This is a list of pubs and wine-bars in Galway which are open now.
See
pubs in Galway which were open
for a list of places that were open previously,
or Galway pub re-openings after Covid-19 for detail about re-opening dates and conditions.
See off-licences in Galway for a list of specialist beer and wine shops.
M G Fitzgeralds (previously 1520. the Spanish Arch) in Quay Street
A busy bar / restaurant, with lots of new names, regular live music and a boutique hotel upstairs.
An Púcán in Forster Street
A bustling bar/restaurant, with perhaps the biggest beer-garden in Galway.
Aras na nGael in Dominick Street
A small specialist bar, Irish-speaking preferred but not essential.
Barr an Chaladh in Woodquay
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| Outdoor "dining", June 2021 |
Beacon in Salthill
Bierhaus in Henry Street
Galway's original craft-beer pub, with spacious seating, and an arty The West feel
The Blue Note - William Street West
With a jaunty blue and yellow decor and known by some as "The Boozer", this places likes to think of itself as the soundest pub in Galway. During covid, they operated with a hatch for takeaway craft beer sales.
Brasserie On The Corner
A classy bar and adjoining restaurant, part of the Front Door family.
Buddha Bar in Mary Street
The casual bar end of the Asian Tea Hose - but serving food in their own right.
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| June 2021, outdoor dining and cocktails in The Buddha Bar |
Bunch of Grapes in High Street
One of Galway city centre' classic pubs: next door to the Front Door, but stoically independent. And they serve pints to diners in High Cafe.
Busker Browne's Bar and Kirby's Restaurant in Cross St
Carrolls on Dominick Street
Previously McAlindens, and temporarily Jimmy Fahy's while a new sign was made, this pub became famous for the bus in the backyard, and the restaurant in the bus.
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| April 2024 |
The Cellar Bar in Eglinton Street
A reliable bar/restaurant, with a history of open-mic nights and alternative music gigs. And yes, they have a downstairs area.
Cookes Thatch Bar in Newcastle Rd
A traditional old-man / small town pub - finely balanced in between the university, the city and the west side of Galway city. One part of the building has a thatched roof, even.
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| June 2018 |
Coyotes / The Stock Exchange - in Shop Street
An aptly-named upstairs, part bar, part nightclub, with neon lighting to complete the look.
The Crane in Sea Rd
The unassuming the but world-famous home of Irish music in Galway's The West
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| Summer 2021 outdoor dining area in The Small Crane |
Crowes in Bohermore
A large suburban family bar, on the edge of the city centre. Great beer garden. Recently refurbished and painted black, so hard to photograph.
The Dáil Bar and Liquor Lounge in Cross / Middle Street
Another member of the Front Door family, this is a bar downstairs and restaurant upstairs and a well-dressed look about the place.
D'Arcys in Forster Street
Closest pub to the Galway Railway Station, in teh buidling which was Foxes for many years.
Daróg Wine Bar in Lower Dominick Street
The Dew Drop Inn in Mainguard Street
Incorporating An Tobar, this was a family-owned put for many years, and is now part of the Galway Bay Brewery group.
Fibber McGees in Eyre Square
A student pub at it's finest. No outdoor area, very popular with people who hare just old enough to drink in a pub.
Freeneys on High Street
One of the few family owed, old-style pubs left in Galway's main street, this pub incorporates a fishing supplies shop.
Garavan's in William Street
The first pub you come to as you walk towards Shop Street, Garvans in an excellent whiskey pub, a warm and welcoming spot for locals and visitors alike, and has great life music.
Harry's in Bohermore
For a long time a small neighbourhood bar, Harrys was thoroughly refurbished and re-opened with a reputation for serving excellent food.
Hughes Bar in Woodquay
One of the few family owned pubs left in Woodquay - with a very well positioned back door.
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The Front Door, Sonny Molloys and Tigh Nora
One of Galway's super-pubs, as well as an excellent restaurant, the Front Door runs between High and Cross Streets, and has three different identities
Hole in the Wall in Eyre Street / PJ Fahy and Son
Is this the most aptly-named bar in Galway? It's certainly a great example of a small pub which has grown organically to take in the surrounding buildings.
Hyde Gin Bar in Forster Street
Classy, and close to the coach station, Hyde is a great meeting place.
Jack J Foley's, Eyre Square
Kennedys Bar in Eyre Square
An unpretentious old-man pub at the very top of Eyre Square.
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| Short-lived reopening in July |
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| Official re-opening in September 2020 |
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| The smoking area at Kennedy's has been turned into an "outdoor dining" space. |
Leonardo's (previously called Jury's Inn)
Home to a public bar, nd a beer garden that catches the afternoon sun with views over the River Corrib.
