Great food. Great service. Great vibe. We stopped here based on the recommendation from a shop…read moreworker after visiting the Cliffs of Moher. While there were some Americans in here, you can tell it's more of a local haunt. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the pil pil prawns as a starter. The garlic butter was so good we asked for more bread. We both had fish and chips which were phenomenal. To finish it out, I ordered the apple crumble. Not a single negative thing to say. So happy we stopped here on our drive back to Galway.

We were only in this area for one night and selected Monks after seeing reviews and pictures of the…read morefood. I ordered the baked salmon as I needed the protein since I hadn't eaten enough during the day. While the meal was good, I was very disappointed in the portion of the salmon. My guess is only 3 maybe 4 ounces . I guess they hope you fill up on the large bowl of mashed potatoes. Service was OK but nothing special.

I created a Yelp account specifically to give this place a 1 star review. They have a bar attached…read moreto a restaurant. They have bar food at the bar and dinner food in the restaurant. They are literally connected via an open doorway, but you can't order bar food in the restaurant or vice-versa. This makes it two completely separate restaurants with a tiny (~10 item) menu in each, e.g. you can't order a burger if you're in the dining room or the chicken if you're in the bar; I asked and they explicitly said no. Since my companion wanted the chicken, we got ourselves seated in the restaurant; it was 630pm. There was one other party on the whole place and they'd already gotten their food. We got menus as we were seated and then it was 10 minutes before they showed up to take a drink order or any employee passed through the dining room at all. Since I couldn't order bar food, I ordered the soup: leek and potato. Supposedly. I didn't see a single piece of potato of any size in the entire bowl and less than a cubic centimeter of leek. The rest was hot water colored white with no flavor. My companion liked her chicken, but the mashed potatoes that came with it were bland enough to possibly be from a box. The only thing I enjoyed was the bread. I honestly wish we'd just gotten protein bars from the grocery. They would have tasted better, been healthier, and cost less.

I am a bit surprised by the low reviews. I thought that this place was comfortable, friendly, and…read morehad good service, and the bar food that we ordered was very good too. I would stop in again and recommend to others. We stopped in twice, once just for a few pints, and another time for lunch.

Amazing food and beer with salmon provided by the smokehouse up the road. A complete gem!read more

This is a great stop for drinks and a top quality meal. The service was also very excellent. I had…read morea special lunch sandwich with peppered steak. The beef stew was also a hit.

The Bottom Line: A very cute, out of the way tea and garden room with unique dishes and a home-y…read moreatmosphere. I'd love to recommend what you should try, but it is all based on seasonality and availability. Regardless, you'll enjoy their fresh, creative dishes. I highly recommend it.

Absolutely wonderful pretty and charming Tea Rooms in the village of Ballyvaughan, Co Clare, just…read moreopposite the main pier on the road to Fanore - in fact just before you come to the famous Monk's Pub. What a beautiful setting, looking out on Galway Bay, but you can also eat at the back of the restaurant which overflows into a conservatory style eating area looking out on a gorgeous cottage style garden, packed with herbs, flowers and plants of all descriptions. The food is absolutely delicious, from the array of open sandwiches to the huge selection of mouth-watering cakes, scones and cheesecakes on display - all freshly made and so hard to resist - biggest difficulty is trying to decide which slice of cake to choose. The crockery is all old style and mostly Victorian vintage which adds to the charm of the place. Downside is it can be very busy if you arrive midday/lunchtime and we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table, plus I feel it is a little bit pricey but the quality of the food is probably worth it.

This place was pretty great, we got our food very quickly and it was delicious! We had stew, fish…read moreand chips, and the burger, all of which we finished very fast. The service was nice and it's located in a very quiet area, if you're coming here with a tour my advice would be decide fast and order first cause the line gets LONG (it's not a typical order-at-your-table)

We had lunch at O'Donoghues with a bus tour visiting the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. The west coast…read moreof Ireland is breathtaking. O'Donoghues is nicely positioned between Galway and the Cliffs. We had a group of 60, and the restaurant was timely with its service. I ordered beef stew out Guinness, mashed potatoes, and a pint of Murphy's. It was very good.

Look at that, I'm the first to review O'Loclainns's and it's likely been around forever. You know…read morewhy I'm likely the first review? It's definitely a locals pub. So much so that everyone seemed to pause their conversation when we came in before resuming their conversations. My guess is the locals aren't all that interested in Yelp reviews The Guinness and Bulmer's Cider were cold. The locals didn't really care to socialize with the five Wisconsinites in their pub, but everyone was polite. O'Loclainn's is cozy and lightly lit. A truly Irish pub experience in Ballyvaughan.

My wife and I stayed in an Irish Cottage in Ballyvaughan, Ireland for a week from June 14, 2025 to…read moreJune 21, 2025. We had been in this Pub nine years ago and visited it three times during this visit. It is a local place that doesn't open until 8:00 PM each evening. There is no TV, no radio and no food service; it is just a place to relax and enjoy a Guinness or a great Irish Coffee. We did just that and watched Margaret, the delightful owner make our Irish Coffee. If you want to experience a rel Irish Pub, this is the place.

If you're looking for a true Irish pub experience in Doolin, this is it…read more It's a typical, unassuming pub that fills up quickly with both locals and tourists, creating that perfect lively Irish atmosphere. The service was incredibly attentive and welcoming. The fish and chips? Hands down the BEST I've ever had -- perfectly crisp on the outside, flaky and tender inside. And the seafood chowder was beyond words. Rich, flavorful, and packed with seafood. Of course, the beer was fresh and delicious, just as it should be. An awesome, cozy spot that delivers on everything you hope for in a great Irish pub. We'll be back.

We had to stop in here to get beer and some Irish music. It had been 13 years since our last…read morevisit. Not that hungry but could resist the Oven baked salmon and the fish & chips. NEEDED MORE TARTAR SAUCE! Wonderful atmosphere, place was hopping. Even better if once the music started at 8:45pm. Almost past our bedtime. Ha! We stuck around and tipped few more beers, great place, awesome service. Well done.

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.