Quay Street
Quay Street
4.5
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  • Joe C
    3 contributions
    lots of restaurants, pubs and music definitely worth a visit.
    Quay Street is very busy and full of character just what you would expect from an old town district in such a cosmopolitan City. The cobblestones must be centuries old and there are a good few little gift shops in the area. One that we found completely by accident is Charlie Browns Book Store. Well worth a visit if you have an interest in lititure.
    Visited January 2020
    Written 21 January 2020
  • Yanie P
    Indonesia316 contributions
    Lovely Lil' Town
    It can be said as the most crowded and busiest street in Galway with tons of shopping, pubs, and street performers, making it's lively as its best. We just simply enjoy our stroll, meeting many street entertainments and have some shopping and eat. Last but not least, every corner is beautiful, so don't forget to capture many moments as many as you can.
    Visited May 2019
    Written 29 April 2020
  • Rebecca S
    Cork, Ireland10 contributions
    Nice restaurants but very busy
    Quay Street is full of great restaurants, with a nice range of fast food, budget options, and fancy restaurants. McDonagh's fish and chips are a classic, and Sliders is the newest great option to open there. However, the street is one of the most popular in Galway and is full of tourists every summer. I avoid it during the summer because it's just too busy to walk through. It's also a popular spot for pickpockets for the same reason.
    Visited May 2020
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 9 August 2020
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urbanguy
Richmond, VA4,577 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This street was very busy with foot traffic. An already narrow street has been made narrower with the pubs having outdoor seating, which they should have. The Galway Girl statue can be found at #22.
Written 24 September 2023
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jenn_
Seattle, WA351 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Right in the middle of town. Allocate ten minutes or two hours depending on how much shopping you want to do and beers you want to have.
Written 23 September 2023
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onerebecca
Birmingham, MI79 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Busy and sure has a lot of hustle and bustle. Great food and a must visit while in Galway. All types of food. Note, most of the restaurants stop serving food after 9-9:30 pm.
Written 9 September 2023
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clevertravelers
Newtown, PA372 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
University city so filled with students as well as tourists. Lots of bars, street music and people-watching.
Written 4 September 2023
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Edwelsh
North Canton, OH4,643 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We walked down Quay street and the , oddly named, Latin Quarter. Busy and full of energy. Some nice shops, and pubs, we may have tried a few. We enjoyed the talented musicians playing on street corners.
Written 3 September 2023
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia1,656 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Street nicely designed and in the heart of the city, lot of shops and places to eat or drink.

But I found it more overcrowded and chaotic to enjoy, maybe I went on a busier day than normal and missed the charm of the street.

It did look like it had many historical buildings that could be enjoyed.
Written 27 July 2023
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Jordan
Columbus, OH137 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
My husband and I walked around this area and the Latin Quarter for 30-45 minutes on a tour pit stop. Very, very busy and crowded area. Keep an eye on your kids and leash your dogs! Plenty of shops, pubs, and restaurants. We also saw a few buskers plus a man and his dog makong some engravings. Not sure how crucial a role the dog played in the process.
Written 8 July 2023
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WaJello
1,307 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
This street is a lot more hype than it really is. Don’t get me wrong I’m we enjoyed it. However it is mainly pubs, jewelry shops and souvenir shops.

I like the atmosphere, but I’d. lord walk it again to get to the bridge, river walk and cathedral.
Written 8 July 2023
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Elsa C. L.
New York City, NY2,333 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
It was a sunny day with mild temperatures. The streets were busy but not crowded. There were entertaining street performers.
Written 9 June 2023
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Paul c
4 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Great atmosphere great pubs great restaurants great people. Spent four days here while travelling around Ireland this was our last stop before leaving for UK. Well worth a visit.
Written 1 June 2023
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