The best restaurants in Galway

26/04/2026: Great coffee, very good sandwiches and a very friendly barista

12/07/2026: I came here once because I didn't have my polish citizenship card for next door. We waited thirty minutes for food. I walked up to the counter asking what the delay was as although the place had a few tables we were the first to order. She said she just needed thirty more minutes. I got a refund and left.

07/07/2026: First time in Galway. Just stopped by. Friendly, really good sliced pizza.

19/07/2026: Beautiful, the food is fantastic and also the ambience

14/07/2026: Absolutely awful. The food tasted like burnt charcoal and was completely inedible. Everything was dry, bland, and had a horrible aftertaste. It seemed stale and poorly prepared, and the quality was far below what I expected. Total waste of money—I won’t be coming back or recommending this place to anyone.

04/07/2026: June 2026: On this visit I only used their Spa. I had a family home nearby (and return to Ireland a couple of times per year) and have experienced this spa routinely over the years. The quality of the Spa has dramatically changed. I tried to give feedback to their Spa manager to give them an opportunity to listen instead of posting publicly. However the manager made no attempt to reach out for the feedback. There were 3 of us visiting on that day and all had the same disappointing experience. I want others to be aware and maybe G Spa will pay attention to the public feedback and hopefully make changes to improve the quality of all future patrons. They have simplified their spa menu and do not have the range of treatment choices and details that was once offered. The Spa Menu is also misleading - I scheduled a facial clearly advertised as a customized facial (please read their spa menu for their level of detail about their facials). I am used to facials from a qualified aesthetician and go to spas fairly regularly and (to add - I do not go to high end spas so my standards of what to expect is based on a reasonable level of spa). From the minute I was taken into the treatment room - it was very dark as if I was there for a massage. The girl kept telling me to sit down and I had to tell her that I would but could not see the chair as it was too dark. She in no way looked at my face prior to the experience nor asked me anything about my skin type. And she definitely could not have assessed my face prior to or while starting the facial as the room remained dark. She proceeded to apply one oil after another on my face/neck and gave no explanation or asked questions about my skin. 5 mins in I asked her what was customizable about this facial. She said it was really a face massage. A face massage is not a therapeutic facial and I basically tolerated the application of oil after oil until the 60 mins was done - as I wanted to give it a chance and see if it got better. The therapist basically applied each step of oil in exactly the same way repeatedly and to be honest it felt like this person had little qualifications to do facials. I felt I could have hired someone with no training whatsoever and told them how to apply each product with the same sweeping movements and ended up with the exact same level of service. Was this just one therapist? My sister while she had more interaction with her facial therapist got the exact same repeated application of oils for the duration of her facial. Also, the quality of the products they now use is also a downgrade of what they used to use. I would not have booked this treatment had the description been accurate - I would have considered it a complete waste of money for my needs. We also did the thermal spa prior to the treatment. This was also a very disappointing experience. We all started to wonder about the general cleanliness of the thermal spa. The water seemed cloudy (I would like to know when and how often they treat the water to keep it hygienic given the high numbers of people who use the thermal spa). Also, there was another customer who spent at least 30 mins monopolizing the overhead jets pounding on his back and chest splashing everyone in the whole pool so others in the thermal spa had to leave the pool and seek relaxation elsewhere. Not G spas fault I'll admit nor could they have known about it unless they were told which they were as we checked out so they can be aware of such behavior in the future and monitor the well-bing of all patrons in the future.

26/06/2026: This is a great hotel but it’s not really within walking distance of anything but we had a car and loved the soundproofed room:)!!! Thanks to Jack who helped us get into a different room that suited us better. We definitely wouldn’t hesitate coming back!

05/07/2026: Beer always good and whiskey of the month was very good. Visit here!

03/06/2026: Cute little pub in the heart of Galway with a relaxed atmosphere and great Guinness.

23/07/2026: The food wasn’t too bad… However, the hash brown from the full Irish seemed like it wasn’t fresh and the mushrooms were quite dire. The iced coffee was also made wrong - it was warm so I imagine the ice was added in at the end making the drink just watery unfortunately. The service and atmosphere is also lack luster. The lads serving/ waitering need to be a bit more energetic or vocal… maybe even approach customers as they come in rather than speaking at them from the counter or sounding uninterested. It’s not the worst place to go to eat, but there’s definitely much room for improvement

19/07/2026: Popped in here yesterday for breakfast with my husband. Fantastic little spot. Staff super friendly. Food was absolutely gorgeous. I got the scrambled egg and husband got full irish. Was absolutely delicious 😋 and a great price too. Compliments to chef. Will be back soon .

