The 10 Best Nightlife in Galway, Western Ireland

December 3, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

For visitors, the best thing about Galway is that you can walk everywhere. As soon as you arrive, enjoy a walk through the city streets. There, you'll find lively pubs, independent shops and winding cobblestone streets packed with students, artists, writers and craftspeople. You may even hear Gaelic spoken. For a day trip, take a ferry to the island of Inis Mor. You'll return refreshed by the ocean air and Inis Mor's breathtaking scenery. Oh, and be sure to wear sunscreen on the island, no matter how chilly it is. (Just trust us, okay?)
Restaurants in Galway

1. Pedal Power Galway

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5.0 based on 185 reviews

Pedal Power Galway

Pedal Power has two 15 seaters bikes & a 6 seater bike for historical & pub crawl tour around Galway city. Stop off at one or two bars on the route, depending upon which tour duration you pick, where you (get a free shot in each bar, when you order drinks).

2. O'Connors Pub

135 Upper Salthill, Galway Ireland +353 91 523 468 http://www.oconnorsbar.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 330 reviews

O'Connors Pub

Reviewed By 17jasonh - Elmvale, Canada

We managed to get seats near the fireplace. Beer was great. Friendly people and great entertainment. A fantastic night!

3. Salt House

4 Raven Terrace, Galway Ireland +353 91 441 550 http://galwaybaybrewery.com/salthouse/
Excellent
86%
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12%
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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Salt House

4. Ireland's Smallest Comedy Club

The Dew Drop Inn, Maingard Street, Galway H91 V066 Ireland +353 86 174 3025 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/Irelandssmallestcomedyclub
Excellent
92%
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5.0 based on 166 reviews

Ireland's Smallest Comedy Club

In the heart of Galway's Latin Quarter, the best up-and-coming acts from Ireland and beyond, every Thursday. Doors 9pm, Show 9:30pm Free Pizza included. Online booking available through EventBrite (See Facebook page!).

Reviewed By Amyjeanos

My boyfriend and I visited this comedy club and it really was tiny! I would recommend coming early enough to make sure you have a comfy seat, as it really is small! The place was full and the atmosphere was great. The free pizza was from supermacs along with sausages and wedges (my boyfriend and I are vegan and were delighted to see wedges!) The host was absolutely hilarious, along with all the acts. Great value!

5. Craic & Cultur

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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Craic & Cultur

Craic & Cultúr - Authentic Irishness, Offering Whiskey, Pub, Food and Walking Tours. Journey with us through the City of the Tribes, as we show you our city. Learn of the varied History that formed and built Galway See the modern Culture Galway has embraced to make it a Cultural Capital in its own right. Join us and explore some of the more genuine and authentic watering holes of Galway City. Experience the culture rarely seen by those from further afield. The Bars Locals Drink In. Your local guide becomes your 'insider', the source of local knowledge. Experience the drinks, food, local characters, music, and the famous Irish ‘Craic’ that has made Ireland and the Irish renowned across the world. Arrive as Visitors - Leave as Friends.

6. Connemara Pub Tours

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5.0 based on 129 reviews

Connemara Pub Tours

Connemara Pub Tours offers visitors to Galway, Connemara or Westport an opportunity to visit the beautiful scenic Connemara region while stopping off and sampling 4 of the best pubs in the area. A Food & Beverage voucher to the value of 5 Euro is included for each of the pubs thus offering tremendous value for money coupled with spectacular views and scenery on route. We also operate a combination tour to Connemara and the Aran Islands with return flights from Connemara to Aran included. We operate from Galway and Westport. Food Tours are also available through where you will visit places such as Connemara Abalone, Connemara Organic Seaweeds, Pearse's Heritage Centre, Power's Thatched Pub and McGeough's Air Dried Meats.

7. Roisin Dubh Comedy

8 Dominick Street Upper, Galway H91 N4AP Ireland +353 91 586 540 [email protected] http://www.roisindubh.net/listings/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Roisin Dubh Comedy

Roisin Dubh has long been the home of comedy in Galway. Over the last few years regular comedy goers will have seen the likes of Jack Whitehall, Sarah Millican, Kevin Bridges, Gina Yashere, Stewart Lee, Kerry Godliman, Reginald D Hunter, Phill Jupitus, Zoe Lyons, Rich Hall, Doug Stanhope & Jim Jefferies, to name a few. We curate Ireland’s biggest comedy festival, the Vodafone Comedy Carnival, every October featuring such greats as Tommy Tiernan, John Bishop, Sean Lock, Tim Minchin, Bill Bailey & Dylan Moran. Keep up to date on all things VCCG @galwaycomedy on Facebook and Twitter, and @vodafonecomedycarnival on Instagram. And for a weekly dose of laughs, you can pop in to the Tuesday Comedy KARLnival, to see the best in established & emerging comedic talent from Ireland and abroad, hosted by the “achingly funny” Karl Spain. Visit www.roisindubh.net to see future event listings & tickets. You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @roisindubhcomedy.

Reviewed By AnnieD0203 - Galway, Ireland

If you're in Galway and want some craic, check out the comedy at Roisin Dubh. As a regular attendee of comedy, I highly recommend The Roisin Dubh Comedy. Tuesday night's have a great mixed bill of talent, and for an extremely reasonable price. They also have some fantastic weekend solo shows most months as well. With the best of Irish and international comedians taking to the stage. Check it out, you won't be disappointed

8. Tigh Nora

8 Cross Street Lower, Galway H91YY06 Ireland +353 91 563 757 https://www.facebook.com/TighNoraGalway/
Excellent
92%
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Tigh Nora

Reviewed By K9474HPgrahamd - Halifax, United Kingdom

Wonderful find, Eoin the barman in the gin bar is a legend and so friendly, great Guinness and a lovely craic

9. Tribes Tours of Galway

Excellent
84%
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13%
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5.0 based on 87 reviews

Tribes Tours of Galway

We are a local tour company who run daily free walking tours of Galway and nightly pub crawls. Our walking tours are a great way to see the city with a local guide and get a mix of history, legends and everything in between while seeing some of our most famous sites. Our pub crawls are a great way to meet new people and to sample the city's nightlife.

10. Taylor's Bar & Beer Garden

7 Dominick Street Upper, Galway Ireland +353 91 450 475 [email protected] http://taylorsgalway.ie/
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5.0 based on 55 reviews

Taylor's Bar & Beer Garden

Award-winning and authentic Irish bar with a long history, dating back to the early 19th Century. This is the hidden gem in Galway's lively pub scene. Go discover!

Reviewed By kathleengilmartin - Sligo, Ireland

Fabulous Irish pub and late bar in the city centre of beautiful Galway. Great craic, live music, DJs and cocktails on offer. Friendly staff and creamy pints of Guinness with a tasty whiskey selection to chase. Highly recommended and looking forward to visiting again soon.

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