Anthony's Guidebook
Food scene
Cozy venue with locally sourced ingredients in a Michelin star restaurant. They do an incredible steak and have some great vegetarian options. Perfect for a date night!
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Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdCozy venue with locally sourced ingredients in a Michelin star restaurant. They do an incredible steak and have some great vegetarian options. Perfect for a date night!
Zappis Restaurant
18 Eglinton StreetItalian comfort food with hearty portions and not hard on the pocket.
Small plates and fine wine in Galway’s West End in a dimly lit, cozy venue.
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Tartare Café + Wine Bar
56 Dominick St LowerSmall plates and fine wine in Galway’s West End in a dimly lit, cozy venue.
If you fancy a fancy coffee, this is the place to go! They do spectacular coffees, healthy brunches (avocado toasts, halloumi salads), and the place has a nice vibe all around.
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Urban Grind
8 William St WIf you fancy a fancy coffee, this is the place to go! They do spectacular coffees, healthy brunches (avocado toasts, halloumi salads), and the place has a nice vibe all around.
This is also a wonderful spot to grab some excellent coffee. It’s right on Shop Street and on a good day, you sit outside with your latte and watch the world go by.
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Coffeewerk + Press
4 Quay StThis is also a wonderful spot to grab some excellent coffee. It’s right on Shop Street and on a good day, you sit outside with your latte and watch the world go by.
This is the best seafood spot in Galway. They serve seafood chowder, fresh clams, scallops, and a rotating menu of different types of fresh cooked fish.
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The Seafood Bar at Kirwan's
3 Kirwan's LnThis is the best seafood spot in Galway. They serve seafood chowder, fresh clams, scallops, and a rotating menu of different types of fresh cooked fish.
If you’re looking for a classic Galway favourite, fish and chips at McDonagh’s is a great idea for lunch in Galway.
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McDonagh's
22 Quay StIf you’re looking for a classic Galway favourite, fish and chips at McDonagh’s is a great idea for lunch in Galway.
Sightseeing
A very popular place for live traditional Irish music- right of Shop St. It’s cozy and small and the perfect place to have a pint .
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Tig Coili
Mainguard StreetA very popular place for live traditional Irish music- right of Shop St. It’s cozy and small and the perfect place to have a pint .
This is a traditional Irish pub that plays trad as well, it’s a lot bigger (but still cozy!) and gives you a proper feel of the Galway spirit. It’s not on the Main Street, so you’ll be away from the tourists/main pubs, and it’s a good place to relax, have a drink, chat to the locals, and even have a bit of a dance!
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Crane Bar
2 Sea RdThis is a traditional Irish pub that plays trad as well, it’s a lot bigger (but still cozy!) and gives you a proper feel of the Galway spirit. It’s not on the Main Street, so you’ll be away from the tourists/main pubs, and it’s a good place to relax, have a drink, chat to the locals, and even have a bit of a dance!
The oldest pub in Galway- open for 800 years! This pub serves lunch and dinner, and an array of Irish-focused dishes like a Guinness Stew, Seafood, and steaks. The pub also hosts live music and an expansive bar with seasonal cocktails.
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The Kings Head Kitchen
Spanish ParadeThe oldest pub in Galway- open for 800 years! This pub serves lunch and dinner, and an array of Irish-focused dishes like a Guinness Stew, Seafood, and steaks. The pub also hosts live music and an expansive bar with seasonal cocktails.
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Ungaphoswa
Walking the Prom on a Late Afternoon
You can take a lovely stroll with some good company or even alone on Salthill’s promenade. The pathway allows you to walk in unison with the blue-grey Atlantic Ocean.