ambience is fun. Both locals and tourists were patronizing the shop when we were there. Second they have a selection of baked goods and other interesting local products. We got tonic syrup prepared the old way using Cinchona bark from India rather than just processed quinine. (Some exotic G&T's in our future.) We also got wild gorse syrup from gorse picked by one of the owners. (How else would you find gorse syrup?) A fun and delightful stop if you're in Cong!

Nice, basic selection of savory and sweet crepes, ice cream, smoothies, etc. The atmosphere is…read morecasual, good for kids. The music was a bit loud for my taste.

What a find, a real tasty treat place right in the town centre. The waitress was very friendly. The…read moretables and chairs are canteen style and comfy. We had a bacon based, and very tasty home made soup each. Our soup was accompanied by a bacon, cream cheese Ballymaloe relish in a lush panini (me) and my wife had a huge savoury crepe with chicken & bacon. These were great portions and full of flavour and each came served up with some tortilla chips, salad and a mayo dip on the side. Then we had a single espresso and large skinny cappuccino. The toilets were spotlessly clean and local papers were available to read. The bill came to 18 euro for the two of us. I was tempted by the Maud's ice creams but in the end I didn't buy. It was a wet, windy, cold day outside and we were toasty warm having just arrived from Achill island. One real irritation here no wifi. I expect if it had it would see greater numbers in the door.

Susie's Bistro is a new place in town, and my my, it's a lovely place to dine!…read more They started to do breakfast now too. We tasted their stack of pancakes with maple and added bacon and sausage with it: truly delicious! Their dinner menu starts at 12, and they offer a nice selection of sandwiches, and specials. We've been having lunch here a few times, and every time it's nice! Go and try it out for yourself!

Susie's what a breath of fresh air , nice decor very comfortable seems like your at home eating …read more Coconut Cod was tender and flaky the lamb was by far one of the best I have tasted and the chicken with stir fry veggies had a great balance of flavor . The staff is helpful and inviting. I would recommend anyone in the area to come in for a bite your really going to be surprised .

Two words: fried calamari. As we walked in the door of this tidy, attractive restaurant in the late…read moreafternoon, a lady heading out said to try the calamari because it's great. Was she right!! Even though the listing here on yelp says breakfast and lunch, this is also a dinner restaurant. Shane took our reservation for 6 o'clock after checking the books and seeing that they had about 20 names down already. We shared an appetizer-sized portion of the calamari, and most of us agreed that we wished we had ordered it for our entrée because it was outstanding. The waiter said the secret is that it is never frozen, and I can only say that I've never tasted calamari that tender and flavorful, so perhaps he's right. Don't get me wrong: each of our entrées was delicious, but that calamari!... Their menu list their local suppliers, which must another secret to outstanding food. We also shared two desserts among the six of us: an Irish cream cheese cake and a chocolate tart. Both came on plates adorned with two fruit gastrics and a tiny dish of delicious vanilla ice cream; the desserts themselves were excellent.

Fantastic!!! We had the pleasure of eating at the Blackberry Cafe on a recent trip. We found it…read moreon accident and we are so glad we did. Hands down the best fish and chips I have ever had! Service was great and the food was just amazing! The atmosphere is very warm and inviting. Get there early as they fill up fast for good reason. Highly recommend and when we go back to the amazing west coast of Ireland we will go back!

Apr 9, 2025 Great breakfast, highly recommend, if you have…read moretime. This place gets very busy and seems popular with the locals. Coffee was delicious and the very welco

We enjoyed a lovely breakfast at this darling cafe in June 2023. The cafe is a very short walk from…read moreThe Connacht Hotel, with delicious food, excellent prices, and wonderful coffee. Our family of four were able to eat for less than 35 euro total. The staff were courteous and prompt and the ambiance is quaint. The cafe seemed to be a spot where locals frequent. We very much liked being in a place that didn't feel "touristy." We sipped our coffee and ate bacon, eggs, French toast, salad, baked beans, croissant, and veggies while watching a light rain shower out the windows. What a wonderful cafe! We highly recommend!

This place is a must go to! Really cute little bakery. Wraps, Panini's, salads. I got a yogurt,…read moregranola, with fruit, it was small but fresh and tasty. Super cozy environment. I would Definitely come here again. Tip: CASH ONLY NO CREDIT CARDS.

It's closed. Fortunately other options were available in the area. The tourist center directed us…read moreto a couple of other choices

Great lunch in a very cute cafe…read more Places like the Hungry Monk are easy to love: comfort food with with locally-sourced ingredients in a very charming little town. Just by looking at the menu and the way the food is served you can tell that the owners take pride in what they do. I have a nice piece of leek quiche with a side salad and a piece of their homemade brown bread. It was great and I wish I had the chance to try more. Warp technology should be real so that I could head over to Cong on a daily basis for a lovely lunch. Visiting Cong? Do consider this place for lunch. It will make you happy.

Stopped in here after just arriving in Galway, very pleasantly surprised! The ambiance really drew…read moreme in and vegan options on the menu solidified our decision to stop in. Seating is adorable and comfortable, inside or out. Staff meeting we friendly and helpful. The vegetable curry was very good and the homemade blueberry tea was superb. The truffles were the only disappointment, I didn't realize they were mostly shredded coconut which I don't like. Would have gladly stopped in here again of we could.

This was a very beautifully relaxed, but Bohemian tea house. The tea selections I think are almost…read moreover 50 to choose from. Pastries and desserts are quite robust in their selection. The owner who helped me was very knowledgeable and help me pick out the right tea as I am a fan of Rose. She had a jasmine rose tea that was just divine. Great experience. would recommend.