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.

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!

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

Stopped into the Salt House and absolutely loved it. I had the chocolate fudge brownie stout and it…read morewas incredible -- rich aroma, smooth flavor, and honestly one of the best dessert-style stouts I've tried. Cozy atmosphere, great vibes, and definitely a spot I'd come back to.

Great pub with a bunch of craft beers, which sets itself apart from other Irish pubs. It's on the…read morewater. Outdoor seating. Frequently having live music. The bartenders were busy, yet friendly. If I lived in Galway, this might very well be my place. They have quite a few beers from local. Brewery Galway Bay Brewery.

After a morning of exploring Galway, it was time for a drink and M. Fitzgerald's hit the spot…read more Located along the busy district of Quay Street, it wasn't too busy in here at lunch time. Sitting at the bar with a beer, this is a lovely and comfortable spot. The beer is cold, the music isn't loud and the seating is nice. I'm a fan. [Review 1951 of 2024 - 133 in Republic of Ireland - 22973 overall]

Warm and friendly ambience with attentive service and a cool vibe. Enjoyed the well prepared pasta…read moreand a proper pint, of course!

We were in the area so popped in here on a recommendation and to our surprise there was a huge…read moregroup of trad musicians playing outside. It was quite chilly but we enjoyed a Guinness and the music and it was a standout memory of our time in Galway.

If you are planning a visit to Galway, Crane Bar will probably come up time and time again as a…read morerecommendation from friends. Do yourself a favor and listen to your friends! Crane Bar is a quintessential Irish pub with traditional live music. I was able to catch some live music on this particular visit and it was truly wonderful. The biggest difference I noticed at Crane Bar was that it is expected that everyone is quiet during the music. Most other Irish pubs don't mind some chatter above the music but here, it is expected that you be silent during some songs. The staff won't be shy about shushing you either. I hadn't encountered this elsewhere in Ireland and I was told by a local that this is fairly uncommon for pubs. It just goes to show how central live music is to the Crane Bar experience. Beyond that, the pints were cold and the service was quick. I highly recommend stopping in to Crane Bar for a traditional Irish pub experience.

While visiting, we stopped for a bite as we got to Galway a bit late, and it was across from our…read morehotel. First off, I'd eaten fish chowder a few times all over Ireland, this was my favorite. Lite and herby, it was a perfect warm supper on a chilly night. Service was succinct and pleasant- but to be fair, I have only wonderful things to say about Galway. When I come back to visit, I'll definitely stop for a bite and a pint. Thanks for the warm Hospitality and yummy food.

Just arrived in Ireland and drove to Galway to pick up my co-traveler. We went here primarily…read morebecause they had off-street parking. But the food was delicious! And the service was great. Very nice inside.

What a great meal and experience…read more Service was phenomenal, by multiple servers. Kept us well hydrated, lubricated, educated. Food was awesome and abundant. Seafood chowder was out of this world. So binging a serving. Couldn't eat for hours... Mushroom soup was pretty awesome as well. The place was humming with people, noise, talking, great vibe. The small secluded booths (for the ladies) was a great touch! All of us (guys included) really enjoyed them. Thank you for a great experience.

Might be my favorite pub in Ireland after exhaustive research. Cozy. Live music early in the…read moreevening. And most important: local crowd. Definitely some tourists too, but a lot of Irish accents. No food. Music at 6 and 9.

A fun place in the middle of the city. It has live trad music. It was very lively with the music…read moreand dancing. It can be crowded, but that just added to the fun. It has good selection of beer, cider and cocktails. The porn star cocktail was delicious. The staff work hard to keep up with getting drinks and keeping things clean. They do not have food upstairs, where the music was. There was a restaurant on the lower level where you could get something to eat. The space is pretty big with bar seating and tables. It has the whole world pub vibe.

We stopped in for dinner but there were no tables available. We said we'd go to another restaurant…read moreand we started to return to our hotel. We're just about there when the manager comes up behind us and said he found a table. Pretty impressive service. The table was in a medium sized room away from the music which was great as you could hold a conversation. Our server came over quickly to take our drink orders and once we had the drinks be places our order, cottage pie and fish and chips. The cottage pie was served in a small, but not too small oval baking dish with a nicely browned top on the potatoes. It also came with a side of gravy which was a nice touch. Digging in there was a good amount of pulled well seasoned brisket with carrots mixed. Very tasty dish. The fish and chips arrived with a good portion chips and a moderately sized piece of well fried fish. The fish was very fresh and flaky and the breading was very light so it didn't over power the fish. We had a pleasant meal with two great servers, a manager that wouldn't give up on finding us a table and great music (acoustic guitar) to keep us enter. Definitely a great place for drinks and a good meal and one that we will gone back to.

This place was right across the street from our hotel. It's bigger inside than it looks from the…read moreoutside. There was traditional music playing upfront early in the weekday, and a different live band starting up in the evening outback. They have a great outdoor patio with a cover, so it's a great place to watch a game regardless of the weather. They had a good selection of whiskeys, and if you don't see what you like, they seem to have a storeroom to bring out more varieties.

While the service left something to be desired, the space itself is quite cool and surprisingly…read morebig. Wish I'd been able to see some live music. Had an order of their mussels and it was an absolutely massive amount!

We stopped by the historic Kings Head pub before dinner on a Monday right around 5 to listen to…read moresome live music. They, like many pubs in Galway feature an early show (for tourists mainly) as well as the more traditional 9 pm session. The two- person band we saw featured a fantastic guitarist with a nice voice and a flautist who played a variety of instruments. As we arrive a bit before 5, we had no problem finding a small low table with a couple of stools near the band. The pub is quite large and it was possible to hear the music throughout the place. We ordered drinks at the bar (a bit over priced) and enjoyed our sips for 90 minutes before we had to leave. The band played non-stop the whole time. By the time we left the place was quite full with lots of people standing-the crowd was dominated by Americans. This was a fun taste of Irish culture in one of the more historic pubs in the area dating to the 1600s.

I was really disappointed in both the food and the service. As a solo diner I am consistently…read moreoverlooked and I'd just like to emphasize I'm owed service like any other table. The food was really poor for what I received--the fries barely cooked and the fish soggy.