The best restaurants in Galway

08/05/2025: If you're looking to be stranded on a remote island, served microscopic food portions, and charged the GDP of a small nation for the pleasure, then congratulations—you've found your dream destination in Inis Meáin Restaurant. Let's start with the location. What kind of masochist puts a restaurant on a rock in the Atlantic where Wi-Fi fears to tread and the wind sounds like it wants to kill you? After surviving the boat ride (which doubles as a nausea endurance test), we were greeted not by warmth or welcome, but by a building that looked like a concrete shoebox pretending to be minimalist. Inside, it didn’t get better. The decor screamed, “We spent all the money on Instagram lighting and forgot to buy chairs people can actually sit on.” The staff, though polite, had the kind of calm intensity you’d expect from people trying not to cry in front of customers. Now, the food. Oh, the food. Each plate looked like a modern art installation made from leftovers of a better restaurant. “Locally sourced” must be code for “we foraged this from the side of the road.” I had to use a magnifying glass to see my main course. I left hungrier than I arrived, but spiritually bruised. Wine list? More like “guess which bottle costs more than your flight here.” I wept quietly into my overpriced glass of something French while contemplating life choices. Overall, if you enjoy being broke, cold, and existentially confused, Inis Meáin Restaurant delivers. Otherwise, stay on the mainland and eat a sandwich.

25/07/2025: Been here twice, both times completely dreadful

07/10/2025: Harte’s Pub stole our hearts. Celebrating our 30th anniversary in Ireland was amazing enough for my me and my husband. Karen, owner of Harte’s Pub, elevated our experience by providing us with the best seats in the house to watch the first-time ever Steelers NFL game in Ireland. But, there’s more. She allowed us to renew our vows at halftime with a special ceremony officiated by her exceptional bartender, Janette. We celebrated with pizza and Guinness and Irish Coffees- the best Janette! It was grand and delicious! Karen, thank you for the memories of a lifetime we will tell for years to come. As others noted, there is no fanfare or bling, it’s the Irish Pub you go to Ireland for- sitting with locals and having lighthearted conversation. For Steelers fans, it’s a touchdown!

02/05/2025: Beautiful authentic Irish pub, perfect place for, chat, craic and ceoil

17/12/2024: If it were for sale or to let...I'd buy it!!! What a fabulous bar...great dance floor...perfect fire. But Monika and Ann...the patrons, the history, Frank...make this bar truly special. SLAINTE!

09/08/2025: Lovely Indian in Ballinasloe. Food was good as was the service. Great value too.

01/07/2025: Chips constantly double fried. Never again

07/07/2024: Lovely spot in claregalway for food. Great variety and friendly service.

08/06/2024: Really really beautiful restaurant to visit. Food was absolutely delicious, staff so friendly. Brilliant atmosphere. Had an enjoyable afternoon there. We'll be back for sure.

08/09/2025: Local bar with traditional beer selection

17/02/2025: Great place few good staff and nurses. Had Andrew for my councillor Thomas Gary and Dave were very good at their job

07/11/2024: Money racket , all they care about is your money and have no interest in how u feel. One or 2 or the nurses were brilliant but that was it the rest were nasty. Freezing cold barely ever had heating on. Made a best friend for life there tho so for that I'm forever greatful

06/10/2024: Great meeting place to meet locals