Woodquay, the West End & Salthill

Best time: Wednesday to Sunday from about 4pm (The Universal is closed Monday and Tuesday; Róisín Dubh's bar opens in the early evening). Opening hours change, so check each venue before you set off.

The stops

1. 

   McGinn's Hop House

   19 Woodquay, Galway, H91 AW2P

   Family-run Woodquay pub with 24 draught lines, a deep bottle list and wood-fired pizza until 11pm. Opens noon daily.

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2. 

   Róisín Dubh

   8 Dominick St Upper, Galway

   Galway's best-known music and comedy venue, with a dedicated craft bar and a beer garden. Bar opens early evening.

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3. 

   The Universal

   9 William St West, Galway, H91 H5R9

   Small West End bar with about 12 local craft taps, natural wines and seasonal small plates (MICHELIN Guide 2026). Closed Monday and Tuesday.

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4. 

   Oslo

   226 Upper Salthill, Galway, H91 K7WF

   Where Galway Bay Brewery began in 2009: the brewery's beers plus guests, food from noon to 10pm and a big screen for sport. Open until midnight (1am Friday and Saturday).

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The Universal to Oslo is about 2.4 km (30 min) towards Salthill. You can take a taxi or the city bus instead.

Check Róisín Dubh's gig listings, because some nights need a ticket for the venue.

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