Quay Street
Quay Street, Galway: Address, Phone Number, Quay Street Reviews: 4.5/5
Quay Street
Quay Street
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Restaurants
367 within 5 kms
U Liotru
148
0.3 km€ • Italian • Street Food • Sicilian
Zappi's
620
0.4 kmItalian • Pizza • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Temple Cafe
165
0.1 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Cafe • European
The Dough Bros
2,379
0.3 km€ • Italian • Pizza • European
Neo
316
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Japanese • Asian • Thai
The Quay Street Kitchen
2,375
25 m€€ - €€€ • Irish • European • Healthy
John Keogh's Gastropub
1,110
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Healthy
Woozza Wood Fired Pizza
305
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Pizza • European
Oscar's Seafood Bistro
1,404
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Seafood • European
Ruibin
80
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • International
Attractions
96 within 10 kms
Kirwan's Lane
178
10 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas
126 Artist-Run Gallery
48 mArt Galleries
Hall of the Red Earl
101
50 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Galway's Latin Quarter
1,129
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Galway City Museum
766
0.2 kmMonuments & Statues • History Museums
Galway Bay
842
0.2 kmBodies of Water
The Galway Fisheries Watchtower Museum
124
0.1 kmSpeciality Museums
Saint Nicholas' Collegiate Church
583
0.2 kmReligious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
The Spanish Arch
689
0.2 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
Galway Market
70
0.2 kmFlea & Street Markets
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4.5
2,541 reviews
Excellent
1,633
Very good
767
Average
108
Poor
25
Terrible
8
Gerald N
Boston, MA10 contributions
Apr 2022
If you enjoy Irish music, culture and great Guinness, then get yourself to Quay Street! Each pub is unique! And the craic is great. We met a friend of my uncle (who has passed) in Tig Coli and heard some great stories about him. That was made my trip.
Written 10 May 2022
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mafischl
Huntington, NY1,990 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
This is a beautiful area at the end, or beginning depending on your perspective of the Latin quarter. A vibrant area. Well worth visiting.
Written 7 May 2022
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Regina R
Lititz, PA112 contributions
Apr 2022
We were not impressed here. Typical tourist trap with too many people, some a bit drunk, trash and traffic. We stopped at a few shops to part with our Euros but then left as soon as possible. They shouldn't allow traffic so close to these areas. Also, difficulty finding bathrooms. It's a real issue if you have small children. I think there was one up near Aryn square or wherever according to a police officer but we never found it. A pleasant shop owner allowed us the use of his.
Written 26 April 2022
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Mike H
1 contribution
Feb 2022 • Friends
Awful place ?.. beggars passing themselves off as street entertainers ,drugs and alcohol abuse visible on the streets and in the parks. As for the hotels ! We changed ours three times in a week and one was as bad as the other with refugee's staying in every one..our holiday ruined !... Ireland is an over rated over priced place of hazardous landscape neglected by the clearly unfriendly population ,,when you are lucky enough to meet one. They are dismissive as was our experience getting our luggage off a bus with tourists inquiries and the ones who do their jobs seem to.be the sober ones although spend all their time staring at phone screens..it's clear they have tried to tidy the place up with fragmented design of grey stone frontage and architecture borrowed from the pantheon of European design which makes the place look even worse...no thatched building in sight despite one depicted ed on every brochure and postcard I ever seen of Ireland...truly awful place and it's clear most of the reviews here are those of people suffering "Stockholm syndrome" and are terrified to upset the narco' whom occupy every bench ,tree and corner of the place. The State Department should have "Exercise extreme caution when visiting " on their website regarding Ireland and the murder rate their confirms that..Sleepy Joe is clearly in denial how far his "old sod" has truly slipped !
Written 16 April 2022
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_mdecoe
Sanford, MI124 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
Galway is OK. It is a lot of pubs with a few shops. There are a lot of restaurants, but you need to make a reservation at the good ones. I believe this is the city that has the bar with multiple entrances from different roads, walking into a gin bar or whiskey bar, etc.. it was just pure genus. Not impressed with music in bars. I won’t stay in Galway again.
Written 14 April 2022
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Chef Boy
Washington DC, DC64 contributions
Oct 2021
We really liked Galway and the action is all in and near the Latin Quarter. There is about a 70,000 perm pop here with another 25,000 college students and they all party in about a 5 block radius in and near the Latin Quarter. A fun town!
Written 20 October 2021
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Richard H
Wickford, UK128 contributions
Sep 2021
We went as part of a day trip to the Great Cliffs of Moher. The street is nice and picturesque but nothing in particular to look at except the usual Irish tat gift shops ! We took refuge in one of the many pubs with outside seating and people watched until the coach was departing !!! Not particularly worth a visit unless you are passing through.
Written 1 October 2021
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Gill Murphy
Sowerby Bridge, UK437 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
Love this area of Galway, it’s packed with shops, bars and restaurants. And the street entertainment is superb.
Make sure you have a stroll up and down this street, you are sure to find something you didn’t even know you needed.
