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    O'Connell's Bar

    4.6 (42 reviews)
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    O'CONNELL'S BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Rick C.

    Really great beer garden.! When you walk in off the square, it looks like a small place. However if you press ahead, you get to the large outdoor garden area in the back. What I liked: - There is cover in the garden area so you are hood rain or shine - good selection of craft beer along side the usual set of beer on tap in Ireland. - good service and security to clear tables and prevent smokers in the largest portion of the garden under a roof.

    Bridget H.

    A must stop on the Galway Whiskey Trail. O'Connell's had the largest whiskey selection of all the whiskey bars I went to while in Galway. The bartender was incredibly knowledgeable on Irish whiskey and game me excellent recommendations. I had the Clonakilty Pelican finish whiskey. It was a lovely sipper. The bar is huge with plenty of spots to sit at the bar if you enjoy sitting at the bar. There was a lot of antique decor that was interesting to look at. The prices were also reasonable here. I paid around €8 for my whiskey which is a great price! I would come here again in a heartbeat.

    Beer garden out back
    Jen W.

    Stopped in about lunch time to get out of the cold. We ordered a tea, and a pint and wandered around the pub. This place is so much fun. When you first enter, it appears there is only one small room with 3 tables and the bar. Open the back door and exit to your right to enter their outdoor bar areas. Plural. What a great place to enjoy a pint in fine weather. To us HP fans, the whole place reminds us of Diagon Alley. Enter any door from this outdoor area and wander through the many small pub style rooms full to the brim with memorabilia. When we arrived it was mostly empty and we had a great time exploring. The staff were very friendly and easy going. You should note, the restrooms are entered from outdoor area so if it's cold outside, it's cold inside. They are modern and clean. I recommend stopping by to lift a pint, or get a cuppa, and enjoying this fun establishment.

    Kathleen D.

    O'Connell's is a quintessential Irish pub. Is it a must-visit pub? Eh, probably not, but it is pretty cool nonetheless. Stop in for a cider if you're in the Eyre Square area! Prices are fair and service is prompt. You will need to hail the bartender for your check though. The set-up confused me a bit but it was easy to find seats at the bar. I asked if they had any fruity or sour beers at first and was presented an IPA sample (sigh, noooo) but quickly changed my mind and ordered a Bulmer's. If you don't want a Guinness, a Bulmer's will be your best bet here.

    Pizza from Dough bros inside pub!!
    Jose A.

    Awesome pub! It gets packed with locals/tourists on Friday nights. Had a couple Pints from here. They also have a pizza restaurant located inside. Pizza is delicious!! Places an order and it was done literally within 3-5MIN!! Check this place out for sure (: lovely atmosphere.

    Gary R.

    We drank at a lot of pubs in Galway during our stay there. A lot. Isn't that what you're supposed to do in Ireland? We embraced it wholeheartedly. And of all the regular pubs, O'Connell's was our favorite. We kept going back. Sure there are other good places and we loved those as well. Places with live Irish folk music, contemporary music, weird crowds, larger beer selections. We appreciated all that. But for a chill place to go have a pint and get that real pub feel without all that distraction, O'Connell's takes the cake. First of all the atmosphere is instantly welcoming, the bar friendly, the bartenders a pure joy, the stools comfy, the beer cold with quite a good selection. We particularly enjoyed the 1862 drafts brewed for O'Connell's. Delightful! There are multiple rooms beyond the front bar if you wander through. There's even an outdoor enclosed courtyard with an additional bar. If you're ever in Galway, stop in and have a pint. You'll even make a new friend or two.

    Inside the beer garden
    Celi R.

    This pub is absolutely charming! When you go inside it looks just like any little pub, but if you go through the garden door to the back you find a beer garden with tucked away alcoves, tables, storefront decorations, and a pizza oven.

    Great spot for day drinking. Service was great as well. Classic Irish bar with a great outdoor set up.

    The gate in front of the patio of O'Connell's, makes for a great photo spot!
    Courtney L.

    Oh O'Connell's! My friends and I had an amazing time at O'Connells in Galway when visiting a few days before St. Patrick's Day. During our visit, we were told that the bar was recently revamped with the outside patio. You walk in through what looks like a normal, smallish, Irish pub and go out the back to find a whole patio bar! Theres an additional bar outside in the back with plenty of seating AND a DJ booth inside of a bus, neatly slid into the corner. This place is lively and fun, filled kind people and good times. It's no wonder Ed Sheeran filmed his music video for "Galway Girl" here. You could say we freaked out when the music video was released a few weeks after our trip and we came to learn that our favorite bar in Ireland was featured in Ed's newest video! I highly recommend checking out this fun spot. Enjoy yourself a whiskey ginger or a pint of Guinness.

    The night's never complete without a hooker
    Hope C.

    A lovely pub with a mixed crowd. Old men in suits laughing conspiratorially in short seats lining the wall? Check. Phenomenal pint of Guinness? Check. Prime location for people-watching over Eyre Square? Check. Spacious beer garden and relaxed atmosphere? Check. O'Connell's is in a heavily trafficked area, but manages to maintain a relaxed local feel with a mix of lazy day regulars and smartly dressed after-work business drinkers. Mostly locals here and none of the stag and hen stuff that crowds places in other parts of town. Just a good pint, a good laugh, and time well-spent in a young vibrant city.

    Feels like home :)
    Daniela H.

    The favourite place of many locals in Galway city - it's full of locals and has a unique charm. If there wouldn't be a bar you could think you are in someone's house, ok the huge beer garden kinda leads you to think it's a pub.. Good mix of people, many locals and a relaxed atmosphere - the beer is yum! If you don't like Guinness try out Joker IPA - delish!

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    7 months ago

    Great service excellent location very nice atmosphere. Going into the pub it has a very inviting feel to it.

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    9 months ago

    Fantastic environment and outstanding music and service. Love this pub. The best in Galway!

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    1 year ago

    Love it. A great place to hang. Staff easy going and food....tasty. Great atmosphere. A must stop.

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    4 years ago

    Cool bar with a great outdoor area. Definitely pop in for a pint...or a few. Good vibes

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    9 years ago

    Lovely quintessential Irish Pub. Went in for one drink and enjoyed chatting up with the locals.

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    11 years ago

    Great pint and great atmosphere, the staff is very friendly and one of the best pints of Guinness I had while in town.

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    9 years ago

    Incredibly rude and disingenuous staff/service. Will NEVER return, I would rather spend my cold hard caysh elsewhere.

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