Galway City Distillery in Galway

We went to the distillery at the end of November 2023 out of curiosity and were given really detailed and very good advice on how to choose a cocktail by the very nice employee. All three drinks we ordered were, each in their own way, a surprisingly very good taste experience. Must visit!! We went to the distillery out of curiosity and were given really detailed and very good advice on how to choose a cocktail by the very nice employee. All three drinks we ordered were, each in their own way, a surprisingly very good taste experience. Must visit!!

We had the day two of our wedding here and everyone had a ball. I hope they reopen soon as we frequented the distillery for all our birthdays, nights out etc. Wonderful service and drinks.

Very good time spent at the distillery! Very good explanations and excellent taste experience, the guide is top notch!

We were considering dropping into Galway distillery already for a while but somehow did not manage. But this time after visiting x-mas market it was on our way back home 🏠 So, we came for a few drinks. The folks did a really fantastic job by creating a very cozy atmosphere there not speaking about the drinks menu, which they change every few months. Everything is prepared only of what grows in Ireland plus what is produced in the distillery. We opted for three different drinks. In my case, that was cardamom with fenugreek gin. The taste was very balanced and smooth. Of course, the staff was friendly and well willing to explain the subtle details of the drinks🍷 menu.

The staff is just soooo friendly and passionate and they explain each drink with so many details! Would have give 5 stars just for them. The cocktails are delicious and so well balanced. Also, the place is wonderful.

Everything was absolutely perfect, from the service to the cocktails. The bartender and barmaid who served us are very passionate and it shows in their explanations. It’s a huge favorite that I totally recommend if you’re in Galway!

What an experience. The cocktails are so creative and unique. The atmosphere is super chill and relaxing, subtle and dim lighting make the place really cozy, even though it's a wide open space. The staff mirror the atmosphere, warm and approachable. On top of all this the cocktails are affordable, locally sourced, and sustainable. This place is a an absolute gem. Do proud that this is in Galway. I will recommend this to anyone visiting.

Incredible bar tender with knowledge about the drinks, and great moody/intimate atmosphere!

An absolute must-stop while in Galway; adjust your plans to come visit if you haven't already. Awesome atmosphere, fantastic drinks and the staff went above and beyond to make this the highlight of our stay. The bar is a great "drinks after dinner" option. The cocktail menu rotates seasonally and the staff is encouraged to experiment and come up with new drinks. Between clean, sharp G&T's (they make their own tonic) and the smoked-birch glass on the old fashioned, everything is unique and memorable. Even if you're not super into gin (like me), you definitely don't want to miss their gin class. A 3-hour experience that absolutely flies by. You'll learn about the history of gin, process of distilling, and ingredients that go into a gin. You then sample the smell/taste of 25+ ingredients p adjust the flavor profile. Finally, you select a few (feel free to ask the staff for recommendations) and distill your own bottle of gin to take home. The entire time you're sampling old and new gins they've come up with to give you inspiration. We each ended up with our own personalized crafted bottle of gin; snacks and several cocktails were included during the lesson. As someone who isn't the biggest gin fan, and who has toured several breweries and distilleries, this was far and above the best tour/experience I've ever had. The staff were extremely knowledgeable and made us feel like part of the team. Jim, Steve, April, Bruce (awesome job!) and everyone involved were absolutely fantastic. We're already planning a return to Galway, and the distillery!

We visited for the Masterclass and the experience with Bruce was AMAZING! The owner Jim gave us a run-down of the history of gin before he handed us off to Bruce and Steve. Bruce was so knowledgeable about all the different flavors that went into making our own gin. It was an experience we plan to do again. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this distillery. Thanks for the great time Bruce!