We originally came here to see some music. We grabbed some seats by the bar far before the band came on so we'd have a good view! The bartender was incredibly kind and attentive. Not to mention, they have a great selection of beer from your standard Guinness and Smitchwicks R/G to a bunch of local brews on tap. The bar has some amazing decor: pictures, police patches from all over the world, different world currencies adorning the bar. When the music started up, the bartender joined the band as the fiddle player, so cool! read more

Loved this pub! People were friendly and the pints were delicious. We will visit again when we are back in town.

This is one of my favorite pubs of Galway. It is all about enjoying the "craic" here. Feel free to stop in for tea or coffee here in the afternoon to take a break from shopping on shop street or to escape a lashing rain. It was much cheaper than going to a cafe. This would be the best time to go to relax than to be caught in the lively crowd of the evening. You can always find the tourists at the home of traditional music in the evenings. The trad sessions are at 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm. I advise you to get there early and spend quite a bit of time socializing or stomping to the beat. There has been times I walked in and had to make my way to the bar. Many enlightening conversations I had here where I learned from different types of people. This is surely no one crowd type of place. The bar staff are friendly and the service is quick. Although the Guinness is excellent I found it to be higher than other pubs. Did come across Red Breast, 10 year old Jameson Whiskey for 4 euro a shot much cheaper than other pubs. Just a heads up the bathrooms are down a narrow stair case where you wait for another person to pass. Besides this , another downer is Tigh Coili closes earlier compared to the Quays or the Front Door, especially if you are having a good time and not ready to go home yet. Tigh Coili should be high on the list of pubs to visit in Galway. I will be sure to return to Tigh Coili when I return to Ireland. read more

Great pub for a Guinness and some traditional Irish music. Full of regulars. Dollar bills plastered over the bar; faded but smiling photographs of musicians who have gone before tacked to the walls. Sessions at 5:30 and 9:30pm. A surprisingly small space given its prime real estate near the shops and its legendary reputation for music - thus, at times, very crowded and difficult to order up at the bar. There is some nice seating outside in the front of the pub and on sunny days you'll see dozens of bodies spilling out for the entrance, vying for a slice of the sun. Cheery and inviting! One thing this place has over the Quays is that it's not a Fitzgerald pub (part of a chain) and it's family-run. For me, this authenticity beats a franchise any day of the week. It feels old, it feels handed down, it feels like social history. Now go! read more

Tig Coili - Love the American dollar bills all over the bar - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

One of the best pubs in Galway. As good a pint of guinness as you'll ever get anywhere. Daily sessions. just near the market. At the bottom of shop st. and if you're there in the mornings, i actually love the coffee, i dunno why really. my dads favourite spot. slan read more

This was a super fun bar with a great atmosphere at vibe. It's super busy in there (like all the bars in Galway) but if you are able to find a seat I recommend staying there at least until the live music comes on. The set it up in the corner twice a day and it's a great band with really fun Irish music. I liked that it wasn't TOO loud so you can still enjoy conversation while you listen to the music. Overall this was a great bar and a lot of fun! read more

Cheap pints, fantastic music, and friendly company. I tried the local brew, Galway Hooker pale ale, at the suggestion of the bartender and really enjoyed it. The closer the brewery, the more delicious the pint. You'll get to know everyone else in the bar - a mix of travelers and locals - as they're all within about ten centimeters of you at all times. The craic is strong with this one. read more

Amazing experience while visiting Galway. We came for the traditional music they hold in the evenings, and it was fantastic! Everything you would expect when you think of Ireland. This pub is very old and rich with history. It gets pretty cramped and claustrophobic, especially while the music is playing, but thats all part of the fun. Some of the decor seemed to be brought over by other American tourists, which was interesting and unexpected. Wish I could have had something to stick on the wall as well read more

