McDonagh’s
A fish-and-chip shop and restaurant with a strong local reputation, serving fresh, seafood-based dishes.
Known for: Fish and chips, oysters
Under about £18 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Galway
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4 places to eat and drink in Galway
£ Inexpensive
Aniar
A Michelin-starred restaurant serving tasting menus from western Irish ingredients.
Known for: Tasting menu
£65+ per person
Special occasion Good for Couples · Groups
Tigh Neachtain
A colourful pub with snugs, live traditional music and a long history in Galway’s Latin Quarter.
Known for: Real ale, pub food, music
About £18–35 per person
Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples
Ard Bia at Nimmo’s
A restaurant in a stone building beside the Spanish Arch, with sea views and a seasonal menu.
Known for: Modern Irish cooking
About £35–65 per person
Local favourite Good for Couples · Groups
£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.
Local dishes to try in Galway 3
Galway oysters
Seafood chowder
Soda bread
