Guidebook for Gaillimh
Food Scene
Hooked
65 Henry StGood food, good value.
Good food, nice atmosphere, good value.
24 locals raden deze aan
Asian Lounge Asian Tea House Restaurant
15 Mary StGood food, nice atmosphere, good value.
Good selection of food, nice for late breakfast or lunch upstairs.
53 locals raden deze aan
McCambridge's
38-39 Shop StGood selection of food, nice for late breakfast or lunch upstairs.
Le Petit Delice Limited
7 Mainguard StGreat baked goods.
Jungle Cafe Galway
34 Forster StCoffee. And cakes.
Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdNice place, good food.
Cava Bodega
1 Middle StGreat food, wines and sherry!
Great place to buy fresh food, breads, and other bits and bobs. Some good street food here too!
53 locals raden deze aan
Galway Market
7 Lombard StGreat place to buy fresh food, breads, and other bits and bobs. Some good street food here too!
Great selection of teas, occasional live entertainment, comfy surroundings and shisha pipes.
17 locals raden deze aan
The Secret Garden
4 William St WGreat selection of teas, occasional live entertainment, comfy surroundings and shisha pipes.
WA SUSHI わ鮨
13 New Dock StGreat sushi, next to the docks.
Lovely tea rooms near the river. Great for breakfast.
6 locals raden deze aan
Corrib House Tea Rooms & Guest Accommodation
3 WatersideLovely tea rooms near the river. Great for breakfast.
Drinks & Nightlife
O'Connell's Bar
8 Eyre SquareGreat old place for a pint.
Roisin Dubh Comedy
8 Dominick St UpperGreat place for music and the craic.
The Salt House Bar
Raven TerraceAn extensive selection of craft beers are available here.
Crane Bar
2 Sea RdLovely traditional Irish pub with live music.
Freeney's Bar
19 High StWhisky! And beer! And fishing tackle!
Sightseeing
Eglington Canal
Beautiful waterway in the heart of Galway
Best viewed from Claddagh Quay, this is the iconic image of Galway.
7 locals raden deze aan
The Long Walk
The Long WalkBest viewed from Claddagh Quay, this is the iconic image of Galway.
I once saw a dolphin frolicking in the bay from here! Beautiful views of Galway Bay, the Long Walk and the Burren.
7 locals raden deze aan
Nimmo's Pier
Nimmo's PierI once saw a dolphin frolicking in the bay from here! Beautiful views of Galway Bay, the Long Walk and the Burren.
Great place for a few cans on a sunny afternoon! Its the done thing.
98 locals raden deze aan
Spaanse Boog
2 The Long WalkGreat place for a few cans on a sunny afternoon! Its the done thing.
Arts & Culture
Small, but interesting museum right next to Spanish Arch. The cafe is good too.
141 locals raden deze aan
Galway City Museum
Spanish ParadeSmall, but interesting museum right next to Spanish Arch. The cafe is good too.
Parks & Nature
Nice campus, with old and modern buildings and lots of trees. You can walk through the campus, and continue along the riverside until you are in the fields. Great view of the ruins of Menlo Castle across the river.
34 locals raden deze aan
National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG)
University RoadNice campus, with old and modern buildings and lots of trees. You can walk through the campus, and continue along the riverside until you are in the fields. Great view of the ruins of Menlo Castle across the river.
If you fancy a long walk, this is a nice spot on the shores of Loch Corrib. There is a beautiful old graveyard up here. Somewhat melancholic, but very peaceful.
Menlough
If you fancy a long walk, this is a nice spot on the shores of Loch Corrib. There is a beautiful old graveyard up here. Somewhat melancholic, but very peaceful.
Shopping
Galway Retail Park
Headford RoadYou can get all your basics here.
Ernies is a unique, old fashioned food store, selling organic produce and other good stuff.
12 locals raden deze aan
Ernies
6/8 Sea RdErnies is a unique, old fashioned food store, selling organic produce and other good stuff.
Entertainment & Activities
Omniplex
Headford RoadThe local cinema, just a short walk from the house.
Nice cinema with a bar and luxury seats. Check for special offers on the website.
39 locals raden deze aan
Eye Cinema Galway station
Nice cinema with a bar and luxury seats. Check for special offers on the website.
Bow Waves
2 Victoria PlLearn to sail on Monday nights for just €10!
Decent gym, with pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub with a view of Loch Atalia. Towels are provided, €17 entry for non members.
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Lough Atalia RoadDecent gym, with pool, sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub with a view of Loch Atalia. Towels are provided, €17 entry for non members.
Walk on the promenade, have a swim and, if you're feeling brave, jump off the diving platform!
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Blackrock Beach
Salthill Road LowerWalk on the promenade, have a swim and, if you're feeling brave, jump off the diving platform!