Best & Cool Bars in Cong

"This cavernous Galway pub is so big it actually has two doors on both the High Street and Cross Street. There are five bars set over two floors, including a space for live music and a slightly more sedate Gin Bar. It's crazy busy every night, but particularly at the weekends and at Arts Festival time or during Race Week."

"Five bars, including Sonny Malloy's Whiskey Bar, are spread over two floors at this rambling venue, a maze of dark wood, hidden nooks and stained-glass partitions. Live music plays regularly, followed by DJs...."

"O’Connell’s Bar is a neighborhood favorite (especially with the locals for post-work drinks), and between an easygoing, laid-back vibe and the comfortable vintage interiors, it’s not hard to see why. But the best part about O’Connell’s, and what sets it apart from many of the other bars and led us to put it on the list of best bars in Galway, is the huge outdoor beer garden. Coming in through a modest entrance and emerging into the enormous patio has been likened to Doctor Who’s TARDIS or Diagon Alley in Harry Potter."

"O’Connell’s is well located on Eyre Square, a public park that hosts the annual Galway Continental Christmas Market and acts as a meeting point and socialising spot during the summer. Formerly a grocery and bar, O’Connell’s wears its status as a historic local landmark proudly, with its original features being lovingly maintained. But in spite of its reverence for history, this pub hasn’t been afraid to keep up with the times."

"This pub on Galway's central Eyre Square may not look all that from the outside, but what you can't see from the street is the humungous beer garden. Or should that be beer street - after all they've built a Victorian street in their huge courtyard complete with a Dough Bros pizzeria and the whole thing has a retractable roof to cope with the Irish weather. More about O’Connell’s"

"If you feel like you need to let off a little steam, An Púcán might be one of the best Galway bars for you. Previously, it fit more into the typical mold of a quaint but lively Irish bar, but following new ownership in 2014, it underwent some renovations. The result is something that maintains the heritage of an authentic Irish pub but with elements from a more club-like scene."

"An Púcán, is one of Galway’s oldest traditional pubs and has a strong tradition of offering Irish traditional and folk music daily. Besides its great offerings of music, An Púcán also offers over 150 whiskeys along with craft beers and boutique wines as well as an extensive food menu. Address: 11 Forster St, Galway, Ireland"

"The outdoor beer garden at An Púcán is bursting with colour and vibrance making it the perfect place to snap an Insta story, have a cocktail, and enjoy the food. On the menu is everything from soup to chicken or pasta, so you are spoiled for choice!. Bookings can be made through their website."

"The original structure of Quays Bar is over 400 years old and it still retains some of its own original features. The Quays Bar is a famous music venue in Galway which has two floors which play music every night and has played host to famous acts such as Aslan and Nathan Carter. The Quays is also famous for being the home of the television channel TG4’s country music competition called “Glor Tire” and is a popular spot for tourists as it is the perfect place to sample everything that is great about Irish culture."

"As far as historical interior decorating goes, The Quays Pub has pretty much got the ‘cool’ factor locked down. The outside of this Galway pub is quaint and colorful, painted cream and deep blue with red window panes and hanging flower baskets adorning the outer walls. The inside, however, gets cooler the further you go in."

"The unique and antique design of the pub is reminiscent of old taverns of medieval times. Located in the Latin Quarter, the pub is home to some of the best-crafted beers. And with its inlaid woods, stained glasses, and church pews, visitors will have a jolly time with the locals and enjoy their fresh and handcrafted ales."

"The hotel is ideally located between the buzz of Galway city and the relaxed seaside resort of Salthill. Clybaun Hotel provides easy access to Connemara, the Aran Islands and the best of the west of Ireland. The four star Clybaun Hotel is bright and spacious, with plenty of indoor and outdoor comfortable seating areas."

"Guests love Clybaun Hotel’s excellent location that gives them quick access to the vibrant city center, as well as Salthill’s scenic location and charming cafes. There is lots to love about this four-star hotel. It houses an indoor pool, a hot tub, a fitness center, a steam room, and an indoor play area."

"In central Galway, the Park House Hotel blends the warmth and personality of a boutique hotel with 4-star luxury. It offers an award-winning restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms are decorated in warm colours, natural wood furnishings and luxurious fabrics."

