The best restaurants in Galway

19/06/2025: The freshest, tastiest Asian Cuisine anywhere! Expect a long wait if you do not make reservations. It's such a taste treat. Do not miss it!

18/06/2025: I have been here several times now and the food has always been top class. Fresh ingredients bursting with flavour 👌🏼 I went for the Vietnamese Duck Salad and Chien Tom. Both were unbelievable.

01/07/2025: we have now become regulars here for our wine and cheese night and we have never experienced such kind and brilliant hospitality. the owner is such a gem, makes you feel welcome and at home from the moment you step in. a must visit place tucked away in the heart of galway

24/06/2025: So friendly and wonderful dessert! Barry was a fantastic host and made our time here special.

21/06/2025: You’ll end up waiting 20+ min if the line is out the door, but I’d say it is worth it. Their pizza is extremely good with a broad selection of options. We were a group of six and tried the Margherita, Caesar, Pesto, and American, all of which were delicious. Highly recommend the garlic crust dipping sauce as well.

21/06/2025: Absolutely top notch pizza. I was first in their original location and the quality is as good as ever. The staff are all really friendly people. The only slight complaint would be the music was tad loud for my taste. Overall one of the best pizzas in the country.

29/06/2025: Una tarde por la noche, mientras íbamos a tomar un kebab, mi familia y yo nos topamos con Barr y Chaladh. El propietario, Michael, nos recibió cálidamente. Esperábamos la típica comida irlandesa, pero nos sorprendió mucho cuando Michael ofreció un menú de almuerzo inspirado en Asia, perfecto, ya que estaba ansioso por las gambas! Los precios eran increíblemente razonables, y las porciones eran enormes. ¿Pero la mejor parte? La comida era deliciosa! El ambiente era animado, gracias a la música en vivo, y la hospitalidad de Michael nos hizo sentir increíblemente bienvenidos. Lo disfrutamos tanto, que volvimos unas semanas después! Michael, eres un verdadero caballero, y recomendamos Barr y Chaladh a cualquiera que busque una comida fantástica y un ambiente cálido y acogedor. Bien hecho!

29/06/2025: Barr and Chaladh in Galway: A Hidden Gem! One late evening, while on our way to grab a kebab, my family and I stumbled upon Barr and Chaladh. The owner, Michael, warmly greeted us. We fully expected typical Irish pub fare, but were delightfully surprised when Michael offered an Asian-inspired lunch menu – perfect, as I was craving prawns! The prices were incredibly reasonable, and the portions were enormous. But the best part? The food was delicious! The atmosphere was lively, thanks to the live music, and Michael's hospitality made us feel incredibly welcome. We enjoyed it so much, we returned a few weeks later! Michael, you're a true gentleman, and we highly recommend Barr and Chaladh to anyone looking for a fantastic meal and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Well done!

16/06/2025: Old style decorations. Staff are nice and very happy help foreigner customer. Love it! 😁

04/06/2025: Quirkiness decorated original Irish pub. Great live music, especially if you love a sing-song-along!!

15/06/2025: Love this place. We got lucky and walked in for late lunch with little wait but it can get pretty busy. Dinner you almost have to have a reservation. The place has character. The drawers on the tables are full of notes from prior patrons. The food was so good. The french toast with peaches and mascarpone. The bread was so soft it almost melted in your mouth. The eggplant vegetarian dish was also quite good. The spiced beef was like korean kalbi-jjim with international twist, on a pita with leafy greans and other veggies. The kimchi pancakes were also delicious. Hot chocolate was pure chocolate but not too thick. Would love to go back.

14/06/2025: The food is something special, but the service is terrible. I don’t know why the staff thinks forcing people to know that they “have to be out by 8” when it’s 7 and they are trying to order dessert is supposed to accomplish, but it’s so poorly handled it’s pathetic.

18/06/2025: Absolutely superb live Irish music and Irish rebel songs. Music begins at 9.30 in the bar on the first floor and soon there is standing room only but not that anyone was complaining. A great experience.

16/06/2025: Everything a traditional pub should be. Friendly, comfy, lively and a really fantastic pint

21/06/2025: Amazing, 100% recommend to anyone in the area. All of the waiters, waitresses, and the hostess are super pleasant, kind, and helpful. The food was sooo good. Genuinely one of the best meals I’ve had here, in terms of pizza/pasta/etc. Pasta was perfectly cooked and had super good flavor. Pizza was saucy, cheesy, and had plenty of toppings. If you’re considering eating here, this is your sign that you should.

19/06/2025: The pizza was great but the service was even better. The woman working entertained the kids in our group and they were so happy to be “helping”. Thanks for the great experience!

12/07/2025: Located in the Bohemian Westside area of Galway city and while there why not drop into Poblacht(Republic of Hair) for a tidy up!

12/07/2025: This restaurant lives up to its name

14/07/2025: Very good, good quality food and the service was fast and friendly.

12/07/2025: Unfortunately, on a Saturday night, there was a line for a table, so I ordered takeout. Also, while they were good, they weren't the best I've ever eaten. The breaded shrimp, on the other hand, were very good.

11/07/2025: Creamyist Guinness In the world.

06/07/2025: Couldn't have asked for more. Great service and food. Very attentive staff and good selection of beer. We were down house sitting my sisters house this week and Murphy's was great. Well priced too.

02/07/2025: We absolutely loved Tig Coili! Wonderful bartenders, warm, friendly atmosphere, excellent traditional music, and incredibly patrons who turned quickly into friends. I loved seeing Liam Clancy’s photo on the wall, with the pub owner. Best of all was when one of the musicians sang a cappella a beautiful ballad, and the whole boisterous pub went silent and listened w rapt attention and awe. Gave me goose bumps. We went back again twice. Can hardly wait to return.

02/07/2025: Daily visit to here is essential.🍻 No loothremauns here at all!

14/06/2025: My wife and I were there for lunch. Good fusion food. Interesting spot with some liquor and seasoning infusion decorations. It felt very transactional.

05/06/2025: After dodging lots of tourist traps around the city, we were very pleased to stumble across this Ruibin gem. The waitress was friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and the wine selection was huge. We would definitely return!

29/06/2025: Lovely little bar with a brilliant, interactive live music thoroughly enjoyed

21/06/2025: Great beer selection. Plenty of seating.

30/05/2025: Everything was fantastic! Strongly recommend

24/05/2025: Absolutely incredible food. Highly recommend the monk fish if available