Lauren's Guidebook To Galway
Sightseeing
A great way to introduce yourself to the history and essence of Galway
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I-Galway City Museum
Spanish ParadeA great way to introduce yourself to the history and essence of Galway
Very nice walk along Corrib River through the university campus to the sports grounds at Menlo. Wind your way back to the house through the new buildings of the north campus and the old buildings of the south campus taking in the historic Aula Maxima at the south entrance.
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National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG)
University RoadVery nice walk along Corrib River through the university campus to the sports grounds at Menlo. Wind your way back to the house through the new buildings of the north campus and the old buildings of the south campus taking in the historic Aula Maxima at the south entrance.
Food scene
You are in the new heart of the food and bar scene in Galway - explore and enjoy all of it
Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdBest food around the corner.
Really good authentic Italian food in relaxed surroundings
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Mona Lisa Restaurant
17 William St WReally good authentic Italian food in relaxed surroundings
Love this relaxed place for food and bar. Small plates of yummy food. And great cocktails.
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The Universal
9 William St WLove this relaxed place for food and bar. Small plates of yummy food. And great cocktails.
Michelin star restaurant for fine dining of local and creative food. For a splash out or special occasion
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Aniar Restaurant & Boutique Cookery School
53 Dominick St LowerMichelin star restaurant for fine dining of local and creative food. For a splash out or special occasion
Great cafe nearby for breakfast and lunch. Modern cool vibe
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Urban Grind
8 William St WGreat cafe nearby for breakfast and lunch. Modern cool vibe
This has become my go to place for lunch. Yum. Becomes a wine bar at night but haven’t tried that as yet.
Éan
This has become my go to place for lunch. Yum. Becomes a wine bar at night but haven’t tried that as yet.
Bars and pubs
Good Irish Traditional Music sessions most weekend nights. And many other impromptu music sessions.
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Crane Bar
2 Sea RdGood Irish Traditional Music sessions most weekend nights. And many other impromptu music sessions.
A must. And at it’s best at 3-4pm for a quieter pint or hot whiskey.
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Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street UpperA must. And at it’s best at 3-4pm for a quieter pint or hot whiskey.
Recreation and walks
The sea side promenade that leads to Salthill starts near the cottage at the Claddagh. Walk the whole way to the end of the prom and back (10k) or stroll to one of the many bars and restaurants in lower Salthill 2-3 k one way.
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Salthill Prom
The sea side promenade that leads to Salthill starts near the cottage at the Claddagh. Walk the whole way to the end of the prom and back (10k) or stroll to one of the many bars and restaurants in lower Salthill 2-3 k one way.
Walk to Blackrock just to sit and chill or go sea swimming like the myriads of others who swim daily summer and winter.
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Blackrock Beach
Salthill Road LowerWalk to Blackrock just to sit and chill or go sea swimming like the myriads of others who swim daily summer and winter.
Start your exploration of Conemara here. Good safe walks that bring you to top of hill safely if you want a nice climb. Cafe and shop also.
Connemara National Park
Start your exploration of Conemara here. Good safe walks that bring you to top of hill safely if you want a nice climb. Cafe and shop also.