From midnight on Wednesday 22 October 2020, until Friday 4 December, pubs in Ireland were only allowed to serve on a delivery or takeaway / off-license basis.
From 4 December, pubs which are also restaurants, ie have a kitchen and chef, can open - under new restrictions. Pubs which are not restaurants (so-called "wet pubs") can only open on a delivery or takeaway basis
The list below shows Galway city pubs which are open in this way, or which have announced that they will do so. It will be updated as more pubs open or close.
See pubs in Galway which were open for a list of places that were open between June and 21 October 2020.
An Púcán in Forster Street
Re-opened on 29 June 2020.
From 7 October, serving takeaway food and for limited seating in the beer garden.
From 21 October, closed.
Planning to re-open (with a much-improved colour scheme!) on Friday 4 December, taking bookings Tuesday via Facebook and Instagram messenger.
Barr an Chaladh in Woodquay
Re-opened on 20 July 2020.
From 7 October- closed.
Planning to re-open from Friday 4 December. No bookings - walk-ups only.
Bierhaus in Henry Street
Reopened on 3 July 2020.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday with sittings at 5pm and 8pm for tables of 4 to 6 people only. Booking on Facebook, with bierhausgalway on Instagram or email bierhausgalway@gmail.com
From 7 October- closed.
The Blue Note
Re-opened on Friday 4 September, from 5pm. Open Friday to Sunday only, serving pizza and salads, from the kitchen in their sister pub, Massimo.
From 7 October- limited seating only, but tickets through Eventbrite.
From 22 October, an off-licence selection of craft beers is advertised for a click-and-collect service, and growlers (craft beer jugs) will be filled.
From 4 December 2020, opening for meals.
Brasserie On The Corner
Re-opened on 29 June 2020
From 7 October- did a trial of food delivery for one weekend, but are now closed until normal service is allowed again.
Planning to re-open on Friday, 4th December. Book on their website www.brasseriegalway.com/reservations or call (091) 530 333 between 11am - 6pm daily.
Buddha Bar in Mary Street
Reopened Monday 29 June 2020
From Wednesday 8 October, offering takeaway/ delivery only.
Busker Browne's Bar and Kirby's Restaurant in Cross St
Re-opened on Monday 29 June.
Book by phone on 091 563377 (between 9am - 6pm only until the 29th), email generalmanager@buskerbrownes.com or on the website.
From 7 October open for limited outdoor dining on the first week, but subsequently closed.
Planning to re-open on 4 December.
Caribou in Woodquay
Reopened for call-and-collect takeaway food / drink from 8 May 2020
Open for full service from July.
From 7 October, delivering through @whatsfordinner.ie from 4-9pm Wednesday - Sunday, and opened for outdoor dining.
From 16 October, closed.
Sat & Sun: 2pm - 11pm
The Cellar Bar in Eglinton Street
Re-opened on 29 June 2020. Email info@thecellar.ie to make a reservation.From 7 October, open for takeaway food, drinks & coffee from 12-9pm daily.
Crowes in Bohermore
Reopened on 22 July.
Hours 5-9pm Thursday to Friday, and 2-9pm Saturday and Sunday.
From Wednesday 7 October open for takeaway food, and operating an off-license, Thursday through Saturday.
The Dáil Bar and Liquor Lounge in Cross / Middle Street
Reopened as a restaurant in late July 2020. During September, they made use of footpath space, with pedestrians using the roadway in Cross Steeet which was temporarily pedestrianised.
From Wednesday 7 October, open for limited outdoor dining.
From 21 October, closed.
D'Arcys in Forster Street
Reopened on Friday 24 July. Hours 2pm - 10pm daily, serving pizza from Pizza Pasta Napoli.
Closed from Wednesday 7 October.
Have not yet made an announcement themselves, but Pizza Pasta Amore say they are re-opening their kitchen in D'Arcy's on 4 December.
The Dew Drop Inn in Mainguard Street
Reopened on 20 August ... read more
Open for takeaway and limited outdoor seating from Wednesday 7 October.
From 21 October, closed.
Have announced that they will be open for "Dew Drop To Go" only from 4 December.
The Front Door, Sonny Molloys and Tigh Nora
Reopened on 27 July
Closed from Wednesday 8 October.
Planning to re-open on Friday 4 December - with new canopies and outdoor heaters at the Cross Street entrances.
Garavans in William Street
Re-opened on 17 August 2020. Lunch from 11:30am (soup and sandwiches from Espresso 44), dinner from Tucos Tacqueria is available 5pm is, last orders 9pm.
From 7 October- closed.
Harry's in Bohermore
Open for order and collect food and cocktails from 1 May 2020
From 7 October, open for takeaway and very limited outdoor seating.
From 21 October - takeaway only.
Hyde Gin Bar in Forster Street
Reopened on 1 July 2020.
From 7 October, closed, except for residents of the Forster Court Hotel.
