Guidebook for Galway
Shopping
This is one of the shops closest from the apartment to get the basic items such as bread, milk, newspapers and other items that you might need during your stay.
Texaco Gas LPG Petrol Station
Lough Atalia RoadThis is one of the shops closest from the apartment to get the basic items such as bread, milk, newspapers and other items that you might need during your stay.
This is one of the shops closest from the apartment to get the basic items such as bread, milk, newspapers and other items that you might need during your stay.
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Centra
9 Forster StThis is one of the shops closest from the apartment to get the basic items such as bread, milk, newspapers and other items that you might need during your stay.
This is one of the shops closest from the apartment to get the basic items such as bread, milk, newspapers and other items that you might need during your stay.
Circle K Galway College Road
College RoadThis is one of the shops closest from the apartment to get the basic items such as bread, milk, newspapers and other items that you might need during your stay.
Indoor shopping mall with many shops, cafes and everything else.
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Eyre Square Centre
Eyre SquareIndoor shopping mall with many shops, cafes and everything else.
The best bookshop in Galway located in the heart of Galway City, stocking over 100,000 new, bargain and secondhand books on subjects ranging from literary fiction to Irish interest to art and archaeology.
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Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
Middle StreetThe best bookshop in Galway located in the heart of Galway City, stocking over 100,000 new, bargain and secondhand books on subjects ranging from literary fiction to Irish interest to art and archaeology.
Kilkenny Shop
6-7 High StQuality Irish craft, jewellery and fashion all available here.
Quality Irish craft, jewellery and fashion all available here as well!
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Judy Greene Pottery
Kirwan's LaneQuality Irish craft, jewellery and fashion all available here as well!
Drinks & Nightlife
A great pub. You should have your first pint of Guinness here in Galway. Excellent atmosphere and craic. Ed Sheeran's PV for "Galway Girl" was filmed here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87gWaABqGYs
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O'Connell's Bar
8 Eyre SquareA great pub. You should have your first pint of Guinness here in Galway. Excellent atmosphere and craic. Ed Sheeran's PV for "Galway Girl" was filmed here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87gWaABqGYs
If you are interested in traditional Irish music, this is the pub where you can be entertained. Nightly session and great atmosphere.
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Crane Bar
2 Sea RdIf you are interested in traditional Irish music, this is the pub where you can be entertained. Nightly session and great atmosphere.
If you are travelling with children/teenagers and are also interested in traditional Irish music, this is one of the pubs where they have "Evening Session" starting around 6pm. Minors are permitted to stay in the pub until 9pm in Ireland.
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Tig Coili
Mainguard StreetIf you are travelling with children/teenagers and are also interested in traditional Irish music, this is one of the pubs where they have "Evening Session" starting around 6pm. Minors are permitted to stay in the pub until 9pm in Ireland.
If you are travelling with children/teenagers and are also interested in traditional Irish music, this is one of the pubs where they have "Evening Session" starting around 6pm. Minors are permitted to stay in the pub until 9pm in Ireland.
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Taaffes Pub
19 Shop StIf you are travelling with children/teenagers and are also interested in traditional Irish music, this is one of the pubs where they have "Evening Session" starting around 6pm. Minors are permitted to stay in the pub until 9pm in Ireland.
If you are a wine lover, this is the place! Go upstairs and you will see selections of wines from Europe. You can enjoy a glass or a bottle with their tasty platters of Irish and European cheeses. Go there early as they don't take any reservations!
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Sheridans Cheesemongers
14 Churchyard StIf you are a wine lover, this is the place! Go upstairs and you will see selections of wines from Europe. You can enjoy a glass or a bottle with their tasty platters of Irish and European cheeses. Go there early as they don't take any reservations!
Róisín Dubh is undoubtedly one of the best music and comedy venues in the country, bringing established talent to the city, while also providing a stage for emerging artists.
