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The Pie Maker

4.6 (402 reviews)
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Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Braised beef stout  pie
Julie h.

Stopped here for a late dinner for our first night in Galway. I ordered the chicken and mushroom pie and opted for the mashed potatoes over the salad. Since they pair so well with gravy. It came with some pickled cabbage as well which was a delight. Overall It was tasty and delish. It's priced pretty fairly for value compared to other places in the areas. However I'd happily pay less. My friend got the braised stout beef pie but found 2 hairs in it. so maybe hair nets should be worn by the food preps? Toilets were on the 3rd floor. Chairs reminded me of seats you'd find in a church. I got dessert to go and opted for the banoffee pie. Which was like a banana pudding with toffee and. Delicious crust.

Sausage leek pie, so stuffed!
Kendoll C.

A must-eat;even if you do like us and take a pie to go...make sure you get a pie! We stopped by for a snack to munch on while we toured Galway. We chose the sausage and leek pie to go, while my crew got dessert apple pies to go. The staff were so friendly, offering gravy, forks, etc in a complete to-go package. They were so nice, and the place was so beautiful-we were almost tempted to stay, but we had our adventure plan! The pie was beyond delicious. I was upset my hubby and I settled on sharing one. The crust was wonderfully flakey and buttery; the inside was stuffed with fresh flavorful ingredients, and the perfect amount of gravy-to taste not to smother. We wished we had more time to get more pies.

Bernadette B.

I have no idea why I haven't been coming to this place sooner. Their savory pies are oh so tasty, and a comfort food that just makes you happy. The crust is perfectly flaky. The beef is tender and melts in your mouth. I didn't want it to end. (I also stole a bite of my friends cauliflower pie- Also wonderful.) If you're looking for something authentically Irish and tasty as well don't miss out on this place!

Jacklyn K.

Stopped here while visiting Galway based on the tons of trip advisor reviews and it did not disappoint. I called ahead to make a reservation and was glad I did as there was a wait for any walk ins. Though quite pricey, the flavors were absolutely worth it!! Such a memorable meal and really tasted authentic and balanced flavors. I loved the mushy peas and the gravy was to dieeeeee for. The chicken and wild mushroom pie was my choice and it did not disappoint. Relatively limited options but there was vegetarian pie and vegetarian gravy as well. Definitely stop in for a hearty Irish dinner!

Summer vegetable pie
Jacqueline T.

We were looking for somewhere to go for dinner on our first night in Galway and this place showed up as the top place on Yelp. We got there around 6 and were able to get a seat right away. It was a very very small restaurant though, so I think we got lucky that there was a table right away. The menu was pretty small, but everything looked really good. My husband and I got the Irish sausage pie and the summer vegetable pie and split them both. We both loved both of them. It was hard to decide which was better. We got the rhubarb ginger pie and banofee pie for dessert and split them as well. Both were very good, but I think I liked the rhubarb ginger pie more. It was warm and delicious. This was an incredibly unique restaurant and I really enjoyed it. I would highly recommend checking it out!

Georgie M.

What a delicious dinner treat we found at The Pie Maker. This is a must stop if you are in Galway. Period. No one exception. Yes, the food is that good. We had read about The Pie Maker on Yelp, before making our trip to Ireland. It's a lot simpler that way when UR planning a vacation Holiday. We order the Chicken with Wild Mushrooms and the Beef. Both are served with Mashed Potatoes, Red Cabbage and Mushy Peas. All pies are in the €11 to €13 range and you cannot go wrong. The only drawback is the relatively small seating area, with only 4 tables and 3 or 4 bar seats. So plan ahead and try to observe how busy they are as you are wandering the High Street nearby. Enjoy!

Banoffee Pie €5.50.
Jason L.

