Sophie's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful place to dip into the water. Visit the iconic black rock diving tower. Walk along the promenade and into Salthill village where there are many places to eat and drink.
If you follow the prom all the way, you reach the claddagh. A quaint quarter with small fishing boats, swans, the river corrib.
52 locals recommend
Salthill Prom
Beautiful place to dip into the water. Visit the iconic black rock diving tower. Walk along the promenade and into Salthill village where there are many places to eat and drink.
If you follow the prom all the way, you reach the claddagh. A quaint quarter with small fishing boats, swans, the river corrib.
Beautiful spot in nature. Lovely place for a walk surrounded by ancient trees, small streams, little bridges. Great place for kids or a picnic.
47 locals recommend
Barna Woods
Cappagh RoadBeautiful spot in nature. Lovely place for a walk surrounded by ancient trees, small streams, little bridges. Great place for kids or a picnic.
An absolute must see. Spectacular views. An ever changing landscape by the sea. Also featured in one of the Harry Potter movies.
556 locals recommend
Cliffs of Moher
An absolute must see. Spectacular views. An ever changing landscape by the sea. Also featured in one of the Harry Potter movies.
Book a farey or flight to these unique and indigenous islands to get a real flavour of Irish heritage. You can rent bikes on the island and pedal to each end.
81 locals recommend
Inishmore
Book a farey or flight to these unique and indigenous islands to get a real flavour of Irish heritage. You can rent bikes on the island and pedal to each end.
Bunratty castle and folk park is located about a 1 hour drive from Galway. It’s really worth a visit. The folk park is an exact replica of an old Irish village, complete with an old school house, what a public house was like etc. It is made very well and I highly recommend it! You can visit the castle too.
161 locals recommend
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
Bunratty castle and folk park is located about a 1 hour drive from Galway. It’s really worth a visit. The folk park is an exact replica of an old Irish village, complete with an old school house, what a public house was like etc. It is made very well and I highly recommend it! You can visit the castle too.
Beautiful old castle. It’s now a hotel. But you can wander the beautiful castle grounds. The gardens, walk by the river and enjoy lunch in the castle restaurant. It’s stunning and worth a visit.
38 locals recommend
Ballynahinch Castle
Beautiful old castle. It’s now a hotel. But you can wander the beautiful castle grounds. The gardens, walk by the river and enjoy lunch in the castle restaurant. It’s stunning and worth a visit.
Clifden is a wonderful Irish town in Connemara, county Galway. It’s a bustling town with many traditional pubs and restaurants.
The beautiful beach Dogs bay and round stone are in clifden. Some of irelands most iconic beaches.
You can take a drive along the ‘Sky road’ which boasts beautiful views.
You can also visit Clifden castle.
A wonderful day trip!
Clifden Town Hall
Clifden is a wonderful Irish town in Connemara, county Galway. It’s a bustling town with many traditional pubs and restaurants.
The beautiful beach Dogs bay and round stone are in clifden. Some of irelands most iconic beaches.
You can take a drive along the ‘Sky road’ which boasts beautiful views.
You can also visit Clifden castle.
A wonderful day trip!
Food scene
A beautiful selection of local farmers cheese, wines, meats.
Upstairs enjoy a glass of wine and cheeseboard and look out onto the Galway market on a Saturday.
Absolute favorite spot.
11 locals recommend
Sheridans Wine Bar & Shop
14 Churchyard StA beautiful selection of local farmers cheese, wines, meats.
Upstairs enjoy a glass of wine and cheeseboard and look out onto the Galway market on a Saturday.
Absolute favorite spot.
A short walk from the air bnb. Tom Sheridan’s is our local pub. A lovely classic Irish pub and restaurant.Beautiful traditional Irish food on the menu. Enjoy a drink or two and walk home after.
29 locals recommend
Tom Sheridan’s
Clybaun RoadA short walk from the air bnb. Tom Sheridan’s is our local pub. A lovely classic Irish pub and restaurant.Beautiful traditional Irish food on the menu. Enjoy a drink or two and walk home after.
Really delicious local fresh food. Menu is very seasonal and very creative. Always delicious and beautiful decor.
Located on sea road in town.
123 locals recommend
Kai Restaurant
22 Sea RdReally delicious local fresh food. Menu is very seasonal and very creative. Always delicious and beautiful decor.
Located on sea road in town.
Best slice of pizza in town! Absolutely delicious and affordable pizza. Very casual
12 locals recommend
Pizza & Pasta Napoli
15 Cross Street UpperBest slice of pizza in town! Absolutely delicious and affordable pizza. Very casual
Top quality locally prepared and sourced food. Lovely wine selection. Seats out the front overlooking Galway docks and harbour.
Great cocktails too
10 locals recommend
Rúibín Bar & Restaurant
1 Dock RdTop quality locally prepared and sourced food. Lovely wine selection. Seats out the front overlooking Galway docks and harbour.
Great cocktails too
Super yummy cocktails, and great Irish contemporary food! Cool atmosphere and decor. Totally worth a visit.
12 locals recommend
The Universal
9 William St WSuper yummy cocktails, and great Irish contemporary food! Cool atmosphere and decor. Totally worth a visit.
Bike rental
A local place to rent bicycles if you so wish during your stay. It’s a 20 minute walk from the apartment, for five minutes on the bus.
West Side Cycles
4 Old Seamus Quirke RdPints
Lovely Guinness. Very local pub with traditional Irish music. If you’re looking for old authenticity, this is your place!
Looking for some trad (usually weekends) and the best pint of Guinness in town? This is the place! A pokey, snug little pub, rich in character and locals. If you want to hear Irish spoken and mingle with the locals, this is the spot!
131 locals recommend
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street UpperLooking for some trad (usually weekends) and the best pint of Guinness in town? This is the place! A pokey, snug little pub, rich in character and locals. If you want to hear Irish spoken and mingle with the locals, this is the spot!
Crane Bar
2 Sea Rd
Tig Coili
Mainguard StreetA great spot for a Guinness, Irish story telling and traditional music.
Great place for pints and food and Irish craic! Music nightly!
117 locals recommend
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Quay LaneGreat place for pints and food and Irish craic! Music nightly!