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Sun
10:00 - 23:30
Mon
10:00 - 23:30
Tue
10:00 - 23:30
Wed
10:00 - 23:30
Thu
10:00 - 23:30
Fri
10:00 - 0:30
Sat
10:00 - 0:30
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
Travellers' Choice 2024
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Irish, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Does this restaurant have live music
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About
Blake's Corner Bar is a classic Irish bar located in Galway city, just off Eyre Square and a short stroll from Shop Street & Quay Street. Second time winner of Best Bar Food in Ireland at the Irish Bar of the Year Awards. Specialising in steak and seafood dishes, with a host of daily specials served. Enjoy the best pint of Guinness in Galway here, along with cocktails, G&Ts, extensive wine menu and more. Part of the Galway Whiskey Trail. Friendly and welcoming team, who are always happy to have a chat or make a food/drink recommendation. Adjoined to the award-winning Brasserie on the Corner restaurant.
CUISINES
Irish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
460 reviews
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baroquerie
London8 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
I'd heard good things about this place and took the opportunity of a trip to Galway between Christmas and New Year to try it out. We were a group of three and loved the casual yet cosy seating near the fire in the bar. The food was very tasty and we were treated with real humour and respect by what seemed like the manager. There was a slight mix-up with some bread, we weren't going to mention it as it didn't spoil anything but the manager noticed and made sure we got free coffees at the end. Great service, tasty food and lovely atmosphere. Recommended!
Written 18 January 2020
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Anna Murphy
Wexford14 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
Came here for a 3 course meal and drinks, service was excellent. Malachy was our server and he couldn’t of been better. He was chatty, friendly and we didn’t even have to ask for what we wanted next he just knew e.g when we wanted another drink/ sauce for our food. The food was amazing, best meal I’ve ever had. Steak cooked to perfection! Couldn’t recommend this place enough and not too expensive!
Written 14 August 2020
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floody2017
Galway41 contributions
Sept 2020 • family
Stopped in on a busy Saturday night as a party of 6 without a booking... Did not expect to get a table as everywhere was busy! Ann-Marie welcomed us at the door and was very friendly and managed to get us a table! From the moment we sat down, Conor made sure we were looked after for the night! One of the best services we have ever had! Very professional, funny and we all really enjoyed having him make our night special! All 6 of us had amazing meals.. highly recommend the wings - Crispy with a delicious bbq sauce! Sirloin steak was the best iv had, light battered onion rings, chips, relish and a lovely peppercorn sauce - all for for only €20! Burger, fish and chips and curry were all delicious too! Could not fault one single thing! Definitely our new dinner spot! Thanks for the perfect night out! This is a must visit for any night out!
Written 27 September 2020
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Mike C
Galway113 contributions
Sept 2020 • family
Family Lunch here really was really good. The service was excellent, choice was somewhat limited however all tastes were catered for. The food from starters to dessert was fantastic, well presented, simply but very flavoursome. Definitely worth a visit.
Written 6 September 2020
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Murfsalot
Dublin51 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
Staff were lovely, venue is lovely. We got two cocktails to start, they were really nice. But the food, i got a bland soup, we both got a poor cut of rib eye, both steaks were well over cooked. It came with chips which were under done and laced in salt, onion rings were grand. There was a bif dillop of relish on thr plate which made no sense when the steak came with different sauces.
Didn't even bother with dessert.
Wouldn't go back, 100 euro down the drain
Written 17 February 2023
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George Coen
Thank you for your feedback. We are disappointed that your meal
did not live up to our reputation and hope that you can pay us a visit
again to rectify this experience. We will look into everything mentioned here
and look forward to seeing you again.
Written 11 March 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lou/Barb5655
Scotts Mills40 contributions
Jul 2022 • none
It is a bit confusing when researching places to eat especially when a "bar" that serves food is also co-joined with a restaurant. The reviews were promising (not knowing the bar/restaurant situation) so we decided to give Blake's Bar a try. We were a bit surprised that the actual dining section "Brassiere" required reservations however the Bar (which was very small) had a table that could seat the 3 of us.
The menu was a smaller/condensed version of the restaurant (as we subsequently found out) but sufficient for our needs so we decided to give it a try. The service and food were very good and while it was fun eating in the pub which claims to be the 'oldest', it would have been more fun to have a drink in the pub and dinner in the restaurant. So just a FYI - it you want to eat be sure to make reservations at the Brassiere and not Blake's Bar.
