As another Yelper said, this bar/resturant is the quindesessial Irish pub. Dark wood throughout, small tables, and a fireplace all set the mood. We stopped in during our first afternoon in Galway looking for some tradional Irish food and the lamb stew didn't disapoint. Harty with mashed potatos in in, it filled us up and kept us going as we strolled the streets. Price seemed a bit steep but with the ambiance and the food, it was still a lovely visit. read more

The Dail Bar - Lamb stew - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Great bar, set over 3 floors. Great atmosphere and decor. The menu looks very good, although I haven't sampled anything yet, what dishes I saw being served looked very well presented. The Guinness I have sampled and I can say that like the majority of the Galway bars I've frequented, is a great pint! read more

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My wife and I decided to swing on in for a drink and to get off of our feet for a bit. Downstairs was quite crowded, but we were able to find a table upstairs. Bar service (once I could get to the bar due to the crowd) was prompt and courteous. All we had was a pint and bit of whiskey each, but we'd probably be back the next time we find ourselves in Galway. read more

The Dail Bar - Saturday evening crowd upstairs. - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Through the multitude of pubs and clubs in Galloway, we decided to spend our evening at the Dail Bar. This cool, authentic pub is committed to its Western Ireland teams (meaning rugby and Futbol) they have tbsp all over but not too much to bother you when listening to the regularly playing live music. Our bartender was fast and responsive to our need for Guinness (which was ample....) and offered all sorts of insights on team prospects. There seemed to be a pretty even mix of locals and out-of-towners and all were well behaved. Have fun! read more

The Dail Bar - Cool music - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Service was not friendly (different from what is usual in Ireland) and good also not good. Be aware that the hamburger is different from the American Burger. read more

A great pub to visit in Galway! We stopped in on a busier night, and were able to grab a table and get served without any issues. Fresh pint of Guinness was tasty. We also enjoyed the fish and chips. It's a great starting point for a night of hopping around to other pubs and watching live music shows in Galway. Our only issue is that we don't live closer or have something like it in FL! read more

Lovely atmosphere - literally what you picture when you think Irish pub. Amazing ribs. Prompt service. No complaints here :)

We went through Ireland on our Honeymoon and The Dail served some of the best food we had! It's located in the popular Latin Quarter area and at dinner time it was one of the few places we were able to find a table at. Luckily, it did not disappoint. It's the classic pub style restaurant you find all over Ireland but this place was a little nicer and modern inside. We had our first experience of Irish "bacon"...which equals amazingness. It's nothing like American bacon. It's the most tender, thick, melt-in-your-mouth pork you'll ever eat. This was the "Loin of Bacon" on special that evening and I wish I would have ordered it like my husband did. Although my Guinness beef stew was delicious too!! I highly recommend this place! read more

Rude bartenders. The bartender laughed at my friend's request for tea to soothe his throat and then went over to make fun about it to his coworkers. When he realized we knew what he did he started being very polite. Too late. He missed out the large tips we were giving. Will never return to this spot. read more

Gluten free Prawn and Monkfish Linguine and Cottage Pie special were absolutely delicious. Service quick. Drinks just right. Ambience warm. Loved everything about this place. read more

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This bar is so quintiscential Irish, it is a must if you are roaming the streets of Galway! I just adore the atmosphere here; the old woodwork, fireplace, benches that look like church pews, it's all awesome. The food is wonderful too, as it is a step above regular pub food. I had lamb cutlets and could not believe how delicious they were. That, along with my smithwick's, made me feel more irish than I ever have before!! My dad and husband both opted for the steak special. In super pricey Galway, this has to be the best deal in town. For $16.95 euro you get a pint, a steak, wings, fries, and mashed potatoes. Both guys loved it and said their steak was delicious. The Dail comes highly recommended by yours truly for some of the best pub food around! read more

Visiting Galway with some family and were looking for a nice spot for dinner and drinks. This place rocked! Good beers on tap, nice warm fire to sit near, and great suggestions from the waiter. I got the Guinness beef stew with mashed potatoes and could've died and gone to heaven. He recommended a great spot for us to go enjoy some music just up the street and was very personable with us. PS- the french fries rocked. read more

