It was our lucky night, we had been turned down by 3 other highly ranked restaurants in the area because we did not have reservations. John'S was moderately busy and was able to get us in - in 10 minutes. Best meal yet, on our 2 week vacation! My son and I had the dry aged steak, medium rare with the garlic butter sauce... it was cooked to perfection and tasted wonderful. My wife had the pasta and felt the same way . Excellent meal and service. So glad the others were too busy ! read more

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This was our best meal in Ireland and a few of our group thought that it was their favorite in all of the UK. Super friendly staff, warm cozy atmosphere, and awesome food. Even the other patrons that we met who were arriving for a holiday party were fun to talk to. Highly recommended! read more

Awesome pub in Galway. They were super accomodating with a party of 5 + a toddler. Great staff - very friendly. The food was all delicious. Good fish chowder, great dinner of mussels. Nice beer selections. It was busy and that is always a good sign when you are from out of town. read more

John Keogh's - Full pot of mussels - Gastropubs Near Me - Galway, G

Nice environment for a drink was OK. The service was kind rude and the were not mussel that is supposed to be in the menu. For a drinks could be a nice place but not to eat read more

Food is served up to 9:00pm(?) Came in around 8:40. We were promptly seated although the waitress didn't seem too happy (sorry!). We were hungry for some appetizers. Ordered the shrimp appetizer and Irish Bravas (fries with chorizo). The shrimp was fried but tasted fresh. The fries were a perfect blend of crispy and soft on the inside. Only downside was the amount of mayo on it. I'm personally not a fan. After scraping off the mayo, I really enjoyed the chips/fries with the Irish chorizo. Food was fast. And prices here are very reasonable. Def recommend! read more

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I had a stellar evening at John Keogh's this past June. In Galway for the first time, I could not have felt more welcome, from the moment I was greeted at the door, til the time I said my goodbyes. The ambiance was warm and comfortable, with great lighting, and several "snugs" throughout the dining area. Staff was top-notch and friendly without being overbearing in any way. We started with a dozen delicious Galway oysters. They were as fresh as can be, with clear, briny liquor, and sweet, firm meat. Delicious. My husband got a dry-aged steak which was perfectly seasoned and cooked. It came with plenty of chips, and they even brought him some "red sauce" (aka ketchup) without any fuss. I had a pan-seared sea bass served over house-made gnocchi. It came with asparagus, salicornia (a bright green, sea vegetable), and a bit of parsnip puree. Everything was perfectly cooked. The bass had nice crispy skin, but was not dry or overdone. The veggies were all crisp-tender, and the gnocchi was light as a feather. Our dinner guest had the house-rolled gnocchi that came with an assortment of veggies:roasted cauliflower, watercress, and french beans, with a bright mustardy sauce and a pub salad on the side. Each one of use was perfectly satisfied with our meal. I have already recommended this place to several of my friends in the States, and made sure they knew to go here when they visit Galway. Thanks for a wonderful experience! read more

This is a lovely cozy pub just a short walk away from the touristy area of the Spanish area. I found it less frenetic and crowded as a consequence, although we did arrive on the earlier side, closer to 6:30pm. We had the fish & chips, and they were delicious. They also have a large selection of beers and cider. Highly recommended! read more

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Food was great, bartenders and waitress were wonderful, manager was like a drill sergeant. We were at the bar well before our reservation and were asked to move to our table. Quickly surrounded by a stag party of 20 or so. Way too many f bombs and extremely loud for us. One guy in the toilet vomiting by 6:30. Asked to move to the bar or somewhere to finish our wine in peace. We were granted this privilege. We were young once and understand the desire to let loose, but not in the mood to partake particularly after making reservations a while ago. Letting our family, who is coming in a few weeks, know to steer clear. No wonder turnover is very high in this joint as all were on edge. read more

We had 3 different meals and an appetizer and everything was delicious. Wait staff were a delight.

A very nice, classy Irish pub. Our food was excellent and the service very friendly. A good selection of beers on tap. This is set on the west side of Galway which is quieter than the sometimes rowdy "downtown". read more

What a find! We had the roast chicken breast (one of the best chicken dishes I have ever had) and the fish and chips which were excellent. Don't miss out on the peanut butter dessert - it was amazing! The service was incredible - Kate is an absolute gem and one of the best servers I have encountered (not to mention brilliant so be sure to chat her up). The atmosphere is lovely and warm. The pub is located in a more "locals" area of Galway which is fantastic. We were able to walk out of the door and find live music in multiple locations and there were very few tourists. Tip: They take reservations (we made them online) which was a big stress reliever for us when heading out to dinner in a busy town. read more

We stopped into John Keoghs for a light dinner - we both enjoyed the ambience of the venue. It has great decor and wonderful woodwork with glass dividers that split the pub creating, intimate settings. The addition of candle lighting to include 10-15 in the adjacent fireplace gave it a worm ambiance. We enjoyed some beers, seafood chowder, and the soup of the day with fantastic brown bread. It was a great, light fare. read more

Incredible Pub/Restaurant in Galway. We all tried something different & then passed the food around the table 4/4 entrees were Amazing. The Beer, we'll as you can imagine based on the food, GREAT BEER as well ;-) read more

Simply put the food was amazing. Had a long day at the cliffs of Moher and we're looking to try the Galway oysters, not only were they great everything we tried was! Go here! read more

John Keogh's - Gastropubs Near Me - Galway, G

This place is great! I got the entree pot of mussels and it was so much food for the price and amazing! Great vibe and service as well!