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Free live music twice daily? Check (though sometimes it's not really at the times everyone says; one night, the 9:30 pm music didn't start until about 10:30 pm). Friendly bar staff serving pints for under €5? Check. Crowds of people warming you up on a cold evening? Check. This place is ALWAYS full, so prepare to meander through this tiny bar if you want to check it out or search for a seat or a place to rest your Guinness. It has both a front and back door though, so maybe sneak in the back if you want a higher chance of finding something... though the music is always in the front. And, if you are more than about 5 feet away, to be honest, you simply can't hear it very well over the hum of the crowd. But, the friendly bar staff and even friendlier drunk crowd will make it worth your while--even as a solo traveler. Though I didn't love when that drunk married guy tried to kiss me, it was nice to catch up with his more age-appropriate brother-in-law. Bottom line: Stop in for a pint and soak in the warmth of the Irish culture on a cold Irish night. read more

Brought here by Galway native who told me I'd have a lovely time between the convo and the music. Unfortunately, he was wrong. One of the musicians was surly and pointed me out in a huge crowd of chatting folks. My whole group was embarrassed about the incident even though I laughed it off and we all left even as those those around us continued to chat loudly. Not the most welcoming of places to be sure. Don't think I'll be back to pay for a pint with a side of derision. read more

Typical tourist pub in Galways center of everything. It gets really crowded. They have all the police and fire badges from all over the USA and everywhere which is fun to see. Pour a great pint of Guiness... read more

Such a fun place to stop in Galway for Americans. The Galway mayor is frequently there with lots of traditional Irish music and good crowd with good beer. Awesome service with pretty cheap prices! Will definitely come back on our trip! Thanks a lot! read more

My family and I were visiting the weekend before Halloween and stopped in during the Parade for a pint. We found a spot with a friendly staff, historic charm, and patron eager to chat and enjoy each other's company. Unfortunately, no music the night that we were there (which does give me a reason to go back if I make my way to Galway again). The bar is covered in patches from a variety of departments of emergency responders (police, fire, rescue) and currency covered in notes of memory and cheer. It's a popular spot, so prepare to be crowded -- but in a good way, in my opinion. Easy to see why Tig Coili is listed on the top pubs in Galway. read more

Caught some live music here last week and it was outstanding. A great vibe inside, lots of Guinness and a couple of salty yarmen at the bar. read more

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We came here for food and learned they didn't serve food. That's alright-we had a pint instead. The friendly bar keep gave us a good food recommendation (Dahl). The atmosphere is just what you want in a pub read more

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A real Irish Pub with top traditional music! This is my goto pub when I'm in Galway, fabulous staff and the best of trad music! read more

This bar is in an amazing location, and has great beer prices. Great place to stop and enjoy a pint! The atmosphere screams Ireland, although it is a popular tourist site it still looks like a local Ireland pub at heart. read more

If you want the scene of an "Irish Pub" then this will fit the bill. It was filled with many more tourists then locals when we were there. There were about five men sitting at the front of the bar playing and singing Irish folk songs. I got the feeling that this was more a tourist place than a local pub. It is located right in the middle of the city and it was easy for people to hear the music and stop in. In the back of the bar, there were hundreds of American police and fire patches stapled to the wood work. On the front of the bar there were several US one dollar bills with names written on them, adding a very tourist feel to the place. We did meet a very nice Canadian couple who lived locally and gave us some great tips. The wait staff was very nice and quick with our beer. read more

I had read that this bar was the #1 spot for live music in Galway, and while we weren't there late enough for the music, it was a very comfortable and friendly place to be for a number of stop-ins during our visit to Galway. Just a great bar that I'd never leave if it was in my town! read more

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Tigh Coili... THE 100% total Irish experience... from the music sets to the hot whiskeys... This place is as friendly and efficient as you can get... Highly recommended... As good as it gets! read more

I am not a connoisseur but for me this is by far the best bar? pub? I've been to in Ireland. The live music was incredible. The musicians experts in what they do, one of them starts and the others follow as soon as they identify the music. They sing, too. In other words they truly enjoy what they do. Tonight Thursday the place was packed. This is a place you must visit in the evening when they have live music for sure. read more

Great bar for traditional Irish music.. Atmosphere is always upbeat. Highly recommend the areas music scene very highly..staff are very friendly and attentive read more

