This is a wonderful local spot for lunch or tea. I cannot recommend it enough. The service is great…read moreand usually a local young person. The interior is cozy but not cluttered. The sun patio is gorgeous and full of flowers. The baked goods are made in house and are so so delicious. The soup of the day is always delightful and the sandwiches and quiches are perfect. The little carrot salad on the side is a treat. I come here every time I come to Ireland and have for 12 years. If you are visiting the area, don't miss it.

This is a beautiful tea room set on the harbor in the picturesque village of Ballyvaughan. The…read morefront of the building faces the water and the rear faces a walled garden. Inside the tea room is finished in modern Irish decor. This was a lovely place to stop for tea and a snack. They serve tea, coffee and other drinks, plus an assortment of pastries and cakes. We ordered tea for two and shared a single piece of coconut cake with a sable crust that was topped with a lemon custard sauce. The tea and cake were very good.

Great service and food. I was there to wait for my transportation and I had a lovely toasties and…read moretea.

I ordered tea and they do not short you on it. There's enough in the pot for two cups. I also had…read moreone of the beef sausage rolls with HP sauce and I could've had a few more, it was so good. The staff were so nice and accommodating. We had some great conversation.

Quaint café, located right outside the main strip of Galway. Staff was kind. Many tea options and…read morecoffee/espresso too! Baked goods, vegan options as well which are very good! There was tea bags to buy. Cozy inside and outside seating, with the outside having a cover. I loved this spot

A very cute place! The inside is beautifully decorated with plants and fun finds for a garden vibe…read more It has tables and also a low seating area with pillows. The outside is also beautiful with tables and lots of greenery. I was disappointed to find only one curry on the menu. It is a small shop so I understand it can be hard to have a large meal menu. Lots of pastries and tea/coffee available. I just needed. some food before a sweet The staff were very nice!

This is a super cute place and off the beaten path. I found out about it from a co-worker. We came…read morehere for lunch with our toddlers and they have a great tea room that serves good lunch food, desserts and teas. And there is outdoor and indoor seating. The food was tasty and the menu was decent. Be sure to walk around their grounds since there's a lovely garden. And I also purchased lotion from their store. I thought it would be less touristy since I felt like we were driving to the middle of no where but when we arrived it was pretty packed. People had arrived in tour vans. Overall a great experience and the perfect place to stop on your way to Cliffs of Mohr if exploring Ireland.

Visited here in 2022 when we were in Ireland, bought some perfume, are some lunch. Staff was…read morefantastic, flash forward to Dec 2024... Wife was out of perfume wanted more, ordered online, shipped for €10, (economy) arrived west coast of US in 5 days. So if you can't visit in person their online ordering is the next best thing. Highest Recommendation

Tour cost: 5 Euros (includes tea and scones)…read more Full disclosure: I usually run in the opposite direction from anything in Ireland that has even a whiff of "tourist trap" to it. If there's even a chance that someone is going to be getting off a tour bus with a fanny pack singing Danny Boy, it's a hard no for me. Such was my initial concern when hearing about the Claddagh Arts Centre. As much as I longed to visit the place where Claddagh rings originated (quite literally, they were first made during the 17th century in the village where the Centre now stands as the sole remaining dwelling), I had visions of when I visited Amsterdam and got swarmed by merchants hocking diamonds. I assumed this was a touristy spot where the sole purpose was to get you to buy a new ring. I couldn't be happier that I did a bit of research instead of discounting it. The Centre- and the people who run it- have "sales" as the very last thing on their minds. Their true purpose is to educate visitors on the little-known history of how this once-thriving, rural village on the outskirts of the city was forced to abandon its beautiful, traditional, simple life as modernization and the trawler industry in the bay took over. All that is now left of Claddagh village is the one thatch cottage and outbuilding/cafe that houses the Centre. Once inside, you are transported to another century in Ireland. Far from kitschy knick knacks, each item within is an authentic antique from the era, demonstrating exactly what it was like to live in another time. Anna, who gave us our tour, offered a poignant, powerful and thorough recounting of the trials and triumphs of the villagers, instilling in me a new respect for the rings I have worn since my youth. In my many visits to Galway over the years, I had never before had an inkling of this part of its past. After the voyage back in time, we made our way to the art studio and cafe behind the cottage. Wow. It was filled with the most gorgeous work in various mediums from local craftsmen, using materials found around Connemara. Spectacular stuff. And no sales pitch. In fact, Anna seemed surprised that I even inquired about pricing. Her main concern was kitting out the wood table with a feast of tea and scones. By this stage, the latest Claddagh ring I've been wearing for the last few years, one purchased at some point from some random place, seemed almost like an imposter. Expecting to see rows and rows of rings for sale, I was instead shocked (pleasantly) to find just a humble little tray with a dozen or two. There was no fanfare around it. Sales were truly an afterthought to the people here who are so intent on keeping the Claddagh village story alive. Anna apologized for the small selection and explained that they only carry authentic, vintage rings- as in real, historic Claddaghs. Thus, their inventory was sparse. Figuring that meant I would be priced out of owning one of these treasures, I cast a glance at them just for a chance to see what a "real" Claddagh looked like. And immediately fell in love with one. Its simplicity was so perfectly attuned to its heritage. I checked the price tag. 57 Euros. About $64. Otherwise stated: half the price for this antique than what I had paid for the random one on my finger. It came home with me. I honestly cannot put into words the joy it brings me the twenty times a day I glance down at it. The hour or so spent at the Claddagh Village was a vacation highlight for me in a city where I thought I already knew the best spots. Located just a five minute stroll from the Spanish Arch, it took us on a journey of a hundred+ years. Oh. And it's only 5 Euro per person for the tour, tea and scones. I know. Right? Go visit them when you find yourself in Galway. If you're there in the off-season and hours are limited, ask for a private tour (same cost) as we did. Claddagh Arts Centre & Katie's Claddagh Cottage 26 Fairhill Road Upper, The Claddagh Galway, Ireland Web: https://claddaghdesigns.ie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CladdaghArtsCentre/

