The best restaurants in Galway

20/04/2025: Very graciously adjusted our reservation when we were running a half hour behind, on a busy Sunday no less.

12/04/2025: Absolutely fabulous service, atmosphere and delicious wine & charcuterie boards. Couldn’t say enough good things about Barry - such a warm and welcoming host. Super evening and will be back again!

17/04/2025: We spent two nights in Galway and found this absolute gem on the first night. It was so good that we had to come back on our second night. The food was delicious. The staff were very friendly, especially Becky! We will definitely be back next time we're in Galway.

16/04/2025: Delicious food and a quick service with a smile. I tottaly recommend.

20/04/2025: Really good pizza, with unique flavors. We liked the curry potato pizza

20/04/2025: We had to wait for a while for us to order, but when we tried the pizzas we could understand the hype. The Dough Bros offer a short list of pizzas, but every one of them is definitely worth it. Fresh handmade thin dough, topped with delicious toppings. Even the simplest pizza is delicious. Kind, attentive staff, and quick service, which is always a plus. The restaurant is small, so you normally need to wait a bit, but do not hesitate to give it a try.

15/04/2025: If I could give them 6 stars, I would. Took a day trip to Galway in search of seafood. We stopped at a restaurant for some oysters and prior to leaving our waitress recommended we head to Ard Bia for mussels, so we did! Holy cow—they were absolutely phenomenal!! The mussels were fresh, cooked to perfection, and the sauce they were in was incredible. The mussels basically melted in your mouth—something I’ll dream about for years to come. We followed our lunch with tea for two and coffee cake, both of which did not disappoint. The coffee cake was just sweet enough but not too much, and the caramel drizzled on top was chewy deliciousness—perfect with a nice cuppa. I hope to one day eat here again because it was as by far the best meal we have had on our two week journey.

15/04/2025: Superb dinner with friends. Not only was the food excellent, the service was warm & friendly. Shout out to Ruby & our lovely waitress! We had the bread and butter (delicious butter btw), mussels, pork chop & risotto. All meals were outstanding. Dine in the snug room for a special event like a birthday celebration. Would easily return with a larger group.

06/04/2025: Typical Irish pub with live music and many Irish people and objects from all eras. Very curious

30/03/2025: Great music and fantastic, unrivalled atmosphere.

22/04/2025: A local spot. Awesome. Dogs allowed, fantastic selection of local beers. What you are looking for in a local pub. Not touristy at all. Loved it.

19/04/2025: Friendly service and a great beer list. Some Belgian bottles available

21/04/2025: Very nice staff, especially the lady with the short black hair from the Czech Republic. Best pizza I've had in my life. The Caprese salad also. If you're there, you have to try the Bruschetta for appetizers. Amazing!! If you are in Galway, go there. Best Pizza place ever🤗

20/04/2025: Wonderful Italian pizza and pasta!

29/04/2025: Great place for authentic traditional Irish music.

25/04/2025: Loved the music! Too many people talking and hard to enjoy the great musicians!

07/04/2025: Big horse shoe shape bar . Nice place

30/03/2025: Very good atmosphere, very good beer with a rugby match as well, it adds a huge atmosphere

25/04/2025: La comida es deliciosa, pero muy poco de ella, pero aún así ver caro. Soent 104 euros para solo dos personas y quería comer un prataí justo después. Demasiado caro para lo que tienes. Pare en el pub de camino a casa y comió dos bolsas de patatas fritas.

24/04/2025: Rúibín es la joya de los restaurantes de la ciudad de Galway. La comida es increíble y diferentes platos cada día. Fantástico Chef Alice que acaba de ganar un premio al mejor chef prepara platos increíbles. El personal es muy amable y las vistas de arriba a los muelles de Galway son fabulosas.

19/04/2025: This is a great pub with traditional Irish music and a great atmosphere. The music is variable often depending on the night of the week. There have been world class traditional Irish musicians who have played here simply because they like the owner Recently Mike McGolderick, Dezi Donnelly and Tim Eady lifted the rafters with their brilliance with Sean Smyth joining them for a few tunes. Never saw any session as breathtakingly good as that.

15/04/2025: Outstanding live music. Every song played was from memory and partially improvised. Members of the audience who brought their own instrument (shout out to the woman who played the accordion) were invited up to play with the group. 10/10 Guinness.

05/05/2025: The food was absolutely amazing! It is one of the best places for burgers in Ireland. The staff super super friendly! 10/10

08/04/2025: Had the finger food option and all our guests including ourselves really enjoyed the food. The BBQ wings are amazing! The mini sliders are good and would love to try the full size burgers.

11/04/2025: Absolutely stunning,it’s a 10/10 service.Highly recommend for anyone who wants something to eat🔥

11/04/2025: Wonderful food with incredible staff, amazing place to eat I would highly recommend. 10/10

13/04/2025: Great pint, great atmosphere, great music great craic, great pub !

12/04/2025: Had the best time hanging out there listening to areas session. Fun vibe with both locals and tourists. Locals were super friendly and made us feel welcome. Music was amazing!

16/04/2025: Delicious flavors (the whiskey chocolate is a must have), & a cheerful and welcoming staff

13/04/2025: We opted for Murphy's because it was the only ice cream parlor still open after dinner, which struck us as odd since it was only 8 PM and there were large crowds, particularly of young adults—ideal for an ice cream shop. Upon entering, it quickly became evident that this establishment is renowned for its high-quality ice cream and excellent treatment of its staff, which we truly appreciated. I never imagined I would enjoy bread in my ice cream—it sounds like a terrible mix—but it turned out to be the best ice cream I've ever tasted, and the chocolate whiskey flavor was simply divine. For those with allergies: I’m from Canada and have had a severe cow's milk allergy my entire life. If I consume anything with milk, I need lactaid immediately! However, during my time in Ireland, I found that I could drink milk without any adverse effects. In fact, since returning home, I've been craving Irish milk! So, if you have any dairy sensitivities, rest assured you’ll be fine. Make sure to visit Murphy's Ice Cream while in Galway; you’ll definitely regret it if you miss out! My only suggestion for improvement is regarding their payment system—it was a bit confusing. I nearly left without paying because I mistakenly thought I had completed the transaction, only to realize I had only tapped the tipping machine, which is separate. It would be beneficial for the shop to combine transaction types into one machine. Additionally, be prepared for higher prices, as it’s definitely on the touristy side, but the quality and flavor make it worth every penny.