Bierhaus
2 Henry St, Galway, H91 E271
Galway's original craft beer bar (since 2005), with about 24 rotating taps and an all-vegetarian kitchen. Opens 4pm on weekdays, early afternoon at weekends.
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.
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).
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.
The Blue Note
3 William St West, Galway, H91 V184
West End DJ bar since 1994, with snugs, a heated beer garden and a short craft list. Opens 5pm.
The Dew Drop Inn
12 Mainguard St, Galway
A Latin Quarter pub since 1902, now run by Galway Bay Brewery: two bars, an open fire and the brewery's core beers on tap. Opens 3pm Monday to Thursday, noon Friday to Sunday.
The Salt House
Raven Terrace, Galway
Galway's specialist beer bar: 23 taps (at least 10 rotating), a weekly cask ale and 120+ bottles and cans. Walk-ins only.
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.
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross St Upper, Galway, H91 F9F7
Painted-blue 1894 corner pub with snugs, a fire, 130+ whiskeys and its own house beers, plus a small craft range.