Crane Bar in Galway

17/07/2026: This pub has a great Irish atmosphere with Irish muaic playing by local bands. I tried their own Irish stout and it was delicious. There are seats outside and it's near sea side so will be a good choice for having a pint after walking by the sea.

09/07/2026: If you only visit one pub in Ireland, make it this one. I've been in a lot of pubs on this trip, and O'Connor's in Salthill is on another level. The place itself is like walking into a living museum — every inch of wall and ceiling covered in lanterns, copper pots, old signs, and a hundred years of Galway history. Grab a pint of Guinness, find a seat near the session table, and settle in. And the music — this is the real thing. No stage, no show for tourists. The musicians sit at a table right in the middle of the room like it's been done for generations. The night we were there, one young musician absolutely stole the show, moving between fiddle, guitar, and Irish tin whistle like it was nothing, singing his heart out while the whole pub sang along. His name is Cullen Vance. Do yourself a favor and give him a listen; you'll be hearing that name again. Friendly staff, perfect pints, unforgettable atmosphere. This is the Ireland you came for. We'll be back.