Order The dry-aged Irish beef is the headline; the Atlantic seafood platter works well for groups
Brasserie on the Corner near Eyre Square Galway runs all-day service from breakfast through dinner around dry-aged Irish beef and Atlantic seafood plates.
Order The Atlantic fish changes with the day's catch; the beef is well-sourced from Irish farms
Ruibin at Galway's docklands serves Irish seafood and European classics in a relaxed bar-restaurant with a curated whiskey bar near the Galway centre.
Order The Rich Har Mee noodle broth; the Malaysian curries are the other reliable order
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.
Order The daily brunch specials; the room is calmer than the Latin Quarter on a busy Saturday
Merchant Cafe and Bar at Eyre Square Hotel Galway keeps all-day locally sourced dishes from breakfast through dinner for city workers and visitors.
Order The rooftop brunch on a clear day with a view of the Bay; book the outside table specifically
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.
Also on this listRúibínBrasserie on the CornerLena's Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
Order Coffee and herbal teas
Dangan House Cafe in Galway is set in a refurbished 19th-century grain store within a garden centre, serving coffee, sweet treats, toasties and curries.
Order Specialty espresso
Top Shelf Coffee Bar on Fairgreen Road is a Galway specialty coffee spot near the market area, with well-executed espresso drinks and a loyal morning crowd.
Order Daily-baked soda bread and traditional Irish fruit scones
GBC just off Eyre Square has been a Galway family bakery since the 1930s; the ground-floor counter sells fresh-baked breads and confectionary daily.
Order Wheaten soda farls and butter-glazed fruit scones
O Connors Traditional Bakery on Francis Street Galway bakes Irish soda bread and brown loaves; the most traditional Irish bread counter in the city.
Geometry Coffee Roasters in Galway supplies the best cafes including Plamas and Urban Grind; George and Matt roast traceable single-origins since 2015.
Calendar Coffee in Oughterard, 27km west of Galway, roasts small-batch single-origins and runs a seasonal cafe for cyclists seeking the county's best coffee.
Also on this listTop Shelf Coffee Bar
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Drink Pint of Stout and a toasted sandwich at the bar
McSwiggins on Eyre Street Galway is a warren of dark-wood rooms and gas fires that feeds a lunchtime crowd then stays loud with live music until midnight.
Drink Connemara Negroni: Connemara whiskey, sweet vermouth, Campari
The Cellar Bar on Eglinton Street Galway is an 18th-century landmark basement; DJ nights and acoustic sets in the granite-vaulted room Thursday to Saturday.
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Galway Hooker Brewery in Oranmore supplies Galway pubs with its Irish Pale Ale; named after the traditional Connemara fishing boat and brewed since 2006.
Galway Eyre Square Market runs Thursday and Friday with Connacht produce, crafts and hot street food attracting a local and visitor crowd each week.
Moycullen Farmers Market at An Fuaran runs every Friday with west Galway producers; the only Galway market awarded the national Farmers Markets Good Practice.
Connemara Smokehouse in Ballyconneely Galway supplies the city market circuit with cold-smoked Atlantic salmon and eel, produced on the Connemara coast.
Portumna Market on Lough Derg in east Galway runs on the first Saturday monthly; brassicas, roots and honey from east county farms near the lake.
Ballinrobe Country Market in south Co. Mayo supplies the wider region with fresh eggs, farmhouse butter and seasonal vegetables from Mayo border farms.
Order Mee goreng: stir-fried egg noodles with sambal, vegetables and peanut crumble for under €9
Papa Rich at Born on Newtownsmith Galway dishes up Malaysian laksa under €12; the canteen-style room fills every lunchtime for the best value in the city.
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Order Avocado on sourdough with Galway Bay crab and poached egg: the signature rooftop brunch plate
Lena's Rooftop on Crown Square Galway serves weekend brunch with city views; the elevated outdoor terrace and brunch cocktails make it the city's most.
Also on this listBrasserie on the Corner
Try Doner and adana kebab wraps until 04:00
Capital Turkish Kebab on Eglinton Street Galway is the halal doner stop open until 4am; freshly baked flatbread and halal-certified lamb served every night.
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