Cookes Thatch Bar in Galway

24/09/2026: An excellent true French dining experience. They mainly serve steak and duck which I heard from others at my table were delicious, but I had the fish which was also amazing. You have the option for French fries or gratin, I got the fries which were delicious and (in my non-expert opinion) seemed pretty traditional and authentic. For dessert I had the Paris Brest which was delicious. It is choux pastry with hazelnut cream inside it is very rich however and I would recommend sharing it between two people. Overall an amazing restaurant and would definitely go back again.

06/09/2026: We had a mixed experience overall. The service was generally very good, especially thanks to the waiter, who was attentive, knowledgeable and happy to explain the starters and recommend how best to enjoy them. Unfortunately, the wine selection was a major disappointment. Several of the wines we wanted to order were unavailable, which felt particularly surprising for a French restaurant with such a strong focus on wine. We eventually let the waiter choose an alternative for us, and his recommendation was excellent, but the lack of availability was still disappointing. The food was pleasant but, in our opinion, lacked flavour and did not quite live up to our expectations. The desserts, however, were excellent and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. Most of the staff were lovely and helpful, although one of the waitresses came across as rather rude and condescending, which unfortunately affected the overall experience. A restaurant with great potential and some very good service, but the food and limited wine selection left us feeling slightly disappointed.