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"Located just a stone’s throw from the Spanish Arch by Galway’s long walk, Ard Bia offers diners the perfect atmosphere for relaxing. Whether you want a take a moment to enjoy a fine coffee and cake while watching the River Corrib flow by outside, or eat a hearty meal with a glass of wine accompanied by friends, the choice is yours."

"More of an art house serving best brunches in town than a restaurant per se. This place is hip to the bone!. Dj workshops, talks about this and that and dinners …"

"A true icon of Galway’s breakfast scene, McCambridge’s do pre-afternoon dining in this city better than anybody else. Downstairs, the deli sells everything from local cheeses to French wines and a small cafe serves up some of the best coffee in town. The best of the action takes place upstairs, in McCambridge’s famous restaurant, and it’s here that you’ll grab some of the best breakfast in Galway City."

"McCambridge’s is something of an institution in Galway, and for good reason. Outdoor seating for optimal people-watching, it’s hard not to love this place. Wrap your hands around a mug of the good-stuff and it’s sure to warm your insides (and outsides depending on whether the Galway aimsir cooperates)."

"If you ask someone from Galway to point you in the direction of where the locals usually go for brunch, 8/10 will direct you to McCambridge’s. (The other 2/10 will ask “What’s brunch?”). Similar to The Kitchen, McCambridge’s is somewhere you want to visit if you’re a veggie or a vegan."

"Gourmet Tart is probably one of the most well-known pastry places in Galway due to their 6 locations around the city. You can find them at Salthill, Galway Shopping Centre, The Westend and Abbeygate Street. Their displays are always filled with delicious bits and pieces that make your tummy rumble and do a dance; Croissants, tarts, macarons, eclairs, bumblebee cake and so much more!"

"Head towards Galway’s Westend for a rich, creamy and sweet cup of goodness at one of the city’s newest and most welcoming coffee shops. Their delicious hot chocolate is made using 100% Belgian dark chocolate which is ground down and melted expertly with steaming milk. It can be made vegan with a milk substitute and, if you’re feeling extra indulgent, top it all off with some marshmallows - absolutely A1!"

"The family-run Raheen Woods Hotel can be found in Athenry, set amongst a tranquil woodland setting, a handy, 15-minute spin from the city,. This four star luxury hotel has plush rooms, marble halls and beautiful gardens to complement your spa treatments. The Tranquillity Leisure and Spa offers a full menu of beautifying therapies designed to relax and nourish body and soul."

"To round off our guide to the best spa hotels Galway has to offer is the often-missed Raheen Woods Hotel and Spa. This four star luxury hotel has plush rooms, marble halls and beautiful gardens to complement your spa treatments. The Tranquillity Leisure and Spa offers a full menu of beautifying therapies designed to relax and nourish body and soul."

"These two reserves, through their combination of deciduous woods, limestone reefs, lakes and turloughs, constitute one of the most interesting Irish vegetation and faunal complexes still in existence. The Coole-Garryland reserve contains a variety of floral habitats including well-formed high forest on deep pockets of soil, dwarf woodland on limestone pavement and a turlough complex in the Callows and Coole Lake. A large portion of this reserve was formerly owned by Lady Gregory, co-founder with W.B."

"One hour south of Galway City is a great place to take the kids for a day out in nature. Covering an area of approximately 400 hectares is the wetland and woodland nature reserve of Coole Park. The two reserves constitute woods, limestone reefs, lakes, and turloughs where you can see interesting Irish vegetation and fauna."

"Cong Abbey is a beautiful, ancient monastery ruin from the 13th century. Here you feel like you have been transported back a few centuries and can imagine how the monks …. translated by•View Original"

"Flannery's Hotel is long established in Galway City as a hotel offering comfort & style within relaxed surroundings making it an excellent choice for the business traveller or leisure guest alike. All rooms are tastefully decorated and equipped with modern 3 star features such as en-suite facilities, direct dial telephone, multi channel television, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, and free WiFi throughout the hotel. Award winning "Galwegians Restaurant" offers guests a selection of dishes all cooked with flair in the kitchen where each menu is accompanied by a range of freshly prepared home grown vegetables and complimented by a vast selection of fine wines."

"Ballyloughane Beach and Eyre Square are both a short drive away from Flannery’s Hotel, making it an ideal accommodation for beach-goers, as well as foodies. It is a three-star hotel that features an on-site Irish restaurant and a bistro that offers flavorful mixes and popular drinks. Rooms in this hotel are equipped with a work desk, coffee-making essentials, and WiFi access."

"It tends to (not always!) be one of the cheaper hotels in Galway, price wise, but it’s a bit outside the city, so you’ll need to grab a taxi. Based on my last couple of visits, I can vouch for the rooms being clean and the food from the bar being decent. The rooms are also modern and spacious."

"Hotel of the Year 2018, The Twelve is an elegant retreat in Barna Village. It combines exquisite dining, luxurious rooms and some well-deserved relaxation therapy in Le Petit Spa. Escape the world for a time and immerse yourself in a Nourishing Marine Cocoon Wrap or get back to nature with a mineral-rich Seaweed Bath which is known to have amazing restorative healing properties."

"The hotel/gastropub is situated in Barna Village - a 10-minute drive from Galway. On the top floor, you'll find the fine dining restaurant with a wine list that has won multiple international awards. Our favourite spot is downstairs in The Pins Gastro Bar - the pizzas, stacked with local ingredients, are super."

"The Twelve Hotel is located in the idyllic seaside village of Barna, a short distance outside Galway city. Named after the twelve rolling peaks nearby, this hotel offers relaxation, luxury and escapism. After a busy day exploring the Irish thrills, you can indulge in this hotel’s unique charms."

"Established in 2001, the Radisson Blu Hotel Galway & Spa is situated on Lough Atalia Road just a three minute walk from the famous Eyre Square. Guests looking for hotel accommodation in a convenient central location will find the hotel is located behind the bus and railway Station and close to all major sights and attractions including the Aran Islands and Connemara. The hotel boasts 282 guestrooms."

"The Galmont Hotel & Spa has a perfect location overlooking Galway Bay and is just a three-minute walk from Eyre Square. The spacious rooms vary from deluxe sea views to those with a private balcony to family rooms. There are two dining options – Marina’s Restaurant menu includes a Galway Bay smoked haddock or an Irish Rub Cap burger, while Coopers Bar & Lounge has a signature Knickerbocker Glory."