It was our first day in Ireland and we needed some dinner. Of course, we wanted a pub. It was a…read moreSunday evening and after striking out elsewhere, we landed at McHugh's. I'm so glad we did! McHugh's serves up elevated pub food in a warm and welcoming environment. We were able to be seated straight away. To begin our experience here, my dining companion and I both ordered Guinness. For my main, I got the salmon. It was cooked to perfection and places atop a bed of creamy mashed potatoes with a drizzle of a buttery sauce and a spear of asparagus. It also had a couple of tasty croquettas (I believe that's what they were!) on the side. Everything about the dish was outstanding. For dessert we got and shared the sticky toffee pudding (where have you been all my life?!?), which was rich, sweet, buttery goodness with both cream and ice cream on the side. The service was friendly throughout. Get to it!

Stopped here our first night in Ireland. The location being outside Galway played a factor as we…read moredidn't want to deal with heading into the city after the drive from Dublin. I had fish and chips and it was great, no notes (my favorite of the trip, actually!). Unfortunately, my husband wasn't a fan of his burger. Service was prompt and the decor is fun, definitely a cozy pub. Aside from the disappointing burger, this was a good place for two tired travelers to land.

Beautiful weather today brought out lots of folks! Tig Coili in the middle of the action in…read moreGalway.We were lucky to get great seats at this small traditional Irish Pub in the front with the sun on our backs. There was a musician playing outside which made for a lovely visit. Nice patio out front too. We met a local Irish couple and so enjoyed good craic with them. 1 of our favorite pubs on our trip

Tig Coili is everything you expect of an Irish pub. Bartenders are friendly & so are the patrons…read more Drinks are reasonably priced and the selection is good. First things first, no food here, just drinks. Second, live trad music at 6pm & 10pm when I went in early October. Seating is tight so get there early & grab a few beers and find yourself a spot. This was a fun pub and the beers and music were just what I wanted. I plan to come back the next time I'm in Galway.

This place was pretty great, we got our food very quickly and it was delicious! We had stew, fish…read moreand chips, and the burger, all of which we finished very fast. The service was nice and it's located in a very quiet area, if you're coming here with a tour my advice would be decide fast and order first cause the line gets LONG (it's not a typical order-at-your-table)

We had lunch at O'Donoghues with a bus tour visiting the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. The west coast…read moreof Ireland is breathtaking. O'Donoghues is nicely positioned between Galway and the Cliffs. We had a group of 60, and the restaurant was timely with its service. I ordered beef stew out Guinness, mashed potatoes, and a pint of Murphy's. It was very good.

Another locals pub in Oranmore. Again got served after a…read morefew others had ordered after me. No hello, please, thank you or any communication whatsoever. Minus points for trying to put ice in my Jameson's. There was a live two piece band on which made it a bit livelier but the front of the bar is quite small and we were edged into a corner. The back of the bar was populated by the kiddies, all hanging about looking cool and sharing cokes between 3 or 4. Not the best pub experience in Ireland but still better than some.

We went with local friends, and then also worked hard to chat it up with the locals. While we went…read moreon a Monday night, it had a good crowd by about 10pm. The bartender was great fun. I guess they've expanded; inside there's a outdoor courtyard...but since we wanted the Irish pub vibe we stayed in the main area.

Delicious! Stopped by on a Monday night as we passed through Oranmore. We had a burger, the fish…read morechowder, and a veggie pizza. Everything was amazing. We especially recommend the chowder. For dessert we tried the sticky toffee pudding and it was gone in seconds! The staff was friendly and kind and the service was very quick.

This is a local bar for local people. (Which is okay I…read moreguess in a small place like Oranmore.) What I mean by this is that everyone knows everyone else and you can feel a bit unwelcomed. I ordered a couple of drinks at the bar and only after 2 other people had ordered and received their drinks did I get mine. Gotta look after the regulars I expect. Beer was cold though so I guess that's a plus. Decent atmosphere and if you have lived here for 40+ years this would be a pretty decent place to hang out in.

