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Against the Grain

Owned by a Galway brewery, this has a wide variety of Irish micro-brews and world beers. No generic commercial beers on tap. A vibrant pub with an eclectic clientele.

Address: 11 Wexford St D02 HY84
Hours: Wed-Fri 4PM-midnight, Sat noon-1AM, Sun 1-11:30PM
Website: galwaybaybrewery.com (opens in a new tab)

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