Guidebook for Barna

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Guidebook for Barna

Places to eat in Galway

Cosy corners, trendy, variety of beers, good wine, cocktails. Bar food is reasonably priced, suitable for all palettes, pizzeria and bakery onsite too. Large screen TV for sports, The Twelve Hotel is recommended by guests who visited Barna.
42 locals recommend
The Twelve Hotel Galway
Barna Road
42 locals recommend
Cosy corners, trendy, variety of beers, good wine, cocktails. Bar food is reasonably priced, suitable for all palettes, pizzeria and bakery onsite too. Large screen TV for sports, The Twelve Hotel is recommended by guests who visited Barna.
Situated in Barna village, only 8 minute walk from my home, Donnelly's is a traditional local pub, great variety of wholesome food. Enjoy a pint while tapping to Irish musicians on Saturday nights. Chat with locals, learn some Gaeilge!! Recommended by guests as being a highlight of their visit.
28 locals recommend
Donnelly's of Barna Bar & Seafood Restaurant
28 locals recommend
Situated in Barna village, only 8 minute walk from my home, Donnelly's is a traditional local pub, great variety of wholesome food. Enjoy a pint while tapping to Irish musicians on Saturday nights. Chat with locals, learn some Gaeilge!! Recommended by guests as being a highlight of their visit.
Award-winning fish restaurant, 10 minute walk from my home. Wonderful views of the Atlantic, enjoy a variety of locally caught fresh fish cooked to perfection! A bit pricey, but a real treat!
54 locals recommend
O'Gradys on the Pier
54 locals recommend
Award-winning fish restaurant, 10 minute walk from my home. Wonderful views of the Atlantic, enjoy a variety of locally caught fresh fish cooked to perfection! A bit pricey, but a real treat!
Menu has good variety, casual place, friendly service, reasonably priced. 3kms from Barna.
18 locals recommend
Capones Galway
Kingston Road
18 locals recommend
Menu has good variety, casual place, friendly service, reasonably priced. 3kms from Barna.
Best Fish n Chips in Ireland!!
77 locals recommend
McDonagh's
22 Quay St
77 locals recommend
Best Fish n Chips in Ireland!!
For those on a budget, lovely authentic Asian food.
15 locals recommend
Lana Salthill Asian Street Food
224 Upper Salthill Rd
15 locals recommend
For those on a budget, lovely authentic Asian food.
Best Pizza in Galway! Busy though, they don't do pre-orders or take bookings, so get there early or you'll have to queue. Worth it though!
62 locals recommend
The Dough Bros
1 Middle St
62 locals recommend
Best Pizza in Galway! Busy though, they don't do pre-orders or take bookings, so get there early or you'll have to queue. Worth it though!
Vegan and Gluten free menus but also meat eaters. Fresh home cooked food, friendly staff, reasonably priced. Lovely for lunch.
Food for Thought
Abbeygate Street Lower
Vegan and Gluten free menus but also meat eaters. Fresh home cooked food, friendly staff, reasonably priced. Lovely for lunch.
Friendly staff, good service, good menu, something for everyone. Busy restaurant but will accommodate walk in off the street.
25 locals recommend
McSwiggans Restaurant & Café Bar
3 Eyre St
25 locals recommend
Friendly staff, good service, good menu, something for everyone. Busy restaurant but will accommodate walk in off the street.
Newly opened, just around the corner from the Bus Station and beside the Tourist Office, Hyde is a must visit! Very trendy and quirky decor, excellent food and service. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My new favourite, for a drink or food ( a Gin bar for those who partake) Highly recommended!
Hyde Bar Galway
Forster Street
Newly opened, just around the corner from the Bus Station and beside the Tourist Office, Hyde is a must visit! Very trendy and quirky decor, excellent food and service. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. My new favourite, for a drink or food ( a Gin bar for those who partake) Highly recommended!
Selection of Vegan and Vegetarian food
15 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Cafe
8 Abbeygate Street Upper
15 locals recommend
Selection of Vegan and Vegetarian food
Kai was voted in the top 5 restaurants to dine in Galway. Top class chef, varied menu to suit every palette, a treat for you and those you love. Booking essential
123 locals recommend
Kai Restaurant
22 Sea Rd
123 locals recommend
Kai was voted in the top 5 restaurants to dine in Galway. Top class chef, varied menu to suit every palette, a treat for you and those you love. Booking essential
Delicious food, vegetarian options, Aniar comes highly recommended by locals and visitors to the city. Booking essential
36 locals recommend
Aniar Restaurant & Boutique Cookery School
53 Dominick St Lower
36 locals recommend
Delicious food, vegetarian options, Aniar comes highly recommended by locals and visitors to the city. Booking essential
Best burgers in town!
16 locals recommend
Handsome Burger
49 Dominick St Lower
16 locals recommend
Best burgers in town!
Amazing food, reasonably priced
52 locals recommend
Dela Restaurant
51 Dominick St Lower
52 locals recommend
Amazing food, reasonably priced
Coming into Galway, running late to check in.. The Huntsman is located on the outskirts of the city, excellent food, lots of parking
26 locals recommend
The Huntsman Inn
164 College Rd
26 locals recommend
Coming into Galway, running late to check in.. The Huntsman is located on the outskirts of the city, excellent food, lots of parking
Wonderful selection of Irish food, especially the exquisite lamb shank! Located in the heart of Quay Street
11 locals recommend
The Quay Street Kitchen
1 Quay St
11 locals recommend
Wonderful selection of Irish food, especially the exquisite lamb shank! Located in the heart of Quay Street
Recommended by guests
13 locals recommend
Brasserie On The Corner
25 Eglinton Street
13 locals recommend
Recommended by guests
Beautiful location, on the beach, a traditional Irish bar, very good food, music Friday and Saturday nights..only 10 minutes drive from Barna... away from the hustle bustle of Galway city.
23 locals recommend
Pádraicíns Seafood Bar & Restaurant
23 locals recommend
Beautiful location, on the beach, a traditional Irish bar, very good food, music Friday and Saturday nights..only 10 minutes drive from Barna... away from the hustle bustle of Galway city.
closed Monday and Tuesday. Highly recommended for excellent selection of fish.
Hooked Barna
closed Monday and Tuesday. Highly recommended for excellent selection of fish.

