Top rated Gastropubs in Galway, Ireland to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Gastropubs in Galway

Experience the best that Galway has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 20 places from Gastropub category.

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The Field

Gastropub

$$ $$

4.70 (410 reviews) (~27.59 km from centre)

The Abbey Tavern

Pub

👍👍 After landing in Tuam on a wet Friday, starving, I didn't know where to go. Stumbled onto The Abbey Tavern and I was not disappointed, food was excellent and the staff was just as good, from the moment I went in the door everyone was so helpful and friendly and so much so I went in Saturday Night to...

$$ $$

4.70 (156 reviews) (~29.81 km from centre)

Linnane's Lobster Bar

Seafood restaurant

🫤 Should be a 1 but the fish chowder I had was really good. We arrived around 5:20 pm with a reservation for 5:15. No one greeted us. Staff saw us, but didn't ask if we needed help. We had to ask someone where to check in (at the bar, apparently). We sat at the bar for a drink because our table wasn't...

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4.60 (1.5K reviews) (~13.29 km from centre)

PORTERHOUSE

Gastropub

👍 Great place. Pretty average food quality. The service was fair but not great. Love the building interior and atmosphere.

$$ $$

4.60 (961 reviews) (~8 km from centre)

An Púcán

Gastropub

Traditional pub featuring all-day dining & hefty meals, plus a large whiskey list & sports on TV.

$$ $$

4.50 (3.7K reviews) (~0.11 km from centre)

The Quays Bar and Restaurant

Bar

Bar with stained glass, inlaid woods, Gothic arches and church pews, for live music and pub grub.

$$ $$

4.50 (3.2K reviews) (~0.49 km from centre)

Monroe's Tavern

Gastropub

😠 Almost beyond belief.... we had an absolutely shocking experience with Monroes on Saturday night. We reserved an area for 20 odd people for my sister's hen on Saturday night but were advised on Monday last that the area would be an outdoor and not an indoor area. On Saturday, we asked in advance i...

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4.50 (2.7K reviews) (~0.76 km from centre)

The Dáil Bar

Gastropub

Cocktails and craic in a vibrant bar with live bands, DJs and late serving until 2am at weekends.

$$ $$

4.50 (2.3K reviews) (~0.44 km from centre)

Pádraicíns Seafood Bar & Restaurant

Gastropub

Down-to-earth rooms in a cosy pub and maritime-themed seafood restaurant offering live music.

$$ $$

4.50 (2.2K reviews) (~12 km from centre)

The Twelve Hotel Galway

Hotel

Stylish hotel with modern rooms & 2 restaurants, plus a spa with seaweed treatments.

4.50 (1.6K reviews) (~7.34 km from centre)

John Keogh's Gastropub

Gastropub

👍 Dropped in here whilst having a walk round Galway one Monday night. Bit off the beaten track so was very quiet but it was a Monday. Lovely warm welcoming place though.

$$ $$

4.50 (1.2K reviews) (~0.8 km from centre)

McGinn's Hop House

Gastropub

😠 Went here for drinks. The waitress left us waiting while she chatted to other customers even though she could see we were waiting. When she did come over, she didn't ask for our contact details for covid tracing like the other waitresses were doing. I ordered a mojito cocktail, which definitely wasn...

$$ $$

4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~0.31 km from centre)

The Universal Bar

Gastropub

😐 Experience was okay, the atmosphere wasn't anything special but the service was good. I went back in August and what made me want to leave a review (I don't usually) was just how small the portions were especially at their price. I remember eating my remaining food whilst others at the table were wa...

$$ $$

4.50 (312 reviews) (~0.87 km from centre)

The Pins GastroBar featuring Pizza Dozzina

Gastropub

😠 The dog friendly hotel I loved it. The West Restaurant incredible... unfortunately the pins ...... This restaurant for me lacked big time.. one staff member here was really great. (Female possibly American) She went out of her way to accommodate, bring water bowls over for the dog. I can’t say how...

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4.50 (168 reviews) (~7.34 km from centre)

The Cellar

Gastropub

All-day comfort food, plus live music and TV sports in modern, exposed-stonework bar with open-fire.

$$ $$

4.40 (1.6K reviews) (~0.17 km from centre)

Trappers Inn & Jackson's Restaurant

Pub

👍 Popped in for a quick pint with the family. The pour was delicious, and the minimal staff was pretty friendly. It was a pretty open space on the bar side and there were a number of TVs on with different sports (Gaelic football and horse racing). Seemed like a very locals type spot. Pretty standard I...

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4.40 (800 reviews) (~2.34 km from centre)

Busker Brownes

Gastropub

Funky cafe, bar and restaurant with ancient stonework and modern art, serving an international menu.

$$ $$

4.30 (1.5K reviews) (~0.47 km from centre)

McGettigan's

Gastropub

👍👍 Our first night in Ireland. Had a proper pint and fish and chips.

$$ $$

4.30 (1.3K reviews) (~0.12 km from centre)

Pizza Dozzina

Pizza takeaway

😠 Was very disappointed by the food here. The base of the pizza was not well cooked, doughy. The toppings didn't really have flavour either, there were just many on top. The pesto chips were also too greasy. EDIT: This is not a fake review as claimed by the business. I visited this place in February...

$$ $$

4.30 (67 reviews) (~7.37 km from centre)

Queen Street Galway

Gastropub

🫤 Lovely venue. Pity about the cocktail lad with the slick backed hair. Very ignorant and you’d swear he’s doing you a favour serving you.

4.10 (54 reviews) (~0.14 km from centre)

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Top rated Gastropubs in Galway, Ireland