The Kings Head

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The Kings Head

The Kings Head is one of the best known pubs in Galway. The first stop for many visitors to the City, it is also one of the busiest pubs in Galway.It takes its name from the fact it was given to the executioner of Charles 1. In the intervening years the premises has served many purposes with a Pub first occupying part of the building in 1867.The Kings Head is a beautiful premises with lots of period features including a fireplace dated 1612. This is a big pub set on multiple levels including the Ruby Room on the top floor which is used  for a variety of  intimate Gigs including regular comedy slots by such greats as local resident Tommy Tiernan. The ground floor has a stage and covers bands perform 7 nights a week.The Kings Head also regularly hosts lunch time theatre.Current highlights include Thursday night when No Banjo, an eclectic bunch who play a bluesy rock country mash up.

The Kings Heads is popular with students during term time and  is a tourist mecca during the Summer.The clientele is quite young especialy at the weekends.Food is served practically all day and is reasonably priced. They have a good selection of Traditional Irish dishes as well as homemade Pizzas and a very good coffee selection. 

The kings Head is a must go destination if you are on a trip to Galway.

The kings Head
15 High Street
Galway
 +353 91 566630

www.thekingshead.ie

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Pyramid

No Banjo 

Kif 

 

5 Minutes walk to City Centre

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