Top rated Live music venues 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.

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Tig Cóilí
Pub
👍👍 We stopped for a pint and stayed for a couple because the music and atmosphere were great. After dinner we stopped again for another pint and more music. It’s the best place in Galway for traditional Irish music (at least today!)
4.70 (2.2K reviews)
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Barr An Chaladh
Bar
👍👍 Great Guinness and staff! Great decor and atmosphere to drink a few pints. I recommend this place if you are in the area.
$ $$$
4.60 (722 reviews)
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An Púcán
Gastropub
Traditional pub featuring all-day dining & hefty meals, plus a large whiskey list & sports on TV.
4.50 (3.8K reviews)
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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 (3.6K reviews)
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Rouge
French restaurant
Buzzy, rustic-style French dining room with a spacious stone interior, and a large wine list.
4.50 (568 reviews)
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Róisín Dubh
Live music venue
Bar and club with two separate stages showcasing local and international live music and comedy acts.
4.40 (2K reviews)
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Seven Bridgestreet
Bar
👍 Good food and beverage selection. Live music, we were there on Wednesday. Service was awesome.
4.40 (1.8K reviews)
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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)
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The Blue Note
Pub
🫤 I’m sure the pub’s decent inside, but the manager wasn’t pleasant & the bouncers scared to speak up to him. The manager seemed stressed running about getting the outdoor furniture away at 10pm-ish. I was at the back of the queue of my friends as we entered, and when it got to me they’d hit indoor c...
4.40 (736 reviews)
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McGettigan's
Gastropub
🫤 Not a good experience. Our waiter genuinely ignored us - the place was not packed & there were at least 4 bartenders on that did not offer any help either. Ordered a Cesar salad (plain) & onion rings. They put chicken & bacon on it. Didn’t give us silverware. Then a large party of about 10 came in &...
4.30 (1.4K reviews)
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