Guidebook for Galway
Food Scene
Award winning chef Jess and her husband Dave run this fantastic seasonal restaurant using the best produce sourced from the West of Ireland. Great lunch and dinner and best Sunday brunch in the city (there will be a queue but worth the wait).
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Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdAward winning chef Jess and her husband Dave run this fantastic seasonal restaurant using the best produce sourced from the West of Ireland. Great lunch and dinner and best Sunday brunch in the city (there will be a queue but worth the wait).
Lovely place to hang out for a lazy breakfast or just coffee.
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Urban Grind
8 William St WLovely place to hang out for a lazy breakfast or just coffee.
Authentic Italian cuisine cooked with love by award winning Sicilian chef Massimo.
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Mona Lisa Restaurant
17 William St WAuthentic Italian cuisine cooked with love by award winning Sicilian chef Massimo.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing selection of beers and ciders from around the world and run by a cool bunch of friendly bar staff. See their new adventure around the corner Universal.
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Bierhaus Galway
2 Henry StAmazing selection of beers and ciders from around the world and run by a cool bunch of friendly bar staff. See their new adventure around the corner Universal.
Roisin Dubh Comedy
8 Dominick St UpperWorld famous late night live music venue.
If you're looking for a night of traditional Irish music this is the place to be. There's a live session every night at 9.30.
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Crane Bar
2 Sea RdIf you're looking for a night of traditional Irish music this is the place to be. There's a live session every night at 9.30.
Arts & Culture
I-Galway City Museum
Spanish ParadeGalway Arts Centre
47 Dominick St LowerTown Hall Theatre
1 Courthouse SquareCelebrating international and national theatre, visual arts, dance, music and outdoor performance.
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Galway International Arts Festival
Dyke RoadCelebrating international and national theatre, visual arts, dance, music and outdoor performance.
Shopping
Cloon Keen Atelier
21 A High StBeautiful Irish made candles and perfumes.
Bell Book and Candle
Small CraneThis second hand book and vinyl store is a Galway favourite.
Hand knit Aran jumpers and cardigans made by local knitters.
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O Maille - The Original House of Style
16 High StHand knit Aran jumpers and cardigans made by local knitters.
Showcasing some of Ireland's contemporary design, craft and art. Lots of lovely gifts.
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My Shop... Granny Likes It
Abbeygate Street UpperShowcasing some of Ireland's contemporary design, craft and art. Lots of lovely gifts.
Entertainment & Activities
Rusheen Bay Windsurfing
Kayakmor Menlo Pier
Derroura Mountain Bike Hire & Trail
Scubadive West
Planet Entertainment Centre
Headford RoadOnly spot in the city to go bowling.
National Aquarium of Ireland
Seapoint PromenadeParks & Nature
Barna Woods
Cappagh RoadForest walk close to the city.
Hang out with the locals and take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Ladies Beach
Hang out with the locals and take a dip in the Atlantic Ocean.