What to order at John Keogh's

Signature drink
Irish whiskey flight from a 150-bottle back-bar selection
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeGastropub and whiskey bar
Price€€€
Neighborhoodwestend
HoursMon-Thu 17:00-23:30, Fri 17:00-00:30, Sat 14:00-00:30, Sun 14:00-23:30
Signature drinkIrish whiskey flight from a 150-bottle back-bar selection
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Food program: Full kitchen: wild Atlantic seafood, fish pie and seasonal mains

Location

Address: 22 Dominick Street Lower, Galway, H91 DY93

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