5 editor picks across Ireland.
5 british gastropub restaurants worth the trip across Ireland, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Ireland.
The Old Spot on Bath Avenue in Dublin 4, Brian O'Malley and Stephen Cooney's Loyola Group gastropub serving the southside the city's most consistent Sunday.
OrderSunday roast: roast Wicklow lamb with all the trimmings and the sticky toffee pudding to finish.
TipSunday lunch books two weeks ahead; the bar runs walk-ins on the lighter menu Monday to Saturday from 17:00.
John Keogh's on Dominick Street Lower is Galway's award-winning gastropub with a carefully kept Guinness and honest Irish dishes from local suppliers.
OrderThe seafood chowder and a properly pulled pint; the Irish stew on cold evenings
TipA reliable fallback when Westend restaurants are full; the kitchen keeps longer hours than most.
John Keogh's on Upper Dominick Street is Galway's award-winning gastropub with a carefully kept Guinness and honest Irish dishes from local suppliers.
OrderSeafood chowder and a well-pulled pint of Guinness; the Irish stew in winter is textbook
TipThe pub fills with locals after 20:00; arrive earlier for a table if you want to eat.
Oslo in Salthill is the home of Galway Bay Brewery, with the full tap range and rotating craft beers alongside a food menu in a large Galway beer hall.
OrderA core Galway Bay Brewery beer from tap; the food menu is reliable pub fare done without pretension
TipThe taproom at Oranmore plans to open for guided visits in 2026; check galwaybaybrewery.com for updates.
Massimo on William Street West has been a Galway Westend fixture since 2001; burgers and pizza from noon pair with cocktails keeping the bar open until 2am.
OrderThe Massimo burger; the cocktail list is worth exploring before or after the kitchen closes
TipThe kitchen is more consistent earlier in the evening; the bar stays open until 2am on weekends.
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