Kombu Ramen and Bao Bar is a japanese restaurant in Latin Quarter, Galway.
Kombu on Druid Lane Galway is JP McMahon's Japanese ramen and bao bar, opened July 2025 next to the Druid Theatre as the city's first dedicated ramen kitchen.
Signature dishes: Ramen, Steamed bao buns
Must order: A ramen bowl with the steamed bao buns to share; the chocolate ganache bao with wasabi sea salt is the kitchen's dessert calling card
Tip: Closed Mondays; opens at 15:00 Friday and Saturday for the early pre-theatre run, and walk-ins fill quickly.
Address: Druid Lane, Galway, H91 WD26
The Pullman at Glenlo Abbey Galway earned its first Michelin star in 2026; Angelo Vagiotis serves seven Irish courses in two Orient Express carriages.
Signature: Seven-course seasonal tasting menu
Order: The seven-course tasting menu at €150; wine pairing at €90 adds depth across every course
Tip: The Wednesday-Sunday dinner service allows a long three-hour meal; Glenlo Abbey grounds are worth arriving early to walk.
Corrib House in Woodquay Galway is a Georgian townhouse on the River Corrib, serving freshly baked cakes and light plates in a serene riverside setting.
Signature: Buttermilk pancakes, Freshly baked cakes
Order: The buttermilk pancakes at brunch; the homemade cakes change daily and are consistently worth trying
Tip: Closed Mondays; the garden seating in summer is Galway's best-kept outdoor eating secret.
Mama Rich in Woodquay Galway brings Malaysian and Thai street food at family-recipe prices; the yaki soba and har mee broth anchor a menu of generous wok plates.
Signature: Yaki Soba, Rich Har Mee, Malaysian street food
Order: The Rich Har Mee noodle broth; the Malaysian curries are the other reliable order
Tip: Book ahead as the dining room is small; the rebranded Mama Rich is the continuation of the long-running Papa Rich kitchen.
Alma is Galway's only Portuguese restaurant; the Wednesday to Saturday dinner menu features bacalhau and Atlantic seafood inspired by Portugal's coast.
Signature: Portuguese seafood dishes, Bacalhau
Order: Ask for the bacalhau preparation of the day; the dessert section is worth leaving room for
Tip: One of the city's genuinely unique cuisine addresses; booking ahead is essential at weekends.
HYDE Bar on Forster Street Galway runs all-day brunch seven days a week with bottomless cocktails and bank-holiday disco brunches that made it the city's.
Signature: Disco brunch plates, Bottomless cocktail brunch
Order: The themed bottomless brunch on Bank Holiday Mondays is the headline event; book well ahead
Tip: Standard brunch is walk-in friendly on weekday mornings; weekend sittings need a reservation.
Merchant Cafe and Bar at Eyre Square Hotel Galway keeps all-day locally sourced dishes from breakfast through dinner for city workers and visitors.
Signature: All-day brunch, Simple Irish lunch plates
Order: The daily brunch specials; the room is calmer than the Latin Quarter on a busy Saturday
Tip: Good value given the Eyre Square location; a reliable option when you need food quickly.