These savory pies are the best I've ever had particularly the Chicken and Wild-mushroom pie €13.50 with mashed potatoes. It may appear small, however, they are perfect in size especially with your choice of side where it be their Steve Gold Organic Leafy Salad or better yet Mashed Potatoes, Mushy Peas, Red Cabbage and Gravy. Together it's awesome in both flavor and quantity. The restaurant itself may be small, however, the service is fast and friendly. If your looking for a place fairly quiet and quick to eat that takes credit cards and even contactless payments such as Apple Pay, this place if for you. My wife ordered their Roasted Summer Vegetable Pie $12.50 and it was also great. They actually give you a pitcher of water which is nice not having to wait for someone to come by or not come by for a refill. I had high hopes for the Banoffee Pie €5.50, which I ordered and it was decent. However, by no means met expectations nor the hype I got from other reviews I read. I may have gotten a bad batch or it just simply wasn't as good to me as it was to others before. If I knew how it was going to be ahead of time based on my taste and opinion I would skip the Banoffee Pie here and either try one of their other dessert options or go to other places such as Peek A Moo that has awesome stuffed donuts. But that was my second dessert. Overall hands down a must if you're in the area and looking for a quick bite, you'll love their Savory Pies. Especially the ones I've had.

Beef & stout pie
Derek W.

The beef & stout pie was my first meal in Ireland and it was absolutely delicious. It was made of beef, carrot, celery, and onion cooked in a perfectly flaky pie with stout gravy on top. It also came with a side and I picked the mashed potatoes, which went well with the pie and gravy. For €14.50, it wasn't cheap but it wasn't too expensive either. I came around dinner time and the restaurant was full, so I ordered it to go and ate on a bench by the water. It was a great view!

The (relatively) new location is just a few doors down from the original.
Fiona M.

Unhinge your pie hole and prepare to feast on the best savory pies you'll stumble across in Ireland. The current restaurant, located just a few doors down from the original, is a "must eat at" destination for any of you who are lucky enough to find yourselves in Galway City. It's just steps from the Spanish Arch and has additional seating in the upper floors- so don't let the diminutive entry level fool you! The pies are fresh and full of locally sourced ingredients, making them a flavor explosion of the very best kind. You have a choice of sides but do the right thing and get the mash/peas/cabbage combo if only for the utter joy that is the red braised cabbage. Save room for dessert. The second best thing to their savory pies? Their sweet ones. The restaurant takes reservations but, should you forget and find it full, either wait- because it is SO WORTH IT- or grab one of their "to go" pies to cook at home. For a good while, they were also selling them in local supermarkets but have now opted to just sell them from the restaurant. This place is considered a local institution by those who have been. One visit and you'll understand why. Go get that pie, people. It will be one of the best meals you'll have in Ireland.

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Aakash P.

This is a cute restaurant! But dont be fooled by the size (its actually pretty big, has 3 floors) the service was excellent, and the chicken/wild mushroom pie even better (best i have had). Best place to fill yourself up after a visit to cliffs of moher. The irish coffee was very good too. So glad i did not take the tour guides recommendation on places to eat at and yelped this place instead. **Most likely a short (under 5mins) walk from where your tour bus drops you.

A small but tasty and eclectic menu of gourmet pies!
Mark C.

My sister recommended we go here, and it may have been one of our best decisions on the trip to Ireland. My Beef and Galway Stout Pie was so tasty, along with a nice side salad and cold beer. This place is tiny, with not many tables, in a very quaint neighborhood! The quality of the food is superb, with a very friendly staff. In Galway, this is a "must" visit!

Gary Y.

So glad to have stumbled into this cozy little shop. It's great place to shelter yourself from the drizzle outside and great for a bite in-between meals. The pies are simply amazing - the crust are some flaky perfection. If you like pies, come here. If you don't like pies, still come here. You won't leave disappointed. P.S. They do have a restroom. It's just obscurely hidden in plain view.

Naomi H.

When we first got here, the place was packed, but one of the girls working there offered to reserve a table for us as soon as one cleared out if we wanted to come back! She was the sweetest thing, and made our first few seconds in the restaurant extremely positive and enjoyable! She was also our waitress all night, and was nothing be pleasant the whole time :) . We ordered 3 dessert pies, and each one had their own unique flavour with reasonable portion sizes. It was a perfect little treat for the end of the night :) . I would recommend this place to an pie fanatics, or just someone who wants to try something different and fun! It was a great experience!

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The pies here are awesome! The coconut and key lime were our favorites. Definitely stop in you can buy by the slice or whole pie.

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