# Woodquay, the West End & Salthill > Self-guided Galway craft beer crawl: McGinn's Hop House, Róisín Dubh, The Universal, Oslo. About 3.5 km (2.4 km of it out to Salthill), allow 4–5 hours. Source: https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/routes/woodquay-to-salthill/ (The Craft Beer Crawl, 2026-10-21) Route 2 · "The Prom Crawl" - 4 stops - About 3.5 km (2.4 km of it out to Salthill) - Walking: About 45 min - Allow 4–5 hours **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](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/venues/galway-mcginns-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. [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=McGinn's%20Hop%20House%2C%2019%20Woodquay%2C%20Galway%2C%20H91%20AW2P) 2. ### [Róisín Dubh](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/venues/galway-roisin-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. [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=R%C3%B3is%C3%ADn%20Dubh%2C%208%20Dominick%20St%20Upper%2C%20Galway) 3. ### [The Universal](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/venues/galway-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. [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=The%20Universal%2C%209%20William%20St%20West%2C%20Galway%2C%20H91%20H5R9) 4. ### [Oslo](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/venues/galway-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). [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Oslo%2C%20226%20Upper%20Salthill%2C%20Galway%2C%20H91%20K7WF) 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. **Alcohol-free and pacing:** ask at the bar for alcohol-free beers and soft drinks, and remember a half is always fine. Eat along the way, drink water between stops, and skip a stop whenever you like. [More tips](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/responsible-drinking/). [Walking directions (Google Maps)](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&origin=McGinn%27s+Hop+House%2C+19+Woodquay%2C+Galway%2C+H91+AW2P&destination=Oslo%2C+226+Upper+Salthill%2C+Galway%2C+H91+K7WF&travelmode=walking&waypoints=R%C3%B3is%C3%ADn+Dubh%2C+8+Dominick+St+Upper%2C+Galway%7CThe+Universal%2C+9+William+St+West%2C+Galway%2C+H91+H5R9) [Print the free passport](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/passport/galway/woodquay-to-salthill/) ## Prefer a guide? - [Galway: Guided Beer and Pub Tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/galway-l804/galway-guided-beer-and-pub-tour-t1348430/?partner_id=8AVPI3Q&cmp=woodquay-to-salthill): GetYourGuide · From US$67 · check dates - [Galway: Night Tour with Beer & Whiskey Tastings & Live Music](https://www.getyourguide.com/galway-l804/galway-night-tour-with-beer-whiskey-tastings-live-music-t1331753/?partner_id=8AVPI3Q&cmp=woodquay-to-salthill): GetYourGuide · From US$89 · check dates Affiliate links: we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. Tasting quantities and inclusions are set by each tour operator and can change. Check the listing before you book. ## Places to stay nearby Well-rated places to stay near Woodquay, measured from McGinn's Hop House, the first stop. Distances are as the crow flies. ### Ardawn House ★★★★★ 31 College Road · about 900 m from the first stop Guest rating 9.3/10 (2,086 reviews) [Prices on Booking.com](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Ardawn%20House%2C%20Galway) or [Expedia](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?destination=Ardawn%20House%2C%20Galway) · [Agoda](https://www.agoda.com/search?textToSearch=Ardawn%20House%2C%20Galway) ### Petra House B&B ★★★ 29 College Road · about 900 m from the first stop Guest rating 9.5/10 (506 reviews) [Prices on Booking.com](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Petra%20House%20B%26B%2C%20Galway) or [Expedia](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?destination=Petra%20House%20B%26B%2C%20Galway) · [Agoda](https://www.agoda.com/search?textToSearch=Petra%20House%20B%26B%2C%20Galway) ### Park House Hotel ★★★★ Forster Street, Eyre Squre · about 400 m from the first stop Guest rating 9/10 (1,734 reviews) [Prices on Booking.com](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Park%20House%20Hotel%2C%20Galway) or [Expedia](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?destination=Park%20House%20Hotel%2C%20Galway) · [Agoda](https://www.agoda.com/search?textToSearch=Park%20House%20Hotel%2C%20Galway) Prefer an apartment? 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