Drinks & Nightlife

Enjoy a wide variety of bars and restaurants in Quay Street. Live music, entertainment, buskers,, it has it all!
53 locals recommend
Quay Street
Quay Street
53 locals recommend
Enjoy a wide variety of bars and restaurants in Quay Street. Live music, entertainment, buskers,, it has it all!
Gather for that all important match, especially Rugby! Cool bar, good food, music, spot of dancing too!!
27 locals recommend
An Pucan
11 Forster St
27 locals recommend
Gather for that all important match, especially Rugby! Cool bar, good food, music, spot of dancing too!!
Traditional Irish music played on weekends. Saturdays 5.30pm and again at 9.30pm . Wonderful atmosphere, city centre location.
60 locals recommend
Taaffes Pub
19 Shop St
60 locals recommend
Traditional Irish music played on weekends. Saturdays 5.30pm and again at 9.30pm . Wonderful atmosphere, city centre location.
Just 3 kms from Barna, Sheridan's is a bar/restaurant, has a couple of big screen TVs for watching matches, good bar food, wide selection of cocktails and beer. Enjoy a warm friendly welcoming atmosphere, a good pub to meet local people.
29 locals recommend
Tom Sheridan’s
Clybaun Road
29 locals recommend
Just 3 kms from Barna, Sheridan's is a bar/restaurant, has a couple of big screen TVs for watching matches, good bar food, wide selection of cocktails and beer. Enjoy a warm friendly welcoming atmosphere, a good pub to meet local people.
Music venue, great lively atmosphere, live music gigs, check out their website.
90 locals recommend
Roisin Dubh Comedy
8 Dominick St Upper
90 locals recommend
Music venue, great lively atmosphere, live music gigs, check out their website.
Great pub, good food, live music upstairs, full every Saturday night! Salsa night every Wednesday.Check out their website for upcoming artists.
64 locals recommend
Monroe's Laughter Gaff
14 Dominick St Upper
64 locals recommend
Great pub, good food, live music upstairs, full every Saturday night! Salsa night every Wednesday.Check out their website for upcoming artists.
One of the biggest beer gardens in Galway, great atmosphere, summer BBQ, good pub!
51 locals recommend
O'Connell's Bar
8 Eyre Square
51 locals recommend
One of the biggest beer gardens in Galway, great atmosphere, summer BBQ, good pub!
Traditional Irish music from 7pm weekends. Recommend to get there early! Or sit outside late afternoon, sip a pint of Guinness while watching local entertainers dance and play music in the street!
92 locals recommend
Tig Coili
Mainguard Street
92 locals recommend
Traditional Irish music from 7pm weekends. Recommend to get there early! Or sit outside late afternoon, sip a pint of Guinness while watching local entertainers dance and play music in the street!
A traditional Irish bar loved by locals, cosy corners, trad sessions, Guinness!!
131 locals recommend
Tigh Neachtain
17 Cross Street Upper
131 locals recommend
A traditional Irish bar loved by locals, cosy corners, trad sessions, Guinness!!
Old style pub, beer garden, good vibes
Taylor's Bar & Beer Garden
7 Dominick St Upper
Old style pub, beer garden, good vibes

