Artisan still one of Galway’s favourite

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Above Tigh Neachtain's landmark pub is home to Artisan, one of Galway's more interesting and constantly evolving restaurants. Artisan enjoy a mutually beneficial symbiotic relationship with their downstairs neighbor, Neactains, and have teamed up to offer a lunch menu. The gastropub-style lunch menu pairs each dish with a drink option such as craft beer, artisan cider or select wines from the pubs extensive beverage list.

Enjoy afternoon tea at the Loughrea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Afternoon tea is an indulgent treat that everyone should try. The Loughrea Hotel and Spa is now serving afternoon tea in the beautiful surrounds of the Sky Lounge on the Roof Top Garden which boasts panoramic views of the Galway countryside and Loughrea Lake.

You can indulge in delights such as homemade chocolate brownie, mini strawberry and fresh cream pavlova, freshly baked scones, and freshly cut sandwiches, served with freshly brewed tea or coffee, for just €15 per person, or with a glass of prosecco for just €20 per person.

Traditional Carvery Sunday Lunch is back at The Ardilaun

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Due to popular demand, the traditional carvery Sunday Lunch returns to the Camilaun Restaurant at The Ardilaun Hotel in Taylors Hill, from this Sunday onwards, and is the perfect lunch stop for catching up with old friends, making some new ones, or simply celebrating a family occasion, and is the perfect way to while away a lazy afternoon.

Bringing colour to the streets with the Tapas Trail

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The best thing about travel is the opportunity to eat new, exciting things, and sometimes you don’t need to travel very far to see food in a whole new light. The Campo Viejo Tapas Trail has just finished its second run in Galway, it gave just the opportunity to be a tourist in your own home. The passion, generosity, and vibrancy of Spain came to the streets of Galway from August 24 to September 7, taking place twice a week, on Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm to 9pm and Sunday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm.

NUIG graduation dinner at Brasserie on the Corner

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Congratulations! You have done all the work, now it is time to celebrate your graduation.

Lunchtime value at The Cellar

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The Cellar has existed as a bar since the seventies when pubs were mostly for drinking in, and it was a more Bohemian place entirely then, a hotbed of music with Irish artists such as Mickey Finn and Frankie Gavin regularly playing there. It has changed hands a few times since then, in recent years becoming well known also as a casual restaurant which closed down at the end of 2010. It was not destined to stay closed for long and reopened in its current reincarnation in April 2011.

I have a soft spot for The Cellar Bar, and I doubt that I am the only one. I have been there during the last two refurbishments, seeing its transformation from a dingy watering hole to a modern venue offering good value food and lively nightlife. There can be few people who spent time in college in Galway in recent years who have not had the ‘all day breakfast’ at least once. The location makes it a great city centre meeting spot for lunch or for after-work drinks. And of course, most importantly, the food is that rare combination of good and fast.

New Sunday lunch menu at The Western Bar and Restaurant

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The Western Bar and Restaurant is set in a beautiful Georgian building on Prospect Hill in the heart of Galway city. The family-run Western Hotel is a uniquely designed property, with the perfect blend of contemporary and traditional. From the striking historical exterior to the warm Irish welcome waiting inside, the emphasis throughout is on comfort, style, great service, and value for money.

The Western Bar and Restaurant is the perfect place to relax and spend some quality time with your family or friends. The team pride themselves on giving diners fine traditional Irish and European cuisine with a modern twist, created with the freshest in-season, locally sourced, produce. It is open for lunch and dinner each day with something to offer for everyone, with fresh local seafood, vegetarian options, scrumptious sandwiches, succulent Irish steak, healthy salads, and indulgent desserts.

The Ardilaun Bistro launches new seasonal menu

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The Ardilaun Bistro as part of The Ardilaun hotel, a well known and much loved Galway landmark hotel and leisure club, has introduced new seasonal menus. The popular hotel, known for its service, family-run warmth, and its stunning location and grounds, with free parking, is the perfect stop for eating out. Nestled on leafy Taylor’s Hill on the edge of Galway city, The Ardilaun is one of Galway’s longest standing hotels and has been serving some of the finest food in the city for more than 50 years.

