This ain't your Marie Calendar's frozen chicken pot pie. No, no, this is that flavor you're seeking when so many other pot pies have let you down. In fact, I think this is so far and away superior that it would change even the most adamant pie-haters out there into avid fans! With that said, thank YOU The Pie Maker for making converts out of my wife & kid. read more

The Pie Maker - Chicken pot pie... but awesome! - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

I saw the great reviews on Yelp but it does not exist! I walked up and down the streets of Galway like a loser :( Hope it makes a reprise so I can visit on my next trip! read more

One of the cutest, coziest places I've ever been to eat. Their savory pot pies and desserts are phenomenal. I loved the banoffee for dessert. read more

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It's closed. At Kiet's the one that I used to go to. Which is kind of sad cause they made a good savory pie in a friendly pub atmosphere. It was warm when it was wet outside and it was cool when it was hot outside and there was always something going down, but apparently Covid took it out so bye-bye pie maker. read more

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.

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. read more

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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. read more

The Pie Maker - Sausage leek pie, so stuffed! - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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! read more

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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! read more

The Pie Maker - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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! read more

The Pie Maker - Summer vegetable pie - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

The Pie Maker - Beef & stout pie - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

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. read more

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This place is closed. It's an entirely different shop now. But there are plenty of great restaurants surrounding this area.

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

The Pie Maker - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

This place is closed. I wish Yelp would delete the site. I searched for it for quite awhile.

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! read more

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Good, but not as good as my mom's pies! The Pie Maker is a small and quirky restaurant in Galway that seats about 15 diners. The menu includes a selection of sweet and savory pies. We already had dinner so we stopped into The Pie Maker for dessert. During our visit we were disappointed to learn that the only two dessert pies available that night. You would think that the "Pie Maker" would carry a larger selection of pies! Our choices for dessert were the Bannoffy Pie (banana & toffee) or the Apple Pie. My husband selected the apple and my sister and I ordered the Bannoffy. I don't think I would have ordered the Banoffy if I hadn't read so many rave reviews on Yelp. The Banoffy pie was fine, but it had a disappointing graham cracker crust. My favorite part of the pie is the warm, flaky crust and instead I was stuck eating cold, dry graham cracker crumbs. The banana and toffee filling were fine, but overall I just wasn't a fan of this no-bake pie. My husband's pie was much better, but it didn't hold a candle to my mom's award winning apple pie. I'd return to try the savory pies, but I would be hesitant to order dessert again unless there were different options to order from. read more

We tried the Pie Maker because of its Yelp reputation and cute exterior plus my husband likes meat pies. Definitely did not feel disappointed! They serve both sweet and savory pies but we were full and did not try dessert. We got Beef and Galway Bay Stout Pie and Irish Sausage in Veal Gravy Pie. Both were hearty with big chunks of beef or sausage. Crust was buttery, crisp outside and tasty. Mash and peas were very good, cabbage excellent. Flavors are not strong and distinct but that is expected in this type of food. We tried the Irish beers which were fine but nothing special. The tiny restaurant was full but service was quick and very friendly. Decor and ambiance are wonderful. You could easily feel yourself in another century both for the food and look of this cute place. I would go back but may not but only because there are so many interesting restaurants in Galway. read more

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The Pie Maker here is not to be mistaken with The Piemaker. Although they are both situated in the heart of Old Towns, The Pie Maker in Galway, Ireland is a restaurant, whereas The Piemaker in Edinburgh, Scotland is a fast food, take-away. This does not mean one is better than the other... they are just different... mainly because of the people, history and culture of each town... and how they have influenced what ingredients go inside the pies. For all the goodies on Scottish pies, check out the upcoming review on The Piemaker. As for Irish pies, The Pie Maker offers a variety of hearty and savory delights. Irish Sausage-Black Pudding-Leek & Madeira Pie, Slow Braised Beef & Eight Degrees Stout Pie, Aubergine-Kale & Goat's Cheese Pie are just few of several interesting options on the menu. They pride themselves not only for locally sourced ingredients, but also freshly made pies with organic spelt pastry. So no matter what time of day, you'll find a pie that will satisfy your appetite for breakfast, brunch, lunch or even dinner. The place is somewhat small, just as most restaurants in Old Town, and seating gets filled up fast during lunch and dinner hours. With increasingly high demand and limited staffs for quick turn-around, take-away (take-out) is always a great alternative to slow service and long wait time. Either way, grab a pie! read more

