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Donnelly’s of Barna
Barna
Co Galway
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Located just outside of Galway on the Spiddal road, Donnelly’s of Barna is the classic image of the traditional Irish pub, complete with stone, brick and wood finishings. Featuring a number of intimate nooks and crannies, visitors can simply have a drink or enjoy a gourmet meal in the upstairs restaurant. There is also a courtyard beer garden.
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Oliver’s Bar
Cleggan
Clifden
Co Galway
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Oliver’s Bar is one of the most popular pubs in Clifden, with regular traditional Irish music sessions and a warm and welcoming ambience.
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EJ Kings
The Square
Clifden
Co Galway
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Having dominated the corner of Clifden’s main street for more than 100 years, EJ Kings has recently undergone a refurbishment, creating a relaxed an informal atmosphere. With regular sessions of traditional Irish music, the pub is also famous for the quality of its seafood.
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Regans
Clonboo
Corrandulla
Co Galway
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With period memorabilia adorning the walls, Regans boasts an old world charm that visitors find particularly endearing. With regular music evenings and occasional cabaret performances, Regans also serves pub meals.
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The Blazers Bar
Craughwell
Co Galway
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Located in the beautiful village of Craughwell, the Blazers Bar features a roaring peat fire, creating a traditional ambience. It is a popular place to stop off for something to eat, particularly for Sunday lunch.
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Roisin Dubh
Dominick St
Galway
Co Galway
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The Roisin Dubh pub is widely regarded to be one of Ireland’s premier live music venues and has achieved something of cult status. Among the top performers to have played here are John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin, Ray Manzarek from The Doors, Peter Green from Fleetwood Mac and Mary Coughlan.
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Busker Brownes and Slate House
Cross St
Kirwans Lane
Galway
Co Galway
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With a history stretching back more than 400 years Busker Brownes And Slate House is one of the most intriguing pubs in Galway. Comprised of three parts, Buskers is an all-day seafood bar, The Slate House is a traditional bar complete with log fires, while The Hall of the Tribes is internationally renowned for its food offering.
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McSwiggans
3 Eyre St
Wood Quay
Galway
Co Galway
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Located in the heart of Galway city centre, McSwiggans is a traditional pub which has retained its original décor. From the terracotta floors to the wooden snugs and open fires the pub has a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, while the upstairs carvery is a previous winner of the Licensing World Pub Lunch Awards.
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The Kings Head Pub
15 High St
Galway
Co Galway
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The King’s Head is a pub steeped in history that can be seen in its décor, from the original medieval fireplaces to the 16th century windows. With three storeys of bars, snugs and stages, visitors are encouraged to come and hear the legends that surround this fascinating venue.
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The Quays Bar
Quay St
Galway
Co Galway
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Having been dispensing drinks since the 1600s, the Quays Bar has a long and fascinating history. As a result it retains an old world ambience with a reputation for quality traditional Irish music.
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Cookes Thatch Bar
Cookes Corner
Newcastle Road
Galway
Co Galway
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Cooke’s Thatch Bar is an established Galway landmark, having been at the centre of the city’s social life for decades. The building itself has been a drinking venue since the 1700s, while the modern pub has a strong sporting and musical following, making it popular with tourists and locals alike.
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O’Flaherty’s Pub
Eyre Square
Galway
Co Galway
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Located in the cellar of Hotel Meyrick in the city centre, O’Flaherty’s Pub is one of Galway’s favourite drinking spots. The pub features live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights and shows all sporting events on TV.
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Fox’s
Forster St
Galway
Co Galway
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With an impressive elegant cut stone façade, this six hundred year old building has retained its authentic ambience with stained glass, church pews and feature fireplaces set amidst a fusion of traditional and monastic architecture to create an intimate and welcoming venue. With traditional a bar menu and regular music sessions, Fox’s is a popular venue in Galway.
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Tigh Neachtain (Naughton’s)
Cross St
Galway
Co Galway
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Tigh Neachtain, or Naughton’s as it is also known, is one of Galway’s oldest pubs and retains its authentic ambience with an open fire. The building was constructed in the Medieval period, with the present interior dating from the late 19th century. It also features regular impromptu traditional music sessions.
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The Front Door (Sonny’s)
3 High St
Galway
Co Galway
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The Front Door is one of Galway’s newest superpubs, stretching over two floor and two streets and featuring traditional Irish music sessions downstairs and a more chilled atmosphere upstairs
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Kane’s Bar & Lounge
Oranmore
Co Galway
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Located just ten minutes outside of Galway City, Kane’s Bar and Lounge is a popular place to stop off for a drink or a bite to eat.
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Canavans
High Street
Tuam
Co Galway
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First built in 1830, Canavans has been run by the same family for more than a century. Offering a traditional pub menu, Canavans caters for both locals and visitors alike.
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Paddy Coyne’s
Tullycross
Renvyle
Co Galway
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Situated in the picturesque village of Tullycross, Paddy Coyne’s enjoys one of the finest locations in all of County Galway. With a welcoming atmosphere and a fine pub menu, it is popular with visitors.
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Anglers Rest Bar
Tullyscross
Renvyle
Co Galway
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Located in the heart of Renvyle on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, Anglers Rest Bar features regular sessions with local traditional Irish musicians and quality food and drink.
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