10/07/2026: Neat and tidy. Friendly staff who

27/06/2026: Great for when you are on the go!

25/07/2026: It's a nice place , nice food and service

21/07/2026: This has been my late night chilper for the past 7 years, and they now have installed strobe and lights and atuff, and there's no turning back. This will become more of a dancing hub than Electric. The lads are so freekin great in there! Ask for a Quad 4, with the old chicken way, tell them I sent ya, it won't disappoint.

06/05/2026: Used to come here on a weekly basis. The staff (of mostly south american origin i.e where proper burritos originated from) were always smiling and delightful to interact with and made delicious burritos. Then in the last few weeks/months, budget staff took over the running and turned yet another Galway establishment into a bollywood takeaway. RIP to yet another business that has sold-out and contributed to further "cultural enrichment" of the country (with those from a country of 2 billion...).

03/04/2026: The food was amazing and the girl from Chile was super attentive and nice.

27/01/2026: Very friendly stadium. Easy to get around and use the facilities.

15/12/2025: There was a table quiz on between races so difficult to follow betting before racing

12/06/2026: I bought an extra large box with salt n pepper, soy chicken and firecracker. The manager Sam cooked my friends and I a fresh batch of salt n pepper chicken cause the place was busy and the staff Yuki was so nice while taking the payment. The food felt like home, especially because I like slightly spicy food. Also, another time, Alison was very quick and wonderful while taking my order. Definitely going to visit for my break time lunch hour.

19/04/2026: great food, excellent customer service . really recommend.

29/07/2026: Suzanna was the most amazing waitress the most welcoming, so pleasant, helpful with the coeliac in our group

28/07/2026: Had a great evening in Sophies, beautiful food and great service. Would recommend!

22/01/2026: The owner’s behavior was beyond inappropriate. After I briefly used the restroom, I was confronted about forgetting to flush — fine, human error — but it escalated into being scolded about needing to *wash the sink* because I used hand sanitizer and “you don’t leave a sink that way.” I wish that were satire. What pushed it into absurd territory was the owner then **following me outside onto the street** to continue berating me. For context, this was in Ireland, where public bathrooms regularly survive far worse than a missed flush, and I was a young tourist who had literally just stopped in looking for the Wi-Fi password. That level of hostility says everything about this establishment’s culture. If you’re looking for genuine warmth, fair prices, and an actually wholesome experience, go somewhere authentic instead. Keep your “positive energy” far away from this negative environment — the branding may say serene indication, but the attitude screams bitter.

04/07/2026: Good place to eat something with good price

04/07/2026: Good food and service at a great price. A fun place to eat for anyone who likes diners.

28/11/2025: Has obviously changed with new owners but not for the better. Restaurant size is reduced for the inclusion of a bakers shop. Walls are now bare. The menu and choice has somewhat shrunk. Sorry not changed for the better. Left feeling disappointed that the must have breakfast in Donegal town is no more. NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED.

09/10/2025: Great food and atmosphere at Dock 84! 🍴☕️ We stopped into Dock 84 while in Donegal Town and had a really enjoyable experience. The place has a relaxed, modern vibe with plenty of space to sit back and enjoy a meal. Staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome right away. 😊 I ordered the grilled chicken burger 🍔🐔 and it was excellent — the chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked, with fresh toppings and a soft bun that held everything together nicely. It was filling without being too heavy, and you could tell the ingredients were fresh. My wife went for the waffle with a spread of Nutella 🧇🍫 and it was a real treat. The waffle was light and fluffy with just the right crisp on the outside, and the Nutella made it indulgent without being over the top. A perfect sweet option to balance out my savory choice. The second time we went we had egg shakshuka and Tikka wrap which was good again as usual One of the highlights here is that Dock 84 has its own bakery products 🥐🍞, and they are absolute delights — fresh, tasty, and clearly made with care. It’s a lovely bonus alongside the main menu. Do note that there’s usually a wait time of around 15 minutes ⏳ throughout the day, but honestly, the food and atmosphere make it worth it. For convenience, there’s a car park directly in front of the café 🚗, though it is a paid one 💳, so keep that in mind if you’re driving in. Service was quick once seated, prices were fair 💶, and the location is ideal if you’re exploring Donegal Town 🏞️. Whether you’re after a hearty bite or something sweet, Dock 84 is a spot worth visiting. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in town! 🙌