The Pie Maker - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

An eclectic shop that makes incredible savory pies. I gobbled mine up before I thought to take a picture, but trust me when I say it was delicious. I had the braised beef and Guinness pie and it was filling and full of flavor. Balanced it with a side salad with beets, tomatoes, and spring greens. They carry local beer and cider as well. Perfection. Only downside is the small seating area, so be prepared to wait if it's a popular time. My Yelp friends steered me here. Let me pay it forward and do the same. read more

The Pie Maker - An eclectic shop that makes incredible savory pies. - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

I can't recommend this place highly enough. The food was amazing, the service was friendly and quick. We had the braised beef and stout pies, we may have to go back later on tonight to try their sweet pies. Soooo yummy!!! read more

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Very good savers pies. We had the chicken, the beef, and the eggplant and kale. The only complaint is that there was a lot of kale and very little eggplant. Go with option 1. The cabbage alone was worth it. read more

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I could totally eat here every day. I'd just have to spend my afternoons burning off the calories. The Pie Maker serves up delicious Irish pies in a cozy setting surrounded by eclectic decor. Pies are made by a local supplier and are always fresh and never frozen. And for €4 more, you get a choice of side: 1. Mashed potatoes, mushy peas, red cabbage and gravy 2. Organic leafy salad with beetroot, scallions, cherry tomatoes and honey mustard dressing The wife and I ordered the Chicken & Wild Mushroom pie and the Beef & Eight Degrees Stout pie (€13 each with sides) to share. We opted for mashed potatoes, mushy peas and cabbage with each pie. The pies came out of the oven piping hot and cooked just right, not overdone. Each bite was flavorful and delightful. The sides tasted as expected but were a little small. We left satisfied but not completely full. I wish the portions were bigger, but I guess that's Ireland/Europe for ya! Would I come back? Heh, you already know the answer! read more

You have to come here if you're in Galway - this was one of the best meals I've had here. It's simple, no-frills food done really well. I don't think we saw any locals eating here when we came. It's a tiny place that can only really serve about 15 people. The pies are excellent. The crust is flaky and tastes fresh, and the fillings are warm and comforting. I love the sides too - the mashed potatoes tasted really creamy. The gravy was savory and brought everything together. I got the black pudding pie which hit the spot on a chilly Sunday morning. Hearty but not too filling. Service was excellent and always with a smile. read more

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Great, intimate venue for a nice meal. Decent music and very friendly staff. We ordered the braised beef savory pie with "option 1" mash, mushy peas, red cabbage & Pie Maker gravy. The mash and gravy we're grand, the cabage areal surprise! The mushy peas were delightful. The pie was delivered very hot and the crust was an unexpected surprise. Normally they mush out in the sauces, but this crust held up. It was very good and held together with the pie interior ingredients. Very flavorful an lots of great very flavors mixed with the braised beef. read more

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YOU GUYS! If you're in Galway, you MUST go to The Pie Maker. It is one of the highlights of our entire Ireland trip. We were pretty sick of paying super high prices for mediocre food throughout our entire trip. But this place really redeemed Ireland food for us. We ordered the chorizo pie, chicken and wild mushroom pie, and beef and stout pie as well as the banoffee pie. I can't decide which is my favorite because all of them were creative, and delicious in their own right. I highly recommend coming hungry and trying the different flavors. The banoffee is the only pie they don't warm up, but it was definitely still good. The service was fantastic. I believe we were served by Greta, who was more than helpful in recommending items off the menu as well as things to do in Galway. She personally wrote down a list of things and places to visit and customized it according to our likes. You can't get a better local experience than that. Wish we had this place here in the states but we'll definitely be back in Galway just for The Pie Maker! read more

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This place is so cute with yummy food, but you have to wait for it. The shop is tiny, like 4 tables and then a few "bar" seats. Maybe a dozen people can fit in here at a time and that would be pushing it. So this is how it goes... walk up and wait in line. 15-30 minutes if not even longer. Sit down and wait a few minutes to order. Then wait for the food... another little while. Finally it shows up. It's totally worth the wait. The food is good, the service is friendly, and again.. it's just the kind of Irish experience that I was hoping to get when I visited Galway. read more