Make sure you have a stroll up and down this street, you are sure to find something you didn’t even know you needed.
Written 15 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HannuVantaalta
Helsinki, Finland214 contributions
Sep 2021
A street where you can fin a lot of bars and restaurants and some shops. It is a lively street but doesn't offer anything special.
Written 10 September 2021
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CharlieJenny
Ennis, Ireland36 contributions
Jun 2021
The Staff here are so accommodating. The menu is imaginative & the food is just great. The tofu stirfry was yummy ! Great for Vegans too
Written 29 July 2021
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brocky
Bracknell, UK86 contributions
I'm going to galway on the 28th July-1st August, I'm going to the races on the Monday and Wednesday. I absolutely adore the saw doctors and want to experience traditional galway music. Any recommendations are very welcome! P.s I love traditional food too so restaurant recommendations are appropriated.
Pam D
Mansfield, UK1,446 contributions
All. Meals we ate in this area were great as was the music. Recommend you check the menus and music planned neater to the time f your visit.
Journey308427
Dartmouth, MA3 contributions
What are the best things to do in Galway in November?
Lily
Great Barrier Reef, Australia177 contributions
Sorry haven't been yet.
Lily
Great Barrier Reef, Australia177 contributions
What Hotel would be the closest to the City to stay in. Doesn't have to be right in the City, as long as its only a 5-10 min walk, for a elderly. And a safe area. Thanks MaryJ.
Linda K
43 contributions
There are loads, so it depends on your budget. Jurys Inn would be very central, it's just off Quay St or the Meyrick which is on Eyre Square and close to the Bus & Rail Station. Connacht Hotel outside the city but there is a good bus route.
dtp_photo
New York City, NY37 contributions
Planning to be in Galway mid-week - is it worth a two night stay for a married couple in their 40's? We love local pubs and shopping, but don't want to be in the midst of a spring break rager! I can't tell if Quay Street is crazy like Duval Street in Key West, or just lively and busy.
2 nites perfect the uni kids are all off now until after Easter and the buzz isn't usually a 'spring break type buzz' it's a Good feel and there are clubs and pubs for your age and older ! That's why it's so popular something for everyone . There is lots of food , pubs, clubs etc to choose from. There's good shopping and lots of sightseeing of you wanted to do a bit of touring outside the city there is lots. A 2 day break is perfect. In winter it's the right amount of time - in summer you could even do another day ! It's by and large a safe city too. One piece of advice - wear flats no heels- city is cobbled! :)
Hi we’re a group of six girls wanting to find good authentic Irish traditional music, coming to state this coming weekend.. any tips or advice.. recommendations welcomed 👍🏼☘️🇨🇮 1081913
Douglas Dill
Dallas, TX44 contributions
I recommend The Trad on The Prom at the Galway Bay but they may be already done fir the season at this time sorry u might still call by the Galway Bay hotel on the Promenade.
geraldwalsh1952
Cork, Ireland2 contributions
Went to restaurant here last November...really good. Not sure
what it was called...maybe Quay Restaurant,Quay st.
Thanks
Ger Walsh
geraldwalsh1952
Cork, Ireland2 contributions
We went to excellent restaurant here last year.....think it was called Quay Restaurant......sound right? In Galway next weekend,will probably seek it out!
Ger Walsh
Lynne S
United Kingdom115 contributions
Not sure sorry
gulliver03
warwick,ri25 contributions
Will pubs and other businesses be open Easter Sunday? We are on a tour and in Galway that day... we do not want to be just sitting in a hotel with nothing to do...
Hinner P
County Cork, Ireland73 contributions
Just keep in Mind that good Friday is the only day in the year when no alcohol is sold in Ireland. Apart from that you should be fine not like Christmas day where towns and streets are like ghost towns.
_hanlie_slabbert
Pretoria, South Africa
We are going to visit Quay Street in June and would like to experience pubs and especially live music. We have 2 toddlers (3 and 5 years old) that will be travelling with us. Are children allowed in pubs at night?
mariecollinsclarke
Galway, Ireland4 contributions
Children are allowed in pubs until 9.30pm. Hope u have a great holiday.
Frequently Asked Questions about Quay Street
- We recommend booking Quay Street tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 3 Quay Street tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Quay Street:
- (0.02 km) The Residence Hotel
- (0.03 km) Snug Townhouse
- (0.05 km) Jurys Inn Galway
- (0.10 km) The House Hotel
- (0.24 km) The Herons Rest Boutique Accommodation
- Restaurants near Quay Street:
- (0.01 km) McDonagh's
- (0.01 km) Costa Coffee
- (0.01 km) MacDonagh
- (0.01 km) Restaurant Gemelles
- (0.01 km) Martine's Quay Street Wine Bar & Restaurant
- Attractions near Quay Street:
- (0.01 km) Claddagh and Celtic Jewellery
- (0.01 km) Kirwan's Lane
- (0.01 km) Aran Sweater Market
- (0.04 km) Quays Bar Galway
- (0.05 km) 126 Artist-Run Gallery