Entertainment in County Galway
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King's Head
This vast, ancient pub is often too crowded for its own good so come mid-afternoon when you can appreciate preserved details that date back to the 14th century.
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Monroe's Tavern
Often photographed for its classic, world-weary facade, Monroe's delivers traditional music and ballads, plus it remains the only pub in the city with regular Irish dancing. A pizza joint buried within turns out good pies.
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Mullarky's Pub
Another Foyle family production, this rollicking pub is a riot of local merriment, with live music many nights. Join the fun and you may need to stay in Clifden longer than you thought.
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Murphy's
A complete anomaly among the partying throngs in the centre, Murphy's is a timeless haven where locals still explore the limits of the art of conversation. The sign on the door says it all: 'No hen parties'.
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Quays
Enormous tavern with endless timber-panelled rooms and passageways, and great vantage points from which to watch live music (ranging from traditional to pop) most nights. Good sidewalk tables.
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Connolly's
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Fahy's Travellers Inn
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An Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe
Stages plays in Irish.
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Tigh Ruaírí
Rory Conneely’s atmospheric digs host live music sessions.
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Power’s Bar
Head to this thatched pub for a good pint and live music at weekends.
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Town Hall Theatre
The Town Hall Theatre features Broadway and West End shows, and visiting singers.
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Central Park
With seven bars and a capacity of 1000 people, CPs is a Galway clubbing institution.
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Tí Joe Mac's
Informal music sessions, turf fires and a broad terrace with harbour views make Tí Joe Mac's a local favourite. Food is limited to a few sandwiches slapped together between pints.
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Karma
Part of the Skeffington Arms Hotel, Karama draws a sophisticated crowd who dress to impress.
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cuba
Chances are you'll spot this place by the crowds milling out front. House-spinning DJs and live acts fill the dance floor.
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Taaffe's Bar
Stripped of some of its original period detail but still well loved for its nightly Irish music sessions beginning at 17:00.
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Róisín Dubh
From the rooftop terrace you can see sweeping views of Galway; inside emerging acts play here before they hit the big time. It's the place to hear bands.
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Garavan's
A genteel old boozer in the city centre that is a place of refuge for those in search of a pint and a seat on a busy Saturday night.
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Kelly's
This place features a series of cosy snugs downstairs, nice for a quiet pint, while upstairs is a full-blown space given over to live music and DJs.
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Front Door
Heated balconies and cosy timber booths make this a popular spot for a pint, especially among local women on the 'lap circuit' checking out the male talent.
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Tigh Ned
Here since 1897, Tigh Ned is a welcoming, unpretentious place, with lively traditional music and inexpensive lunchtime fare. Tables in the garden have harbour views.
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King's Head
Mainstream, commercial superpub within a 17th-century stone house, hosting rock bands most nights and a popular jazz session on Sunday 'morning' (usually noon to 16:00).
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Cooke's Thatch Bar
Warm, welcoming and not even remotely touristy, this 18th-centuy thatched-roofed local has fantastic Guinness, a heated internal courtyard and live music at least once a week.
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GPO
On Wednesday, GPO cranks out ’80s and ’90s tunes; the rest of the week, it’s house, R&B, indie and hip hop. It’s a favourite with students, who get free admission most nights.
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Tigh Fitz
Near the airport, this jovial pub has traditional sessions and set dancing every weekend and does excellent bar food (noon to 5pm) from June to August. It's 1.6km from Kilronan (about a 25-minute walk).
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