Huntsman or Eddie Rockets - pre Eye eats!

carmex21 · 14-06-2011 09:37AM #1

Hi,

For a quick pre movie bite to eat would Eddie Rockets and The Huntsman be the main options (G not an option this time) or is there anywhere else within a quick dash to the Eye?

(I have searched but some of the Huntsman posts are kinda old.)

Thanks a mill….:)

JohnCleary · 14-06-2011 10:40AM

Eddie Rockets, with a student card. €10 for 2 X burger, chips and drinks

Or get a coupon from the Galway Indo, €13 for 2 x any burger, chips and drinks

Das Kitty · 14-06-2011 11:13AM

It depends how much time you have and what time of the day, the huntsman can be quite busy at various times.

The Eye and the G sometimes do Dinner and a Movie deals that are pretty good value.

For the comfort of knowing you're not going to miss the start of the film I think I'd choose Eddie Rockets

lampsie · 14-06-2011 12:47PM

+1 for Eddie Rockets - offering good value for money these days*, and they recently revamped their menu so there is a bit more variety. The place itself can get pretty busy tho, so best to give yourself plenty of time.

* with coupons. For example, for last year or two we've been using the 2-for-1 vouchers on the back of Dunnes Stores receipts to get two burgers for price of one (don't really want chips and a drink)

carmex21 · 14-06-2011 02:04PM

Cool!

Thanks for the replies; Eddie Rockets it is so.

I am rather partial to a chicken fillet so that suits me just fine!

Fey! · 14-06-2011 02:13PM

After eating in the Huntsman on Sunday before the cinema, I'd be inclined to say Eddie Rockets (which I think is expensive).

The Huntsman was €13.95 + for a main course, and although it was quite tasty, it was small and left us wanting the same again.

On the plus side, staff were very friendly and fairly quick.

kraggy · 14-06-2011 02:16PM

The Huntsman is overated. Massively.

And you come out stinking of food if you eat there. No ventilation in the food area from what I can see.

tribesman78 · 14-06-2011 02:30PM

I wouldn't go near Eddie Rockets again. Overpriced and crap food. Cheese is like it came from a can. Huntsman for decent food - Eddie Rockets for Junk food. It depends on what you consider more satisfying.

s_carnage · 14-06-2011 06:02PM

Fey! wrote: »

After eating in the Huntsman on Sunday before the cinema, I'd be inclined to say Eddie Rockets (which I think is expensive).

The Huntsman was €13.95 + for a main course, and although it was quite tasty, it was small and left us wanting the same again.

On the plus side, staff were very friendly and fairly quick.

Have really noticed this with the Huntsman. The portions are small enough and for what you are paying for you really shouldn't be hungry 30mins later.

Sea Devils · 14-06-2011 06:19PM

Not a fan of either but if I had to choose I'd probably go with Eddie Rockets.

zero19 · 14-06-2011 06:22PM

I do like The Huntsman have only been there a few times though, i think i'd go with Eddies instead though.

pleasant Co. · 14-06-2011 08:59PM

huntsman, hands down.

Had lunch there today, thought the portion looked small but I was well stuffed

happyoutscan · 14-06-2011 09:36PM

The Huntsman is grand, wouldn't go near Eddie Rockets.

carmex21 · 15-06-2011 09:22AM

Hi,
Thanks for all the replies.
Went to Eddie Rockets and it fitted the bill perfectly. I had no idea the menu had got so big; we had an 'itzy salad' I think it was called to start;the chicken fillet with extra mushrooms on a wholemeal bun; the Classic and some fries and it was under 20euros for 2 people.

Good value in my eyes, filling and tasty.

Oh, the movie was Senna and it was brilliant! Just in case anyone has an interest in F1:)

kinetic · 15-06-2011 09:53AM

carmex21 wrote: »

Hi,
Thanks for all the replies.
Went to Eddie Rockets and it fitted the bill perfectly. I had no idea the menu had got so big; we had an 'itzy salad' I think it was called to start;the chicken fillet with extra mushrooms on a wholemeal bun; the Classic and some fries and it was under 20euros for 2 people.

Good value in my eyes, filling and tasty.

Oh, the movie was Senna and it was brilliant! Just in case anyone has an interest in F1:)

You wouldnt call it good value if you saw where the chicken came from.