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6 different pies on the menu We had the Irish sausage and the beef pies. Both were very good. The sides of sweat potato mash and cabbage. We really liked the cabbage. Sweet and red sort of like in Germany. Only two beers on the menu. Both in bottles. An ale and a lagger. I did not care for the ale but I normally do not. This place is small. 4 booths and a few bar stools. But the food comes fast so the turnover is quick. read more

A quaint little spot tucked away in Galway city. We had read reviews and were immediately drawn to this place during our visit to Galway. When you walk inside it's as if you have walked into a storybook place. The decor is quite odd but charming and all you can smell and see are pies being baked. There are some booths in here but the place is very small! Cute to eat inside though. Loved the Oscar Wilde quote on their chalkboard outside and the hidden bathroom that resembles a bookshelf. The menu is simple but you really can't go wrong. We started off with one pie each and immediately followed by ordering a second pie each. They are pretty small but deceptively filling! Perfect spot for lunch, dinner, late night snack, mid-day snack, whatever - come here and try a pie from the pie maker!! read more

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Pie Maker in Galway is delicious. Stopped here for lunch and I ordered the tomato and herbed pie and Alex had the chicken and mushroom pie. Both were so full of flavor and hit the spot. The service was excellent. She was the only one working the full house and made it look easy! We sat outside and enjoyed the warm sun at the corner restaurant while having a couple of local beers from Galway Bay Brewing and people watching while we munched on our pies. Highly recommended for a perfect Galway, no fuss meal! read more

The Pie Maker - Front: chicken & mushroom; back: tomato & veggie - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Very tasty beef stout pie with a mixed green salad. Husband ordered the Irish sausage pie with mashed potatoes. I had a bite of the potatoes-- so buttery (yum). I didn't think at first that the pies would fill us up, but they're plenty. They were perfect for a chilly day in Galway. read more

I've been sampling a lot of pies in the US lately, with a Brit friend of mine. I went to the Pie Maker, almost as a joke, to keep up the tradition of trying new pies, but I was not seriously considering how they would compare. The Pie Maker's was the best I have ever had. hands down. The funny thing was, I didn't even get the pie I wanted. They were sold out, so the manager (or owner?) suggested the Irish Sausage, Black Pudding, Leak and Madeira pie as his favorite. As an American, there were several word combinations in this description which I was not sure of what they meant. However, it was awesome! I absolutely loved every bite! The manager (or owner) was an extremely engaging, hardworking individual, who was happy to give us tourists some advice on town, or just chat about anything. It was the best thing I ate my entire trip in Ireland, and I would recommend it without reservation. PS at the back of the menu, there was a very complete list of possible allergens; its much more thorough than anything I have seen in the US. read more

Pie, pie, pie! You might get here and wonder, "Is the wait worth it?" I'm here to tell you that, "Yes, yes it is." My friend and I visited Galway for a few nights and ended up dining here two nights in a row. The place itself is pretty small, which means there will likely be a wait, especially around dinner time. The waitress felt bad about the wait time so she let us put in a drink order and drink our beers in the doorway (we're classy). As for the food, all the pies here are divine. Savory with a perfectly flaky crust. Seriously, everyone dining kept going on and on about their food. The service, once seated, is very quick and friendly. The interior is adorable. I love this place, can you tell? If you find yourself wanting food in Galway, do yourself a favor and go here. You can also place a to-go order, but I favor dining at the actual place so your food is hot! read more

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INCREDIBLE! Not crowded enough for how wonderful it was- the pies were flaky and perfectly seasoned, and the mashed potatoes and salads were wonderful. All the pies we ordered were lovely, I don't think you can go wrong! read more

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I found this place before I made it to Galway as we are traveling across Ireland. What a great find. I believe from the menu, it looks like you may be able to select what you would like in a pie, but we went with what was on the menu. I did the chicken and mushroom pie with mash and my boyfriend did the short rib. Both were not disappointing. Flavorful, warm, and just what was needed on a cold day. Star was removed due to high prices. read more

The Pie Maker - Chicken and mushroom pie with mash and peas. - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Went to Ireland about a month ago and found this cute/cozy place! We tried 3 different savory pies (chicken and mushroom, beef, and curry) and 2 desert ones (apple and banoffee). The chicken/mushroom and banoffee were my favorite. They are kind of small so we tried a variety. The side of mashed potatoes was delicious as well.The food was unique and tasted great. Fresh ingredients and organic crust! read more

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