My friends and I came here for dinner and I made a mistake of ordering the penne (I was craving pasta) with chicken. It was a good dish, but nothing to write home about. I should've ordered the bacon roast that my friend got, but I had just eaten a huge steak dinner the night before in Dublin and was looking for something lighter. The bacon roast was basically a huge hunk of ham with all the fixings. I only had a small bite but it was so delish. I'm still kicking myself. Service was great! It's really unfair how Irish bartenders/servers are super cute with a super cute sense of humor to boot. I think ours had a quirky piercing through his upper ear cartilage and I still found him charming. Le sigh. read more

So I was pulled in by their special of wings, steak, and a pint. I did love the atmosphere and the interior. I would definitely go back just for drinks. The service was good and quick. I had my wings with BBQ sauce and they were fantastic. The BBQ sauce was very good... I find it is difficult to find a good BBQ sauce in Europe, but this was delicious...even had a hint of spice to it. The steak...well mine was very fatty and tough, but everyone else's seemed to be just fine. However, everything else on the plate was delicious...the chips were good, but my favourite part of the dish was the mushroom sauce that accompanied the steak. It was delicious. While I wouldn't order the steak again, I'd definitely stop in again. read more

Great Food!!! ....try the Caesar salad for appetizer, it's loaded with bacon and croutons. read more

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Stop in for a quick bite after walking around town on the advice of the owner of Thomas Dillons. He was correct the food was very good. The burger was full of flavor and great. The tempura prawns were great but the chili sauce could have used a little more sweetness to it. The service was very good and the fire place help get the coldness out of your bones from all the rain. read more

Went here after a Moher cliff tour and the food was fantastic. Best Guinness beef stew I had my whole trip! Yum! read more

The Dail Bar - Guinness beef stew was delicious !!! - Irish Near Me - Galway, G

Great place to stop in and grab a pint or three. Food was ok nothing spectacular, but it wasn't bad by any means. The service was great and staff friendly and helpful. Overall, give it a go. read more

I must say I am amazed with this establishment. I have never had cocktails like this before and I live in New York City. At first I ordered the zombie drink and wow the presentation and taste were phenomenal. I also had the peach candy which tasted like amazing juice melting in my mouth and also the dark matter which tasted like delightful chilled chocolate in your mouth! We also had dinner here and it did not disappoint at all. So if you are visiting Galway make sure to stop in here for some eye opening delights. read more

This place rocks - really great food, large selection of beers and awesome atmosphere. My waitress upstairs was very attentive and provided excellent recommendations. Had a really cool vibe - the perfect place to catch a game or relax with a couple drinks after a long day touring the country. The food and drinks was soooooooo good. I would recommend the ribs but a companion loved the hake as well. Had the best tasting Guinness during my whole trip in Ireland here as well so the taps are spot on. Came here on a Tuesday and was seated without a problem however I can see this place being packed on weeknight. Regardless well worth the wait if there is one and highly recommend! read more

Great Irish bar! Warm and friendly crowd. Fun location and a good selection of beers. We did a quick stop in for a pint, we could have stayed all night. read more

It's a Pub The servers are not going to fall all over you The food was great, best chips I had Price was right Turns into a college crowd at night, especially Friday and Saturday Went several times during our stay Highly recommend (around 5 before the crowd) The term Dail has a special place in modern Irish History Google it read more

We came here based on a recommendation from our hotel receptionist on a Monday night. We must stumbled in around 9PM and it was a relatively quiet -- We were told this might have been a combination of the fact that it was raining and that the upstairs area of the bar was closed for construction. We sat around the bar and met a few locals while waiting for the live music, which was supposed to start around 11PM. We actually ended up leaving to check out another recommended bar and when we came back, the band was jamming and the crowd picked up a bit. The music was more pop covers than traditional Irish music, but we didn't mind the change of scenery from all the other bars we had popped into. Overall this was a great place for a low-key vibe where you can meet some locals! read more

Roast bacon was yummy. Fish and chips were good, fresh, but not the best. Solid choice.

