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Galway City Pub Guide is a locally written guide to the Pub and Club scene in Galway City.The Pubs in Galway City are themselves one of the City’s greatest attractions. There is somewhere to cater for everyone. Galway is a 7 night a week City, famous for its live music scene and relaxed atmosphere.

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Tig Cóilí


 Trad Music 7 nights a week Tig Cóilí is situated on Mainguard Street at the end of Shop Street. This cosy pub is well known for its nightly Traditional Irish music sessions. During the summer months you will always see people overflowing from its front door. As a traditional Irish pub experience Tig Cóilí has…

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Tigh Neachtain’s (Naughtons)

You will find this place in every tourist guide about Galway City that you will ever read and for good reason. There is simply no other pub in Galway that gets such a diverse and interesting clientele. Business people, actors, hippies, buskers and tourists all mingle in close confines, once inside the door all are equal here. Indeed Allen…

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Bierhaus

 

One of Galway’s newer pubs, Bierhaus undoubtedly stocks the greatest selection of beer in the City, they even have a menu. They also have many speciality ciders and spirits. Bierhaus is located in the West end of the City and compliments the selection of pubs already in the area.

 

The large mural on the outside…

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The Quays

 

Traditional Music several nights a week

Late night venue upstairs several nights a week 

First thing to say about this place is that it is beautiful inside and can’t be missed for that reason alone. As you head towards the rear of the pub it just gets better. Some of the…

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The Front Door / Sonny’s

Late bar Thursday to Sunday open until 2amThe Front door is a cavernous premise accessible both from High Street and Cross Street.  This historic pub has been tastefully upgraded over the last few years and now incorporates four bars spread over two floors. Accommodating up to 500 people it is in the super pub league and…

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Murphy’s Bar

  Murphy’s Bar is located on High Street in the centre of the cobble stoned area of the City. It is one of the most comfortable pubs in the City with two small rooms to choose from. Due to its small size it fills up quickly especially at the weekends when you will be lucky to squeeze in. If any…

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O'Connell's

 

O'Connell's is located on the east side of Eyre Square. It was once a grocery and a small bar but has been solely a pub since the 1970’s. The décor in O'Connell's  is beautiful, having retained all original features including tiled floors, antique lighting, stained glass windows, solid wooden seating and an amazing pressed tin ornate ceiling in…

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Monroes

 

Monroe’s dominates the skyline in the west end of the city. Although seeming gigantic from the outside, once inside it has a warm intimate feel. The pub only operates on the ground floor which is open plan and full of comfortable seating. Monroe’s has a rustic feel with open stone fires, stained glass features and wooden flooring. The…

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Dew Drop Inn (Myles Lee)

This landmark premises at the end of Mainguard Street is known by many names but is known by many locals as Myles Lee. It also encompasses the next door premises known as An Tobar. The Dew Drop comprises of two rooms, one with a small bar and the second a comfortable seating area and open fire. An…

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Roisin Dubh

Late bar 7 nights a week open until 2am

 The Roisin Dubh located on Dominic Street in the West end of Galway City is one of the most respected music venues not only in Ireland but in the World. Roisin Dubh is a Gaelic term meaning Black Rose in English. It was the symbol of Ancient…

The Combination of a vibrant student population,great festivals, and visitors combine to give Galway one of the most lively entertainment scenes in the World.

However the pubs are not only about the nightlife as some of them serve terrific food and are warm friendly places to grab a coffee as you wander the historic streets of Galway.

A few important things to know if you are a newcomer to Irish Pubs

Since March 2004 Smoking is prohibited inside all pubs, clubs and restaraunts. 

The legal age to buy alcohol in Ireland is 18. You must be able to prove your age. A passport, National Identity Card, Garda Síochána Age Card (Age Card issued by Irish Police), drivers licence are all acceptable.

Pub Opening Hours are as follows 

  • Closing time Sunday-Thursday is 11.30pm with half hour drinking up time.

  • Closing time on Friday and Saturday nights is 12.30am with half hour drinking up

  • Late Bars serve until 2am with half hour drinking up time


Credit cards and debit cards although accepted in larger pubs(especially those that serve food) are not widely used in pubs so remember to bring cash.


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