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    McSwiggans Bar and Restaurant

    4.4 (80 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Angela F.

    Classy restaurant in Galway for a perfect date night. After a stressful evening of driving we needed a place for dinner to treat ourselves. We were recommended to go to McSwiggans by a local, saying this is one of the go to spots for steak and seafood. We made a reservation in advance which allowed us to get seated immediately (no need to wait in the queue for a table). This restaurant was several floors and the decor around was quite interesting (spotted a boat and tree along the way as we made our way to our seat). Our server took us to our table which is a bit small for the both of us but it had a nice view of the street below. We started off with a couple cocktails and Caesar salad to share for appetizer. These were delicious. We then ordered the seafood plate and gnocchi pomodoro for mains. The seafood platter had so much variety from smoked salmon, oyster, crab, and prawns. They all tasted so fresh. The only downside was the soda bread that came along with it was very dry. The server was attentive and friendly, checking on us throughout our meal and refilling our water as needed. Had a great time at McSwiggans and would recommend!

    Christie S.

    Came here for lunch when my boyfriend and I were in Galway and food was great! For starters, we ordered 6 oysters and fried calamari. For entree, I ordered fish and chips and my boyfriend ordered a burger. Oysters were very fresh but we only ordered 6 since it was a little pricy. The calamari portion was a little smaller than expected but it was tasty! I loved the fish and chips a lot! The fish was perfectly fried--light and crispy. The fries were chunky and tasted great since it was made with Irish potato! I'm not a big fan of peas in general and didn't try the mashed peas but all fish and chips in Ireland comes with mashed peas! Highly recommend this place if you ever visit Galway!

    Seafood chowder, chicken caeser salad, salmon entree.
    Katelyn D.

    Delicious seafood!! Mussels were amazing as was the seafood chowder. A great spot for dinner.

    Oysters!

    We had the best service, and delicious food! The chicken pie was spectacular and so was the steak!

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    Mackenzie C.

    Such a yummy place! The oysters were the best I've had and the mussels were so good too! The gnocchi was sooo yummy too full of peas and zucchini! The staff was so friendly and the ambiance was so welcoming and fancy feeling! One thing to note is there were a lot of Americans there like probably only Americans haha

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    Kermit M.

    Good food and great tea. And amazing speed. The service is quick, and the ambience is quiet. I love it!!!

    Fish and chips, honey and thyme glazed carrots, creamed leeks, Connemara lamb stew, gin and tonic

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    Came here with a group. Very nice atmosphere just don't bother to try the Lamb Stew. I did and got a bowl of potatoes

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    Amazing dinner. Our table ordered Chateaubriand , lamb, and petite filet. It was everything a tourist is expecting. Two thumbs up!

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    Very good fish and chips and friendly service throughout our visit. Fun place on trivia night too!

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    Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're in Galway, you must stop in for a pint!!!

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    Food and drinks were good but the service left a bit to be desired. Maybe we were just there at the wrong time of the day.....

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    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!

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    3.8(148 reviews)
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    We stopped in for dinner but there were no tables available. We said we'd go to another restaurant…read moreand we started to return to our hotel. We're just about there when the manager comes up behind us and said he found a table. Pretty impressive service. The table was in a medium sized room away from the music which was great as you could hold a conversation. Our server came over quickly to take our drink orders and once we had the drinks be places our order, cottage pie and fish and chips. The cottage pie was served in a small, but not too small oval baking dish with a nicely browned top on the potatoes. It also came with a side of gravy which was a nice touch. Digging in there was a good amount of pulled well seasoned brisket with carrots mixed. Very tasty dish. The fish and chips arrived with a good portion chips and a moderately sized piece of well fried fish. The fish was very fresh and flaky and the breading was very light so it didn't over power the fish. We had a pleasant meal with two great servers, a manager that wouldn't give up on finding us a table and great music (acoustic guitar) to keep us enter. Definitely a great place for drinks and a good meal and one that we will gone back to.

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