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Roisin Dubh Comedy
8 Dominick St UpperRóisín Dubh is undoubtedly one of the best music and comedy venues in the country, bringing established talent to the city, while also providing a stage for emerging artists.
The pub only operates on the ground floor which is open plan and full of comfortable seating. Upstairs is a a separate Live music venue naturally enough called Monroe's Live.
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Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St UpperThe pub only operates on the ground floor which is open plan and full of comfortable seating. Upstairs is a a separate Live music venue naturally enough called Monroe's Live.
Food Scene
We live in Oranmore and this is the best Italian restaurant in Co. Galway. 15mins drive or €20.00 taxi journey from the city.
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Basilico
Main StreetWe live in Oranmore and this is the best Italian restaurant in Co. Galway. 15mins drive or €20.00 taxi journey from the city.
I don't eat here as I can cook my own Japanese food but here you can taste Japanese cuisine at its best!
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WA SUSHI わ鮨
13 New Dock StI don't eat here as I can cook my own Japanese food but here you can taste Japanese cuisine at its best!
If you are looking for food that Irish families usually eat on Sundays, this is it! You can taste really good, hearty and quality food here. My wife loves Turkey & Ham and I love the lamb shanks there.
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Park House Hotel
18 Eyre SquareIf you are looking for food that Irish families usually eat on Sundays, this is it! You can taste really good, hearty and quality food here. My wife loves Turkey & Ham and I love the lamb shanks there.
Great food and wine menu if you can get a seat. Have a breakfast or lunch with a pint of Galway's local beer "Galway Hooker"! There is a huge selection of products available in the shop downstairs. Looking for presents for your friends back home? Try here!
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Upstairs at McCambridge's
36-40 Shop StGreat food and wine menu if you can get a seat. Have a breakfast or lunch with a pint of Galway's local beer "Galway Hooker"! There is a huge selection of products available in the shop downstairs. Looking for presents for your friends back home? Try here!
Galway’s best and most innovative restaurants – also very popular for brunch on Sundays. Make sure to book in advance!
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Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdGalway’s best and most innovative restaurants – also very popular for brunch on Sundays. Make sure to book in advance!
Golden Rickshaw
20 Mary StFancy a Chinese takeout?
We don't go to McDonald's in the West of Ireland... Try the hearty meals here after a night-out. You can't leave Galway without having a Mighty Mac with chips (fries) with curry sauce.
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Supermac's & Papa John's
Eyre SquareWe don't go to McDonald's in the West of Ireland... Try the hearty meals here after a night-out. You can't leave Galway without having a Mighty Mac with chips (fries) with curry sauce.
You can find so many restaurants on Quay Street. Make sure to check this place out as it is filled with restaurants and pubs. Great place to stroll around!
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Quay Street
Quay StreetYou can find so many restaurants on Quay Street. Make sure to check this place out as it is filled with restaurants and pubs. Great place to stroll around!
Rouge Restaurant
38 Dominick St LowerThis is the best French restaurant in Galway!
The Latin Quarter
22 High StWhere everything happens in Galway...
Dela Restaurant
51 Dominick St LowerA really good weekend brunch!
Recently (Oct 2017) awarded Best Seafood Restaurant in Ireland, lovely neighbourhood restaurant with excellent fish and chips, and lots more besides.
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Hooked
65 Henry StRecently (Oct 2017) awarded Best Seafood Restaurant in Ireland, lovely neighbourhood restaurant with excellent fish and chips, and lots more besides.
If you are looking for a good Italian restaurant in the city, this is the place!
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Mona Lisa Restaurant
17 William St WIf you are looking for a good Italian restaurant in the city, this is the place!
Another restaurant in Oranmore. French-style. I (co-host Tak) am from Japan so am really picky about how fish dishes are cooked. I was very impressed here!
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Armorica Restaurant, wine bar & Accommodation
an tSráid MhórAnother restaurant in Oranmore. French-style. I (co-host Tak) am from Japan so am really picky about how fish dishes are cooked. I was very impressed here!