Café Temple, Galway's new social café

Wed, Aug 31, 2016

It all began with an idea between father and son, Steve and Seb. What if business could be used in order to raise money for charity instead of just to make a profit? A whirlwind of seeking out Local and National Suppliers, Organic Produce and a mad rush Decorating, Up Cycling existing furniture and making what we could ourselves with Pallets and other Materials and finally in February 2016, Cafe Temple was born.

Gold afternoon tea at the g

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The g Hotel is bringing the Midas touch to Galway with its new signature gold afternoon tea.

The limited edition and luxuriously luscious gold afternoon tea at the g is available until the end of September.

Celebrate National Burger Day with Harlowe

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The burger bandwagon rolls on and on. We have seen the rise and fall of hot dogs, ribs, and burritos, but the popularity of burgers never seems to die. While we have compiled our own lists of where is best in Galway for fish and chips (Hooked), the best sandwich (Entrepans), pizza, fries, coffee, and more, for a long time even though almost every menu in town has a burger listed on it, there is none that really stands out from the crowd.

Gold Standard award for PaPa Rich Street Food Kitchen

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

PaPa Rich Street Food Kitchen has received a Gold Standard Restaurant plaque, which is voted by the general public and presented by www.restaurantsireland.ie.

Best Chef Best Bar award for The Cellar

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The Cellar Bar on Eglinton Street in Galway has received the Best Chef Best Bar 2016 plaque, which is voted by the general public and presented by www.restaurantsireland.ie.

Go with the Flo at The Gourmet Offensive

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Abbeygate Street has been transformed in the last couple of years from a down at heel shortcut to a bustling community of small cafes, restaurants, and shops. There are now so many places to choose from that this diversion from the main drag has become a hub of good food in Galway. The turn of fortune for this address can be directly linked to The Dough Bros taking up residence here, causing a huge increase in footfall. With their queue regularly streaming out the door, the many empty shopfronts were soon filled with a variety of diverse eateries to take up the slack and join the dots between the existing eclectic retailers, giving the area a new lease of life and identity.

Support disadvantaged schools in Myanmar with a delicious tomato and peanut salad

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Bayin Oils, the pioneering Irish start-up, is the first company in Europe to export any food product from Myanmar to Europe. The naturally produced oils are cold pressed and unrefined, retaining the numerous health benefits of sesame seeds and peanuts. Bayin is sharing this recipe for a healthy and light tomato salad that incorporates Bayins peanut oil — a perfect summer salad!

Siúcra’s coconut and caramel popcorn

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Popcorn flavour experimentation is all the rage right now and Siúcra’s coconut caramel popcorn is the perfect summer flavour combination. It is incredibly easy and quick to prepare and makes for a delicious movie night snack that you and your friends will adore. Or, make this simple recipe with children as a birthday party snack. You can even pop it into an air tight container and enjoy on the go if you’re feeling peckish.

Setting the bar at The Dáil

Sat, Aug 13, 2016

No, not that Dáil Bar, where politicians run up huge tabs after controversial late-night sittings. The other one, on the corner of Cross Street and Middle Street. Although it has the same name as the bar in Ireland's house of parliament, ('Dáil' translates from Irish as a place where people meet to discuss, debate, and talk), our Dáil is much better craic. Over the years, the building has been a family home, a toy shop, and most recently a licensed premises known as Tí na nÓg. Since 2008, the pub is in common ownership with The Front Door, Tom Sheridans, and Brasserie on The Corner, and as such has a higher standard than most others. It enjoys an ideal location in The Latin Quarter, just around the corner from Quay Street and Galway's tourist and shopping hub.

Two Galway hotels vie for Great Carvery of the Year award

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

The Great Carvery of the Year competition is about to heat up following the result of the public vote on Ireland’s top carvery venues for the final stage of the competition. The shortlist, published this week, sees The Galway Bay Hotel and Flannery’s Hotel among the 23 venues around the country vying to be named Great Carvery Hotel of the Year.

Do not miss out on experiencing Hotel Meyrick’s limited edition cocktail afternoon tea

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Hotel Meyrick’s latest themed afternoon tea, the summer cocktail afternoon tea, is available daily until August 31 only.

The Western Hotel, a hidden gem

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

The Western Hotel is something of a conjuring trick. On one side the frontage opens into an elegant Georgian townhouse hiding some modern comfortable rooms. Through the other entrance door is a small traditional pub. It is something of a surprise to find a spacious restaurant tucked away behind it, complete with its own bar and function room.

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