Guidebook for Galway
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice local bar that also does a good selection of food.
Ideal starting point for those visiting the Galway races as they do a shuttle service there and back.
6 locals recommend
The Arches Hotel
Nice local bar that also does a good selection of food.
Ideal starting point for those visiting the Galway races as they do a shuttle service there and back.
Traditional irish pub in the heart of Galway city with brilliant live music.
92 locals recommend
Tig Coili
Mainguard StreetTraditional irish pub in the heart of Galway city with brilliant live music.
Great old irish pub in Galway,
every saturday at 5pm there is a traditional irish music session.
94 locals recommend
Crane Bar
2 Sea RdGreat old irish pub in Galway,
every saturday at 5pm there is a traditional irish music session.
Electric
36 Abbeygate Street UpperGreat for dancing into the early hours.
Great relaxed spot 'Down the West' of Galway city great for Dj's and dancing.
20 locals recommend
The Blue Note
3 s West EndGreat relaxed spot 'Down the West' of Galway city great for Dj's and dancing.
Quays Bar Galway
10 William St WGreat bar with great food that is also open late for dancing.
Great bar and restaurant in Salthill with a huge selection of locally brewed beer and great food. Family friendly during the day and also huge screen for sports.
32 locals recommend
PJs Bar
226 Upper Salthill RdGreat bar and restaurant in Salthill with a huge selection of locally brewed beer and great food. Family friendly during the day and also huge screen for sports.
Sightseeing
Claregalway Castle
Beautiful restored Norman Castle in local area.
Stunning Five star Castle recently completely renovated only 30 minutes drive and a gateway point to Conemarra.
Boat rides can be purchased from the castle grounds onto the beautiful Lough Corrib.
54 locals recommend
Ashford Castle
Ashford Castle DriveStunning Five star Castle recently completely renovated only 30 minutes drive and a gateway point to Conemarra.
Boat rides can be purchased from the castle grounds onto the beautiful Lough Corrib.
Cliffs of Moher
The famous Cliffs of Moher, awesome views.
Visit the Burren perfumery and indulge in some gorgeous local irish scents.
119 locals recommend
Burren Perfumery
Visit the Burren perfumery and indulge in some gorgeous local irish scents.
Entertainment & Activities
Galway Summer Race Festival is one of the most exciting Race Meetings of the year taking place from July 31st to August 6th. My whole house is available to rent for that week, please see my other listing.
33 locals recommend
Galway Races
Galway Summer Race Festival is one of the most exciting Race Meetings of the year taking place from July 31st to August 6th. My whole house is available to rent for that week, please see my other listing.
Lovely little town of Oranmore is only a ten minute hop away by car. You will find, Bars, Restaurants and shops and also a cinema for those rainy days.
19 locals recommend
Oranmore
Lovely little town of Oranmore is only a ten minute hop away by car. You will find, Bars, Restaurants and shops and also a cinema for those rainy days.
Parks & Nature
Salthill
The lovely seaside town of Salthill in Galway City
A mystical forest walk with old ruins. There are hidden graves and ruins in this forest that are believed to be the resting places for the old king and Queen of Connaught.
Also believed to be the hill of the Fairies, this place is older than New grange and completely untouched.
13 locals recommend
Knockma Hill, Galway
A mystical forest walk with old ruins. There are hidden graves and ruins in this forest that are believed to be the resting places for the old king and Queen of Connaught.
Also believed to be the hill of the Fairies, this place is older than New grange and completely untouched.
Food Scene
Beautiful Restaurant set in the Bridge Mills in Galway, Stunning building with gorgeous food.
22 locals recommend
IL Vicolo
Dominick Street LowerBeautiful Restaurant set in the Bridge Mills in Galway, Stunning building with gorgeous food.
Loam Restaurant
Fairgreen RoadOne of Galway's Michelin Starred Restaurant.
Le Petit Pois
Victoria PlaceLovely french restaurant, Gorgeous food and wine.
PoppySeed Oranmore
8 Castle RdTasty cafe in oranmore
Take a five minute drive to Green Earth Organic's local farm. Farm shop is open from 2-7 each wednesday
Green Earth Organics
Take a five minute drive to Green Earth Organic's local farm. Farm shop is open from 2-7 each wednesday
Very local Bar and Restaurant, great for breakfast lunch and dinner and a lovely cosy local for a pint of guinness in the evening.
Peggys Bar and Restaurant
Very local Bar and Restaurant, great for breakfast lunch and dinner and a lovely cosy local for a pint of guinness in the evening.