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.

Ring in the New Year in style at SALT

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

Have you been tasked with organising the New Year’s Eve celebrations for your family and friends this year? Here’s an idea…leave the planning to the team at SALT Restaurant & Bar at 163 Upper Salthill and you can concentrate on looking fabulous!

The Salthill Social — a great restaurant and more

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Remember when The Spanish Arch was a car park and there was nothing much on Middle Street except the Augi; back when BT was Moons and Nora Barnacle's house was just another house; before Westside was called Westside and there was nothing Latin about the Latin Quarter — that was when Salthill was the undisputed centre of all nightlife in the west of Ireland. While those days are long gone, Salthill seems to be reinventing itself once more.

Goose Valley Farm is taking orders for Christmas

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Goose Valley Farm in south Galway is currently taking orders for Christmas.

All birds ordered will be cleaned and packaged, ready for the oven on Christmas Day. Collection day is set for Saturday, December 23. Craig will also be giving tours of the farm (bring your wellies). You are welcome to join the team at Goose Valley for a cup of tea, nibbles, and traditional Nova Scotian eggnog.

Go to Xi'an Street Food for an authentic bite of China

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

Chinese cuisine has been a food delight that has long pleased the palates of people throughout Galway and Ireland.

Biteclub takes casual dining to a new level

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Abbeygate Street has, for a few years now, been the home of street food in Galway. While we may have lost several stalwarts in recent times — The Home Plate, Couch Potatas, and La Salsa — we have gained much more. This street has everything from authentic Mexican food to the very best falafel. There is a vegetarian cafe, an Italian restaurant, a chilli shack — and even a Asian supermarket and an American sweet shop.

One that has become a firm favourite is Biteclub, which has been a solid performer from its opening. Biteclub is restaurant and bar culture united in a unique way. This is a very happy marriage of two popular food trends, the new breed of pop-up style restaurants like Craicbird in Dublin or Canteen in Limerick meets food truck cuisine — resulting in elevated street food.

A taste of Italy with a Galway accent

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Eglinton Street has many long serving restaurants to choose from, such as Maxwells and the Cellar Bar. Newer, more exotic, places such as Tomodachi Sushi Bar have lately increased the wealth of choice in the area. Zappi's, set in the sizable building that you may remember as Decobakes, is the newest of these dining options. Gone are the overpriced fondant icing and cupcake wrappers, in their place neat, red, banquette seating and blonde wood tables topped with terracotta pots of basil. This casual diner serves a wide range of traditional dishes, specialising in pizza, pasta, gelato, and classic Italian wines. Zappi's is a pleasant surprise and you get much more than you expect, many of the staff are Italian, further adding to the authentic vibe.

New food offering in Massimo Gastropub

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The original gastropub in the West End of Galway, Massimo, has introduced enticing, bang up-to-date, daily and weekend brunch menus, designed by new head chef Andrew O’Halloran.

The Kasbah Wine Bar

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Located at No 2 Quay Street in the heart of the Latin Quarter in Galway, above Tigh Neachtain, the Kasbah Wine Bar is the perfect spot to relax over seasonal and fresh, tapas-style food to share with friends with a choice of fine international wines. The team at the Kasbah have an incredible passion for food and only serve the finest selection of small plates created with products sourced from local producers. The chefs craft exceptionally inventive bites, inspired by traditional Irish food, but with their own unique twist. They also have a wonderful assortment of tapas that are both vegan and gluten free.

During the week, the chefs also prepare the lunches for Tigh Neachtain.

Feast on some festive lunch at The Ardilaun

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The Christmas festive season is in full swing on Taylor's Hill with festive lunches and dinners available in The Ardilaun hotel. Award winning head chef Ultan Cooke and his team have introduced a sumptuous three course Christmas menu for the month of December, to include a glass of wine and mince pies, all for €25 per person.

