The best restaurants in Galway

26/10/2025: Great pub with all the essentials: TVs playing footie, a good variety of beers on tap (Guinness 0.0), pub grub that isn’t fancy, lots and lots of places to sit down or drink standing up.

02/09/2025: Excellent local bar, excellent Barman, would recommend... Great value

09/03/2026: Good food always, staff are friendly. Parking can be limited at times.

26/02/2026: Always good. Staff are very friendly.

28/12/2025: Very friendly staff, good selection of gluten free treats in separate food case. Very tasty food and lovely coffee. Seats inside and out. Will return.

16/10/2025: The scones were absolutely delicious and quite large! We enjoyed on the train to Dublin. They offered a buy 3 get the 4th free deal. Perfect for our group ❤️

19/10/2025: Lovely old style pub which I visited when I was home on holiday. I brought my mother there as this was the pub my father used to drink in years ago.

28/09/2025: Great pub, hyped for the Guinness and rightfully so, full of proper friendly locals, highly recommended.

29/11/2025: A massive thank you to Aileen and all the staff who were so accommodating and helpful. The cocktails were fantastic and the atmosphere was warm and cosy. I would highly recommend to any group that wants to catch up over delicious food and perfect cocktails in a central location.

08/11/2025: I must say the food and the staff were fantastic, really enjoyed it

14/06/2025: Excellent Jain Food served by them

04/06/2025: Good food. South Indian taste. Family spot. Good service and friendly staff.

17/05/2026: This is a wonderful bakery cafe for breakfast or lunch. The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious!

10/05/2026: Not a pub - nice and quiet place for a quick bite during the day.

12/04/2026: handy spot This is a handy spot 20 minutes drive from Galway center. It is easy to get a bus or taxi to eyre square. Breakfast and rooms were good. I liked the canopied outdoor seating area. #ramblingstampcollectors

10/04/2026: Had a really nice stay at The Flannery's. We were able to check in about 3 hours early with no issues, which was a great start. The hotel was wheelchair friendly, the room was cozy and warm, and everything was kept clean throughout our stay. The staff were very helpful and friendly, and having Netflix on the TV was a lovely bonus for those rainy days when the missus and I just wanted to stay in bed and have a movie day. The location was very handy too. The bus stop was only a 2 to 3 minute walk away, and buses ran every 10 to 15 minutes, even late at night, so getting around was easy. Breakfast being included was a big plus, and the food was tasty with both hot and cold options. Only complaint is the missus couldn’t find a croissant on the last day, which she may never fully recover from. Overall, very good value for money and a comfortable place to stay. We’d happily stay again.

07/05/2026: The staff is very friendly, but unfortunately, the breakfast is very basic and repetitive; the bread and other items are dry. The advertised indoor pool is a public one, and swimming caps are mandatory. It's very noisy, as children's groups also use it for lessons, so it's not a relaxing place. The restaurant in the evening doesn't offer much choice and is a bit overpriced considering the portion size. The location is good; you can quickly reach the beach and the nearest bus stop in about 10 minutes.

11/01/2026: Great staff, lovely food, and amazing rooms. Treated my daughter like royalty when they found out it was her birthday.

27/05/2026: What a lovely place to be. Good beers and we enjoyed the live music

27/05/2026: A well-poured Guinness — definitely worth stopping by to quench your thirst. Highly recommend.

15/05/2026: Highly don’t recommend this place at all save yourself the hassle and time and go somewhere else. Had a reservation booked arrived on time 20minutes later wasn’t able to be seated but the girl at the counter seated other grouped after us and 1 group without a reservation

05/05/2026: We were on a weekend Trip staying in Salthill caravan park over weekend , ordered a delivery Saturday night & the food was so delicious we went to the restaurant sat evening . Great service & amazing food. Well done to all 💫

22/05/2026: Really loved it - only thing was we wanted to order dessert but couldn’t get seen so didn’t bother in the end.

12/05/2026: THE best strip sirloin I have ever had. The garlic butter, cooked perfectly, bacon, and pearl onions. Paul Hollywood could not have put together a better combo. This was a meal of pure bliss. I wanted more and sadly forgot my 2nd stomach. The roasted chicken was very nice. Slightly overcooked however still tasty. The layered potatoe was very interesting. Lamination layers like I've never seen. I highly recommend Kirby's. It was well worth it.

02/04/2026: Havent visited for so long however on tuesday we decided to go ..and what a perfect night it was from start to finish,great food ,amazing service ,top notch ..definitely will be back again..thank you for lovely complimentaries as well you guys made our night ☺️👌

26/03/2026: Very tasty, real Italian food. Friendly staff.

10/05/2026: Foods super yummy and very good for price. Got the Nutella and strawberry crepe and a coffee was super yummy would definitely recommend 😋

06/05/2026: Delicious crepes, friendly staff and excellent value for money!!

12/06/2026: This place was fantastic! We had a bit of an issue with our airbnb while traveling and this place accommodated us so well! The staff is super nice and always greeted us. The location was perfect if you’re looking to stay in Galway! It’s on the same street as the shops and pubs but the hotel stayed nice and quiet despite being on a busy street. Definitely worth staying there!

12/06/2026: This hotel is overrated and does not meet the standards I would expect from a 4-star property. It feels much closer to a 3-star hotel. The rooms are dated and in need of renovation, and the lack of complimentary bottled water is a surprising omission for a hotel in this category. The front desk service was underwhelming and could benefit from better training and a stronger focus on customer service. The only standout feature is the location, which is the main reason to consider staying here. Please don’t say rate yourself a 4star hotel as it creates false expectations.