Fun spot. Super cool decorations and good beer. Would recommend for a beer and some musicread more

We stayed in Salt Hill on our Irish tour, our tour guide mentioned this place in town. We walked…read morefrom our hotel one night, there was live music playing when we walked in. Walk around to the side of the building to enter*** This place was unique, decorated on every surface. Netting, shells, fishing floats all over the ceiling. Antiques all around, there was a trunk for a table in the area we sat at, then they opened a curtain to another room for overflow. We sat at a large table for our group that ventured over for the night. Great ambiance, I can't speak to the service because I didn't go up to the bar to order. We loved the live music and the experience we had with our friends that night.

Best place in the area! We enjoyed the food and the staff was friendly. The atmosphere was great!read more

Celebratory local pub in Oranmore. We had booked our hotel in Oranmore for a night between visiting…read morecliffs of Moher and heading to Dublin next morning. The restaurant in the hotel looked very boring so we decided to check out Porterhouse. When we arrived there it was FULL with locals. As we had a toddler , so they seated us in a private dining area outside the bar to comply with the regulation that kids aren't allowed in bars after 9 pm. Our server was very friendly. The staff was really good! He took our orders, got us to try a few beers and whiskeys before we finalized our orders to ensure that we really enjoy what we order. At this point we were just blown away by the hospitality despite being extremely crowded. We ordered two pints of beer, a shot of whiskey, fish and chips and a vegetarian curry dish. Everything tasted fantastic. The place itself was huge and the ambiance was of the traditional Irish pub. Brick walls, good music, fantastic pours, great food and warm smiles all around.

Great atmosphere! The interior is absolutely amazing and the bartender is a real gentleman. The…read morefood was very good pub faire. Would highly recommend if you're in Clifden and looking for a genuine and enjoyable Iriah pub experience.

One of the if not the most popular bar's in Clifden. Extensive Irish Whiskey collection, they told…read moreme there was over 100 different kinds... I wasn't going to count.. I tried a few different types, but always ended up with Jamison in the end. Bartenders were great, I never felt like a customer but more like a friend. I never once had to ask for a drink or had to get their attention..loved how attentive they were. My group grabbed seats just as it started to get crowded, once the music started it felt like everyone in the streets just filed in. It was packed, everyone was having fun signing and drinking ... one big party. I met and had so many great conversations with both locals and people from all over the world. When the music would stop half the crowd would clear out... unitl the next band started. Lot's of fun here, smooth wide selection of whiskey and great music.

We were invited by some local Irish friends to join a local band playing at Lydon's. Its a modern…read morebar/pub with 2 decent sized rooms; one by the bar and another just to the side. We were warmly welcomed by all the customers (and staff) and ended up staying until the place closed at 1 or 130 (i cannot remember). The beer was great, and the parking lot was big (great for visitors not used to driving on the left) And they seem to have several nights of live music; the night we were there a local Galway duet played a great mix of Irish tunes along with various country and bluegrass. The local crowd danced the whole time, even pulling our whole family out to dance with them. I believe the band was called "Neasa and Martin" ....good fun.

Spacious bar & beer garden. Very busy & loud. Seemed like a relatively young crowd. Many were…read moreglued to the t.v. as there was a big game going on. Mix of locals & tourists. Bartenders are quick & on top of their game. In the back there is a brick oven pizza spot called Dough Bros Pizza. We ordered 2 pizzas...Pepperoni & Margherita . Mighty tasty wood fired thin chewy crust. Cold beers & pizza always gets my vote

Hi energy, very busy, and misleadingly huge...walk into a cozy pub, and walk through to a busy,…read moreopen aire pub and restaurant in the back. Pizzas are crusty, wood fired, and excellent in all respects. Lots of action, sports on the TVs, and a fun, young crowd. Great vibe here!