Tig Coili - Best pint of Guinness in Galway - Pubs Near Me - Galway, G

An awesome pub that doesn't fill up with the DBs out searching to score. The traditional music is authentic and impressive and the bar itself is a great place to get out of the weather and take in a true Galway experience. I hit up many pubs in Galway and many were damn good but this was the best. If you're looking for rockin and partying this place is still good for a couple of beers before you go to the meat markets. The bar staff were great, the local clientele open and engaged and the guinness exquisite. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great location for a pint with live music around 8 or 9 each night and lots of space to sit and chat. One of the places in Galway which was recommended by our B&B lady that was not crowded and a good place to start a night wandering around the city read more

Tourist trap if there ever was one. They pack the patrons in like sardines and you're lucky if you can get a drink before closing time. Might be a better spot during the day, but the evenings are not pleasant. The music was good, but not worth it considering the amount of other great bars along the same street. read more

Traditional Irish pub (no food just drinks); local musicians play around 6 and 9:30pm. Very crowded but worth it. Fun! read more

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Now this is a proper Irish bar. Great emphasis on traditional music, fantastic bar service, and the atmosphere is cozy. A good mix of regulars, tourists, locals and a few characters. Well worth a visit. read more

This was the first pub I came to during my stay in Galway. I met the love of my life here (who's from Galway)& he kissed me at Taafes across the street. Even if I hadn't, I'll never forget how much I loved the atmosphere here as soon as I walked into this place. I could hear the live music from outside which is why I went in to begin with. Standing room only on a Monday night and brings in a good local crowd. I can't comment on prices as I didn't pay for a thing ;) Loved it! read more

Was recommended to come here for live music in the evenings. By the time we arrived around 9:00 p.m. the music was over. However, the bar was still packed. Packed with a mix of locals, tourists and traveling rugby players. LOTS of men and beers and it was really stuffy inside. It kind of smelled like farts and sweats. It's a cool place with interesting decor, I would go back during the day when it's not so crazy. We ended up sitting outside where it was much cooler and the air was fresher, even though people were smoking. Good people watching on the patio, though! read more

If you love rubbing up on strangers, then this is the place for you! Since it is featured in Rick Steve's and, I'm sure, other travel guides, this place is packed with tourists to see traditional Irish music starting at 6:30 pm. We could barely walk through the bar when we went, and forget about finding a place to sit and enjoy! However, the music is lovely and fun, so I give all my stars for that! read more

YASSSSS this place was a lot of fun, great local music, full bar. This place was crowded but in a good way. Everyone here was just having a good time drinking and dancing. The bartender was attentive and on point with our orders. read more

Tig Coili is what I will always imagine a proper Irish pub to be. Incredible history and character exudes from this place. Faded dollar bills and old photographs cover the place. The real star of the show is the music, though. Every night around 8 or 9pm local musicians come to show off some Gaelic folk music and jam together. When I think of Galway, I'll think back fondly on this place and hope to return soon. read more

A great pint, trad and an eclectic crowd makes this one of my favorites in Galway

I specifically came here for the live music. I researched first to see which bar had authentic Irish music and this is the place to go. This is definitely a tourist place but if you want to hear live Irish music- come here! I didn't even have a drink, I just was listening to the music. Very good atmosphere- I highly recommend if you are in Galway. read more

The most happening place in Galway day or night! It's located in the shopping area of town so a lot of walk by traffic happens on a regular basis. This is a classic pub that you don't want to miss. The music is authentic and classic Irish and/or Celtic. Behind the bar are hundreds of public safety badges from throughout the world. Its very cool indeed and you get a feel for all the people who passed through the doors to this very cool pub. read more

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If you want to experience Irish atmosphere at its best you must visit this pub. It's got the perfect pint, friendly bar staff, authentic irish music and musicians and the craic is some of the best you will have in the west coast. I've brought many of my foreign friends here and not once have they been disappointed. I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. read more

A Galway institution. Love stopping here for a pint day or night, a lovely spot altogether. read more

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Great trad music! Gets crowded so if you want a seat, get a seat before the sessions start. Good drink and a great time.

Good prices on pints and loved the trad music

A nice mix of locals and tourists, but for music, I'd say go to Quays.