This was the best meal we had in Ireland! Very nice people, good service, and fantastic food. Special thanks to Teresa, with no H, and everyone else here. We'll be back! read more

We were there late so by the time we got there, they were out of fish and chips and we got the last of the oysters. This just told us they serve fresh! The food was great and the staff was gracious! For you vegetarians, the gnocchi was great! read more

Best Fish & Chips ever. Had mussels as starter, very delicious. All in all very enjoyable location

Nice friendly place for a drink. We stopped in for a quick drink before dinner and struck up a conversation with the bartender, who let us try a few things before ordering. It has a nice ambiance and has good drinks, and I'd come back for food or more drinks if in the area. read more

Flat out best meal I had in Ireland! Had the roast chicken breast and my wife had the fish and chips. Wait staff was wonderful. Ordered a Manhattan and it was the only good mixed drink we had in Ireland. (Elsewhere stick to either a Guinness or a whiskey.) I would highly recommend, but call ahead as they were fully booked the night we went. read more

We had a VERY enjoyable lunch at John Keogh's. I had the muscles which were excellent and my husband had a burger that he ejoyed very much. The portions were on the large size which made us feel we were getting great value for the price. The server was so helpful with my special dietary concerns taking the time to talk to the chef and come back with suggestions. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming with the fireplace burning. The menu looked excellent with some common pub fare mixed with some new and original items. Plus the place was super clean, bathrooms too (which were also beautifully decorated). I loved everything about the place and highly recommend. read more

The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. I had the seafood soup and the slow cooked feather blade of beef (essentially slow cooked roast) and both were delicious. My husband had the fish and chips and enjoyed it as well. Our server was so sweet. Overall, a great experience! read more

Great service, great food, off the beaten path of the Galway strip. But so worth it! Good food, good service, and friendly faces.

Good wine, fast service, excellent food! We had the fish and chips as well as the steak and the burgers. The best comfort food meal of our trip to Ireland! Would recommend to anyone visiting and looking for food that a family of all ages would enjoy. read more

Classic Irish pub, just happens to have great food too. Great pint of Guinness. Highly recommend.

This Pub was amazing! I had the best fish & Chips of my life! Husband loved the pulled pork sandwich! We were in Ireland for 6 days and drove 3000 kilometers during that time. Ate at a different Pub in a different village each night. Would go back if I ever get back to Iteland. read more

Convenient cosy place. Great service and good food. Lots of room and no waiting. It is a great place to nip into on a blustery day. Friendly service read more

Visited Galway for 2 nights and glad this was one of our stops. Amazing oysters and atmosphere!! Needs to be on every travelers list. read more

John Keogh's - Gastropubs Near Me - Galway, G

John Keogh's was recommended by our hotel staff, since we checked in around dinner time we headed straight out without checking Yelp. I am glad we did! The food was excellent. My husband got the Fish and Chips, I got the Ravioli and our 11 year old ordered the burger (unfortunately plain as kids do). All of it was amazing. We ate every bit. My son asked to go back tonight. The atmosphere is also awesome. I highly recommend the ravioli. read more

Best Fish and chips on our entire Ireland excursion! Relatively new place but good atmosphere and service. Would not hesitate to come again, and nice alternative to the main drag in Galway. read more

We ate here the first and last night of our month in Galway. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Good cocktails, too. I would love to go back to Galway and John Keogh's. read more

This is a great pub for grown-ups. The decor has little booths, larger tables and is very stylish. Soft music, good wine makes this a great place for a quiet drink and good food. read more

Excellent pub just outside of the crowded downtown area. Great food that is more unique than most pubs in the area. Had the burger and ploughman's fingers - both were awesome. read more

We traveled from Boston and discovered John keoghs...great vibe, great food and great service. Awesome mussels appetizer, salmon was delicious and desserts are yummy! It's super friendly and cozy with a terrific soundtrack playing to add to the mood. If you want something a step up from regular Irish fare, I suggest heading here! read more

Stopped here on first night in Galway. Outstanding meal and great service. I had the fish and chips. The fish was so fresh with a light batter almost like a tempura. A nice salad and fries were included. Also tried the seafood chowder which was excellent as well. Two friends ordered the fish as well and one ordered the salmon appetizer. The food was great and the ambience just as nice. A roaring fire was going and the restaurant itself has many little nooks and crannies for dinner and drinks. I happened to meet the owner on the way out and you can tell how much pride he has in this restaurant and really wants to cater to the customer and provide fresh delicious meals. Here three nights and already planning to go back again.A great find. read more

Sorry to say just ok. Went early and sat at the bar. Small menu usually implies higher quality, not the case. I ordered both of the daily specials. Starting with the seafood chowder. Excellent salmon somewhat took over flavor of a sauce veloute. I wanted to wait on ordering my entree as they usually end up being served simultaneously. The barman seemed offended, I'm in the business and found myself explaining the usual results. He was unimpressed. So, the sea bass arrived-2 small -no very small 2oz each. Warm not hot-both the plate and entree The barman never asked me about a side and I must look like a salad guy. I would have ordered the champ. Salad too, under dressed. Entree itself cool and bland. Fish just ok. Waited for someone, anyone to ask for coffee and dessert I sat there unattended for 10 minutes. My barman disappeared and no where to be found Even new staff didn't recognize my silver ware at 3 o'clock and that I was growing impatient. My barman shows back up The entire bar now in disorganized chaos read more