Have announced that they are open for brunch every day from 4 December.
John Keogh's in Dominick Street
Re-opened on 29 June
Closed from Wednesday 7 October.
Planning to reopening on Friday 4th December for dinner from 4pm daily. For bookings email info@johnkeoghs.ie or phone 091 449431
The Kings Head in High St
Reopened at 12-noon on Thursday 2 July for lunch and dinner. Book by emailing table@thekingshead.ie or in person.
From 7 October- closed.
Massimo in William St West
Re-opened from 29 June - bookings essential
Open for takeaway and limited outdoor seating from Wednesday 7 October - for three weeks at this stage. Bookings via Eventbrite.
From 21 October, closed.
Planning to re-open from Friday December 4th, complete with Christmas themed areas (Winter Wonderland and Gingerbread house - updated picture coming soon!). Book through Instagram, Facebook or massimogalway.com
McGinns Hop House
Re-opened on Monday 29 June at 4pm as a restaurant.
Closed from Wednesday 8 October.
Have announced that they will be open from 12-noon on Friday 4 December: bookings advisable via their Facebook page or by emailing mcginnshophouse@gmail.com
Monroes in Dominick Street
Selling takeaway pints along with meals, and are also running a dial-a-pint van service, from mid-May.
Reopening for in-bar food and drink from Monday 20 July 2020.
Closed from Wednesday 8 October.
Planning on re-opening at 12pm daily from Friday December 4th. Bookings by email to info@monroes.ie. Walkins welcome, depending on availability
Richardson's in Prospect Hill
The off-licence was open for a few hours each week from approximately June - current status is to be confirmed.
The Oslo in Salthill
Re-opened for takeaway beers and burgers from 21 May 2020.
Reopened as a restaurant from the end of June.
From 7 October serving food and drink in a refurbished outdoor area. Opening Hours: Thurs- Sun: 12pm - 11pm.
From 21 October, closed.
Planning to re-open on Friday 4 December - book by emailing Oslo@galwaybaybrewery.com
Seven Bar in Bridge Street
Open for takeaway food, coffee and drinks.
From 4 December, they are planning to open for eat-in customers from 12 noon. They are accepting limited reservations Monday-Thursday, Walks-ins only Friday-Sunday.
The Sliding Rock in Newcastle Rd
Reopened on 29 June 2020. Bookings being taken now.
Closed from Wednesday 7 October.
Planning to re-open on Friday 4 December. Bookings phone us on 091-722131.
The Skeffington Arms ("The Skef")
Reopened on 29 June at 12-noon.
To book a table, email party@theskeff.ie
or phone 083 4387 024.
From 7 October, limited outdoor service.
From 21 October, closed.
From 12 November, open for call-and-collect cocktails from 4-7pm, Fridays and Saturdays only.
Taaffes in High St
Re-opening on Thursday 23 July at 12-noon, with a new menu. Book by phoning 091-564066.Have announced that they will be open from Friday 4 December.
Taylor's Bar in Dominick Street
Reopened at 5pm on 20 July, offering chicken dinners from RoostFrom 7 October, limited outdoor seating
From 21 October, closed.
Have announced that they will be open from Friday 4 December.
Thirteen on the Green ( previously called Garveys Inn) - in Eyre Square
Reopened on 20 July 2020.
From 7 October, closed.
Have announced that they are planning to open on Friday 4 December.
Tigh Choili in Mainguard Street
Re-opened on 4 August 2020.
Open for takeaway and limited outdoor seating from Wednesday 7 October - for three weeks at this stage.
Closed from 21 October.
From 4 December, offering a takeaway "Hot Drink Menu ". Hours to be advised.
Tigh Neachtain in Cross/ Quay Street
Reopened on Thursday 16 July, hours 12-noon to 9pm.
From Wednesday 8 October, open with newly covered outdoor seating.
From 21 October, closed.
Planning to open from 4 December, hours 12-11pm. Booking through their website (www.tighneachtain.com), Walk-ins only after 7pm. Main menu : 12-9pm, Evening menu until close. Time and minimum spend restrictions apply.
Tom Sheridan's in Knocknacarra
Reopened on the 29th June.
From 7 October, serving in the covered outdoor seating area - open for drinks from 1pm and food from 5pm today. Booking is essential by ringing us in advance. Takeaway food and drinks menu available for pick-up also -phone order in advance. Call them on (091) 525315 to arrange
Temporarily closed from 21 October.
Planning to re-open from Friday 4 December.
Trappers Inn on the Tuam Road
Reopened on 20 July 2020, initially daytime hours only
From 22 October, offering takeaway food and pints.
The Universal cocktail bar in William Street West
Reopened in the week starting 29 June.
From 7 October open with limited seating outside.
From 21 October, open for takeaway only takeaway food and booze from 12pm to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Planning to re-open for dinner from Friday 4 December. For reservations, phone the on 097 728 271, or email theuniversalbar@gmail.com
