# Galway craft beer venues

> 9 craft beer bars, brewpubs and taprooms in Galway on our self-guided crawl routes.

Source: https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/venues/ (The Craft Beer Crawl, 2026-10-20)

- [Bierhaus](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/venues/galway-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](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.
- [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).
- [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.
- [The Blue Note](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/venues/galway-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](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/venues/galway-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](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/venues/galway-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](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.
- [Tigh Neachtain](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/galway/venues/galway-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.

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