Pádraicíns

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

At this time of year many of us find ourselves making the pilgrimage to Connemara to drop our offspring out to the Gaeltacht to brush up on their Irish language skills. An excellent stopping off point for lunch or dinner is Pádraicíns Bar & Restaurant overlooking Galway Bay.

Eat, drink, dance with The Works At Massimo

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Enjoy a funky and lively atmosphere at one of Galway’s most beloved bars, Massimo - the perfect spot for your next party or social event.

Christmas Parties at Athlone Springs Hotel

Wed, Aug 07, 2019

Athlone Springs Hotel is the place to party this festive season; centrally located, contemporary décor, good food and drink and lots of Christmas cheer will make your party stand out from the rest.

Joyce’s Supermarkets supports local

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Over the last number of years there has been a surge in the number of Irish brands popping up in the off licence section of your local store.

Cookes for a classic meal

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Everybody wants a unique selling point these days. Small plates, tapas, gourmet burgers, Mexican food, whatever it is, you need to specialise it seems. But there is at least one place in the middle of Galway that is bucking the trend and that is Cookes.

The Works At Massimo Are Hosting A Funky 'Lost & Found' Party This Sunday To See Out The End Of The Galway International Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Eat, drink and dance this weekend at Massimo where The Works At Massimo are celebrating the end of another year’s successful Galway International Arts Festival by throwing a special ‘Lost & Found’ wrap party this Sunday, the 28th of July from 12pm. Located at 10 William Street West, The Works At Massimo will be putting on their usual spread of high quality, casual dining options with the addition of a special ‘Irish Mixed Grill’ to the menu for one weekend only.

Counter culture

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

The g Counter cafe and deli based in Wellpark Retail Park caused quite a lot of excitement when it opened back in 2013 and almost instantly found its groove. The pared back, open plan neighbourhood style café, reminiscent of New York's trendy Meat Packing District proved popular right from the start. It delivered a 'Big Apple' dining experience without the airfare, offering an exciting mix of food in a casual and contemporary dining space. Next to the back door of the g Hotel and directly across from the EYE Cinema, it scored extra brownie points with its plentiful free parking.

The Works at Massimo hosting a funky 'Lost & Found' party this Sunday

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Eat, drink, and dance this weekend at Massimo where The Works at Massimo is celebrating the end of another year’s successful Galway International Arts Festival by throwing a special ‘Lost & Found’ wrap party this Sunday from 12 noon.

Gourmet Food Parlour finds new home in Salthill

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Remember when The Spanish Arch was a car park and there was nothing much on Middle Street except the Augi; Back when BT was Moons and Nora Barnacle's house was just another house; before Westside was called Westside and there was nothing Latin about the Latin Quarter? That was the time when Salthill was the undisputed centre of all nightlife in the west of Ireland. While those days are long gone, Salthill seems to be reinventing itself once more.

Delicious food in a historic setting at Cooke’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

For almost 20 years Cooke's Restaurant & Wine Bar has been serving up local fare to generations of Galwegians and holidaymakers.

Dillisk BBQ'S & Party Packages

Tue, Jul 09, 2019

Enjoy a vibrant and lively atmosphere, teamed with inviting surroundings, house DJ, rustic décor and mouth-watering menus this summer. Dillisk on the Docks is perfect for your next BBQ or party in Galway with an inviting bar and restaurant, dedicated outdoor heated garden, social seating and sharing tables.

New casual dining menu at Massimo

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

One of Galway’s most beloved bars, Massimo, located at 10 William Street West in Galway’s West End, recently launched a new menu as part of a special collaboration with Galway based catering and events company, The Works.

Aiming to continue to provide the people of Galway with high quality casual dining options, the new menu features exciting dishes such as the Massimo beef burger served on a brioche bun with chipotle mayo, maple bacon, Irish cheddar, and fries; karaage chicken with sriracha mayo and house pickles; and a variety of pizzas including The Works topped with mushrooms, bacon, mozzarella, garlic, marscapone, and tomato which customers can enjoy while catching up with friends over a beer or watching sports on one of the eight large screen TVs.

