A weekend in Galway: pubs for Friday and Saturday night
Pubs for a weekend in Galway, each described from its own website or official tourism listing. Pick three for Friday night and three for Saturday, and let your group vote.
Pick the pubs with your group-
O’Connell’s
8 Eyre Square, Galway, H91 FT22
Bar on Eyre Square with live music every night. Outdoor beer garden, Gin Lane, with pizza from The Dough Bros.
Source: oconnellsgalway.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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MacNeill’s
Eyre Square, Galway, H91 NFD2
Lively Irish gastropub beneath The Hardiman hotel, overlooking Eyre Square. Live music sessions and big sporting events shown on screen.
Source: thehardiman.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The Skeff
Eyre Square, Galway, H91 CFX5
Bar on Eyre Square with six bars over five floors. Live music seven nights a week, a DJ into the late hours, and food.
Source: theskeff.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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An Púcán
11 Forster Street, Galway, H91 P65D
Pub with two lively bars, cosy snugs and a beer garden. Live music every night of the week, from traditional Irish sessions to covers.
Source: anpucan.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The Cellar Bar
12 Eglinton Street, Galway, H91 YX62
Bar with food and live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night. Shows all major sporting events upstairs and downstairs in a dedicated sports bar.
Source: thecellar.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Garavan’s
46 William Street, Galway, H91 RX54
Drinks menu with hundreds of options, from premium whiskeys and fine wines to hot drinks. Live music every Thursday to Sunday.
Source: garavans.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Blake’s Bar
Eglinton Street, Galway, H91 VY1F
Traditional Irish pub serving food, with live music every weekend and an open fire. Shows live sport and has an extensive drinks selection.
Source: brasseriegalway.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Barr an Chaladh
3 Daly's Place, Galway, H91 Y90F
Traditional music performances seven nights a week, close to Eyre Square. Keeps traditional features including rustic beams, wooden floors and an open turf fire.
Source: discoverireland.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Sally Long’s
33 Abbeygate Street Upper, Galway, H91 F2RV
Rock bar with a jukebox of metal, rock, alternative and punk. Offers pool and gigs.
Source: sallylongs.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Taaffe’s
20 Shop Street, Galway, H91 WF20
Long-established pub known for its traditional Irish music sessions. Located in the centre of the city and also serves food.
Source: discoverireland.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Tig Coilí
24 Mainguard Street, Galway, H91 XR50
Traditional Irish music pub with music sessions twice daily. Describes itself as cosy, with a lively ambiance both day and night.
Source: tigchoiligalway.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The King’s Head
15 High Street, Galway, H91 AY6P
Live music seven nights a week on the main stage, plus trad sessions and stand-up comedy. Pub over three floors with Irish whiskeys, craft beers, cocktails, bar food and a bistro.
Source: thekingshead.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Murphy’s
9 High Street, Galway, H91 KW97
Traditional Irish pub in the heart of Galway city. Has stained glass partitions and old Irish snugs.
Source: murphysbargalway.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Freeney’s
19 High Street, Galway, H91 TD79
Traditional bar in the Latin Quarter, family owned and operated since 1938. Known for its whiskey selection.
Source: thisisgalway.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Harry’s
77 Bohermore, Galway, H91 E7FN
Bar serving burgers, wings, fried chicken, loaded nachos and shakes. Shows football on big screens.
Source: harrysgalway.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The Dáil Bar
42-44 Middle Street, Galway, H91 R8W3
Pub in the Latin Quarter with a late bar and live music seven nights a week. Shows live sport and serves pub food.
Source: thedailbar.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Sonny Molloy’s
3 High Street, Galway, H91 XV18
Irish whiskey bar in Galway city centre and a founding member of the Galway Whiskey Trail. Serves whiskey platters and bar food.
Source: frontdoorpub.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The Dew Drop Inn
12 Mainguard Street, Galway, H91 V066
Pub with a large selection of craft beer on tap. Two bars: a cosy bar leading to a back room with an open fire, and a larger open-plan room.
Source: galwaybaybrewery.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The Front Door
8 Cross Street Upper, Galway, H91 YY06
Pub with a late bar and live music seven days a week. Serves pub food daily, including burgers, steak, pizza and seafood.
Source: frontdoorpub.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Busker Browne’s
3/5 Cross Street Upper, Galway, H91 FX30
Café, bar and restaurant in the Latin Quarter with ancient stonework and modern art. Late bar with live music.
Source: buskerbrownes.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street Upper, Galway, H91 F9F7
Bar stocking craft beers and rare and vintage whiskeys. Has a beer garden, and a seat by the fire for winter days.
Source: tighneachtain.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The Quays
11 Quay Street, Galway, H91 R2R1
Historic pub in the Latin Quarter with an upstairs live music venue, the Music Hall. The Galway Girl Restaurant in the pub serves traditional Irish dishes seven days a week.
Source: quaysgalway.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Seven
5-7 Bridge Street, Galway, H91 A588
Bar offering food, drinks, sport and live music. Late bar in Galway's Latin Quarter.
Source: sevenbridgestreet.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Carroll’s Bar
39 Dominick Street Lower, Galway, H91 RX83
Traditional Irish pub in Galway's West End with a beer garden. Live music six nights a week, with trad sessions in the front bar.
Source: carrollsbar.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The Salt House
4 Raven Terrace, Galway, H91 D9Y2
Craft beer bar with 23 taps and over 120 bottled and canned craft beers. Small, cosy pub on Raven Terrace overlooking the Claddagh.
Source: galwaybaybrewery.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
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Monroe’s
14 Dominick Street Upper, Galway, H91 WD2H
Bar and kitchen with live music seven days a week. The live venue has live music and resident DJs every weekend and stays open late.
Source: monroes.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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John Keogh’s
22-24 Dominick Street Upper, Galway, H91 DXH7
Gastropub offering food, wines, cocktails and craft beers in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Also a party venue, hosting groups of 20 up to 120 guests.
Source: johnkeoghs.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The Crane Bar
2 Sea Road, Galway, H91 YP97
Traditional Irish music pub with music nightly, both upstairs and downstairs. Upstairs is a 70-seat concert venue; downstairs is a traditional bar with live sessions nightly.
Source: discoverireland.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The Sliding Rock
37 Newcastle Road, Galway, H91 W42F
Live music at weekends, and a venue for major sporting occasions. Bed and breakfast with an on-site bar that serves food.
Source: theslidingrock.ie, checked 12 Nov 2026
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The Huntsman Inn
164 College Road, Galway, H91 D5DW
Gastropub on the edge of the city, a 10-minute walk from the centre. The bar serves beers, spirits, craft beers and wine.
Source: huntsmaninn.com, checked 12 Nov 2026
Pubs are busy at weekends and some do not take large groups. Ring ahead with a crowd, and plan your way home before you head out.
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