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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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6 places match

  1. Drink

    56 Central

    Chic and stylish, if a little pretentious. Offers fancy coffee and a decent selection of food.

    €4 for a coffee, €5 for various fancy stuff (matcha latte, hot chocolate etc), €6.50 for a smoothie

  2. Buy

    Eyre Square Centre

    It's the big mall next to the railway and bus stations. It has a massive chunk of the city wall inside, and a cafe where you can eat a panini while looking at said wall.

  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. Drink

    Plámás

    Small simple place with simple coffee. Often touted as "the friendliest coffee shop in Ireland", but that's subjective of course. You get a discount if you order as Gaeilge (in Irish).

    8AM–5PM€4 for a coffee

  6. 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