Written 26 July 2022
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kperkins38
Boston693 contributions
May 2022 • none
My husband and I only came for drinks and an appetizer, but everything was great. Very good service and great looking menu. We got the potato leek soup (soup of the day), which was a great portion. And then we got some wine, they do wines by the glass or carafe or bottle, which was really nice. They also make homemade bread and walk around with it and let you choose. Highly recommend the Guinness one and chive if those are options. Wished we had come back for dinner. Also if you plan on going for dinner, make reservations, because it seems to fill up fast. There is also a separate bar area, which is first come first serve. That was full when we got there on a Wednesday afternoon.
Written 24 May 2022
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Carey O
Orlando338 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
We went for dinner on a Monday night. We were able to get a seat at a table in the bar area but all restaurant tables were reserved. Need to make reservation as this place is busy. Food was delicious - prices a little on the higher side - but for us worth the extra money.
Written 14 September 2021
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HicMare
Galway4 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Chose Blakes to meet, eat and chat. From entering the staff were friendly and efficient. Bar service excellent. Plenty to choose from on the menu and choice between a la carte and Theatre menu. All 4 of us so impressed with service- friendly, courteous and great knowledge of menu and business. Food varied and delicious. Definitely will go back
Written 14 February 2020
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Jack Ryan
15 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
My wife and I ordered fish and chips. First impressions the batter was overcooked which meant the fish had reduced inside due to overcooking. The chips. Oh the chips - what could go wrong here? In the old days when I was a chef there was a common chemical used to keep the peeled potatoes white. Now the chemical might not be the issue here but they were very leathery and tough. My wife got one cherry tomato in her lettuce and I got one half of a cherry tomato in the lettuce. Most food businesses accompany fish and chips with mushy peas it wouldn't cost that much extra for a little bowl. Tartare sauce was served but it really was mayonnaise with no chopped pickles.
I have been a customer for a number of years at Blakes and I have always voted for it to recieve rewards but based on this experience I will not vote the next time.
Written 20 September 2024
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General Manager
Hi Jack ,
Many thanks for taking the time to write this review and your feedback is greatly appreciated and has been filtered through our departments.
We are extremely regretful that you felt the food wasnt to the excellent standard that we pride ourselves on delivering to all our customers.
We get fabulous reviews on our Fish and Chips and commented as one of the Best Galway has to offer. We dont serve Mushy Peas but can cater to you by providing Fresh Garden Peas.
Please contact me on manager@brasseriegalway.com as I would like to extend an invitation for you both to come back and give our Fish & Chips another try.
Written 5 October 2024
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Jacob H
Fort Lauderdale7 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
We walked into Blake’s Bar, without a reservation for dinner, and were promptly seated. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. Alan, our waiter was very efficient with our order. My wife ordered the sea bass and it came out well done which she did not like, but it was replaced with another juicy sea bass without any qualms. I had the fish n chips and it was perfect. The staff, the atmosphere of this place could not be more perfect. Strongly recommend this place.
Written 8 September 2023
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John G
Parsippany4 contributions
Mar 2023 • none
We walked in by chance and we are so happy we did. We were visiting Galway for long weekend and I would say Blakes was our best meal and drinks in our entire stay and we visited a lot of Pubs/Restaurants. I think our bartender's name was Alan and his personality was perfect. Great sense of humor, very personable and great recommendations. He poured a "class" Guinness! My Rib eye steak was perfect and the chowder was the best. All around a great expereince.
We went without a reservation but they found a seat for the two of us so a huge thanks to the host and manager for making that happen.
Written 14 March 2023
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Katelynn D
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • couples
Nice food and warm atmosphere, service was great up until we finished our dinner. Once our plates were cleared we were asked if we wanted dessert to which we said no but our waitress quickly left before we could ask for another round of drinks and the bill. We didn’t see that waitress again, there were two other tables in our section who were being regularly checked on and offered further drinks, we tried flagging down the only waitress in the section but she never looked over in our direction in the 20 minutes we were waiting. The other tables were of bigger parties and we were just a table of two but still, it would’ve been nice to finish the experience on a good note rather than being ignored and confused. The other tables were brought bills while we had to go up and pay at the till, not really a fine dining experience.
Written 8 July 2024
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Our travels together
Portstewart441 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
We were recommended this place by a taxi driver and we really struck gold. Staff were so friendly and helpful.
The place is spotless and excellent selection of whisky and gin.
Great atmosphere and the food is superb. Definitely call in here if you are looking for lunch or dinner. You wont regret it
Written 20 February 2020
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Vicky G
10 contributions
Dec 2023 • friends
Was recommended by our walking tour guide to come here for food. Despite only visiting in the late afternoon, they were able to squeeze us in, albeit at 8pm. It was well worth the wait. The lamb was falling apart, and the accompanying rioja was delicious. My friend had the fish and chips and remarked on how the batter wasn't greasy and the fish was flaky.
In a city where you are spoilt for choice, this is well worth a visit.
Written 28 December 2023
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