Stags and Hens, this thread is for you

biko

Welcome to Galway city for your Hen/Stag night!

Since we get so many similar requests on where to sleep, eat, drink, dance and daytime activities I've created this thread.
Most pubs and restaurants are on (or in close proximity to) Shop Street so this is the place to head for on a night out.

mcflowers

Hi

Heading to stag in Galway city next month. We like the idea of a "mystery bus pub crawl tour" on one of the days. Would anyone have any good info of contacts and where to go for that ?

Many thanks

biko

https://connemarapubtours.ie/galway-connemara

And maybe http://www.pedalpowergalway.com/ lol

thejaguar

Could anyone recommend somewhere cheap and cheerful to stay in Galway for a lads stag (12 or 15 lads) ?

We're not a fussy bunch - a bed and a bath and not much more is all it takes to keep us happy.

Redhairedguy

Depending on your budget, a middle of the road hotel (2 or three to a room) might be a good bet; you get the residents bar, and chance of a breakfast in the morning for soakage.

Aside from that, there's lots of excellent hostels located smack bang in the centre of the city. A word of warning though is that they might look for fairly hefty security deposits (given the nature and rowdiness of some stags), but if you're not taking the pí­ss (leave the fire extinguishers alone), there should be no issue getting it back.

thejaguar

I'm heading to Galway tomorrow with a stag group - about 10 lads.

I'm looking to get somewhere for dinner tomorrow night that would be relatively relaxed, could handle a group of 10 lads (with booze on board, but well behaved) and is likely to have availability tomorrow night.

I'm thinking Italian or burger & chips type food. Or even chinese if there's a decent option.

I realise I've left this a little late - but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Meeeee79

Papa Rich in woodquay, asian food, €10 for a main, €5 for a starter, pretty relaxed

Kirbys, attached to Busker Brownes pub, they can give you tables downstairs which is just off the bar so good atmosphere for a gang

McSwiggans, great food, a little more upmarket than a burger a chips but huge restaurant, often very busy though so availability for a fri night may be an issue

Trattoria, Italian, on quay st o great area of the city for bars and good atmosphere, fairly basic italian food but does the job in my opinion

irish_major

thejaguar wrote: »

I'm heading to Galway tomorrow with a stag group - about 10 lads.

I'm looking to get somewhere for dinner tomorrow night that would be relatively relaxed, could handle a group of 10 lads (with booze on board, but well behaved) and is likely to have availability tomorrow night.

I'm thinking Italian or burger & chips type food. Or even chinese if there's a decent option.

I realise I've left this a little late - but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Tribeton your best option.

biko

This Hen/Stag thread will also have suggestions on activities, pubs and hotels etc

LLAP85

Has anyone ever done the Connemara Pub Tour?
Would you recommend for a hen?

thejaguar

LLAP85 wrote: »

Has anyone ever done the Connemara Pub Tour?
Would you recommend for a hen?

I did it 2 weeks ago on a stag. There was a hen party doing it as well - they were about half an hour ahead of us.

I would highly recommend it - some of the scenery is fabulous as you drive around. We had good craic with the hen group as we passed them by at each pub. It gets back to Galway early enough as well so you have the rest of the night to do your own thing.

Caz71

Hi we are a group of 12 heading to Galway for a hen and looking for recommendations for a good pub and club







<moderator merged your post with the big thread for stags/hens>

Chancer3001

Caz71 wrote: »

Hi we are a group of 12 heading to Galway for a hen and looking for recommendations for a good pub and club

If you read back through the previous few pages of this very thread this has been answered a few times.

Tldr go to the quays

janeyflo5

Hi All 
I am planning my sisters hen party in Galway City and there will be approx 30 of us for a Saturday night on the bank holiday weekend in October. As it is such a large group does anyone have any recommendations for pub drinks followed by a nightclub in the city that we can book? 
Live music would be great if thats possible! 
Many thanks
Jane

beardybrewer

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=72673408

biko

Merged with that thread

eb89

Hey looking at organising my best friends hens in Galway. Best pub suggestions? Best club/pub maybe rock/alternative.. bride not into the normal dance music clubs, if possible. Thanks in advance x

sgthighway

I would highly recommend this place: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056293361

Gremlinertia

For that type of music i would say sally longs and carrolls during the day and the roisin dubh for the night.

biko

Merged


Possibly www.roisindubh.net will be what you are looking for

castletownman

Not a stag, rather a midweek break away but.....