Your basic touristy rock shop, with rocks and minerals from all over the world. The typical North…read moreAfrican trilobites, polished stones of no intrinsic interest for anyone over the age of 8, geodes from Brazil, etc. Probably of the most interest to the visitor was a small display on the back center that consisted of minerals found in Ireland. If you're looking for that, this is a good stop. I was a little disappointed that they didn't have some of the local fossils, some of which were abundant in the paving stones at the Cliffs of Moher park. In fact, we stopped to buy those--but they are probably not of interest to the types of tourist that this shop is geared towards. I did find a dark chocolate whiskey candy bar here, which I enjoyed. They do have a little coffee shop with desserts and pastries...a bit incongruous with the concept of a rock and gem shop.

This is a really cute and unique gift shop. They have all kinds of everything here, rocks (of…read morecourse) of all shapes and sizes and from all different places. They have jewelry, decorations, candles, you name it. A great little spot to pick up a gift for someone. There is a lovely cafe at the back which serves a great selection of cakes and coffees. Staff were very friendly. I popped here on a very wet day, and warmed up with coffee and a slice of lemon drizzle cake. A latte, flat white, slice of lemon drizzle and a slice of apricot and almond cake €13.20. Yummy.

Claire's Tearooms (yes there are multiple) provides what may be the quintessential breakfast and…read moretea experience. I had a LivingSocial which provided breakfast for two, with juice and a pot of tea for a measly, embarrassingly cheap 7 euros. And yet I'd have gladly paid full price. Eggs Benedict with fresh eggs and a hollandaise so tasty it defied my taste buds to identify the source of its greatness. Fresh juice, and a piping hot pot of Irish breakfast. All in a traditional stone house with proper place settings and little flowers on the teacups. Go for breakfast, go for afternoon tea - hell, go for breakfast and STAY for afternoon tea! This is a place not to be missed.

Perhaps add your hours to the yelp.. we drove out of our way to come here on a Monday morning, and…read morethe place was closed.

This place is a must when in Galway! A quaint tea room serving delicious food and lovely…read moreaesthetics. It's about a 10min walk from Latin Quarter along the river. I went here for brunch on a Friday around noon, there was no wait and the service was great.

This place is so cute. The food is the best breakfast I have had our entire trip. Unique, delicious…read moreand lovely to look at! The service is friendly and quick.

Quaint little place at the Connemara National Park Visitor Centre. We had the bacon and Brie…read moresandwich. I had a delicious cappuccino. Reasonably priced. Nice seating area. Friendly staff. Cards accepted.

its my first time at diamond hill and it was a lovely hike but the cafe wasn't a good experience…read morefor me.. while entering and asking do yous have ice cream they said ye but cash only and very rude to my son,, he didn't see anything he wanted so we just made our way out but when we left we had a very rude worker accuse us of robbing saying are yous going to pay for that to us in a very rude manner about two bottles of water we already came in with and when ive made it known to her we already had them she was still very rude and told us someone else told her so she didn't know and closed the door in our face. as someone who has worked in retail I find this behaviour shocking and them lacking there retail experience maybe keep a better eye when people are entering the shop and I wish I took this further as no one deserves to be spoken and treated like that!!

The most perfect bakery in every way! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious and the staff…read morewas very helpful.

You wouldn't believe the service I received if I told you every detail. It was really just too…read moreexcellent. The Molloys team were so kind, generous, and supportive of my situation and went well beyond my expectations to provide a beautiful and delicious catering arrangement for a family I care deeply about despite my great distance. The foods were, by all reports, absolutely delicious - both sweet and savory. The sandwiches were lovely and made with high-quality ingredients in familiar and inventive ways. The sweets were a treat to both young and old. If you have the chance to visit them, do it often and tell them thanks from me.