Loved the hip decor and food. This is not your traditional Irish fare, so don't come if you are…read morelooking for that. It's more like a modern general restaurant. I had the chicken sandwich (Indian spices) and it was delicious. My partner enjoyed his fish and chips. It was a nice break from the crowded street - an added bonus!

Went here for lunch this weekend and absolutely loved the place!…read more Excellent food, super price value and not too many choices. The menu is not massive which is great, because they focus on quality. Staff is really friendly and quick. The style of the interior is very New York, they play music but not too loud - you can still have a great conversation. We had burger and sandwiches, I had the tuna melt on rye bread, I'd say it was homemade. So delicious. They served with a spicy cabbage salad which was beautiful. Portion was massive - I didn't have anything else for the rest of the day. Another bonus: they have 95 gins if fully stocked so I have to go back here for a cocktail session, the menu looked amazing. Next to my favourite gin, they also do a great choice of vodkas, whiskeys and wines. Enjoy!

Popped into the beer garden for a few hours and a couple drinks. Fairly low-key, about average…read moreprices. A bit of a maze of a handful of rooms before the beer garden.

Taylor's bar where to begin!! Johanna is an absolute angel,…read moreshe was serving in the front bar, my friend spilled her drink and she was right over with a replacement, the best SERVICE you wouldn't get it anywhere else in Galway! such an absolute GEM she's is worth her weight in GOLD keep her Taylor's she is a customer service QUEEEEEN

Good food.. and service. Really enjoyed the Sundae Dessert…read moreIce Cream Good view of the City & River

I really liked the ambience and the seating arrangements and the decor. It was welcoming and unique…read moreand comfortable. I didn't care about the service as there were literally numerous workers and yet with limited customers the night I visited, they seemed off and slow and not really showing much enthusiasm towards services. This is where working to earn tips in the service oriented jobs in the US is a definite advantage. I had 4-5 people serve my table of one customer yet I had to remind them ... can I have water please, is anyone ready to take my order, my drink was served by one, water another, food order taken by yet another, and served by entirely a new person!!!! Not personable experience and rather confusing and unorganized. The Whisky based espresso cocktail was good Nd tasty and the 8oz fillet was fine but rather dry, and more like. 4 or 6 oz at the most. I didn't feel like complaining to be honest.

Excellent cocktails, lovely service, and a great setup. They're all about bringing people closer to…read morenature, and use foraged ingredients from conemarra for bitters, syrups, and essences. Love how creative and welcoming everyone was. We ended up purchasing a tincture to come home with us.

Came here on a bit of a hanger emergency, so our expectations were suitably low, and yet I still…read morewas a little underwhelmed by the experience. The interior is like two things mashed together; a stylist, neon-lit cocktail bar, and a dingy unclean diner. It's quite a weird ambience. The music was loud and chart-based, which was fine by me, but infuriated my SO. The food on my side was also fine, I had the Bangers & Mash and aside from the portion being 1/3 too much for any human to consume, the garlic & herb sausages were really nice. The gravy served tasted a little packety, which I wasn't a fan of. Service was fine, but nothing amazing, though perhaps that was our grumpy faces uninviting any kind of small talk. My SO had the burger and said it was only meh. It was fine for the fill when it was desperately needed, but there was nothing about the place that would have me rushing back.

Buddha Bar came highly recommended to me based on their impressive cocktail list and cool ambiance…read more The inside is beautifully decorated and the bar is gorgeous. I snagged a seat at the bar and really enjoyed the service from the host, servers, and bartenders. Everyone working that night seemed to be working together to keep the dinner rush moving swiftly and efficiently. The host ended up seating me, taking my order, and checking in throughout the meal. He was even running food throughout the night. He gave me some great recommendations for the meal including the kimchi fried rice and the wings. The menu is HUGE so I definitely needed help deciding. I will say, if you are American and used to Chinese American food, you may have some different expectations for certain dishes (for example, I saw someone order the orange chicken and instead of the saucy orange chicken you might think of, it came with literal orange slices on top of chicken that looked a bit sauce-less). If you are concerned about gluten, many options could be made gluten free or were marked clearly as GF. I really enjoyed the meal and was super full - the portion sizes are large. The cocktails also really blew me away. My favorite was the kiwi whiskey sour. If you love a whiskey sour, you'll really enjoy this unique take. I would definitely return to Buddha Bar to explore more of the menu the next time I'm in Galway!

Buddha Bar has really delicious cocktails and Asian beer choices. The service was very friendly and…read morefast. The vibe of the bar was different from a typical pub and was very inviting. Great choice!

The absolute best food I had in Ireland. The chef is top rate and made every little course a…read moredelectable treat. I would rate this restaurant higher if I could, because I would give it 5 stars solely for the food. But that's not the entire experience! To cap it off the service was very personal and prompt. The menu selection was diverse without being overwhelming. There were flights offered to sample the different beers. It seems very clear to me that Hickies wants it's customers to enjoy their dining experience in a very invlusive way. There isn't the pompusness I see in most places of this caliber. They don't give their dishes french names and give a smirk if you ask questions. Even if you don't quite know what you want, Hickies will help you find it. Then there's the pub itself. Which has a classic atmosphere that's seen all over, but if you take the time to look at the posters and plaques and memories on the walls, the charm of the place will leave you with special endearment. I love this place and can't wait to visit again.

Go. Here. I cannot believe this place only has one review so far. It was the best food I had in two…read moreweeks of eating out (for every meal) all over Ireland. The atmosphere was relaxed and cozy, the staff was friendly, but not too in-your-face, which I appreciate. But wow, the FOOD. Their ingredients, particularly meats and fish, are sourced locally and taste incredibly fresh. I wish I'd been hungrier when we went, because I only ordered the Caesar salad (which had lots of meat and Parmesan, and probably would have been filling enough if I had been hungry), but my husband ordered the pork roast from the daily specials menu, and it was out of this world. Whoever the chef is, knows what they're doing, because it was probably the best pork I've ever had... but you'd never expect that from the price!

That hand cut crispy chunky chips... I couldn't leave a single one behind.. portion was so big…read morethough I had to take the burger home.. Great food.Prompt service. At only a tenner for that meal I'll certainly be back.