Spend Christmas Day in front of the fire instead of the oven

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Following the many relieved and anxiety-free diners populating the Barna area and further afield last year, this year The Twelve Bakery shop at The Twelve Hotel continues to take much of the stress and hassle out of your Christmas dinner, with a series of life-changing, time-saving, and delicious offers.

Order before December 21 and The Twelve Bakery will prepare a splendid Christmas feast for you — turkey, ham, plus all the essential tasty trimmings — which you can collect on Christmas Eve and serve to your delighted family and friends on Christmas Day. The team will even let you take all the credit for yourself as the plaudits come flying in.

Give the gift of SALT this Christmas!

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Christmas shopping can be stressful. Trying to get the perfect gift for a friend or loved one can send the best of us into a tizzy.

New Family Feast offering at The Galleon!

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Time for tea at Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

It’s no secret that the Irish love their tea. The Irish drink more of this hot beverage per capita than any other country. The presence of tea making facilities is considered essential in any hotel room and is offered at breakfast, 'elevenses', lunch, dinner, and any time in between.

We have fully embraced that very English tradition of afternoon tea. Legend has it that the ritual of afternoon tea owes its origins to Anna, the 7th Duchess of Bedford. As a young women in the early 1800s, it was common to eat only two main meals a day, with breakfast scheduled in the morning and dinner taken late in the evening. When kerosene lamps were introduced in wealthier homes, eating a late dinner became increasingly fashionable, widening the long wait between meals.

Discover The Kasbah Wine Bar

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Located at No 2 Quay Street in the heart of the Latin Quarter in Galway, above Tigh Neachtain, the Kasbah Wine Bar is the perfect spot to relax over seasonal and fresh, tapas-style food to share with friends with a choice of fine international wines.

GINgle Bells afternoon tea at the g just in time for Christmas

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

As a special addition to the already fabulous afternoon tea, the festive team at the g Hotel are putting a ‘g’ in ‘GINgle Bells’ with a new gin afternoon tea, partnered with Galway Gin. Aptly called the GINgle Bells afternoon tea, it is available daily from 12 noon to 6pm at €59 for two guests.

GIFT VOUCHER IDEAS!

Wed, Dec 06, 2017

The 4 star Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Galway has gift solutions for everyone. Choose from a selection of tailored spa, dining, hotel stay and gym vouchers.

Brasserie on the Corner, standing the test of time

Thu, Nov 23, 2017

It is hard to believe that Brasserie on the Corner has been around for as long as it has. It seems like only yesterday that the team were putting the finishing touches to it, yet that was way back in July 2012, and it has been going from strength to strength ever since. Opened on a disused corner of Eglinton Street, The Brasserie brought life back to this slightly down-at-heel area. It benefits by being run by the same people that have the popular Dáil Bar, The Front Door, and Tom Sheridan’s in Knocknacarra, a professional team that do not tend to miss a trick, and from being under the watchful eye of Eimear Killian, one of the best general managers in the business.

Considering it has enjoyed huge popularity from day one, the decor looks as good today as it did on the day it opened. The interior is beautifully finished with dark wood, leather backed chairs, attention to detail and quality in all finishes. Although a newly constructed bar it has some ornate features echoing classic pub design from different eras, which score highly with the tourists. Beyond the long bar counter with padded stools, the brick arches that divide the dining room look as if they have always been part of the building, the burnished ceiling casts a warm light, and the overall effect is traditional but stylish.

Festive afternoon tea at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Nov 23, 2017

Whether you are visiting the beautiful lights of Galway, celebrating Christmas with colleagues, or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere of Galway city centre, Hotel Meyrick is a must this festive season.

From mid-November, the elegant Parlour Lounge will be transformed into a winter wonderland, surrounded by rich red and gold trimmings, and beautifully decorated Christmas trees for that magical touch. Standing tall overlooking the vibrant Christmas markets on Eyre Square, make a date to savour festive afternoon tea at Hotel Meyrick for a truly memorable Christmas experience.

Festive feast with a twist at Salthill Social

Thu, Nov 23, 2017

Forget the turkey, Christmas packages are game in Salthill Social

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