Crane Bar in Galway

Enjoyed my few pints of Guinness here

Simple. Get there, authentic and full of character and music...

The Crane Bar in Galway is a traditional Irish pub with lots of character and a great atmosphere. It is particularly known for its live music and cultural events, which make it a popular meeting place for both locals and tourists. We attended the “Storytelling” event upstairs which was a fun experience for €12. The show lasted about 1.5 hours and was amusing, but more suitable for guests with very good English to fully understand the stories and puns. Nevertheless, it was a great opportunity to get an insight into the Irish storytelling tradition. The Crane Bar itself has a charmingly rustic style. On the ground floor you can feel the authentic flair of an Irish pub, while the upper area is used for cultural events. It is the perfect place to experience the typical Irish atmosphere. I tried a Galway Hooker, a local beer. It wasn't quite my taste, but it was interesting to try something new. The half liter cost €6, which is an average price for Galway. The drinks menu is varied, so there is something for everyone. The Crane Bar is a wonderful place to immerse yourself in Irish culture, whether through music, stories or drinks. Even if the storytelling is linguistically demanding, the atmosphere alone makes it worth visiting.

I went to listen to live Celtic music... it was a wonderful evening, listening to excellent musicians

Perfect ambience, typical Irish Pub

Best trad music in the city hand down.

Great traditional Irish pub in Galway with a really good pint of guiness! Staff and atmosphere were lovely and very welcoming leading to a great vibe. Live music on a sat eve at both 6.30 and 9.30 upstairs, we went for the early set and loved it! Defo go if in Galway

Wonderful time at The Crane. Fantastic comedians including Hector O' hEochagáin, Brendan Casey and Aideen McQueen so a brilliant night had!

Nice place, excellent value for money. Kind people.

Nice Atmosphere... Great music !