Galway Food Tour
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What to order at Rúibín
- Must order
- The Atlantic fish changes with the day's catch; the beef is well-sourced from Irish farms
- Signature dishes
- Grilled Atlantic fish, Irish beef cuts
- Editor tip
- A solid weeknight option when Westend restaurants are fully booked; the bar has a good whiskey selection.
CuisineIrish, European
Price€€
Neighborhoodeyre square
HoursMon-Sat 12:00-23:00
Phone+353 91 563 830
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Signature dishes: Grilled Atlantic fish, Irish beef cuts
Must order: The Atlantic fish changes with the day's catch; the beef is well-sourced from Irish farms
Tip: A solid weeknight option when Westend restaurants are fully booked; the bar has a good whiskey selection.
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