Placebo Effect · 15-06-2011 09:54AM

Would agree with those who say the Hunstman is overrated.

They seem to want to cater for the 'lunching chick market' which is fair enough but for a good feed try elsewhere.

pleasant Co. · 15-06-2011 09:57AM

Placebo Effect wrote: »

try elsewhere.

Any recommendations, in that area, that isn't fast food?

EuskalHerria · 15-06-2011 10:17AM

Was in the eye last night. There is a deal at the minute €28.50 for a meal in the G and then a ticket to any movie. Seemed like a good deal.

carmex21 · 15-06-2011 10:22AM

kinetic wrote: »

You wouldnt call it good value if you saw where the chicken came from.

oh, where do they come from?

Fey! · 15-06-2011 10:37AM

EuskalHerria wrote: »

Was in the eye last night. There is a deal at the minute €28.50 for a meal in the G and then a ticket to any movie. Seemed like a good deal.

I had forgotten about that. We did it a couple of months ago, and it was very good.

EuskalHerria · 15-06-2011 11:26AM

Fey! wrote: »

I had forgotten about that. We did it a couple of months ago, and it was very good.

What course meal in the G was it?

Fey! · 15-06-2011 11:37AM

I think there were options of a 2 course or a 3 course; I was being treated, and I just can't remember.

carmex21 · 15-06-2011 11:43AM

EuskalHerria wrote: »

What course meal in the G was it?

This is it - http://www.theghotel.ie/dinner-movie.html

2 course meal + movie = 29.50
3 course meal + movie = 37.00
On the 2 course you can choose starter or dessert and a main.

I have used it before and it is a lovely treat:)

UrbanSea · 15-06-2011 11:52AM

Went to the Huntsman a while ago. Did notice the portions were very small and not too cheap either.

Placebo Effect · 15-06-2011 12:08PM

Mactard wrote: »

Any recommendations, in that area, that isn't fast food?

Flannerys ( a bit of a hidden gem) have a decent bar food menu on the Dublin Road, otherwise it's town I guess.

johngalway · 15-06-2011 12:23PM

Huntsman every time, never got any hair from a personal area in my food there, unlike Eddie Rockets. They didn't give a damn when I brought it to their attention either.

pleasant Co. · 15-06-2011 05:28PM

Placebo Effect wrote: »

Flannerys ( a bit of a hidden gem) have a decent bar food menu on the Dublin Road, otherwise it's town I guess.

Yeah, choice is limited and town isn't an option for lunch. Haven't heard of Flannerys food, what type of grub do they do?

Placebo Effect · 16-06-2011 01:23PM

Mactard wrote: »

Yeah, choice is limited and town isn't an option for lunch. Haven't heard of Flannerys food, what type of grub do they do?

Daily carvery (never had it), bar food is fish & chips , steak sandwiches etc, all around a tenner, tasty & filling.....decent pint too..

& no I've don't work there or know anyone that does

beardybrewer · 16-06-2011 02:19PM

Placebo Effect wrote: »

Flannerys ( a bit of a hidden gem) have a decent bar food menu on the Dublin Road, otherwise it's town I guess.

Good tip. Best Western to us blow-ins.

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=&ie=UTF8&q=flannery's+dublin+road+galway&fb=1&hq=flannery's&hnear=0x485b91329a79b689:0x9a0fad1df836c53a,Dublin+Rd,+Galway,+Co.+Galway,+Ireland&cid=0,0,2521699017007962460&ll=53.277814,-9.015033&spn=0,0.026071&t=h&z=16&layer=c&cbll=53.277841,-9.015166&panoid=M47JiIASYPSON7VQgeU7sA&cbp=12,26.68,,0,0

beardybrewer · 16-06-2011 02:27PM

Hey speaking of nearby hotels, what about the Carlton Hotel (formerly Days Hotel)? They have a restaurant called Rueben's and Bar Solo:

http://www.carltonhotelgalwaycity.com/restaurant

Anyone ever try there? Any good?

whatlliwear · 16-06-2011 02:34PM

The Carlton's ok.. Better than Eddie Rockets & the Huntsman anyway.
They do nice burgers & chips and proper dinners too if you don't want junk food..

Huntsman or Eddie Rockets - pre Eye eats!

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