Raftery's is located approximately 18 kilometers from Galway city in the small, picturesque village of Craughwell. This award-winning restaurant has been run by the same family for years. It is also a favorite meeting place for the famous Galway Blazers Hunt, who are based nearby. House specialties include Irish Coffee, and the utterly divine smoked salmon on homemade brown bread. Musical entertainment is on offer most nights, usually featuring traditional Irish music. The staff are warm and welcoming and there is usually a good turf fire blazing away.
This is a well-known and popular pub in Salthill which attracts an amicable crowd. It offers al fresco dining and a pint can be savored while enjoying sea views. Inside the décor is comfortable and homely. Kiloran's is a regular haunt of sports fans and sports teams in the area. There is a pool table at the rear where regulars often congregate for a relaxing game or two.
Opened in 2010, Cupan Tae is one of the best tearooms in town. With more than 30 varieties of herbal loose leaf teas, you will be spoilt for choice. This lovely spot is a fabulous place to indulge in afternoon tea where you can gorge decadent desserts and delicious savories. Their menu is seasonal and changes weekly, but you can be sure of delightful goodness every time you visit Cupan Tae.
This little cafe specializes in healthy yet yummy lunchtime food, featuring tasty, generous sandwiches and salads. The emphasis is on focaccia rather than a fry-up, but you can indulge yourself with the homemade desserts offered. The decor is somewhat baroque, with the exception of the huge black and white photograph of an Italian train station. Anton Cafe fills up quickly for lunch. So sneak in early to be sure of getting a table.
Come here if you want to spoil yourself and a friend. Tucked away on the eponymous laneway, Kirwan's Lane restaurant offers excellent and innovative Irish food. You'll enjoy new combinations of specifically Irish ingredients such as black pudding, new potatoes and a variety of local seafood. However, the menu is broad enough for most palates, including imaginative vegetarian options, roast lamb and monkfish. The two rooms are warm and comfortable; the service is courteous but unobtrusive.
Located in Moycullen village, just 8 miles from Galway, White Gables is an attractive dining option. Natural stone walls and intimate lighting lends the dining room a cozy ambiance that is warm and inviting. The restaurant offers an a la carte selection of local favorites and tasting menus, including a variety of seafood dishes, steaks and decadent desserts. White Gables takes pride in serving dishes that are cooked to perfection using traditional recipes and methods for an authentic taste of local flavor. The restaurant is favored by locals and visitors alike, and boasts a strong following of regulars, so be sure to make a reservation.