Cozy and historic pub in Galway; while seemingly a tourist stop, the food looked delicious, the service was fast, and the ambiance was interesting! read more

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Old, cozy pub in the middle of it all. Came here based on a couple recommendations. We ended up sitting in the newer/renovated section on the right. Would have preferred the older more authentic section. But the food was very good. Scallops, creamy soup, steak included. Galway Girl was a delicious cocktail. Friendly, attentive staff. read more

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We landed here shortly after arriving so my memory was mostly one of relief at being able to sit down and get food and a pint. The service was great and the food good. I wouldn't confuse it for gourmet but it was solid. My one regret? Not buying on of their shirts. Trust me, get one. read more

The food and service were great. I had the chowder and fish chips were excellent. Guinness pint was also great.

Food was very mediocre, clearly cooked in advance and heated, slow and inconsistent service. Definitely better options.

I don't get the low reviews--honestly one of the best meals we had in Ireland! Crazy good scallops, fish and chips were classic, and outstanding cocktails. read more

Great bar considering the history surrounding it. You feel the history as you enter. It's a very large bar with multiple floors, don't be fooled by the look on the outside . Multiple bars on each level and a bistro area that serves food and drinks as well. Service was good , definitely a nice bar to hang out. read more

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The cutest place you can stop by in downtown Galway. They have live music and the Guinness beer is tasty. The staff is nice with lots of tables you can sit at. At the end of the night you can easily catch a cab ride home. read more

The Kings Head - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

Me and all 12 of my companions dined at this establishment expecting a great meal! Little did we know, we would be getting sick all night long. I believe we all received food poisoning from the meals here. Awful food quality!!!! The glasses and silverware were disgusting!! My friend received cheap pours in her drinks, and also got foggy vodka?!?!?!?? Do not come here!!!!!!!!! P.S. I asked for mustard and they gave me horse radish!!!! read more

Stopped here for a bite to eat on our bus trip from Dublin. We had a limited amount of time in Galway and the staff was super helpful in getting us in and closed out so we could make it back to our bus in time. I had the burger which was yummy but wish I had the muscles like my husband chose. They were so good. Thanks so much for a good time! read more

The Kings Head - Muscles! - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

You can beat the history of this 800 year old building. Grab a brochure to read all about about the building and just behind the name when you enter. Waitstaff will escort you to a seat in an area of your choosingStarted meal with a pint and a Connemara pony. While I did enjoy it, it could have used something to balance the tartness. The Rib eye steak and fish were delicious! read more

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What I liked: - They are a large place, so they had capacity for groups of 5+ when others did not. - very quick service once seated. What's to improve? - food and drink are pricey for the area, and the food menu is modest. read more

Great beer. Food was very good. Story with this several hundred year old bar also good. Nice place to visit in Galway.

Such a quaint, historic building, comfort food, and efficient service. Classic dishes and soda bread does not disappoint.

Great ambience. Good food. Loved the visit. Beautiful inside. We were on vacation and got lucky!

Ambiance was great. Food was way overpriced for what it was. Went here by recommendation of tour guide during stop. Drinks didn't even taste like they had any alcohol in them. Split the Wild Atlantic seafood platter starter. Had asked the waitress ahead of time how many oysters were on it. She said 4-5 and there was two. The majority of the plate was the salad in the middle. Very little seafood and tasted mediocre. Overall disappointed. read more

Delicious food. Lively ambience (busy because everyone was trying to get away from the rain), nice staff. My family had the Guinness stew with creamy rich mashed potatoes, fish and chips, onion rings. Best onion rings-- light crispy coating, sweet tender onion. Same coating as the fish in the fish and chips plate. read more

The Kings Head is what every tourist wants in an Irish pub and restaurant. Staff are courteous and helpful and the atmosphere is authentic. We met some cousins from Ireland here and of course the Guinness was flowing and 1 Carlsberg. Isn't that they way. Great reviews by members who ate the burgers and beef stew and muscles. They could have thrown in some bread instead of chips since they seemed out of place. ( even in Ireland) The fish and chips came within the 3 star range which wasn't a let down since there are great fish and chip specialist within a short walk. It is also difficult to rate pizza in NYC type situation worst is better than most. Our experience with the service, food and music was just grand! read more