Sightseeing

Take a trip on the Corrib, view the city and relax. Check it out!
32 locals recommend
Corrib Princess
Woodquay
32 locals recommend
Take a trip on the Corrib, view the city and relax. Check it out!
A visit to Aran Islands is a must when in Galway. Aran Island Ferries will help you choose which island to visit and help you get there. Then, on yer bike!! Cycle around at your convenience or take a pony and trap ride around the area. Your driver will speak Irish, so you might learn a few words (cupla focal). Views, spectacular!! New ferry to the Cliffs of Moher from Galway docks..brings you to the Aran Islands and the Cliffs!
35 locals recommend
Aran Island Ferries
37-39 Forster St
35 locals recommend
A visit to Aran Islands is a must when in Galway. Aran Island Ferries will help you choose which island to visit and help you get there. Then, on yer bike!! Cycle around at your convenience or take a pony and trap ride around the area. Your driver will speak Irish, so you might learn a few words (cupla focal). Views, spectacular!! New ferry to the Cliffs of Moher from Galway docks..brings you to the Aran Islands and the Cliffs!
Situated in the heart of Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden is steeped in history, has wonderful walks through woodland and lakeshore. Visit the Gothic Church or have coffee and sample the local produce of the Benedictine Nuns. A lovely day out.
67 locals recommend
Kylemore Abbey
67 locals recommend
Situated in the heart of Connemara, Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden is steeped in history, has wonderful walks through woodland and lakeshore. Visit the Gothic Church or have coffee and sample the local produce of the Benedictine Nuns. A lovely day out.
View the two arches of the famous Spanish Arch, built in 1584 to protect the city quays. A stroll along The Long Walk is a must when visiting Galway city.
98 locals recommend
Spanish Arch
2 The Long Walk
98 locals recommend
View the two arches of the famous Spanish Arch, built in 1584 to protect the city quays. A stroll along The Long Walk is a must when visiting Galway city.
The best way to view the Cliffs of Moher is by boat. Trips to the Cliffs take about 40 minutes, parking is 2 euro. You can also visit the Cliffs and Aran Islands ( Inis Oir) in one day before travelling to Galway. Book online www.doolinferries.com or call +353 (0) 65 707 5555 to get information and discount.
22 locals recommend
Doolin Ferry
22 locals recommend
The best way to view the Cliffs of Moher is by boat. Trips to the Cliffs take about 40 minutes, parking is 2 euro. You can also visit the Cliffs and Aran Islands ( Inis Oir) in one day before travelling to Galway. Book online www.doolinferries.com or call +353 (0) 65 707 5555 to get information and discount.

Parks & Nature

Short distance from the village, wonderful for a stroll with someone special, take a photo, have a cuddle!! Or have fun with the family, watch out for Bears! (?)
47 locals recommend
Barna Woods
Cappagh Road
47 locals recommend
Short distance from the village, wonderful for a stroll with someone special, take a photo, have a cuddle!! Or have fun with the family, watch out for Bears! (?)
Only 20 minute walk from Barna village, a safe and sandy beach.
27 locals recommend
Silverstrand Beach
27 locals recommend
Only 20 minute walk from Barna village, a safe and sandy beach.