"This traditional hotel located in the heart of the city centre is a great place to use as your base when staying in Galway City as it’s only minutes from the train station, a proper Irish bar, and has luxurious rooms. Prices: Average €150 per night. CHECK AVAILABILITY NOW"

"Three juicy smashed beef patties oozing with American cheese, Chipotle honey mayo, fresh lettuce and garlic mayo, The Smash Harry burger from Harry's Bar contains a mouth-watering array of goodies that are sure to curb those burger cravings. If that's not quite for you, try The Filthy Animal burger is packed with buttermilk fried chicken, crispy bacon, fresh stuffing and relish, all dripping in garlic mayo and Harry's gravy. Whatever you decide to order, you can be certain that any grub from Harry's Bar is always a good time."

"Pulling together all aspects of an ideal dining and drinking experience, Harry’s Bar offers delicious dinner, weekend brunch, handcrafted cocktails, matches on the TV and great service to boot. From 11am Saturday to 12pm Sunday, you’ll find some dreamy brunch delights that will definitely cure what ails you. Menu highlights include signature fluffy pancakes and seriously tasty loaded waffles."

"You had me at takeaway cocktails… Yes, that’s right, Harry’s Bar is opening this Friday for takeaway!. Imagine digging into their Mad Harry Burger with a dreamy cocktail onside?. I’m not drooling...you’re drooling."

"Whether you’re working from home or just need a break from the kitchen, Seacrest Kafe is back open for lunch!. Yes, you heard us, Sam and the team are back in business for collection orders. Offering two of their best selling sambos, along with their usual baked treats, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Seacrest Kafe!"

"With six different locations, the Gourmet Tart Company is a Galway staple for sweets and takeout. However, it is the 70-seat café in Salthill that serves the most delectable breakfast. The full Irish—complete with rashers, Irish sausages, eggs, pudding, and fried potatoes—is legendary."

"James Lynch Fitzstephen was the mayor and magistrate of Galway in 1493. So the story goes, when his son was condemned for the murder of a romantic rival Spanish merchant sailor, Lynch Sr personally acted as..."

"Located in the small Irish town of Oughterard lies the beautiful Aughnanure Castle. This castle was originally constructed in the 16th century, by the prominent O’Flaherty family, who was a famous lord family in the region. The castle remained in the hands of the O’Flaherty family until the year 1572, where it was sieged by the President of Connaught, Sir Edward Fitton; the castle changed hands on several occasions throughout the centuries, before later being reclaimed by the O’Flaherty family."

"This 16th-century tower house is one of over 200 in Galway county, located in Oughterard on the banks of the Lough Corrib. Throughout most of medieval history, the land was controlled by the O’Flaherty clan. Around the time of its build, the castle was declared the legal property of the English crown and was taken from the rightful chief, Donal an Chogaidh, and given to Sir Murrough ne doe O’Flaherty."

"Built around 1500, this superbly preserved fortress signposted 4.2km east of Oughterard was home to the 'Fighting O'Flahertys', who controlled the region for hundreds of years after they fought off the Normans. The six-storey tower house stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking Lough Corrib and has been extensively restored."

"A symbol of Irish heritage, the famous Claddagh ring actually originated in Galway. In the nearby neighbourhood going by the same name, which was once a fishing village. At the Claddagh museum and workshop you’ll discover the legend of ring and may even see some being made."

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"This easy-to-miss spot on the corner of Galway’s main parade is marked by a medieval-like fortified house structure and a bizarre ape-like gargoyle. The 15th-century ‘castle’ is not often open throughout, with much of it now occupied by a local bank, but a walk around the back will give you a glance at a heartwrenching piece of Galway history. The castle is home to the spot where the Lord Mayor hanged his own son who had murdered a Spanish visitor who winked at his girlfriend."

"At the corner of Shop Street and Abbeygate Street is a robust limestone house that stands apart from the buildings around it. This is Lynch’s Castle, a fortified house that could go back as far as the 14th century but got its current design in the 16th century. The house afforded extra protection from raids to its owners, the Lynch family who had Anglo-Norman roots and were one of the 14 tribes that held sway in Galway in the period."