Essentials
Badger & Dodo Galway Cafe
Good coffees essential yes.
The Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring given which represents love, loyalty, and friendship (the hands represent friendship, the heart represents love, and the crown represents loyalty). This is the oldest shop that sells the rings in Galway city!
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Thomas Dillon's Claddagh Gold
1 Quay StThe Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring given which represents love, loyalty, and friendship (the hands represent friendship, the heart represents love, and the crown represents loyalty). This is the oldest shop that sells the rings in Galway city!
Sightseeing
Amongst the visitors to St Nicholas’ over the centuries the most famous is probably Christopher Columbus who prayed here during a visit to Galway in 1477.
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St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church
Lombard StreetAmongst the visitors to St Nicholas’ over the centuries the most famous is probably Christopher Columbus who prayed here during a visit to Galway in 1477.
Spanish Arch was originally an extension of the famous city walls, designed to protect the quays. The Spanish Arch is, in fact, a misnomer, as there is no proven association between the Spanish in Galway and the building of the Arch.
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Španělský oblouk
2 The Long WalkSpanish Arch was originally an extension of the famous city walls, designed to protect the quays. The Spanish Arch is, in fact, a misnomer, as there is no proven association between the Spanish in Galway and the building of the Arch.
Galway's famous bustling street market has been trading in Church lane by St Nicholas' Church in the centre of the city for literally centuries. You will find hundreds of stalls selling fresh produce and locally produced crafts.
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Galway Market
7 Lombard StGalway's famous bustling street market has been trading in Church lane by St Nicholas' Church in the centre of the city for literally centuries. You will find hundreds of stalls selling fresh produce and locally produced crafts.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a cruise onboard the luxurious all-weather 157 passenger boat, the Corrib Princess. The Corrib Princess sails from Woodquay in the heart of Galway city. The journey takes passengers along the majestic River Corrib and onto Lough Corrib, the Republic of Ireland's largest lake, providing visitors with unsurpassed views and natural amenities that make this the most spectacular waterway in Ireland.
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Corrib Princess
WoodquayEnjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a cruise onboard the luxurious all-weather 157 passenger boat, the Corrib Princess. The Corrib Princess sails from Woodquay in the heart of Galway city. The journey takes passengers along the majestic River Corrib and onto Lough Corrib, the Republic of Ireland's largest lake, providing visitors with unsurpassed views and natural amenities that make this the most spectacular waterway in Ireland.
Located in the heart of Galway Bay, the Aran Islands offer visitors a glimpse into a way of life that has long since disappeared from most of the country. The Islands' raw beauty and charm leaves visitors longing to return again and again.
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Aran Island Ferries
37-39 Forster StLocated in the heart of Galway Bay, the Aran Islands offer visitors a glimpse into a way of life that has long since disappeared from most of the country. The Islands' raw beauty and charm leaves visitors longing to return again and again.
Entertainment & Activities
Not a huge fan of horse-racing or dog-racing myself but I hear people having a great night-out here! https://www.igb.ie/go-greyhound-racing/our-stadiums/galway-greyhound-stadium/
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Galway Greyhound Stadium
College RoadNot a huge fan of horse-racing or dog-racing myself but I hear people having a great night-out here! https://www.igb.ie/go-greyhound-racing/our-stadiums/galway-greyhound-stadium/
"Trad on the Prom" http://www.tradontheprom.com/the-show/ "THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT IN IRELAND" Being a Riverdance follower...for us, it was a MUST SEE show. Wish it would have gone on forever. Each performer is A++. Harvey Sharon, Valencia, California - (Trip Adviser) Shows from May to September.
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Leisureland
Upper Salthill Road"Trad on the Prom" http://www.tradontheprom.com/the-show/ "THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT IN IRELAND" Being a Riverdance follower...for us, it was a MUST SEE show. Wish it would have gone on forever. Each performer is A++. Harvey Sharon, Valencia, California - (Trip Adviser) Shows from May to September.