Top marks for McSwiggans.The food was excellent, highly recommended the seafood chowder, lamb shank, fish and chips and the sticky toffee pudding! Cocktails were great too. Our server was lovely and the space is very well designed. Good for groups of all sizes.
A restaurant in downtown Galway where we ate incredibly well.
Two first courses: a shank with a mouth-watering sauce and an exceptional Atlantic cod.
Very friendly staff.
Highly recommended!
Elisabetta Scarpellini
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08 August 2025
10.0
Meal was good. We avoided the stake cause it’s Ireland but the fish was good.
Overall worth it.
simon jones
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05 August 2025
8.0
Everything was very correct, location, surroundings, atmosphere and food
The most interesting thing was meeting Lucia, a very kind, friendly and helpful hostess; she gave us a lot of good advice. A very pleasant time. Thanks Lucia
Eugenia and Albert
albert Pociello
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04 August 2025
10.0
We had one of the best steaks ever, definitely top 5 in Ireland and it is not as pricey as most steakhouses and restaurants in general. The menu was quite varied and there was a good range of different steak options from good quality Irish beef. They also do not overcook the meat, which is not something to be taken for granted everywhere, if you order medium-rare, they give you medium-rare. The portions are big, and the dips are incredibly good. Looking forward to being back. Also, the staff was polite and friendly.
M Rey
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04 August 2025
10.0
McSwiggans in Galway is a truly surprising pub: you wouldn't know it from the outside, but it's spread across multiple floors and offers plenty of seating. We dined on the third floor, in a lively and welcoming dining room. It's a very popular place and often packed, so we highly recommend booking in advance.
Special thanks go to the maître d', who, despite the restaurant being fully booked, was so helpful in finding us a table! After a short wait and two excellent Guinnesses, we were finally seated.
The menu is small but well-curated, featuring quality dishes. We started with a pound of mussels, flavorful and perfectly cooked, and some very fresh oysters. For main courses, we chose the lamb, so tender it didn't even require a knife, and the fish and chips accompanied by a delicious pea puree.
The service was quick, friendly, and professional, with smiling and always available waitresses. The room was a bit noisy, but the overall atmosphere was still very pleasant.
Sara Rosalia Cuscione
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03 August 2025
10.0
Had my stag dinner here and was treated so well. Food is top notch and I would really recommend anyone to enjoy some lovely steak here at McSwiggans absolutely phenomenal
Dylan Scarry
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29 July 2025
10.0
Had a fantastic meal at McSwiggans in Galway! We were a group of three and were all seriously impressed — the meat dishes were absolutely delicious, full of flavour and cooked to perfection. The service was fast and friendly, with staff who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, a great spot for both locals and visitors. Definitely a place I’d return to — highly recommend for anyone looking for quality Irish food in Galway
Gastor
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29 July 2025
10.0
Een gezellig restaurant met erg vriendelijk personeel. Er is een ruime keuze en het eten is heerlijk. Zeker een aanrader!
Frank uit
Frank Henckens
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10 April 2025
8.0
Bonito ambiente relajado. Nos alojaron sin reserva. El personal era amable y atento. Preciosa comida fresca, porciones de buen tamaño.
Terballs
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01 April 2025
8.0