Killorans in Salthill
One of a pair of traditional pubs left on the Salthill seafront, Killorans offers a warm welcome, and a wonderful spacious back room with a woodburner.
The Kings Head in High St
This bar and restaurant has the best ever story about how it got it's name - and every tourist who comes to town hears about it.
Lonergans Atlantic Bar in Salthill
The other half of the Killorans-pair. Equally cozy!
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MacNeill's Bar, Eyre Square
A basement bar for the discerning, opened in November 2023 ... read more.
Mary Mullens in Prospect Hill
Opened in December 2023 ...
Massimo in William St West
Once a gastro-pub, just before Covid Massimo rented out their kitchen, and concentrated on being a bar. Now back to focussing on the pub-trade.
McGinns Hop House
Previously The Stage Door, this well refurbished building in now home to McGinn's - with the owners name being on the door. Great pizza, and beer.
McSwiggans in Woodquay
Still a classic Galway restaurant and bar, with a menu that is safe for anyone.
Merchant's Bar - in Eyre Square Hotel, Forster Street
Not remarkably soul-fill, this is the house-bar of the unimaginatively named Eyre Square Hotel.
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.
Re-opening from Friday December 4th - 24 December.
Re-opened for takeaway food and drinks from 29 April 2021. Dial-a-pint van service also resumed.
Murphy's in High Street
A classic high-street public house, redecorated for the new century ... read more
O'Connells in Eyre Square
One of the most historic pub-premises in Galway, with a fantastic beer garden experience, including food from several local outlets including Dough Bros pizza, and Pratai gourmet chips.
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| O'Connells, December 2021 |
The Office in Salthill
Re-opened for takeaway drinks, from early May 2021.
The Ol' 55 / Tigh Mossy on Prospect Hill
No one says it better than the review someone left on Google Maps: "An old-man pub for young people".
The Oslo in Salthill
Brewery in the back? Large warehouse style pub in the front. But they make great beer.
O'Reillys Bar and Kitchen in Salthill
Historically O'Reillys. Lohans for a good few years. Now back to being O'Reillys, these days complete with a rooftop bar.
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| July / August 2020. |
Sheridan's Winebar in Churchstreet
Galway's longest-loved wine-bar ... read more
Tonery's on Bohermore
Large bar, popular with locals.
Trieste Winebar in Buttermilk Walk
Opened in early 2020, this is the brave winebar that could ... read more.
The Western in Prospect Hill
A smaller bar, with a strong following - underneath one of the nicer non-corporate hotels in Galway.
The Quays in Quay Street
Small on the outside, mega-pub on the inside.
The Salt House in Raven's Tce
One site - lots of names. Great view over the canal, nevertheless.
PJ Flaherty's in Lower Salthill
A country pub in the suburbs.
Roisin Dubh - bar and live music venue in Dominick Street
The city's most famous live music venue, with a pronounceable Irish-language name which means Black Rose.
Sally Longs in Upper Abbeygate Street
The traditional biker pub, but calmer now than it wad a few years ago
Screenes on the Square
Opened May 2025 ... read more
Seven Bar in Bridge Street
Another of Galway's super-pubs, this bar and restaurant is a busy daytime food spot and night time music and dance spot at the same time.
The Sliding Rock in Newcastle Rd
Named after a famous spot around the corner in Shantalla, and still called The River Inn by many.
The Skeffington Arms ("The Skef")
Unofficially the Australian embassy, this looks like a classic, but has distinct super-pub leanings, with DNA nightclub in the alley behind the main building.
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| Early 2025 |
Taaffes in High St
A very traditional pub in the middle of the Latin Quarter.
After a few years as a "gentleman's club" Taylor's is back to beomg a traditional pub with a fabulous beer garden.
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| Taylors Bar Galway, outdoor dining June 2021 |
The Lane Wine and Cheese - Kirwan's Lane
Wayyy classier than the average pub! ... read more
Thirteen on the Green ( previously called Garveys Inn) - in Eyre Square
Renamed after the first Covid lockdown, Thirteen is a very handy meeting place.
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| Neachtin's dressed-up for the Cuírt Literature Festival, 2022 |
Tigh Choili in Mainguard Street
The home of traditional music, with no TV anywhere in the pub, except perhaps a miniature one in the leprechauns' house.
Tom Sheridan's in Knocknacarra
The only pub in all of Knocknacarra, this is a very popular sight in the midst of some well established housing estates.
Trappers Inn on the Tuam Road
Country pub hospitality on the Fringe of Galway's industrial areas.
The Universal cocktail bar in William Street West
After replacing the Old Forge, this is a spot of sophistication in the WestEnd.
Wards in Lower Salthill
Unassuming and suburban, This quiet oasis on the way to Salthill is very popular with the locals.
