The best restaurants in Galway

14/05/2026: Usually it’s our favourite place for morning coffee and toasted food. And staff are always great. But today service by man with moustache Deni (I’m not sure how it was spelled) didn’t say a word to us didn’t add the name and just left our food on the counter quietly didn’t even said what order is that, and also food was cold not toasted as asked. It’s my first negative experience here first time in 5 years of visiting this place.

15/03/2026: I’ve been a regular customer for a long time, but this is honestly the worst hot chocolate I’ve received from Starbucks. The cup looked messy and the drink presentation was very poor. This is not the standard I expect.

04/10/2025: I recently visited Elephant and Castle with two friends, and from the moment we arrived, the experience was wonderful. We were greeted by a lovely waitress who was warm, polite, and attentive. She quickly brought over a jug of water and took our drinks order, which set the tone for a relaxed evening. We decided to try three different cocktails, and each one was absolutely delicious. For mains, two of us went for the chicken schnitzel while the third ordered fish and chips. When the food arrived, it looked incredible—and tasted even better. I completely cleared my plate, and I’m still dreaming about it. The creamy smoked bacon parmesan mash was out of this world, and paired with the rich, velvety basil cream pea sauce, it was the perfect comfort dish. Honestly, I can’t stop thinking about it—take me back right now! Between the friendly service, the amazing cocktails, and that unforgettable meal, Elephant and Castle has firmly secured a spot on my “must-return” list.

15/09/2025: Unable to give proper review as Elephant & Castle accepted a booking from us and then advised 2 weeks later that they don’t open on a Monday

27/05/2026: Wasn’t aware of this gem until I was passing through and was pleasantly surprised with the wide ranch of goods for sale. Plenty of pick and mix and other produce. Staff were friendly and helpful.

23/05/2026: Really fantastic little shop. Everything you need and it's all organic and locally sourced where possible. Plus their essentials pricing model is great for making good food more accessible. Fantastic friendly staff, I come here every week for years and I wouldn't have it any other way, I love this shop dearly!

09/05/2026: Ordered my food today unfortunately being delivered to a hotel next door at wrong address. Called the restaurant myself to find out where’s my order. Got my food 30 minutes after delivery time. It’s nearly cold, soup is tasteless… waste of money

17/04/2026: Very clean, prices are reasonable for their large portions. They deliver! Great food!

01/05/2026: Exceptional service got a kebab wrap. Top class food. The worker came out and gave me a scoop of chips on the house. Really nice guys and food here always.. 5 star

17/04/2026: Excellent service, food is fantastic

21/05/2026: I visited Galway for the day from Cork City and happened upon this wonderful café. I had the Cubano sandwich, paired with a small bottle of Brisa Merlot and a chilled San Pellegrino. Everything was exquisite — simple things done beautifully well. Upstairs, the view overlooking the main thoroughfare was the perfect finishing touch: sitting by the window, watching the world drift by, with the rhythm and charm of Galway unfolding below. A truly memorable little escape.

11/05/2026: Had a wonderful experience at McCambridge. The store has such a warm and inviting atmosphere and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Everyone was happy to chat, offer recommendations and make the experience feel personal and relaxed. The hot chocolate was absolutely delicious rich, smooth, and easily one of the best we’ve had. The whisky sampling was also a fantastic touch and made the visit even more enjoyable. It was a great way to try something new in such a comfortable and enjoyable setting. A lovely shop with amazing products, great service, and a genuinely pleasant atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit when in Galway.

17/11/2025: I'd like to point out that my review refers only to the Mocha Beans guesthouse, which is located above the bar. My room was very small, with a bulky closet. Luckily, I didn't have a large suitcase, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to open it. The mattress is old and sagging, with springs that hurt my back. There are no electrical outlets in the bathroom, and to figure out how to use the shower, I had to call the owner because I wasn't told there was a button outside the bathroom to activate it. There's essentially no reception, and you're given an access code for the main door, which is the same for the room. I texted the owner several times in the days leading up to my stay to ask if it was possible to check in at 11/11:30 in the morning instead of 2:00 PM. He never answered, and when I called him after arriving, he showed up, saying the room was still occupied and that I had to return at 2:00 PM. I told him about my messages and that I hadn't received a response, but he showed no interest. Once I returned at 2:00 PM, I had to wait on the stairs because the cleaning lady hadn't finished. I had to ask for a hairdryer because there wasn't one in the room. I wasn't provided with a shower mat, and I only had a face towel and a large one. I struggled to sleep that night because of the mattress, and in the morning I woke up around 6:00 AM (the only window in the room is on the ceiling and can't be opened because it's too high, and there's no curtain). For what I paid, I didn't receive good service, and even the lady who prepared the room seemed very cold; she didn't ask if I needed anything. The cleanliness was passable. The only advantage is that it's twenty minutes from the city center. I definitely won't be returning.

19/10/2025: There is no check in as such for this bedroom so I can't rate service really. The room itself is clean and comfortable and an adequate size but there is nowhere to store clothes. There isn't enough room for a wardrobe. We were in room number 4 and the shower room isnt exactly ensuite but almost. It's opposite the room on a tiny off side corridor only for room 4. The shower room is spotless nicely tiled and the shower is lovely. There is no plug for the basin. There's no hair dryer or iron. The rooms are above a cafe so I think breakfast should be included. It is an easy walk into the centre of Galway city so perfectly situated.

12/04/2026: The steak is absolutely amazing! Perfectly cooked and seasoned,and the onion ring were phenomenal!

08/03/2026: DIRE! Food was awful. Inedible rubbish !

11/05/2026: Chips reheated left over from previous orders but only small hard pieces I didn't enjoy, chicken tasted old. Worst I ever had. Can of coke was good. Not recommending anymore.

07/05/2026: Waited 2 hrs for delivery, I live 15 mins away. Food was really not good

05/05/2026: We got 2 burger, some fries and chicken wings for takeaway. They were really nice and the portions were a pretty good size. Food tasted fresh and delicious.

06/04/2026: Friendly staff, variety of burgers, if you order burgers the fries cost you one euro more.

23/01/2026: Absolutely horrible terrible Servis/attitude.

24/12/2025: Wide variety of items at a reasonable price

21/03/2026: Definitely a must have eaten stop for everyone who loves perfect Asian kitchen.

24/02/2026: Was a walk in on a Sunday afternoon, food came out so quick and was delicious. Ordered beef black bean & Vietnamese spicy noodle broth. View was really nice and you could look out onto the sea. Restaurant got quite busy after a while and the staff were great!

08/12/2025: Every thing was great except for a really rude waitress. Spoilt the atmosphere for us

01/11/2025: Nice restaurant and good Asian food.

29/04/2026: Used to be great, has really gone down hill. Potentially new owners? Went from something special to a generic takeaway.

20/03/2026: Burger was good, fries were really gross. No cheese in the poutine and the guy serving us was rude.

04/10/2025: Spent the afternoon with a group a fiends watching the football, was then told to leave as was being too loud. Which was totally uncalled for after spending over €500 behind the bar. As we left we were cheered by the staff, absolutely pathetic

03/09/2025: The woman stationed behind the counter exhibited a rather discourteous demeanor, suggesting a possible aversion to tourists. Upon placing my order for a pint, she appeared visibly perturbed, as though my presence was an inconvenience. When she eventually delivered the drink, I expressed my gratitude, yet received no response or acknowledgment in return. While it’s understandable that one may not particularly enjoy interacting with tourists, such encounters are an inherent aspect of working in a public house. That said, the overall ambiance and quality of the pour were commendable.