Delicious food and great great service. We sat outside which was charming Get there early before the place fills in read more

As a tourist from California, we loved this Pub! The live music was great and the service was super friendly. We ordered two Guinness drinks and had a fun time! read more

The Kings Head - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

My fiancé and I came here after visiting the Cliffs of Moher! Galway is a beautiful place and The Kings Head was such a cool spot! We sat outside and enjoyed the street life, but their indoor seating was very nice as well. We both had the Beef & Guinness Stew, it was so good! It is their most popular dish for a reason! Of course we had a pint of Guinness with it. The service was impeccable too. No matter where you are in Ireland, it would definitely be worth it to make your way to The Kings Head! 10/10 read more

The Kings Head - A pint of Guinness and the Beef & Guinness Stew - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

Great place for a touch of Irish food and seafood. Traditional Irish pub with great food and ambiance. The service was exceptional and the food was great. read more

The Kings Head - Seafood chowder - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

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Good food. Appreciated the heart of Lauren who served me Jameson Black Label, Guinness, half dozen oysters and fish & chips! Cheers.

The bar part was great. We had a pint and looked around and headed up to the bistro for a bite to eat. The bistro is .... well, how do I say, not great. The food is way over priced & not very good. The ambiance is great which is why I gave a three star, the wait staff was okay. My recommendation is to get the pint at the bar and head elsewhere to eat. read more

Ambiance and service were great, the drinks and food were just okay. The spice on my Dahl was off and our Beef stew was not very flavorful, didn't have much meat and was denser from a thickening agent. read more

Outstanding food, cider, Blood Red Ale, service, and ambiance!!! Outstanding beef stew, fish and chips, seafood chowder, and monkfish seafood!!! read more

Such a fun pub for music on a Sunday night. Our tour guide recommended it to us. It definitely had a lot of tourists, but the music was awesome and drinks were reasonably priced. The servers were friendly. read more

You can never go wrong with a bowl of seafood chowder when in Galway! The servings are filling and loaded with thick chunks of salmon and potatoes. It's the perfect meal for a rainy day. Even though I loved their signature cocktail menu, I kept it simple with a yummy bailey's coffee to finish off my meal. read more

What drew me in was the date of establishment. I know 1649 isn't considered that old, but I wanted to try it anyhow. We were pressed for time so I had to make a quick decision. I'm glad I got to try this place. What we had: - (not picture) beer - Kelly's native Galway Oysters - half dozen freshly shucked oysters on the half shell with shallot & red wine vinegar - Roast breast of "friendly farmer" chicken - free-range chicken breast, fondant potato, homey roasted root vegetables, pancetta & tarragon cream - King Charles I burger - homemade prime Irish angus burger with Kylemore swiss style cheese & Andarl farm suckling pig, tomato, iceberg lettuce, cornichon, homemade red onion relish in an Artisan Brioche bun with homemade chips Food and service was very good. That roast chicken was exceptional and to die for! Try this place out -- you'll be glad you did! read more

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A nice cozy spot that we used to get out of the rain. Service was delightful. So very helpful. Food was delicious. Highly recommend the Guinness and Beef stew or the muscles (which was a hefty serving). read more

By far the best meal we had in Ireland . The Kings Head is one of the oldest pubs in Galway. We ordered the muscles with chips and mushy peas . The portion was huge . The broth was so good and the muscles were very meaty . We even shared a little with our neighbors at the table and we still could not finish all them . YUM!! I highly recommend . read more

The Kings Head - The muscles and chips - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

Waited a while for anyone to acknowledge and seat us. Once seated the service was very good. The absolute best seafood chowder I've had anywhere! Fantastic cocktail as well. read more