Arts & Culture

Free entry, learn about the history of Galway. Have a coffee in the cafe on the way out.
141 locals recommend
Galway City Museum
Spanish Parade
141 locals recommend
Free entry, learn about the history of Galway. Have a coffee in the cafe on the way out.
Christmas Panto, Galway Art's Festival, Baboro. local and visiting artists perform here,, check out their website for upcoming shows. www.tht.ie
74 locals recommend
Town Hall Theatre
1 Courthouse Square
74 locals recommend
Christmas Panto, Galway Art's Festival, Baboro. local and visiting artists perform here,, check out their website for upcoming shows. www.tht.ie

Shopping

Not just a clothing store, Standun has everything from hats to socks, art, jewellery, glassware, pottery.. all Irish made. Buy that someone special something special in Standun. Coffee shop on site, serving homemade foods.
15 locals recommend
Standun
15 locals recommend
Not just a clothing store, Standun has everything from hats to socks, art, jewellery, glassware, pottery.. all Irish made. Buy that someone special something special in Standun. Coffee shop on site, serving homemade foods.
Arts and crafts from local craftspeople, everything from glass, pottery, jewellery, wool, painting, sculptures.. it has everything. Beautiful homemade food in coffee shop on site.
23 locals recommend
Spiddal Craft Village & Café
23 locals recommend
Arts and crafts from local craftspeople, everything from glass, pottery, jewellery, wool, painting, sculptures.. it has everything. Beautiful homemade food in coffee shop on site.
A wonderful and unique store, not just for pottery, but you can find knick knacks, little presents that can be packed easily into a bag, hand made jewellery, paintings, clothes, hand painted scarves, gloves, handbags.... it's a gem of a store! One of my favourites!
20 locals recommend
Judy Greene Pottery
Kirwan's Lane
20 locals recommend
A wonderful and unique store, not just for pottery, but you can find knick knacks, little presents that can be packed easily into a bag, hand made jewellery, paintings, clothes, hand painted scarves, gloves, handbags.... it's a gem of a store! One of my favourites!
One of Galway's famous and oldest bookstores, you'll find new, bargain and secondhand books on a wide variety of subjects. Very helpful and informed staff to guide you to whatever subject you are looking for. Or just browse, it could take hours!! A beautiful store for book lovers.
49 locals recommend
Charlie Byrne's Bookshop
Middle Street
49 locals recommend
One of Galway's famous and oldest bookstores, you'll find new, bargain and secondhand books on a wide variety of subjects. Very helpful and informed staff to guide you to whatever subject you are looking for. Or just browse, it could take hours!! A beautiful store for book lovers.

Essentials

Open until 9.30pm, Clarke's is your one stop shop for all your essential needs, groceries, cosmetics, drinks,selection of readymade meals etc. Friendly service, ATM in store too.
11 locals recommend
SuperValu Barna - Clarke's
11 locals recommend
Open until 9.30pm, Clarke's is your one stop shop for all your essential needs, groceries, cosmetics, drinks,selection of readymade meals etc. Friendly service, ATM in store too.
Open 24 hours, fill up your car with petrol or diesel, buy the newspaper or magazine, ice-cream or Costa coffee to go! Self-service laundrette attached.
Texaco Service Station
Barna Road
Open 24 hours, fill up your car with petrol or diesel, buy the newspaper or magazine, ice-cream or Costa coffee to go! Self-service laundrette attached.
Open until 9pm. Convenience store, food, drink, toiletries etc.
29 locals recommend
ALDI
Seamus Quirke Road
29 locals recommend
Open until 9pm. Convenience store, food, drink, toiletries etc.
High-end convenience store, food, drink, toiletries, clothing etc.
12 locals recommend
Dunnes Stores - Knocknacarra Galway
Bóthar Stiofáin
12 locals recommend
High-end convenience store, food, drink, toiletries, clothing etc.
Open Mon to Fri until 9pm Saturday open until 6.30pm Sunday and Bank Holidays until 6pm
University Late Night Pharmacy
Newcastle Road
Open Mon to Fri until 9pm Saturday open until 6.30pm Sunday and Bank Holidays until 6pm
For all your essentials
Lidl
Western Distributor Road
For all your essentials