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Galway

Galway (Irish: Gaillimh) is the county town of County Galway on the west coast of Ireland. It's Ireland's fourth-largest city, with a population in 2024 of 85,000, but its historic centre on the east bank of the River Corrib is compact. Galway is a colourful party town with live music and revellers spilling onto its pedestrianised central street. It's also a base for exploring the scenic surrounding county.

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10 places match

  1. Eat

    Freddy's

    Longest established cheap-and-cheerful place: pizza and other Italian food.

    Daily noon—9PM; Fri–Sun noon–9:30PM€14 for a pizza

  2. Eat

    Hooked

    Delicious fresh seafood, often caught the same day. Most consistent quality.

    Tue–Thu 5–9:30PM, Fri–Sun 1–9:30PM€15–20 for a main

  3. Eat

    McCambridges

    Deli food hall downstairs does take away sandwiches, upstairs cafe serves good sit-down meals. Used to be family-owned; not the same since corporate Musgraves took ownership in 2022.

    8AM–6PM; closed Sundays€5–10

  4. Eat

    McDonagh's

    Famous fish and chip shop, open since 1902. Takeaway or eat either at the communal cafe tables or in the restaurant.

    Mon–Sat noon–10PM, Sun 1–9PM€16 for cod and chips

  5. Eat

    McSwiggans

    Big restaurant on the two floors above the bar but rightly popular and gets crowded. Gastropub with traditional fare.

    Daily noon–9PM; Dinner from 4PM€20–30 for a main

  6. Eat

    Murphy's Ice Cream

    Murphy's

    Possibly the best ice cream you will ever eat in your life. Seriously, it's that good, albeit very expensive.

    Daily 11:30AM–10PM€6.50–9.50

  7. Eat

    O'Reilly's

    Mostly traditional Irish fare with a leavening of Med dishes.

    Daily 10AM–9PM; Fri Sat 10AM–9:30PM; dinner from 12:30PM€15–20 for a main

  8. Eat Not mapped

    Ard Bia at Nimmo's

    Delicious food and atmosphere, gets great reviews. Restaurant is a splurge and you'd better book, cafe brunch is less pricey.

    Daily 10AM–3PM; dinner Tue–Sun 6–9PMBreakfast €10–20, dinner €25–40

  9. Eat

    Kirby's

    Great food and service.

    Daily noon–9:30PM; Dinner from 5PM€25–35 for a main + drink

  10. Eat

    Oscar's Seafood Bistro

    Gets rave reviews for its seafood, vegans also catered for.

    Tue–Thu 6–9PM, Fri Sat 6–9:30PM€30–35 for a main