Joyce’s Supermarket Group win five awards in Best in Fresh awards

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Joyce’s Supermarket Group were again celebrating their success in this year’s Best in Fresh awards. In total the group won five awards with the Knocknacarra store beating strong competition from Dublin to win the overall Best in Fresh Deli offering in Ireland and with comments from the judges panel saying it is up with the best in Europe. This is a magnificent achievement and honour for our team of dedicated hard working staff and to our customers for supporting us by choosing us as their destination shop. The Knocknacarra store was overall winner for bBest in Fresh (non affiliated) again seeing off strong competition from around the country.

Julian Bradfield is putting his stamp on Maldron Hotel Oranmore

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway, has opened the doors on its new restaurant Grain & Grill, a stylish and relaxed eatery perfect for a breakfast meeting, a lunch time catch up with friends, or a leisurely weekend dinner. The man at the helm is head chef Julian Bradfield, who has recently joined the team from the Maldron Hotel Sandy Road (formerly Pillo Hotel Galway).

Having worked as head chef in many of Galway’s best known hotels, including, in addition to Maldron Sandy Road, The House Hotel, The Claregalway Hotel, and Loughrea Hotel & Spa, Bradfield knows how to get it right. His philosophy surrounds simple, good quality, food offered at a good price and served in a relaxing atmosphere. The focus for Grain & Grill will be on preparing and cooking food in a way that allows each of the ingredients to shine. This is achieved through working with really great local suppliers, such as Mary’s Fish, people who know their product and take pride in it.

Delicious summer lunch dining at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

The new summer lunch menu at The Connacht Hotel in Renmore, is sure to refresh your palate just on time, as we welcome the summer to Galway. The new lunch menu, which is available daily in the hotel's spacious Bar Solo, is sure to appeal to everyone. It is an extensive and carefully planned menu by the hotel's executive head chef Regis Herviaux.

Supermac’s launches fresh chicken sandwich

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Supermac's continues the charge to end the race to the bottom for fast food in Ireland, by continuing to take the public's need for transparency and provenance into account.

Summertime at the Connacht Hotel

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Situated on the Dublin Road a stone’s throw from the Bon Secours Hospital, the Connacht Hotel plays host to a vast number of visitors to Galway each year. Set back from this busy street and nestled in a leafy suburb, it has the advantage of being just minutes from the centre of the city.

The Imperial Hotel — standing the test of time

Thu, May 26, 2016

Located in the heart of Galway city, the Imperial Hotel certainly has an impressive location. It is in close proximity to the bus and railway station, which are both just just a short stroll away. There is a taxi rank right outside, and all the main bus routes leave from Eyre Square. Flanked on all sides by high profile shops, restaurants, and bars, it is at the centre of a hive of activity.

Inside, this 85 bed modern city centre hotel exudes a friendly atmosphere. Plenty of seating allows guests to relax wherever they are. The residents' lounge is an informal, cosy, retreat open till late, and the outdoor patio is perfect for sunny days. Plush purple and green are the dominant colors in the otherwise dark, cosy, dining space. Muted olive and brown seating contrast with the brightly patterned carpet, set against the stonework walls of the traditional bar grill, and it has long been known locally as the meeting place of Galway. Customers settle to watch live sports or meet friends for a coffee and scone. It is very child friendly (and buggy accessible), the children's menu has a main course, dessert, and drink priced at €9.50 for the under 12s. They serve good quality affordable food all day, every day, and care is taken to ensure customers feel right at home.

The new limited edition floral afternoon tea in full bloom at the g Hotel & Spa

Thu, May 26, 2016

For lovers of the timeless afternoon tea experience, a visit to the five star g Hotel and Spa in Galway is a must. To mark the arrival of summer and the abundance of brightly colourED flowers, the g Hotel & Spa in collaboration with Valdo Rosé prosecco, has launched an exquisite floral afternoon tea experience.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Nox Hotel, Galway’s newest hotel

Thu, May 26, 2016

Nox Hotel has just launched a new breakfast menu; the hotel is becoming a firm favourite with Galway foodies who want delicious, fresh, food served in trendy surroundings.

Julian Bradfield is putting his stamp on Maldron Hotel Oranmore

Thu, May 26, 2016

Maldron Hotel, Oranmore, Galway, has opened the doors on its new restaurant Grain & Grill, a stylish and relaxed eatery perfect for a breakfast meeting, a lunch time catch up with friends, or a leisurely weekend dinner. The man at the helm is head chef Julian Bradfield, who has recently joined the team from the Maldron Hotel Sandy Road (formerly Pillo Hotel Galway).

Make your next lunch date at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, May 26, 2016

Summer has arrived and with it comes the new summer lunch menu available at The Connacht Hotel, Renmore.

Delicious summer lunch dining at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, May 19, 2016

The new summer lunch menu at The Connacht Hotel in Renmore, is sure to refresh your palate as we welcome the summer to Galway. The new lunch menu, which is available daily in the hotel's spacious Bar Solo, is sure to appeal to everyone. It is an extensive and carefully planned menu by the hotel's executive head chef Regis Herviaux.

