Time for change — GBC launches new menu

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The GBC restaurant in Williamsgate Street is inviting one and all to try its new budget friendly lunch menu, available only in the table service restaurant upstairs, commencing this week.

Basilico to celebrate its ten year adventure

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

For many the middle of February represents a special time of the year with the celebration of Valentine's Day. However, the month marks a significant landmark for the team at Basilico; 10 years ago the Italian restaurant opened its doors to the world in Oranmore.

Nothing says ‘I love you’ like dinner at SALT

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Love is in the air at SALT Restaurant & Bar this week as the team get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day. With January behind us and Valentine’s Day now less than two weeks away, it is high time you started making plans to spoil that special someone in your life.

Basilico prepares to celebrate its tenth anniversary

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

As Basilico approaches its 10th anniversary the team are in a celebratory mood. They are looking to the past and what they have achieved over the 10 years, and to the future, on what they want to do to keep the restaurant performing at its best every day.

In the early days, when the restaurant had some 70 dishes on the menu, it was obvious that the team were passionate and ambitious to deliver choice and taste and nuance when it comes to authentic Italian food.

Home cooked food for your party needs

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Padraic Glynn is the owner and chef of MPG Foods in Claregalway, a HSE approved kitchen which he set up some years ago.

Nourish, a new family favourite in Barna

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

In the small but salubrious village of Barna, restaurants do not change very often. There is Donnelly’s Bar, of course, and O’Grady’s on the Pier, with its unparalleled views of the bay. The Twelve, the boutique hotel in the centre of the village, has plenty of dining options. It offers everything from fine dining at the West restaurant, to more casual options at the Pins bar, bistro, and bakery, and the popular Pizza Dozzina. An Indian, a Chinese, and an Italian takeaway round out the options nicely.

Enjoy a gin infused supper at the Meyrick

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

The Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at Hotel Meyrick is hosting a Gin Infused Supper Club on Friday January 26.

The event will feature a specially created three course menu crafted by AA Rosette Meyrick head chef, Phillip Dunleavy. Each delicious course will feature creative dishes that have been inspired by a range of premium gins. Choose from the maple and gin glazed belly of lamb or the confit chicken spring roll with gin and plum dipping sauce among the starters, before savouring the gin marinated beef short rib with juniper berry jus, or perhaps the organic salmon with sea vegetables and crushed celeriac drizzled with a gin dill sauce. Even the beautiful desserts have been given the botanicals touch, with a knickerbocker glory like no other that features layers of gin ice-cream, or a traditional rhubarb and apple crumble served with gin jelly.

Dine at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie in the heart of Galway city this spring

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

As we spring into 2018 in Galway, the days are slowly getting longer and there has never been a better time to plan your next company night out. The popular Gaslight Bar & Brasserie is the perfect venue for group events and entertaining visiting friends, clients, or colleagues.

Carve Your Own at SALT

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

Sunday is not complete without a roast dinner but for many, this age-old tradition has become somewhat lost in recent years. Now, SALT Restaurant & Bar at 163 Upper Salthill is reviving the traditional Sunday roast… but it’s doing so with a twist.

Carve Your Own at SALT will see diners invited to carve their own roast, allowing each member of the party to decide exactly how much or how little they want on their plate. Carve Your Own is aimed at groups of four but larger parties can also be catered for (ask for details at time of booking).

Well Wholly Cow!! Galway’s first Wholly Cow Burgers opened in Newcastle!

Wed, Jan 24, 2018

Well, Wholly Cow!!
Galway’s first Wholly Cow Burgers opened in Newcastle

I mean, Can you feel the love?

Tue, Jan 23, 2018

The annual homage to love, Valentines Day and the inevitable “what are your plans? If you’re single, the options are between hiding away and going out on the town, in a long-term relationship, well then its how do we reinvent the wheel this year, in a new relationship… it’s time to impress and if you happen to be all of the above on Feb 14th, there is the answer for you in Galway.

Enjoy a gin infused supper at the Meyrick

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

The Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at Hotel Meyrick is hosting a Gin Infused Supper Club on Friday January 26.

Discover the fresh, Irish produce that goes into a Supermac’s grilled chicken sandwich

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

Irish farmers and suppliers are at the heart of an upcoming promotion of the grilled chicken sandwich by Supermac’s. The chain of family restaurants is launching a campaign that highlights the 100 per cent fresh Irish chicken used in the sandwich, reared by Irish farmers and served in artisan wholemeal buns supplied by Coughlan’s bakery in Naas. The Batavia lettuce and red onion are supplied by Curley’s Fresh Food in Castlegar, Co Galway, and the recommended chipotle mayonnaise is supplied by Spice O’ Life in Dunmanway, Co Cork.

Breakfast to suit all tastes at SALT @ The Glass Factory

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

Breakfast is widely regarded as the most important meal of the day, but in our fast-paced society we often neglect our own needs in the morning as we rush to get the children ready for school, walk the dog, and strive to beat rush-hour traffic.

Authentic Asian cuisine in Spiced Bearna

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Spiced Bearna, which opened in the centre of Barna village last month, is offering delicious authentic Asian dishes bringing together the best culinary traditions from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

The Universal’s success

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

The Universal is a small bar with its sights set on craft beers and cocktails. Located in the West End district of Galway city, it complements the alternative nature of the area with its idiosyncratic menus and drink selection. It opened in 2016 in the premises that was previously The Old Forge and never have two pubs been more different from each other. Conor Lynam opened The Universal Bar just down from his other great success, the Bierhaus. A year later, and this Irish contemporary restaurant and bar has a solid reputation for good food and imaginative drinks.

Great value on offer at Restaurant gigi’s this January

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Starting this week, enjoy four scrumptious weeks of fantastic savings on award-winning food at the g Hotel & Spa. One of Galway’s top restaurants with simply delicious food, Restaurant gigi’s serves uncomplicated dishes which showcase the very best of Irish ingredients. This month, the team at the g Hotel have introduced a new Winterlicious promotion offering 20 per cent savings on two and three course dinners, available Sunday to Thursday right through to January 31.

Helena’s Vietnamese spring rolls

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

For a tasty dish this New Year, Helena from Evergreen tells us how to make delicious Vietnamese spring rolls.

‘G & Tea’ afternoon tea is just the tonic this January at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

Where better to enjoy afternoon tea but on Eyre Square in the very heart of Galway. Hotel Meyrick has been serving afternoon tea in elegant surroundings since 1852. From royalty and presidential candidates to famous actors and sporting heroes, Hotel Meyrick is the home of hospitality in Galway.

Traditional afternoon tea is served in the beautiful Parlour Lounge from 1pm to 6pm each day. Relax in plush golden hued surroundings with friendly service and savour hand-cut sandwiches with tasty fillings, smoked salmon with cream cheese on freshly baked brown bread, and homemade fruit scones served with cream and preserves. Delight in the delicious pastry creations made by the talented head pastry chef and his team; all accompanied with your choice of tea or coffee.

Winterlicious twenty per cent savings in Restaurant gigi’s at the g this January

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

Do you have a New Year’s resolution to eat better and save money? The g Hotel has something that might cheer you up this January. For four scrumptious weeks, the award winning Restaurant gigi’s is offering a new ‘Winterlicious’ promotion Sunday to Thursday from January 7 to 31. Save 20 per cent on your food bill, valid on two and three course menus, in the relaxed and welcoming Restaurant gigi’s. The early dining Delight Menu usually €29.50 for two courses will be a great value €23.60 per person, bringing you mouthwatering cuisine at incredible prices.

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