Beautiful weather today brought out lots of folks! Tig Coili in the middle of the action in…read moreGalway.We were lucky to get great seats at this small traditional Irish Pub in the front with the sun on our backs. There was a musician playing outside which made for a lovely visit. Nice patio out front too. We met a local Irish couple and so enjoyed good craic with them. 1 of our favorite pubs on our trip

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 had lunch at O'Donoghues with a bus tour visiting the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. The west coast…read moreof Ireland is breathtaking. O'Donoghues is nicely positioned between Galway and the Cliffs. We had a group of 60, and the restaurant was timely with its service. I ordered beef stew out Guinness, mashed potatoes, and a pint of Murphy's. It was very good.

Great little find along the backroads heading back to Galway. Didn't try the food, but the…read moreatmosphere was spectacular and the whiskey pours were generous. A fun little establishment in the town of Fenore.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Best place in the area! We enjoyed the food and the staff was friendly. The atmosphere was great!read more

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.

Great atmosphere! The interior is absolutely amazing and the bartender is a real gentleman. The…read morefood was very good pub faire. Would highly recommend if you're in Clifden and looking for a genuine and enjoyable Iriah pub experience.

One of the if not the most popular bar's in Clifden. Extensive Irish Whiskey collection, they told…read moreme there was over 100 different kinds... I wasn't going to count.. I tried a few different types, but always ended up with Jamison in the end. Bartenders were great, I never felt like a customer but more like a friend. I never once had to ask for a drink or had to get their attention..loved how attentive they were. My group grabbed seats just as it started to get crowded, once the music started it felt like everyone in the streets just filed in. It was packed, everyone was having fun signing and drinking ... one big party. I met and had so many great conversations with both locals and people from all over the world. When the music would stop half the crowd would clear out... unitl the next band started. Lot's of fun here, smooth wide selection of whiskey and great music.

We were invited by some local Irish friends to join a local band playing at Lydon's. Its a modern…read morebar/pub with 2 decent sized rooms; one by the bar and another just to the side. We were warmly welcomed by all the customers (and staff) and ended up staying until the place closed at 1 or 130 (i cannot remember). The beer was great, and the parking lot was big (great for visitors not used to driving on the left) And they seem to have several nights of live music; the night we were there a local Galway duet played a great mix of Irish tunes along with various country and bluegrass. The local crowd danced the whole time, even pulling our whole family out to dance with them. I believe the band was called "Neasa and Martin" ....good fun.

Wanted go to a local pub to watch the World Cup match England vs France…read more Walked in right before the kitchen closed. No problem, we ordered Fish Stew, Roast of the Day (brisket) and Fish and Chips. All local ingredients and all made at the restaurant. Check out my pics of the food and yes it was delicious. True pub food and good to the last bite. In fact our waitress shared about the local match and to make sure if we wanted dessert- homemade apple pie with cream, ice cream and custard. Yep we shared it as we were stuffed but I'm not sure all parties were happy to share. Thanks to the staff and Trappers for making us welcome and putting in the game for us. Looking for a pub outside the downtown area, this will punch your ticket.

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??