The waiter forgot one item and got one completely wrong which caused us to wait for the to prepare it but all-in-all the food was good. I had the Steak & Guinness Stew. It was a great portion and delicious. My wife had the Sea Scallops, she loved it. My daughter had the Lobster and Chips. There were roe sacks attached which was a new one on us. She enjoyed it nonetheless. The Chips were perfection. read more

The Kings Head - Steak & Guinness Stew - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

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This restaurant was recommended to us for the best fish and chips in Gallway. We walked in, and were immediately served. Delicious cocktail and hot whiskey that hit the spot. I got the pork rib appetizer that was very tasty. Mr B gave his fish and chips a solid "B." We liked the ambiance, and the service was excellent. read more

The Kings Head - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

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I was told this was some of the best seafood in Galway and I wasn't lied too. Food was great, service was great. Very comfy cozy atmosphere that you don't often find in the states. I'm a fan. read more

The Kings Head - Fireplace - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

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Must have hit a bad day. Service invisible but food wonderful. Place empty. Staff on cell phones

The King's Head is a medieval pub with the building itself originating circa the 13th century. An American like me cannot wrap my head around something existing that far back in time. It is a must stop if you are passing through Galway. My friend and I wanted a warm lunch after braving the rainy day. Their menu has a lot of great items on it so it was hard to decide what to order. We both ordered the carrot and ginger soup which was served with a big piece of brown bread. The soup was flavorful and the bread was fresh and delicious. It was the perfect light lunch to continue our journey without feeling too weighed down. The atmosphere itself was very cozy. We enjoyed being by the fireplace and relaxing. It was a bit dark inside but that didn't bother me. I would come back in a heartbeat! read more

The Kings Head - Carrot and ginger soup with brown bread - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

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A very cool pub off the main shopping street in Galway. It came recommended by our tour guide and seems to be recognized locally for its good food. We shared a half dozen Galway oysters (incredibly good), a smoked seafood platter (delightful smoked fish assortment and big capers, yum), and a seafood gnocchi dish (this left something to be desired, wouldn't order again. Barely any seafood and nothing to write home about). I enjoyed a nice glass of rosé and partner tried a Green Spot Irish whisky from Cork. Only complaint was the service was quite spotty but it seemed fairly busy, but not crowded. read more

The Kings Head - Oysters, smoked fish plate, gnocchi - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

We started out our time at King's Head with them being out of the veggie dahl listed on the menu, as well as the veggie burger advertised on the board outside (one of the reasons we walked in). No apologies from the staff, just "yeah, we're out of that". We both settled for the only other vegetarian dish on the menu, the risotto. It was mediocre, especially for the price. It's a big restaurant, and the servers seemed rushed and impatient. We got our starter before we got our drinks, even before getting water. We had to ask for plates for our starter too. We had top notch service at all other restaurants throughout Ireland, so this was a surprise. We had more fun on the bar side with drinks and "trad" (traditional) music. It is cool to be able to say you had dinner somewhere that has been around since the 1500s - we don't have restaurants that old in the U.S.! Come for the history and music, not for the service or the food. read more

The Kings Head - Trad music - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

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The food was very good so I want to say that right away. It's the service that was terrible. They seated us at one table and then moved us within 5 minutes to accommodate another group. We then waited 15 minutes before the server stopped by our table. Order was then taken for food and drink. Food came fast and was tasty as I said before. The server who brought the food was a different person and barely got the plates out of her hands before she turned away and left. She didn't ask if we were good or needed anything else. And of course we did, because we had no salt/pepper or condiments (vinegar, ketchup) for our chips. And we would have ordered another drink if anyone had bothered to ask. About halfway through eating my husband was able to flag down a different server and asked for ketchup. She said of course but it never came. We finished our meal (without ketchup or a second drink) and finally our original server came by to clear our plates and see if we wanted anything else. We just asked for the check which didn't come for another 15 minutes. And then she had the gall to ask for a tip! One observation: having multiple servers for one table eliminates any accountability for the guest experience. Do better. read more