Hidden oasis at Nox Hotel

Thu, May 19, 2016

Nox is tucked away in the Liosban Industrial Estate just off the Headford Road roundabout. This relatively new hotel is a surprising oasis for visitors coming to Galway and locals alike. Set back from the busy road that encircles the city, it also has the advantage of being just minutes from the centre of town.

The property has a interesting history, it first opened as a Holiday Inn Express in 1996 and rebranded as an Ibis Hotel two years later. In 2008 it became Lisbrook House, a direct provision asylum seeker hostel, before closing its doors in 2012. You would never guess at its checkered past on entering it today. After significant investment into the building, it has been transformed into a sleek and contemporary hotel.

Hungry man’s paradise at Mona Lisa

Thu, May 12, 2016

Just paces away from the best eating houses in Galway, this pleasant restaurant is one of the city's least known but most authentic Italian restaurants. A Sardinian style neighbourhood restaurant with dark wood tables and chairs and the typically open kitchen with busy chef on view, Mona Lisa Café & Restaurant is situated in the heart of Galway’s West End right across the road from the Crane Bar and Massimo. They serve up authentic Italian food in a warm atmosphere with great staff and friendly faces.

The Ardilaun Bistro launches new seasonal summer menu

Thu, May 12, 2016

The Ardilaun Bistro at Galway’s iconic The Ardilaun hotel has launched a new seasonal menu, building on its reputation as one of the leading fine dining and gourmet cuisine destinations in Galway. Nestled on the 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.

In keeping with the hotel’s rich history while adding an innovative modern twist, The Ardilaun Bistro has been transformed for a new culinary chapter. Award winning executive head chef David O’Donnell has created a new contemporary seasonal menu which highlights and celebrates the culinary delights of the west of Ireland. Using the finest selection of local artisan produce, each dish will take diners on a sensory journey by promoting first-class ingredients from passionate local producers along the west coast of Ireland. The menu features fresh seasonal produce from The Friendly Farmer, McGeough’s Fine Foods, Aran Goats Cheese, Bláth na Mara hand-harvested seaweed, Achill Island Sea Salt, Galway Goat Farm, and many more. Home-grown herbs and delights from The Ardilaun’s very own kitchen walled garden and herb garden also add an extra special homemade touch to each sumptuous dish.

Summer lunch has arrived at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, May 12, 2016

Just as summer has arrived in Galway, so has the new lunch menu at The Connacht Hotel in Renmore. The hotel is a bustling and busy spot, due to its accessibility and distance from Galway's business parks and hospitals scattered throughout the east side of the city.

Bar Solo which was completely refurbished recently provides bright and comfortable surrounds to enjoy a mid morning scone, lunch, or evening meal. The summer lunch menu really has something for everyone, from the famous sticky chicken wings and chowder in boule bread, to a large selection of salads, including the healthy superfood salad, Mediterranean salad, duck and noodle salad, and the much loved classic Caesar salad.

New summertime vibes at The Gaslight

Thu, May 05, 2016

Located right in the heart of the city, The Gaslight Bar & Brasserie has fast become a favourite for those looking for a vibrant city centre venue for drinks or dinner. The Parlour at the Meyrick has long been popular for meeting up for lunch or afternoon tea. The elegant, modern, space on the ground floor, previously the Oyster Grill, is cool and contemporary with gleaming tiles and bare bulbs. It keeps all the advantages of the grand old building's period features, the lofty ceilings and elegant windows of this elegant Victorian hotel overlooking Eyre Square.

Al fresco dining on the terrace at The Lodge at Ashford Castle

Thu, May 05, 2016

Situated on the outskirts of the charming village of Cong, The Lodge at Ashford Castle is the ideal destination for those seeking a cosy hideaway retreat which is still close to the heart of everything the region has to explore.

O’Brien’s Wine Fair is coming to Galway

Thu, May 05, 2016

O’Brien's Wine Fair, the biggest wine fair in Ireland, will take place in Galway on May 12 this year. Due to the success of the event over the last five years in Dublin, the organisers have decided to bring the O’Briens wine fair to Galway.

Garavan’s Irish Coffee Event packs more than a caffeine hit

Thu, May 05, 2016

Bartenders from all over Galway gathered recently in the celebrated Garavan’s Bar, Connacht’s Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year 2014 and 2015, to compete in what was described as the Irish Coffee event of the year. Run by Garavan’s, in association with Power’s Irish Whiskey, the bartenders showcased their skills by creating both a traditional and a signature Irish coffee for celebrity judges chef Kevin Dundon and Ireland’s top mixologist Ariel Sanecki.

Galway’s food is now the product of a creative generation

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

What is a city without its sights and smells and sounds? And taste.

In recent years, Galway City has become a place of gastronomic pursuit, a place where the juxtaposition of culture and sound and smells have come together with taste to create a culinary tapestry.

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