Opened in December of 2015, this small tea room is filled with locals looking for a good meal or an…read moreafternoon cuppa. We stumbled upon it as we searched for our relatives in Kilkelly. Seating for around 20 people inside with additional searing outside if the weather cooperates. The vegetable soup was a hearty blended soup of mixed vegetables. Perfect for this rainy day. Our sons had pancakes which only came with 2 which was disappointing. Service was a bit slow but friendly and accommodating.

From the owner: My husband Martin and I provide home cooked meals and baked goods in out caferead more

I ordered tea and they do not short you on it. There's enough in the pot for two cups. I also had…read moreone of the beef sausage rolls with HP sauce and I could've had a few more, it was so good. The staff were so nice and accommodating. We had some great conversation.

Absolutely adored my time here, a must-do while in Galway…read more Located just steps from the Spanish Arch just past the Latin Quarter, Cupan Tae serves amazing teas (green, white, black, fruit infusions) and delectable house-made formal tea service. Unfortunately they were only service afternoon tea today instead of my preferred dessert tea, but I do feel it was worth the price. 25€ (per person) for Afternoon Tea, including the tea of your choice (I went with a white Rose tea), savory sandwiches (egg salad, ham, goat cheese), scone, and tea cakes (pictured here) Not only did everything taste great, but I loved that they had their own flavor palattes and all-natural colorings, especially since they were so bright! Service was great and employees are so nice. Ships worldwide - once my tea is back in stock I will certainly be shipping it home to the US!

This was a very beautifully relaxed, but Bohemian tea house. The tea selections I think are almost…read moreover 50 to choose from. Pastries and desserts are quite robust in their selection. The owner who helped me was very knowledgeable and help me pick out the right tea as I am a fan of Rose. She had a jasmine rose tea that was just divine. Great experience. would recommend.

Stopped in here after just arriving in Galway, very pleasantly surprised! The ambiance really drew…read moreme in and vegan options on the menu solidified our decision to stop in. Seating is adorable and comfortable, inside or out. Staff meeting we friendly and helpful. The vegetable curry was very good and the homemade blueberry tea was superb. The truffles were the only disappointment, I didn't realize they were mostly shredded coconut which I don't like. Would have gladly stopped in here again of we could.

Adorable tea room that also has great coffee! We stopped by on our quick trip through Carrick. We…read moreeach got a beverage and a delicious slice of bread for less than 11€. I reccomend visiting this place on a rainy day! So cozy.

One of my favourite places in Ireland to relax and have a cup of tea with amazingly delicious baked…read moregoods (made fresh in house daily). The interior is spacious, decorated with vintage decor and items are served on vintage china. The almond and pear scones are divine. Staff are friendly. Would highly recommend stopping by!

Excellent service. Perfect for a small-healthy lunch. But definitely leave room for dessert.read more

Lovely, cosy tea room. Good tea and light meals as well as pastries. Great location and view of the…read moretown through the window.

