Top rated Bars and Pubs 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 144 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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Galway City Distillery
Bar
👍👍 Our group had a wonderful time at Galway City Distillery. Best gin & tonic I have ever had. The highlight of our visit was the tour from Jim, who was very welcoming. He had fantastic insights on local history and it was fun learning about their distilling process. For a big group of 13, this was a g...
5.00 (237 reviews)
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Tribes Tours Galway - Free Walking Tour & Pub Crawl
Tour operator
👍👍 Michael was funny and entertaining. He provided a great history of Galway including facts, fallacies and legends. Thanks for a funny 1.5 hour tour. Rona and Vicki Australia :-)
4.90 (457 reviews)
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Trieste Café & Wine Bar
Italian restaurant
Laid-back option with a terrace serving charcuterie boards & desserts, plus coffee & wine.
4.90 (168 reviews)
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MP Walsh
Bar
👍👍 Local bar in Galway, there’s no many left. If you want a real Irish pub very traditional go there the staff also very warm. Thank you all. In there I feel like real Ireland 🇮🇪😀
$$ $$
4.90 (136 reviews)
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Trends (Cullinanes Inn)
Bar
👍👍 Great local pub with a friendly clientelle and great barstaff
$ $$$
4.90 (71 reviews)
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Rúibín Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant
👍👍 Spectacular cocktails! Dennis is an absolute treasure. Everything was delicious, and the Salted Caramel Rum and the strawberry gin cocktail (I forgot the exact ingredients) stood out especially.
$$ $$
4.80 (561 reviews)
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LashLuv Lashes and Brows Galway
Beauty salon
👍👍 Was my first time getting eyelash extensions with Monika , I explained to her what my desired look was and she gave me exactly that 😍 as it was my first time getting them done I was quite nervous that they might be too much, but after getting them done they looked natural and exactly what I wanted!...
4.80 (85 reviews)
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Tigín
Store
👍👍 Newly reopened little bar near the city centre. Great place for a drink with friendly staff and very different from the big, food oriented, places around the area. They specialise in cocktails (as well as all the usual suspects) and if you are on a dry January there are good mocktail options.
4.80 (55 reviews)
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O'Connell's Bar
Bar
👍👍 Get the white hag. It's an IPA specially brewed for this pub. One of the best ones I tasted in Ireland. Fries place in the back is amazing as well, especially the peanut butter satay sauce.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
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O'Connor's Famous Pub
Pub
Cosy bar, opened in 1942, with bric-a-brac on the walls and ceiling, outdoor seating and live music.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.1K reviews)
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Tigh Chóilí
Irish pub
👍👍 We stopped for a pint and stayed for a couple because the music and atmosphere were great. After dinner we stopped again for another pint and more music. It’s the best place in Galway for traditional Irish music (at least today!)
$$ $$
4.70 (2K reviews)
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Hooked
Seafood restaurant
👍👍 Oh So HOOKED!!! This place was recommended by a local as the best fish 🐠🐟 and chips place in town. She was absolutely right. And we are totally hooked. Ordered said fish and chips and seafood chowder. Both were second to none. Topped with an outstanding service and very unique interior design, mak...
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4.70 (1.8K reviews)
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The Quay Street Kitchen
Irish restaurant
👍👍 Very cosy, intimate restaurant. Lovely staff, very laid back, but good service. Menu wasn't big, but had good options for all. Only wines, bottled beer and cider, no hard spirits. Seafood chowder and lamb shank was absolutely amazing! Very big portions, next time I'd go just for mains. Very convenie...
$$ $$
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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Dela Restaurant
Irish restaurant
🫤 Disappointed😔 I was quite disappointed with this experience. Whenever we passed by this restaurant there was a big line so we thought it would be a good place to eat. We had to wait about half an hour in a line. We had our hopes up and we were excited. Upon entering, the restaurant was packed wit...
$$ $$
4.70 (1.4K reviews)
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Handsome Burger
Hamburger restaurant
👍👍 Walked in, grabbed a table right away. But it was pretty busy. Food came out pretty quickly and it was good! This place was actually recommended by a local, and have to say it did not disappoint.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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The Crane Bar
Pub
Traditional watering hole known for its varied nightly blues, country & roots acts across 2 stages.
$ $$$
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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The Salt House
Pub
👍👍 This is a very traditional pub with live music and a huge selection of beers and ciders. We tasted cider with low alcohol. Great atmosphere.
$$ $$
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
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Kai Restaurant
Restaurant
Organic European dishes served in a bright setting with colourful chairs and rustic wooden tables.
$$$ $
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Caribou
Bar
😠 Disgraceful staff behaviour! We waited almost an hour for our food, when it finally arrived, it was good but cold but said nothing as we were ravenous. The bill arrived and was incorrect with nearly €18 more than what we ordered. The attitude and behaviour of the manager Nikki was horrendous. When a...
$$ $$
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Osteria da Simone
Italian restaurant
👍👍 WE HAD A GREAT MEALS IN THE RESTAURANT, LOVELY FOOD, SUPER SERVICE, WILL GO BACK IF GO TO GALWAY CITY AGAIN.
$$ $$
4.70 (750 reviews)
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