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...
Mama Rich is an asian fusion restaurant in Eyre Square, Galway.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Yaki Soba, Rich Har Mee, Malaysian street food
Must 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.
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...
Our flagship. A private, unhurried Galway evening, dinner, live trad played for your group, and the pint you pour yourself.
Step into Galway’s vibrant culture on a guided walking tour. Enjoy a private traditional musical session in a local pub, with an Irish dinner and a delicous pint of Ir...
Address: 3 Daly's Place, Woodquay, Galway
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 one.
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.
Lena's Rooftop at Radisson RED Galway on Crown Square has panoramic Bay views; weekend brunch and seasonal dinner use the city centre's highest outdoor.
Signature: Brunch cocktails, Panoramic Galway Bay views
Order: The rooftop brunch on a clear day with a view of the Bay; book the outside table specifically
Tip: The weather matters here; check the forecast before booking the outdoor terrace.
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 one.
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.
High Cafe above the Bunch of Grapes on High Street is Galway's Moroccan destination; tagines, mezze platters and sweet mint tea make it the city's most.
Signature: Moroccan tagine, Mezze platters
Order: The tagine of the day; the mezze platter works as a full meal for two with bread
Tip: Cash is preferable; the kitchen can be slow on busy evenings so allow time.
Lena's Rooftop at Radisson RED Galway on Crown Square has panoramic Bay views; weekend brunch and seasonal dinner use the city centre's highest outdoor.
Signature: Brunch cocktails, Panoramic Galway Bay views
Order: The rooftop brunch on a clear day with a view of the Bay; book the outside table specifically
Tip: The weather matters here; check the forecast before booking the outdoor terrace.
Aniar in Galway has held one Michelin star since 2012; JP McMahon serves tasting menus built on foraged herbs, cured west-coast fish and smoked meats.
Signature: Foraged herb and wild fish tasting courses
Order: The full tasting menu; courses change daily with what is foraged and landed
Tip: Book Tuesday to Saturday evenings; closed Sunday and Monday.