Best places in Galway to celebrate new years

michelleclarke · 21-12-2014 12:36AM #1

Hi Guys,
It's my first year to celebrate New Years in Galway - any advice on the best venues/ places for New Year's parties? And anyone know if there will be fireworks anywhere?

Finally if there are any particularly great gigs/ events happening over Christmas it would be great to also here about them?

Thx a million!
Michelle

stampydmonkey · 21-12-2014 12:08PM

Been in massimos for new years a few times and it was always good craic. Easy enough to get to the bar and not mangled busy like some of the spots in town.

As for events...not clued up enough but theres the Christmas carol service in st. Nicholas' s today around 4. May not be ur scene but is excellent. Xmas day swim in blackrock is good fun too ....both for partakers and supporters

Wompa1 · 21-12-2014 12:26PM

It's not a great place to go out for New Years...at least that's been my experience

michelleclarke · 21-12-2014 12:37PM

@stampdmonkey - thanks for taking the time to reply. I'm signed up for the Christmas day swim. I'll try the carol service today - sounds great. thanks for all the tips:)
@wompa1 - cool, do you have any suggestions on where is good though? thx

ErnieBert · 21-12-2014 11:47PM

I was in Roisin Dubh last NYE. It was brilliant. Bar closed at 11.55pm and reopened at 12.05am until the wee hours.

What age group are you?

michelleclarke · 22-12-2014 12:28PM

ErnieBert wrote: »

What age group are you?

Early thirties.

Was in the Roisin last night for the Deans gig. just brilliant so that could be a great option.

These is all great tips,
Thanks everyone,
Michelle..x

22-12-2014 10:51PM

Skeff, Dail and Quays are where I've been for it the last few years. Had a good night in all.

Intifada · 23-12-2014 12:16AM

Unless you have a house party with good friends it's crap. Everywhere is wedged, you can forget about getting a taxi home.

Was in Electric last year and they didn't even get the count-down done properly

Wompa1 · 23-12-2014 12:21AM

I've gone out in Galway for New Years Eve probably 8 times. It's a really mixed bag. Just make sure you're with the right crowd of people and I'm sure you'll have fun.

Sofa King · 23-12-2014 03:50AM

I went to the House Hotel for New Year Celebrations last year. I thought it was mighty craic.

Not sure if the place is back open no though, no doubt someone on here will know otherwise.

muppetkiller · 26-12-2014 10:34PM

Try An Pucan this year...I really like the spot since they did it up.

2rkehij30qtza5 · 28-12-2014 07:17PM

muppetkiller wrote: »

Try An Pucan this year...I really like the spot since they did it up.

Have to agree. It's the new/rejuvenated hotspot.

snubbleste · 28-12-2014 07:39PM

muppetkiller wrote: »

Try An Pucan this year...I really like the spot since they did it up.

But what about the garish puke yellow colour that adorns the exterior?

ArtyC · 28-12-2014 07:46PM

snubbleste wrote: »

But what about the garish puke yellow colour that adorns the exterior?

I like it

braddun · 28-12-2014 07:49PM

the square with a few cans of cider

2rkehij30qtza5 · 28-12-2014 09:09PM

snubbleste wrote: »

But what about the garish puke yellow colour that adorns the exterior?

Have you ever heard the expression, never judge a book by its cover!?

Have you been inside it yet?

Intifada · 28-12-2014 09:40PM

Have you heard the expression it's ok to judge a book's cover by its cover? I doubt you have since I just made it up, but it's what snubbleste did.

Mrs OBumble · 28-12-2014 10:19PM

Finley Important Cannabis wrote: »

Have you ever heard the expression, never judge a book by its cover!?

Have you been inside it yet?

Yes - although knowing how much design effort is put into book covers (and pub marketing), I don't believe it's a valid statement. And Yes.

It will suit some, I'm sure. But the colour is a good reflection of how I feel about the place now.

thesandeman · 28-12-2014 11:32PM

I actually find it OK for an evening pint. The staff are sound as well. Wouldn't fancy it on a weekend night though I think. The beer garden should be something else when it's finished.
The colour is awful though, and that piano/whisky bottle thingy is annoying.

Diabhal Beag · 29-12-2014 12:15AM

Pucan is going to be packed that night. Really seems to be building a bit of a fanbase. Gonna stay well clear and that's not because of pub snobbery just because it will be impossible to get a nice pint NYE in there. Probably still a better option than Kelly's though for a youngish/oldish mix.

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