Heading out west for a weekend away or a big night-out? You’re headed to the right place as Galway is one of the best places in Ireland when it comes to pubs.
So much so that you might be a bit spoiled for choice and unsure where exactly you should go to enjoy the best Galway has to offer.
We’ve picked 5 of the best pubs that are popular with locals and visitors – of course it’s always subjective so if you know a better pub make sure to let us know in the comments.
Taaffes Bar – Shop Street
As traditional as they get, Taaffees Bar is renowned for its Irish music scene and being a popular place with GAA heads.
The historic building is home to exactly what you’re imaging a traditional Galway pub to be with a cosy interior, friendly atmosphere and good pints.
They’ve music every night of the week, bar food if you’re peckish and it’s usually busy with both locals and tourists.
An Pucan – Forster Street
A multi-award winning pub, An Pucan is considered the premier spot to watch live sport in Galway City with no less than 12 different televisions so no matter where you’re sitting you’ll be sorted.
With a traditional pub interior, a huge beer garden and live music seven nights a week – An Pucan is the place to be when in the city with a group of friends.
Barr An Chaladh – Woodquay
A stunning little bar popular with all age groups, Barr An Chaladh is one of the city’s liveliest pubs with live music seven days a week.
The charming, traditional style pub is both cosy and intimate and the perfect place to meet-up with friends or even make a few.
They’ve a great selection of beers, stouts, spirits and anything else you can think of – a true Galway pub experience worth visiting.
The Front Door Pub – Cross Upper Street
Very much a pub to head to if you’re looking for a night-out, The Front Door Pub is a vibrant late bar with either a DJ or live music every night of the week.
Spread across two floors and with five different bars to choose from, even special parts inside for gin or cocktails, this is the place to be on a stag or hen.
Also serves up some fine pub grub and known to be a good place to watch a match.
Hole in the Wall – Woodquay
Another pub just around the corner from Eyre Square, The Hole in the Wall pub is a postcard worthy spot that’s well worth a visit if you’re a tourist in Galway.
The bar and spacious beer garden were recently renovated and now fine spots to enjoy a day or night of drinking with your pals.
It’s one of the most well-known and iconic pubs in Ireland so do make sure to pop in for a pint.
Where else?
These are just a few of the pubs worth visiting in Galway, are there others you prefer more? Let us know in the comments.
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