Galway Food Tour
This tour leads food enthusiasts around Galway's finest food destinations. Along the way, you will sample fresh sushi, the finest cheese, oysters, mouth-watering bread...
CuisineWine bar
Price€€
Neighborhoodwestend
HoursWed-Thu 17:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-23:30, Sun 15:00-22:00
Phone+35391565813
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Why locals love it: A Michelin Bib Gourmand wine bar on a residential West End street that locals treat as a private secret from tourists.
Tip: Arrive at 17:30 before the evening crowd; the oysters and house charcuterie board with a Sancerre is the ideal entry point.
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Location
Address: 56 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 X9F2
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