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    The Skeff Bar

    3.7 (77 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Irish

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    THE SKEFF BAR ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Michael A.

    onderful place to warm up during a cold winter night. Arrived in Galway after a short drive from Dublin and discovered a cute Christmas time market in Eyre Square. This bar opened in 1850 and has tons of room and bars to choose from. We came around 5 pm and before the music and crowds arrived. Staff is very friendly and one person wasn't assigned to your table. Multiple waiters kept asking if we needed something, took our order, served our meals and brought us our check. Baked salmon was the daily special. Nicely cooked and lots of flavors. The fish and chips were our favorite. The fish was crispy and flaky. Not a fan of the Irish chips but I ate quite a few of them. We ended up staying for a drink by the fire. The bartender brought a Whisky bible which included history of Irish whiskey and big selection of whiskeys. Add this to our list of traveling through Galway.

    Teena D.

    Gord and I had a quick lunch Friday at The Skeff. My wings had Buffalo sauce and Gord's had no sauce. They were tasty! Morgan took good care of us.

    Breakfast buffet
    Troy S.

    The place had two levels, 6 bars, live music. Great venue. Loud and busy. Nice beer selection. Decent service. Breakfast is served on the second level for hotel guests. It was very good: I had the full Irish.

    Bacon, cabbage and mashed potatoes
    Rick C.

    What I liked: - Massive place good for an event or party. - good, attentive service. Water is served at each table without asking. - great bacon and cabbage dinner. The bacon was more like a Mount ham, and it came with a nice portion of mashed potatoes.

    Paul W.

    This place is huge. Food was great, as was the Guinness. The staff were super friendly and attentive. Had the fish and chips, huge portions. Great taste and quality. Highly recommended.

    Potato leek soup
    Betsy B.

    The bar is located in a beautiful old hotel. It feels cozy and although there is a lot of seating, it was spaced out every nicely and included tables and booths. They do check your vaccine cards and collect your phone number. For lunch I had the soup of the day which was potato leek and the goat cheese salad that had pine nuts, greens, beets and orange slices. Very tasty. Soup came with brown bread. Service was very good and e retime was pleasant.

    Cozy front room
    Gina V.

    Stopped in this cozy and gorgeous bar briefly on our tour stop in Galway. It was snowing and this was the perfect place to warm up in front of the fire and enjoy a hot coffee. Wish we would have had time to sample the food, but it looked very good. We stopped here as it was recommended by a Dubliner we met the night before. Definitely recommend.

    Potato leek soup
    Sue P.

    Food was good. Service decent. Lovely, old building and nice atmosphere. NOT wheelchair friendly.

    Beautiful interior to the bar - it is cozy & there is a ton of seating (but doesn't feel cramped)! We walked into this place while first arriving in Galway & adventuring around Eyre Square. For food, I got the fish & chips and my boyfriend got a steak sandwich. We split the nachos which were quite good as well!

    Goat cheese bruschetta.

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    I enjoyed the live band that was singing American music. Our bartender Thomas was also very nice and attentive.

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    Service, meh. Food, not great. It's a bit of a tourist trap. Buy ambience is very nice .

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    Beautiful place, great service, food was good. Loved the different levels and the decor was lovely

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    Visiting from United States, found this great restaurant. Service was fast, food and atmosphere were great.

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    Had a lot of fun here. Beautiful large space. Talented musicians. Not traditional Irish music but still fun.

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    We stumbled upon this bar as we were exploring Eyre Square and were sure glad we did!

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    O'Connell's Bar

    O'Connell's Bar

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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!

    I visited twice during my 3-day stay in Galway, O'Connell's is a must! This is your classic Irish…read morebar with a bit nicer finish. Whether you want to watch a match on the tele or converse with your friends, you can do either here. I recommend the beer garden even if it's cold, because it's open air with plenty of heaters even my mother approved the temperature. And they have a nice bar out there with plenty of seating or standing room. Don't forget to grab a few slices of pizza down the alley from the beer garden. Cheers!

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