Tour cost: 5 Euros (includes tea and scones)…read more Full disclosure: I usually run in the opposite direction from anything in Ireland that has even a whiff of "tourist trap" to it. If there's even a chance that someone is going to be getting off a tour bus with a fanny pack singing Danny Boy, it's a hard no for me. Such was my initial concern when hearing about the Claddagh Arts Centre. As much as I longed to visit the place where Claddagh rings originated (quite literally, they were first made during the 17th century in the village where the Centre now stands as the sole remaining dwelling), I had visions of when I visited Amsterdam and got swarmed by merchants hocking diamonds. I assumed this was a touristy spot where the sole purpose was to get you to buy a new ring. I couldn't be happier that I did a bit of research instead of discounting it. The Centre- and the people who run it- have "sales" as the very last thing on their minds. Their true purpose is to educate visitors on the little-known history of how this once-thriving, rural village on the outskirts of the city was forced to abandon its beautiful, traditional, simple life as modernization and the trawler industry in the bay took over. All that is now left of Claddagh village is the one thatch cottage and outbuilding/cafe that houses the Centre. Once inside, you are transported to another century in Ireland. Far from kitschy knick knacks, each item within is an authentic antique from the era, demonstrating exactly what it was like to live in another time. Anna, who gave us our tour, offered a poignant, powerful and thorough recounting of the trials and triumphs of the villagers, instilling in me a new respect for the rings I have worn since my youth. In my many visits to Galway over the years, I had never before had an inkling of this part of its past. After the voyage back in time, we made our way to the art studio and cafe behind the cottage. Wow. It was filled with the most gorgeous work in various mediums from local craftsmen, using materials found around Connemara. Spectacular stuff. And no sales pitch. In fact, Anna seemed surprised that I even inquired about pricing. Her main concern was kitting out the wood table with a feast of tea and scones. By this stage, the latest Claddagh ring I've been wearing for the last few years, one purchased at some point from some random place, seemed almost like an imposter. Expecting to see rows and rows of rings for sale, I was instead shocked (pleasantly) to find just a humble little tray with a dozen or two. There was no fanfare around it. Sales were truly an afterthought to the people here who are so intent on keeping the Claddagh village story alive. Anna apologized for the small selection and explained that they only carry authentic, vintage rings- as in real, historic Claddaghs. Thus, their inventory was sparse. Figuring that meant I would be priced out of owning one of these treasures, I cast a glance at them just for a chance to see what a "real" Claddagh looked like. And immediately fell in love with one. Its simplicity was so perfectly attuned to its heritage. I checked the price tag. 57 Euros. About $64. Otherwise stated: half the price for this antique than what I had paid for the random one on my finger. It came home with me. I honestly cannot put into words the joy it brings me the twenty times a day I glance down at it. The hour or so spent at the Claddagh Village was a vacation highlight for me in a city where I thought I already knew the best spots. Located just a five minute stroll from the Spanish Arch, it took us on a journey of a hundred+ years. Oh. And it's only 5 Euro per person for the tour, tea and scones. I know. Right? Go visit them when you find yourself in Galway. If you're there in the off-season and hours are limited, ask for a private tour (same cost) as we did. Claddagh Arts Centre & Katie's Claddagh Cottage 26 Fairhill Road Upper, The Claddagh Galway, Ireland Web: https://claddaghdesigns.ie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CladdaghArtsCentre/

The most perfect bakery in every way! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious and the staff…read morewas very helpful.

You wouldn't believe the service I received if I told you every detail. It was really just too…read moreexcellent. The Molloys team were so kind, generous, and supportive of my situation and went well beyond my expectations to provide a beautiful and delicious catering arrangement for a family I care deeply about despite my great distance. The foods were, by all reports, absolutely delicious - both sweet and savory. The sandwiches were lovely and made with high-quality ingredients in familiar and inventive ways. The sweets were a treat to both young and old. If you have the chance to visit them, do it often and tell them thanks from me.

Claire's Tearooms (yes there are multiple) provides what may be the quintessential breakfast and…read moretea experience. I had a LivingSocial which provided breakfast for two, with juice and a pot of tea for a measly, embarrassingly cheap 7 euros. And yet I'd have gladly paid full price. Eggs Benedict with fresh eggs and a hollandaise so tasty it defied my taste buds to identify the source of its greatness. Fresh juice, and a piping hot pot of Irish breakfast. All in a traditional stone house with proper place settings and little flowers on the teacups. Go for breakfast, go for afternoon tea - hell, go for breakfast and STAY for afternoon tea! This is a place not to be missed.

Perhaps add your hours to the yelp.. we drove out of our way to come here on a Monday morning, and…read morethe place was closed.

Quaint, friendly, and tasty breakfast. Loved the scone! Hit the spot on a cool, wet morning.read more

I was skeptical of a bagel in Ireland, but I ended up loving the smoked salmon and egg bagel.read more

Quaint little place at the Connemara National Park Visitor Centre. We had the bacon and Brie…read moresandwich. I had a delicious cappuccino. Reasonably priced. Nice seating area. Friendly staff. Cards accepted.

its my first time at diamond hill and it was a lovely hike but the cafe wasn't a good experience…read morefor me.. while entering and asking do yous have ice cream they said ye but cash only and very rude to my son,, he didn't see anything he wanted so we just made our way out but when we left we had a very rude worker accuse us of robbing saying are yous going to pay for that to us in a very rude manner about two bottles of water we already came in with and when ive made it known to her we already had them she was still very rude and told us someone else told her so she didn't know and closed the door in our face. as someone who has worked in retail I find this behaviour shocking and them lacking there retail experience maybe keep a better eye when people are entering the shop and I wish I took this further as no one deserves to be spoken and treated like that!!