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Mc Swiggans

3 Eyre Street | Wood Quay, Galway, Ireland
00353 91 568 917
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The front street view
One of the canals in Galway
...and finished with divine lamb
We split appetizers...
6 visitor photos
Ranked #62 of 154 restaurants in Galway
4.0 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Price range: €14 - €24
Cuisines: Café, Dessert, European, Irish
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Good for: Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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64 reviews from our community

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Frank L
Galway, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Galway's Best”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

This is the best restaurant in Galway. Full of nook's and crannies and great bars it serves up first class food at very reasonable prices, The service is great and the menu selection is vast. Try the sizzling chicken and peanuts and the chocolate/hazelnut brownies for afters. The wine selection also has a great choice ,Italian,French, Spanish, South African and... More

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Bat_traveller
Dublin, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
7 helpful votes
“Amazing Food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012 NEW

The best place in Galway for a fancy dinner, i feel cheated if i go to Galway and dont eat here!! Beautiful food, great selection, amazing deserts!! the banoffi pie was to die for!! More

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tony o
Galway, Ireland
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5 reviews
“good but dated”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

i remember going to this place in the 90s and it was recently renovated - restaurant was fab and the place had a great atmosphere but now it seems dated and the coffee dock is like something from years ago More

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Gar77
Galway, Ireland.
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Consistently tasty”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

I love this place. It's not gourmet dining but it's well cooked, well presented fresh produce that is always of a high standard. More

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Clare740
Dublin, Ireland
1 review
“Very Expensive”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

Went to Mc Swiggans on a Sunday evening with our daughter . While the atmosphere and service was fanastic , its value for money was another matter!!!. I was very disappointed to see that all side orders such as veg and potatoes etc were extra.... portions were of medium size. The children's menu could also have done with a more... More

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marian1234265
Galway, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
“excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

this restaurant is in galway for years and its always excellent for a lovely meal. More

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bigbikerjoe
Dublin
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4 reviews
“WOW”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Just to say thanks for a wonderful night. Great service, food and price. I was with 5 friends and not one of us had any complaint, not even a whisper. We had a weekend in Galway and even today we are still talking about our visit to your restaurant. Thanks. More

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kevcarm2010
Galway, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
“great menu”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

highly recommend, as locals we like others keep returning, very large menu, never been disappointed, nice big screen for matches. if in Galway it is a must for one nights dinner More

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mikex
Galway, Ireland
Senior Contributor
25 reviews
5 helpful votes
“City centre goodness.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

A lot of stairs. Good food, reasonable prices. Good service. More

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RichAndAnonymous
Furbo, Ireland
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13 reviews
7 helpful votes
“Great food at good price”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

Lovely food, pretty fancy too. We got SO full with starter and main course we hardly could finish the gorgeous dessert!! (I managed, though :) Great experience, will definitely recommend it!! More

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