Must-see nightlife in County Galway

Often photographed for its classic two-storey black-and-white facade, Monroe's has been at the heart of local nightlife for more than 50 years. Expect a…

Stone-fronted Taaffe's is well loved for its nightly Irish music sessions beginning at 5.30pm, followed by bands belting out ballads at 9.30pm. The front…

Rainbow flags and motifs adorn Galway's premier LGBTQ bar, where Wednesday is student night, DJs spin dance music on Friday, Saturday brings drag acts,…

Buoys and model fishing boats fill the window, and beer barrels line the pavement outside this proper local’s bar. Inside it’s full of talk of sport, good…

Informal music sessions, open fires and a broad terrace with harbour views make Tí Joe Mac's a local favourite.

Part of Foyles Hotel, this rollicking pub has regular live music across all genres and Thursday-night open-mike sessions.

Baristas brew up fairtrade coffee in this sleek dark-wood-floored cafe in a historic stone building. There are other branches scattered throughout Galway…