Celebrate with cake from Builín Balsta Café & Bakery

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

Builín Blasta Café & Bakery has introduced its new cake menu. Homemade and hand decorated, these modern cakes are perfect for all occasions including birthdays, christenings, family reunions, and baby showers. Serving anywhere from 10 to 40 people per cake, these cakes are perfect for parties big and small and range in price from €25 to €80.

Splendid summer lamb sensations

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

By Mark Gallagher
Lamb is great any time, but at this time of the year it is fantastic.

Red Bean at The Clayton Hotel Galway

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

The Clayton Hotel has plenty of strings to its bow. You can enjoy a swim in the 20 metre swimming pool which has an all-around depth of 1.2 metres, popular with families who are residents of the hotel. A range of swimming classes, aqua aerobics classes, group swimming classes, and one-to-one swimming lessons for both adults and children are available throughout the year. The leisure centre at Clayton Hotel Galway is also home to baby swim classes by Waterbabies Galway.

One of Galway’s most beloved bars, Massimo launches brand new menu!

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

One of Galway’s most beloved bars, Massimo, located at 10 William Street West in Galway’s West End, recently launched a brand new menu as part of a special collaboration with Galway based catering and events company, The Works. Aiming to continue to provide the people of Galway with high quality, casual dining options, the new menu features exciting dishes such as The Massimo Beef Burger served on a brioche bun with chipotle mayo, maple bacon, Irish Cheddar & fries, Karaage Chicken with sriracha mayo and house pickles as well as a variety of pizzas including ‘The Works’ topped with mushrooms, bacon, mozzarella, garlic, marscapone and tomato which customers can enjoy while catching up with friends over a beer or watching sports on one of their eight large screen TVs.

Race Week at The Galmont

Tue, Jul 02, 2019

And they’re off..! Highly anticipated, much loved and always great craic, yes it’s almost time for the 2019 Galway Races! The stakes are high and as always, The Galmont Hotel & Spa is the hub of all the excitement. You can bet that this year will be no exception, with the #GalmontGirlSquad hosted by Irish influencer Ciara O' Doherty and a superb Race Week line-up to look forward to including legendary rock band, Aslan, our headline act for the Galway Races 2019. Be part of the most exciting social event of the summer calendar.

DNA Nightclub: Party Like a VIP!

Fri, Jun 28, 2019

DNA Nightclub is Galway’s premium late-night venue, located right at the heart of the city’s famous bustling nightlife. This stylish and plush club is the ideal place to party, dance and enjoy a brilliant night out with friends, family or colleagues.

Celebrate with Cake from Builín Blasta Café & Bakery!

Mon, Jun 24, 2019

Builín Blasta Café & Bakery is excited to introduce their new cake menu. Homemade and hand decorated, these modern cakes are perfect for all occasions. Birthdays, christenings, family reunions, baby showers… you name it, we can do it! Serving anywhere from 10 to 40 people per cake, our cakes can cater for parties big and small and range in price from €25 to €80.

Let's go outside

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

We have many restaurants and cafes that are fantastic come rain or shine, but as what is rare is wonderful, there is something special about being able to dine outdoors in Galway. Whether you are grabbing a sandwich from McCambridge's and heading to the 'Sp'arch', or having the full three courses outside Kirwan's Lane, it is hard to beat a bit of al fresco. In a city full of well utilised nooks and crannies there is plenty to choose from, apart from obviously the entirety of Quay Street — here are just a few of our favourites.

The King's Head is a piece of architectural history, a veritable medieval super-pub run by the Grealish family. With three storeys it is a big premises and must appeal to a broad audience to fill the seats. At more than 800 years old, this popular bar has free live music every night, big screen sports, occasional lunchtime comedy, and serves fresh food every day. Inside it is dark and atmospheric, the original medieval fireplace always has a welcoming blaze. Looking out on busy High Street, the comparatively small frontage belies its large interior.

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