Food festivals in Galway

Galway Races Festival Hospitality

Expected dates, not yet confirmed by the organiser. The dates below follow a previous edition and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.

The Galway Races in July bring a city-wide food week with restaurant special menus and market pop-ups; race week is when Galway restaurants run their most.

Hotels for these dates from USD 196/nightFood tours in Galway from €115Official siteAdd to calendar

Food tours in Galway: Galway Food Tour · ★ 4.7 (112)

Dates and details checked May 29, 2026 by against the organiser's site.

Where to eat nearby

Galway guide

Places from our Galway guide, nearest to the festival first.

Lena's Rooftop 2.1 km · Brunch · Eyre Square★ 4.3 Lena's Rooftop Bar and Restaurant 2.1 km · Irish · Eyre Square★ 3.9

Eat your way around Galway while you are in town

Galway Races Festival Hospitality is expected 28 Jul to 2 Aug 2027, dates not yet confirmed by the organiser. These are the food tours and tastings in Galway to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Stay for the festival

Hotels in Galway around 28 July to 2 August 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.

Holiduhotels for these dates from USD 196/night Booking.comhotels for these dates Expediahotels for these dates VIP Carscar hire in Galway from USD 9.73/day

Before you go: airport transfer to Galway (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2

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