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.

Wish we could go back for more. In the middle of a full day tour we were dropped off for lunch. It…read morewas chaotic at first but we were prepared. Grabbed a table first then went right to the bar to order. Two ciders, a seafood chowder, and fish and chips. Plenty of food for two people for lunch. The batter on the fish was perfect, no sog at all. The chowder was so creamy and loaded with seafood.

Let's start with the food. The seafood chowder, oysters, fresh bread, and the fish and chips were…read moreal absolutely phenomenal! The ambiance is that of a quintessential Irish pub in one of the most beautiful places we've ever visited. Great times with even better people. Every local had a story to tell, especially after the drinks start flowing. The staff is where this place exceeds all expectations. The owner helped us feel at home, the bartender was awesome, and the wait staff were top-notch. We will always make it a point to visit Fanore whenever we're in Ireland just to see these lovely people. 5 stars isn't enough!

We stayed here two nights last week. The castle has 400+ years of character and charm. I was very…read moresick and slept in the room all night and most of one day... it was the best sleep i had while in Ireland. Laura was a dear and checked with my girlfriend to see if i was ok. She was a warm and splendid host. Their "Irish" breakfast hit the spot both mornings. I proposed to my now fiance' upstairs by the fireplace. The rooms are "cozy", but its a castle and I didn't expect large rooms like the movies. A lot of thought went into the castle decor... i can truly appreciate the charm and effort that went into the decoration. We walked around the castle before they had a big pig-roast event. Its a great place for events and lots of parking on site. It was relatively quiet even with so many guests. Location was good, easy to get in and out of town and an easy taxi ride to Galway. You can't walk to downtown but who would wants to stay in a castle in a downtown area!? I would like to have seen two small things; 1. A rope across the base of the stairs stating "Hotel Guests Only" to keep the event goers from going upstairs to the separate "hotel" space. 2. Instant hot water in the showers up stairs. In the morning they're great but I tried to take a shower in the eve and it was chilly. I'd go back in a heartbeat, I appreciate the people who work there and the effort that was put into our stay.

Fantastic. Booked a dinner reservation here for 10 people. They were able to accommodate us…read morecomfortably. The castle is awesome. It's a perfect mix of old and new. The restaurant is clean and beautiful, but the ancient parts of the castle are well preserved. The staff was fantastic as soon as we arrived. The service was prompt and professional. The food was outstanding. Many in our party declared it was the best meal of their lives. We had soup, roast duck, beef fillet... Everything was cooked to perfection. I would make this experience a priority each time we visit Galway from now on. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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.

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.

we brought a birthday cake and before everyone was finished staff went around and literally threw…read moremultiple full slices that hadn't been eaten yet into the bin.

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.

O'Connell's Bar is an absolute must when in Galway! We popped in on a recommendation and it was…read moreeasily one of the best recommendations we received while in Galway! O'Connell's Bar, which has been famous for years in its own right, rose to international prominence thanks to ole Ed Sheeran's "Galway Girl". It was pretty cool to see the spot where the video was filmed and it only added to the allure and story of the place! When you walk in off the street, you may just think it is a small cozy Irish pub and for the most part, you would be correct. However, go through the doors in the back and you are transported to a large, open-air beer garden featuring store fronts, stages, booths, heaters and more! While the inside is classic and uniquely Irish, the outdoor space is its own vibe! It honestly feels like two different spaces, but they also feel connected. All in all, easily the best beer garden in Galway! We grabbed a few pints at the inside bar and spent most of our time outside. It was a tad chilly, but they have self-controlled and regulated heaters over several of the seating alcoves, so we were comfortable an ended up hanging around for a few pints. Location is stellar, directly on Eyre Square, which is a main hub for Galway. Easy to wander in while walking around or popping off a bus, as the main bus stop of the area is directly across the street. Overall, we absolutely loved our time at O'Connell's Bar!

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