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    Taaffes Bar

    4.2 (54 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Irish
    Open 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Irish Coffee and a Guinness
    Tommy G.

    Great little pub to grab a couple pints and a small meal. The Irish coffee was amazing. Local feel and friendly people. Definitely hit the spot!

    Dave C.

    Music was echoing out of the door as we were scrolling by. Went in, the place was packed. Band was good and the Guinness was cold.

    One of the bars.

    Authentic Irish pub. Stopped in Galway on our way to the Cliffs of Moher. Entire city was full of tourists on buses. Last week of October most tours end soon. Walked down into the Latin Quarter and toward the end of the street decided to stop in for a lite lunch. Would have chosen the outside tables but was a bit chilly and rainy. Took a minute tho the pub was packed with regulars. Was warmly welcomed. Order a couple of sandwiches and a pint. Food was a little slow coming out but figured due to it being packed. Food was very tasty. Would definitely recommend for lunch, but beware during the summer season probably couldn't get in during regular lunch hour.

    Chicken and Bacon Club
    John Z.

    What a great vibe this pub has! The staff are so friendly and welcoming! There is plenty of choices for food and drink. Since we had only gotten off the plane a few hours earlier we went with lighter beers with our food! We will come back later to hear the local music!

    Lori M.

    Cool place to hang out while the rain decided to bless us with her presence! The Bar was a little too crowded with no room and hard to get service. Once we did order I chose the potato and leek soup as well as a tomato and cheese sandwich. The sandwich featured a soggy tomato and I could not find a potato anywhere in my bowl. However the atmosphere was fun and felt like a staple in Galway. Our server was very friendly but a tad slow taking care of service.

    Irish mini

    Day three in galway , we absolutely love Taaffes!! We come for breakfast and beer! You name it, they have it. Taafees is a whole vibe. Birds are a tad wild, just don't feed them and they will ignore you. People watching is 10/10. Great musicians near by. Live music inside is great too... service is good. Everything js fine

    Orla M.

    Great wee pub in Galway. Traveled half a day across the country to visit my wee cousin in Galway; we popped in here for lunch and of course an Irish coffee. I loved the vibe of this quaint wee pub that's serving up some fantastic sandwiches. The sandwiches and soup both really hit that sweet spot in your tummy. It's best washed down with an Irish coffee; don't worry it's always 5 o'clock somewhere, plus no one will judge you in Ireland no matter what time it is. So if you're in Galway, just stroll down Shop Street and enjoy a really good sandwich and a pint or two. They also have live music, and just a head's up the kitchen does close early.

    Phoenix M.

    A beautiful traditional pub in a corner the town, but in the centre of town ;-). I tried Murphy's stout there and it'll my mind. I'm a Guinness man, but Murphy's is my mistress.

    Enjoying our beverages
    Kristine P.

    We stopped by this pub after a long day of site seeing. It was a gloomy, chilly evening and I just wanted to get warm. The fireplaces were roaring when we entered and the place was packed. This must have been another locals favorite, because we definitely "stood out." We grabbed our Bulmers, Guinness, and two wooden stools and listened to the music being played. We stayed for a few rounds and then left, but I really enjoyed our time there. I would definitely vist this pub again!

    Live Irish music!
    Daniela L.

    Great place! Live music twice a day which is grand and a great place to tuck in when it's raining and cold. Was wondering by when I heard the music and decided to pop in for a look. Found a spot at the bar got a Guinness and just relaxed! It's a very warm and friendly atmosphere there's no pretension or pressure you can literally just sit and relax and enjoy! Being by myself I ended up meeting random local people who shared stories and such, nothing creepy just the kind people of Ireland for ya! Service was great all very quick and helpful and kept an eye on things in a way I haven't really seen in the states. Saw them refuse a guy because he was already pretty wasted and they were clear and firm simply telling him to come back tomorrow. I do t really ever see that and I respected them for keeping a sharp eye and maintaining the good happy safe atmosphere! I would definitely recommend if you're in Galway looking for a pint and some good music just pop by there! They even have free wifi which is nice for those of us who don't have the international plans.

    John W.

    Taffes Bar actually spelled Taaffes Me and the Gal spent a week traveling around Ireland seeing the Sights and have a few Pints. Okay, We had more than a few pints. We wanted to spend some time in Irish Pubs. Out of all the Pubs we love Taffes the most. Good Irish music, friendly staff, a good mix of mostly Locals and a few Tourist. We spent the evening talking to a couple of local Guys. Well before we knew it we had been locked in the Pub. Apparently at closing time they lock the doors so no one else can get in and but we can continue knocking down Pints. We needed a Regular to show us how to unlock the door. Interesting enough we got lock in the Pub but got lock out of your hotel and needed to buzz to get in. It was great to listen to the locals speaking Gaelic with a more than occasional English swear word thrown in. Our new mates were trying to give us directions for a restaurant they thought we should visit and asked how we liked their winding twisting streets. I said "Hey I'm from Minneapolis/St. Paul we had drunken Irishmen build our streets in St. Paul!" That got the Locals and the bartender rolling on the ground laughing and it got me and the Gal a free pint of Guinness from the bartender. The bartender kicked out a group 4 or 5 girls that looked like they were 15 years old. He said some like, "Oh no, you know better, get out!" I wasn't sure if any minim drinking age was enforced because I never saw ID's check at any of the Pubs. So it was nice to see. 5 stars.

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    14 years ago

    Great live traditional music, not quite as crowded as An Pucan or Tigh Coili--we eventually got a seat at the bar right near the musicians.

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    Traditional live music two times a night.

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    12 years ago

    We loved this place! Great staff, great food. I'm still thinking about the ham&cheese bap.

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    Quays Bar

    Quays Bar

    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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    O'Connell's Bar

    O'Connell's Bar

    4.6(43 reviews)
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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!

    Spacious bar & beer garden. Very busy & loud. Seemed like a relatively young crowd. Many were…read moreglued to the t.v. as there was a big game going on. Mix of locals & tourists. Bartenders are quick & on top of their game. In the back there is a brick oven pizza spot called Dough Bros Pizza. We ordered 2 pizzas...Pepperoni & Margherita . Mighty tasty wood fired thin chewy crust. Cold beers & pizza always gets my vote

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