The best restaurants in Galway

07/01/2026: By far the best coffee in Galway City. David is a fabulous man who has such a passion for coffee. The effort he goes to every day to pour “perfection in a cup” has to be applauded. It’s certainly not an ordinary coffee shop, expect something different and be pleasantly surprised. A great coffee experience & one you will remember.

19/12/2025: Had a excellent coffee here this morning, Top notch😁☕️

29/08/2025: Amazing! I placed an order from Spain and couldn't be happier with both the product and kindf_olk. I recommend it. Thank you very much!

01/07/2025: Georgia is amazing!! Thank you so much for making our group laugh and giving us so many amazing recommendations. Next time we come through, we’ll make sure to visit you first for suggestions on how to maximize our time. You’re cool af. #skinnyjeansforever

27/05/2026: Very tasty pizza at good prices.

23/03/2026: Best Pizza and Best Person in Galway. I honestly can't tell which is nicer the incredible food or the unbelievably sound guy running the place. This is our go-to spot for a pick me up pizza that turns a bad day around instantly.

11/09/2025: We attended the Tigin both days we were in Galway. The staff were friendly, classic pub vibes, so thought we may as well go back again! Saturday night was super busy with the Soccer and the crowd were good fun. We went back the next day for the womens rugby. Great selection on tap.

20/08/2025: Based, based, based pub. I thought the food and drinks were incredible. I just had to meet and thank the manager personally. The friendly staff who were excellent gladly introduced me. I thanked him and he said wanna hear something funny? He then told me something hilarious. He said caribou closed which is pretty funny. Then he told me they said they were gonna build a hotel here but then they just built a better pub. WOW, dinner and a show!! Beautiful cocktails, lovely staff, city centre location.

30/09/2025: Best coffee to be had in Galway. Excellant pasteries. Great service.

10/11/2025: Having wasted 10 years of my life before accidentally finding the best coffee shop (and so much more) in Galway, then to find it's closing. Such a shame because it really is so good. But at least I also now know of the other & remaining branch: Briarhill Grind here I come!

24/09/2025: Very good home made breakfast ! Scones were delicious and latte too ! Enjoy !

14/06/2026: Been coming here for years as the kebabs were always the nicest around but lately the quality and quantity of the food has massively changed. Prices have gone up and for the quality of the food I don't think its worth it. The chips were so good but now they changed them I can't see myself returning again unfortunately.

11/06/2026: Beware of this restaurants they sale meats no halal also expired meats they are using

27/10/2025: The tapas here are wonderful. The portion sizes are large.

28/09/2025: Food is excellent. Full of flavor 😋 👌 Tapas is tasty always bursting with flavor. Cosy environment and a friendly service. One of my favorites restaurants in Galway.

10/06/2026: An Púcán is one of our favourite places in Galway. The atmosphere is always lively, the staff are welcoming, and the service is consistently excellent. We always enjoy our visits and look forward to returning.

06/06/2026: This pub was a great find ! We were looking for an authentic Irish Stew and this was really tasty, wholesome and very filling! This is an amazing pub with a traditional pub at the front, nice sports and live band area at the back and one of the best beer gardens we’ve come across, perfectly set up with a canopy over for the Irish weather. Will be the perfect place to watch sport. It’s a must try in Galway.

22/10/2025: The best breakfast I’ve ever had! Breakfast bagel and pancakes were amazing! Had to come back the next day! 100/10

19/10/2025: Delicious Irish coffee and breakfast. Great prices

05/05/2026: Lovely warm friendly staff. Had Calzone ham and mushroom. Not many mushrooms, very fatty ham for the bit there was. Was here before xmas, had same dish which was beautiful with generous fillings. A little disappointed this time. Still a lovely place to eat with a lovely ambiance.

27/04/2026: We were a table of five on Monday, April 20th, and we had a very good meal. We would particularly like to thank our Hungarian waiter, Bejar, for his thoughtful touches and kindness. The food was excellent.

01/04/2026: Delicious vegetarian dishes, a spectacular flat white, friendly people, and it would have been worth stopping here just for the excellent flapjack. Lovely, highly recommended, and a bit off the beaten track from Galway's tourist hotspots in the Latin Quarter!

05/03/2026: Had a lovely visit to Jemi Lighthouse Cafe, a fully vegan café located close to AIB. It’s a cute and an Instagram-friendly spot with a cozy vibe. I tried the Terryland Reuben sandwich and the Salthill Squash Salad, and both were tasty. The only downside was that the portion sizes felt a bit small for the price. The place was quite busy over the weekend, but we managed to get seats on the high chairs along the window aisle. Overall, it’s a good little spot for a quick vegan snack, and I would recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.

21/05/2026: Delicious food and ok quick service

20/05/2026: Food: Beef Stew was great. Nice chunks of tender beef, onions and carrots. Save some "sauce" for the sides, mashed, carrots, turnips and roasted potatoes. Service: Waitress had a "short and sweet attitude" no frills, yet not rude in any way. I could see this as a turn off for some but we dont mind it. Atmosphere: Small and quaint, old school. We always try to find those "hole in a wall" places off the main drag anytime we travel away from the tourist traps. Get away from the mainstream places and grab some good food from Finnegans!

16/03/2026: I just want to say something to people leaving reviews here. Yes, sometimes the delivery might take a bit longer than expected — it happens with many places. But please don’t destroy the rating of this place because of that. The pizza here is honestly incredible. The ingredients are fresh, the taste is amazing, and you can tell it’s made with real care. Places like this are rare. I know this spot well and every time I want to order pizza, this is the only place that comes to mind. That says a lot. Also, the staff are great — the girl at the counter is always very friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better.

02/02/2026: it’s nice and small. Love getting their small margarita pizzas.

15/04/2026: Great cozy bar with the most friendly staff ever!

11/04/2026: Big restaurant right off the water. Big selection of craft brews and delicious food. Friendly wait staff as well. The bangers and mash was delicious!