Eat and Drink
Beautiful design fantastic food and passionate service. The emphasis is on creative and local.
Inspiring decor, welcoming and consistently superb.
Seasonal, soulful, delicious and local.
Our favourite local pub is also one the best places to eat.
A casual dining experience with the emphasis on local produce. Delicious beers wines and cocktails too.
The West Ends favourite hang out spot.
Fantastic beer and cocktail selection - in house street food and great music.
A West End favourite - fresh fish perfectly cooked - causal, fun and delicious- booking advised
Cheesemonger and deli. Old world wines along with cheese and charcuterie platters.
Seasonally inspired, creative and delicious. Serving lunch and dinner.
Sharing plates along with organic, biodynamic and natural wines in the evening - booking essential
Local Produce - Contemporary Irish Food.
Delicious food, local beers, inspired wine choices and superb cocktails - booking advised
The best pizza made while you wait, casual, cool and family friendly. Walk-ins only.
Our favourite neighbourhood cafe - curated coffee menu plus delicious bakes, soups, salads and sandwiches
Coffeehouse and design store.
Curated coffee menu, beautiful products including cards designed and printed in house.
COnnemara
If you are traveling without a car the Galway Tour Co run excellent excursions, starting at around 10am and returning at approximately 6pm daily.
if you are driving starting between 9-10am will give you plenty time to enjoy the region and return to Galway in time for dinner, we’ve outlined our favourite route below.
Stage One - Galway to Oughterard
The first stage brings you to the beautiful village of Oughterard. Stop here for treats and provisions from Sullivan’s Country Grocer.
Sullivans cinnamon buns
Stage two - Oughterard to the National park
As you exit the village of Oughterard you will see the breathtaking landscape of Connemara open up before you. It’s a particularly beautiful drive from this point on which includes the glaciated Inagh Valley north of Recess and stretches out towards Kylemore Abbey along the shores of Lough Inagh (R344). The valley itself separates the Twelve Bens from the Maamturk Mountains. The lough, woodlands and hills are enjoyed by many walkers, fishermen and artists. Enjoy this wonderful scenic drive with stunning views..
Inagh Valley
Stage Three - Climb Diamond Hill
When you arrive at Diamond Hill you will find a car park and visitors centre with tea rooms. The walking trail starts here and is split into three stages the longest of which (recommended) brings you right to the top of the hill and back to your car in under two hours. All three stages interconnect and are well signposted along the way.
The decent from Diamond Hill
Stage four - Lunch
If you haven’t brought a picnic then Misunderstood Heron is a short drive from Diamond Hill car park. It is a superb food truck and well with a visit..
Stage five - Dogs bay beach
After lunch rejoin the N59 and drive to the beautiful town of Clifden (stopping here recommended). Then drop down along the coast road (R341) to Dogs Bay Beach. One of the most beautiful locations in Connemara, Dogs bay is a stunning spot to spend a bit of time and have a swim (highly recommended)
Dogs Bay Beach
Stage six - Roundstone
Leaving Dogs Bay and turning right will bring you to the beautiful village of Roundstone. This is an excellent place to stop for a while, both O’Dowd’s Seafood Bar and The Bogbean Cafe serve delicious food.
Roundstone Harbour
Stage seven - enjoy the drive home to Galway
The drive back to Galway from Roundstone take 1.5 hours and is particularly scenic. We recommend taking time to enjoy the view on the way.
Pine Island, Connemara
THE BURREN AND CLIFFS OF MOHER
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher makes a great day out and is an entirely different experience to Connemara
If you are traveling without a car the Galway Tour Co run excellent excursions starting at around 10am and returning at approximately 6pm daily
If you are driving starting between 9-10am will give you plenty time to enjoy the region and return to Galway in time for dinner and we’ve outlined our favourite route below.
It takes approximately 1.5 hours to drive from Galway to The Cliffs of Moher via the coastal route
A day can easily be filled in this area and below is a list of a few of our favourite places
Kinvara
Passing Dunguaire Castle which was used in the 1980s adventure movie The Sea Wolves you enter the beautiful town of Kinvara . Farmers market every Friday.
Dunguaire Castle
The flaggy shore
Famous for it’s limestone pavements and fossils that are embedded in the rock. A walk here is highly recommended.
Hazel Mountain Chocolate
A traditional farm converted to a beautiful chocolate factory, shop and tea rooms.
Ballyvaughan
The town of Ballyvaughan is a little further down the coast - a jump into the harbour from the pier at high tide is highly recommended.
Eoghan Dives In
The Cliffs Of Moher Visitor Centre
The most popular way to see The Cliffs of Moher is to access them through the visitors centre. Booking in advance is recommended as the ticket includes car parking
The Cliffs of Moher
The Burren smokehouse
Established in 1989 and family run ever since The Burren Smokehouse produce the finest smoked fish in the region.
The Burren perfumery
Rustic headquarters of a family perfume company, with a tea room, herb garden and a blending area.
morans oyster cottage
Family business specialising in gigas oysters and other simple local seafood dishes. A beautiful place to stop for dinner on your way home. Booking advised.