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The Huntsman Inn

Within walking distance of the city centre and easily accessible by car, this busy spot looks like a pretty row of houses and, with its colourful hanging baskets, the facade cleverly disguises a large interior. Contemporary décor and muted colours complement an airy atmosphere, and it’s a relaxed, comfortable place for flavoursome food at a reasonable price.

Friendly, efficient staff, simple table settings and uncomplicated menus reflect a refreshingly down to earth philosophy.

Varied menus begin with a good breakfast and later offer reliable favourites such as Huntsman fish cakes, char-grilled steak burger or chicken Caesar salad, with extra dishes on the evening menu including chargrilled escalopes of venison, perhaps, and Thai seafood curry; a separate children’s menu doubles as a colouring competition.

Everything is cooked with care and well presented, this is a very busy place and they manage the numbers consistently well.

The New World dominates a compact fairly priced wine list, which complements the food.

Seats 200 (outdoors, 50); air conditioning; toilets wheelchair accessible; children welcome before 9pm (high chair, childrens' menu, baby changing facilities); live music (Fri & Sat); free broadband wi/fi. L daily 12.15-3, D daily 5.30-9.30. All menus a la carte. Bar food served daily, 12.30-9.30pm. Live Funky Jazz on Thurs from 6.45 pm and live music Sat from 9.30pm. Closed Good Fri, 23 Dec - 29 Dec.

Accommodation:

The 12 smart, contemporary en-suite bedrooms offer all the usual conveniences plus satellite TV and computer facilities and a good breakfast.

Rooms 12 (2 suites, 3 shower only, 6 no smoking); children welcome (under 10s free in parents' room, cots available free of charge). Lift. B&B €60pps, ss €20. Amex, MasterCard, Visa, Laser.

Directions:

Follow signs for Galway East, just before Eyre Square.