Great food and staff. I found myself returning here almost every day of my stay in Galway

Really nice place to eat. Classic Irish pub with friendly staff. They have a great red curry, which can be made vegetarian upon request, I even came back and ordered it again the next day! As a bonus, if you play Pokemon go, there are three pokestops within range of the dining room! Absolutely stellar. read more

Absolutely loved this bar. Especially if you're a smoker they've one of the best smoking areas not throwing you out in the cold. Centrally located, as is most bars in Galway:) worth the visit read more

The Dail Bar has to be my favourite spot in Galway for both food and atmosphere. The staff are amazingly friendly even when they are rushed off their feet! We've ate here a couple of times and never have we been disappointed. Truly beautiful food and good sized portions too!! Oh and the BBQ chicken wings are a must have. Even my bf who doesn't eat chicken "off the bone" absolutely loved them and ordered them for himself the next time we visited!! read more

This is a really nice old-Irish style pub where you can get good seats to watch a match if you're lucky. The upstairs bar is particularly nice and though there's always people near the bar, they're always quick enough to get through. Once one barman was unable to take my card at the time, and the pints had already been poured, but allowed me to come back and pay for that round when I was on my next one. I really appreciated that kind of trust, especially on a busy day. read more

Best Onion Rings EVER!!!!!!!!!!! had some Irish coffee and cider. On a cold day (well cold for someone from California) the warm onion rings and the warm irish coffee (although i dont recommend you have them together) really hit the spot and made me warm before I had to go out again! read more

My group had a lovely meal at Dail! The goat cheese appetizer was absolutely delicious, I definitely recommend trying it! The burgers here are also pretty good and the service was very friendly. The only problem was the difficulty with splitting the check. read more

We've learned not to expect good meals at pubs, but based on reviews we thought we'd give this place a try. We are glad we did! We had the best Irish meal in all of Ireland. The seaood chowder was simply perfection! My salmon dinner exceeded expectations, and my husbands Cod served on chorizo and beans was so flavorful he wanted to go back for dinner again as soon as we left. Service was great, they have a real team work moral, any one walking by checks on you, grabs a dish, or notices if your glass is empty and offers a refill. The ambience is historic, tastefull, and fun. We highly recommend this place! They also had music later in the evening. read more

A great location in the heart of centre city. Very nice atmosphere and lighting. Was not able to get food due to the time but was told there is a place across the street that serves late. Also, able to see street artists from our window table upstairs. Lovely place and would come back. read more

We were very pleased with the food and friendly service we received. Our first time here in Ireland, but we would come back here and to this restaurant if we get a chance in the future read more

Found this place on Yelp and decided to give them a try. Headed upstairs to avoid any crowds and found a table. Once seated a party of 9 came up, server was quick to find us a different table. We each tried a different dish, Chef's Special, Catch of the Day and Roast of the Day. Chefs Special was a bit on the smokey side but still good. Roast was okay, good flavor but nothing extraordinary. Catch of the day was done just right with the fish perfectly cooked. read more

Great place to grab great food and great beer. The service is quick and friendly. I had the cottage pie (Chefs Special) and it was grand. If you're thinking about stopping by, stop thinking and go! read more

Great place! Excellent food with a traditional irish pub atmosphere! Believe it or not, their salads are amazing! I will be back.

This is a really handy place to call in early along in the evening for a pub dinner. There is a good range of food on the menu which ranges in price from about €5 for soup to about €16 for steak dishes. (If you are vegetarian however the soup is probably the only thing you can have.) The staff provide a service which is both efficient and very warm. All of our food was lovely, and after it there was no pressure at all to immediately settle the bill then leave the table free. The general vibe from the place was old-school great craic; this is not a 'trendy' bar at all, thankfully. I could have happilly settled in for the night. I knocked a point off here because there are just too many tables out on the floorspace, so at every turn, be it to bar, loo, exit, your way is blocked and you have to start asking people who are busy having their dinner to please move their chairs, kids, etc. No idea at all how the waitresses deal with that! There also isn't a smoking area or terrace if that's important. As a whole, however, the Dáil was really enjoyable and I'll be going again. read more

A bit of a wait to eat here as Galway City is awash with tourists at the moment... but worth it. They have a fine and broad menu, up there with the best in the city, and nothing wrng with the beer! read more

Gorgeous Irish pub with an awesome menu! The Dail served me the best salad I had in all of Ireland. I got the Irish Goat Cheese Salad and it was out of this world. First of all, Ireland has like the best goat cheese I've ever had so it's hard to mess up anything with it. Secondly this salad was the perfect mix of arugula, tangy cheese, very flavorful sun dried tomatoes, and crunchy pine nuts. I'd recommend getting it dressed on the side because I found that the oil from the tomatoes and creaminess of the cheese was the perfect amount of "coating" the salad needed. I can't even remember what my husband had or if he liked it, I was so obsessed with the deliciousness of my meal. We came on a Friday evening and the place was really bustling. The service was pretty quick and everyone was nice. read more