Take a cake walk

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

For lovers of all things sweet, Sheena Dignam, who runs the Galway food tour Around the Market Place, is holding a special Pastry Food Tour visiting a selection of the best bakeries and cake shops in town as part of Galway Bake Fest.

Lunchtime favourites at Nox Hotel

Thu, Oct 15, 2015

Tucked away in the Liosban Industrial Estate, off the Headford Road roundabout, is Nox. Galway’s newest hotel is a surprising oasis for visitors coming to Galway. Set back from the busy road that encircles the city, it also has the advantage of being just minutes from the centre of town.

Mexican food - it’s so hot right now

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

There is something hot happening in Ireland — Mexican food, one of the biggest food trends of recent years, has gone mainstream, and shows no signs of cooling down just yet. 

High tea and fashion — let’s celebrate

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

PoppySeed Clarinbridge hosts its Fashion and High Tea event on Thursday next, October 15, at 8pm. Following the excitement of last year's event the PoppySeed team will introduce the finest fashions from Ail Ruin Design Centre, Inspired By Accessories, and Meadows & Byrne while guests enjoy a sumptuous high tea of handmade treats.

This is an evening to celebrate with friends and enjoy the simple pleasures of scent, sight, and taste. There will be prizes and surprises galore at this wonderful event. Tickets are €25 and are available from PoppySeed Clarinbridge or on 091 796019.

Esquires Coffee comes to Galway 

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Colm and Caryl McDonagh, well known businesspeople in Galway, are bringing the Esquire Coffee franchise concept to Galway city. They have recently opened in a prestige building on Eyre Square, just a few doors down from the well known O’Connell's bar. 

House Hotel’s head cocktail bartender crowned Galway’s best

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The House Hotel’s head cocktail bartender, Aileen Cunningham, has beaten off stiff competition to win a trip to Havana, Cuba, next year after being selected as Galway’s best.

Warm and welcoming lunch at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Autumn is drawing in; hats and scarves will soon start to reappear and we are all beginning to yearn for some warmth and relaxation. Soak up the welcoming atmosphere in the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie, whether you are on a fast lunch break, are meeting a group of friends for a lunchtime get-together, grabbing a quick bite between meetings, or enjoying a coffee after mid-morning shopping.

Located in the heart of the city, the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie is the ideal venue for lunch, promising fast and friendly service, ensuring you are back at your desk in plenty of time with a smile on your face. The extensive lunch menu offers a range of light bites, gourmet signature sandwiches, hearty soups, fresh delicious salads, Gaslight seafood chowder, and mouthwatering mains.

Mighty Mac’s

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

This has been the week that saw McDonald’s announce the launch of an ‘artisan’ burger to be called the MacMór, which aims to use Ballymaloe Relish, Charleville Cheddar, Dawn Meats beef, and Dew Valley bacon. The idea of McDonald’s selling anything ‘artisan’ came as a surprise to many in the food world, and it seems now that the company will have to change the description to something a little less aspirational.

56 Central, where old Galway meets new

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

56 Central is located in the heart of Galway on Shop Street. 56 Central opened its doors in May and has quickly established itself as a great brunch, lunch, and coffee and cake venue. This eatery, along with its sister company 37 West cafe in Newcastle, brings a very personal experience to eating, with a lot of personality being central to the ethos of what the company does.

Dinner at 56 Central brings a contrasting vibe and feel to day time dining. The combination of the best of fresh ingredients, international wines, and a retro interior that lends to the feeling you are no longer in Galway, makes dinner at 56 a must.

Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine in Salthill

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

Diners in Salthill and surrounding areas have a new venue when it comes to top quality Indian cuisine -- Falguni Indian restaurant and takeaway has recently opened, offering a delicious mix of classic Indian dishes and regional specialities.  

A fun day out at Mary’s fish cookery demo

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

Mary’s Fish shop would like to say a hearty “thank you" to all the chefs and customers who attended the fish cookery demo on August 18. There was a huge attendance and the display of cooked fish dishes was superb.

The Gaslight — warming up your autumn and winter evenings 

Thu, Sep 03, 2015

This autumn and winter warm up your nights with a wide range of parties and options at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie. One of Galway’s most sought after dining and party venues open seven days a week, the Gaslight has an unrivalled location in Hotel Meyrick in the heart of the city, with sweeping views over Eyre Square.

The King's Head is named Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Month

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The King’s Head has been awarded the Bord Bia Just Ask Restaurant of the Month accolade for August. To celebrate, the King's Head is giving a €100 voucher to dine at the restaurant to one lucky Galway Advertiser reader.

Kai Cafe + Restaurant head chef Jess Murphy announced as resident chef for Meadows and Byrne

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

The award winning, Galway based Kai Cafe + Restaurant has teamed up with the iconic Irish retailer, Meadows and Byrne, to bring fun and inventive recipes, cooking tips, and food advice to their shared audience of culinary enthusiasts, foodies, and home chefs.

PoppySeed Café hits Eyre Street

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

The team at PoppySeed Cafes have just opened at 24 Eyre Street, adjacent to Galway’s café corner, having relocated from Eglinton Street. This cosy little cafe offers the same extensive menu options and homemade bakery treats synonymous with the PoppySeed cafes in Oranmore and Clarinbridge.

Food and fun for all at Mary’s Fish cooking demo

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Mary’s Fish in Ballybane will hold its fourth fish cookery demo on Tuesday August 18. It will as usual be in the big marquee at the Fyffe building just down from McDonogh's hardware store.

Puppy power

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Traditionally in Ireland, the working farm dog has always been the border collie and this is still the case today. The black and white pooches with their low, loping, stride are still a familiar sight on the backroads and laneways of the countryside moving their woolly charges from one pasture to the next. Other herding breeds are occasionally used, such as the New Zealand huntaway and the Australian kelpie. A well trained dog with the right temperament is worth its weight in gold to a farmer.

Enjoy delicious Indian cuisine in Salthill

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Diners in Salthill and surrounding areas have a new venue when it comes to top quality Indian cuisine -- Falguni Indian restaurant and takeaway has recently opened, offering a delicious mix of classic Indian dishes and regional specialities.  

Five-star meat at Heaney Meats Factory Shop

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

The Heaney family’s association with master butchery stretches back more than 300 years. Heaney Meats produces only the highest quality meat which has now become synonymous with the Heaney name.

Summer dining at Bar Solo, The Connacht Hotel

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Open from 10am daily, Bar Solo can ease you in to your day with tea and scones, or you can gather for an informal business meeting and make use of the hotel's extensive free car parking and unlimited WiFi, with plenty of space for private conversations and discussions to take place.

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