Although often seriously over-crowded with tourists in summer, this famous and genuinely characterful old pub in the shadow of Bunratty Castle somehow manages to provide cheerful service and consistently above-average food to the great numbers who pass ... more...
Baking/Bakery / Café / Character Pub / Pub / Restaurant
What could be better than nabbing a window seat in a 200-year-old pub looking out at stunning views of Sligo Bay and Knocknarea? Well, how about the fact that Austies also has a top-rate food and drink offering to boot?
Owners John and Lorna are the l ... more...
Olesya’s is a bright and modern wine bar that’s a cosy spot for a casual meal or drinks. Pleasantly styled with bare wood tables, wall-mounted wine racks, exposed brick and tangled lampshades that throw pretty patterns on the walls, it&rsqu ... more...
West of the river, in the interesting old part of Athlone town near the Norman castle (which has a particularly good visitors’ centre for history and information on the area, including flora and fauna of the Shannon), this seriously historic bar ... more...
Located in the heart of Galway’s ‘Latin Quarter’ and steeped in history, The Kings Head is an 800-year-old pub that has been owned and run by Paul and Mary Grealish since 1989. A relatively small frontage belies the extent of this la ... more...
John and Lucy Finn's attractive restaurant is on the river, in a charming little award-winning tidy town a few miles north of Tuam - a welcome sight for hungry travellers between Galway and Sligo.
John cooks an eclectic mix of international and tradit ... more...
On the Galway side of Moycullen village, a landmark corner building is home to The Forge, a large pub, restaurant and entertainment centre.
It is ably managed by AnneMarie Kelly, a professional in the hospitality business for many years. Under her dir ... more...
Those who prefer a smaller but lively establishment may like the Muskerry Arms which is a traditional pub and guesthouse with live music in the bar each evening. more...
Butlerstown is a pretty pastel-painted village, with lovely views across farmland to Dunworley and the sea beyond.
Mary O'Neill's unspoilt pub is as pleasant and hospitable a place as could be found to enjoy the view - or to admire the traditional mah ... more...
Sheridans Wine Bar is located on St. Nicholas’s Church square in the centre of the city where the famous Galway market is held every Saturday. Having launched their Cheesemongers over twenty years ago, Kevin and Seamus later added this Wine Bar a ... more...