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Roisin Dubh
Dominick Street
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 include 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 Street
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 Street
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 Street
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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Donnelly’s of Barna
Barna
Galway
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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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 sports. The pub features live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights and shows all sporting events on TV.
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Foxs
Forster Street
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, Foxs is a popular venue in Galway.
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Tigh Neachtain (Naughton’s)
Cross Street
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 Street
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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