Galway City
Painted a bright cornflower blue, this 19th-century corner pub – known simply as Neáchtain's (nock-tans) or Naughtons – has a wraparound terrace for…
Must-see nightlife in Galway City
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Galway City
Irish whiskeys are the speciality of this genteel old boozer. Incredible 'tasting platters' generally cost €11 to €14 – choices include an Irish Writers'…
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Galway City
Two live céilidh (traditional music and dancing session) a day (at 6pm and 9.30pm) draw the crowds to this authentic fire-engine-red pub just off High St…
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Galway City
West of the Corrib, this atmospheric, always crammed two-storey pub is the best spot in Galway to catch an informal céilidh (traditional music and dancing…
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Galway City
Sprawling over three floors, this vast, ancient pub dating from the 13th century has medieval details including cut-stone windows, fireplaces and the…
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Galway City
Antiques fill every nook, cranny, wall and ceiling space of this 1942-established pub: clocks, crockery, farming implements, gas lights, sewing machines,…
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Galway City
Right on Eyre Sq, this traditional, garrulous pub has a great, huge heated beer garden, which is home to two outdoor bars and regular music events…
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Galway City
Emerging acts play here before they hit the big time. It's the place to hear bands but it's also renowned for regular stand-up comedy, along with a silent…
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Galway City
Neighbouring the Asian Tea House, this lantern-lit bar decorated with Buddha statues mixes inventive cocktails such as the Shanghai Kiss (passion-fruit…
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Galway City
With endless rooms and passageways, this enormous tavern has great vantage points from which to watch live music (mainly rock and country, with occasional…
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Galway City
At any one time 20 stouts, ales, Pilsners, wheat beers and ciders from around Europe rotate on the taps of this beer specialist, in addition to over 60…
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Galway City
Sip tiě guān yīn oolong tea – or any other leaf from an impressive selection – in the comfy front room of this art-filled teahouse or in the charming…
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Galway City
Five bars, including Sonny Malloy's Whiskey Bar, are spread over two floors at this rambling venue, a maze of dark wood, hidden nooks and stained-glass…
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Galway City
Often photographed for its classic two-storey black-and-white facade, Monroe's has been at the heart of local nightlife for more than 50 years. Expect a…
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Galway City
Stone-fronted Taaffe's is well loved for its nightly Irish music sessions beginning at 5.30pm, followed by bands belting out ballads at 9.30pm. The front…
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Galway City
Rainbow flags and motifs adorn Galway's premier LGBTQ bar, where Wednesday is student night, DJs spin dance music on Friday, Saturday brings drag acts,…
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Galway City
Baristas brew up fairtrade coffee in this sleek dark-wood-floored cafe in a historic stone building. There are other branches scattered throughout Galway…