Anyone recommend a decent spot to watch the WC semi final on Wednesday night.

We are staying in the Ardilaun and I am not too familiar with Salthill has a whole when it comes to the pub scene. Better off heading into town?

TheSegal

castletownman wrote: »

Not a stag, rather a midweek break away but.....

Anyone recommend a decent spot to watch the WC semi final on Wednesday night.

We are staying in the Ardilaun and I am not too familiar with Salthill has a whole when it comes to the pub scene. Better off heading into town?

Might be a bit far from the Ardilaun but the Oslo in Salthill is fantastic for watching a match, decent food and beer aswell. It's just across the road from Seapoint

Chancer3001

Salt have a big screen too (or did til recently anyways). Comfy spot

The Lost Sheep

TheSegal wrote: »

Might be a bit far from the Ardilaun but the Oslo in Salthill is fantastic for watching a match, decent food and beer aswell. It's just across the road from Seapoint

Oslo isnt that far but yeah totally agree that it can be great spot for watching a game especially if there's a decent group together to watch a game

Chancer3001 wrote: »

Salt have a big screen too (or did til recently anyways). Comfy spot

Still do.

ben.schlomo

If it's just those two then don't go to Salt. If you're going to town then I'd imagine McGinns, Monroe's, Dail, Dew Drop and Seven would all be decent spots for a match.

Slipshaney

Hi all - looking for some help please. Im organising a stag for Galway in July of this year.

Have accommodation sorted and going to Pure Skills during the day, but Im wondering if theres any decent place that would do a main meal and a pint for a competitive price for around 20 lads?

I dont know Galway that well, so any help is appreciated, as well as where might be good later in the night! Thanks!

Prominent_Dawg

Slipshaney wrote: »

Hi all - looking for some help please. Im organising a stag for Galway in July of this year.

Have accommodation sorted and going to Pure Skills during the day, but Im wondering if theres any decent place that would do a main meal and a pint for a competitive price for around 20 lads?

I dont know Galway that well, so any help is appreciated, as well as where might be good later in the night! Thanks!

Massimo bar, Kirbys, Mc gettigans, seven, The dough bros (pizza), the kings head, The Dail bar, The cellar bar, Mc Swiggans, John Keoghs

CosmicFool

Prominent_Dawg wrote: »

Massimo bar, Kirbys, Mc gettigans, seven, The dough bros (pizza), the kings head, The Dail bar, The cellar bar, Mc Swiggans, John Keoghs

The Dail bar don't take bookings as far as I know

tinofapples

Go into Monroe's and get pizza from the place next door as you're swamping the pints !!

Slipshaney

Thanks to al! Appreciate the help, and will look into all options

aj89

Would 2nd McSwiggans. There were about 17 of us there for a stag and they were very accommodating. The staff were sound, and the Guinness was great and only €3.50 for a pint (mind you that was about 2 years ago).

Slipshaney

Super thanks !

aj89 wrote: »

Would 2nd McSwiggans. There were about 17 of us there for a stag and they were very accommodating. The staff were sound, and the Guinness was great and only €3.50 for a pint (mind you that was about 2 years ago).

kerry4sam

Thread moved to where it would be better suited.

Thanks,
kerry4sam

Duff

Hey guys,

12 of us heading on a stag to Galway Fri-Sun this weekend. We have accommodation and activities sorted, so just wondering if the nightlife places mentioned earlier in the thread are still the good ones to go to? Just looking for somewhere with a decent crowd.

Cheers.

biko

It's all happening around Shop Street, which is where most recommendations are.
King's Head, Halo, The Skeff, O'Connell's - all good places for a stag.

Duff

Perfect. Thanks a lot.

irish_major

And just go in in 2s and 3s. Especially to places like o connells, no problem once inside but I have seen them turn away big groups at the door. Pucan another good spot, would recommend there and o connells during the day!

Fitz*

A bit out there, but I really like Harry's as a pub - good quality pints & prices and do good food too. Very accommodating if you message them on facebook and ask for a big table in advance too. it's just a couple mins walk up from Eyre Square - close enough to start your day there.