Location: Spiddal
Top Restaurants in Spiddal
Top Things to do in Spiddal
- 1. Standun Spiddal
- 2. Moycullen Riding Centre
- 3. Mountain View Horse Riding Centre
- 4. Spiddal Craft & Design Studios
- 5. Loughwell Farm Park
- 6. Clo Iar-Chonnacht Irish Music, Irish Books & Irish Publishing
- 7. Galway Bay Fishing
- 8. Gannon's Traditional Irish Music Shop
- 9. Geraldine O'Rourke
- 10. Glass Craft
Top 10 restaurants in Spiddal, Ireland
Spiddal (Irish: An Spidéal, meaning "the hospital", Irish pronunciation: [ənˠ ˈsˠpʲɪdʲeːlˠ]) is a Gaeltacht village on the shore of Galway Bay in County Galway, Ireland. It is 18 km west of Galway city, on the R336 road. An Spidéal is on the eastern side of the county's Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking area) and of the Connemara region. It is a tourist centre with a scenic beach, harbour, and shore fishing.
Things to do in Spiddal
1. West Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 259 reviews
Award winning Upstairs at WEST restaurant is located in beautiful Barna,Galway on The Wild Atlantic Way in one of the most luxurious boutique hotels, The Twelve. West features innovative dishes that highlight the region and the season's best ingredients. West holds 2 Culinay Rossetes and is noted as a pioneer of the local food movement. Just 10 minutes from Galway City, WEST is very much about wine. One of Ireland's most exciting collections is on display throughout and celebrity wine dinners are a regular feature. Sunday Brunch - #LazySundayAfternoonsWest a must! "Celebrate Food, Celebrate Wine, Celebrate Life"
Reviewed By JamesS6523TS - Wexford, Ireland
Visited here as result of hotel winning hotel wine list of year and we were really delighted with the experience we had here. Staff were super friendly especially Fergal and there was great atmosphere in restaurant. Starters of cured trout brilliant and so light while mains of lamb three ways outstanding. Dessert of pear so good. Wine list is very extensive with wines from all over the world and gives excellent value. One small crib on wine list while it has some organic wines it is a bit light on biodynamic ,organic and natural wines. We will certainly return to sample chefs tasting dinner in the future.
2. The Forge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 180 reviews
Reviewed By podge30 - Galway, Ireland
My mum and i had lunch recently at the forge while passing through Moycullen..Food was excellent, nicely presented, fresh, good portion size, reasonably priced. Service was good, staff was very friendly and very attentive...The premises itself is bright, cheerful, very clean, and inviting. There was a good selection on the menu to suite all tastes. Will def be back again.
3. Donnelly's of Barna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 639 reviews
Reviewed By Selma G
We visited here twice on a recent stay in Barna. We were looked after by the wonderful George and some of the ladies on the floor. George was particularly charming, chatty and just great at his job. The girls are friendly, efficient and lovely to deal with.
The only down side was the chap behind the bar with the glasses. His attitude seems to be very different to that of the rest of the Team. He was sharp with us and just didn’t seem friendly or interested.
Again, the girls are great and George is an absolute gem. He makes such a difference to the vibe in the place. I hadn’t been here in a long time and this was my first visit since George started and I can tell you...this was a smart hiring decision! He is a real find.
This is a great bar, the food is superb and it’s really comfortable. I’d love to have a Donnellys on my doorstep...I’d be your best Customer!!
4. Builin Blasta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By jane2233 - Ireland
Was here for a bite to eat on the weekend with family, another family member and myself thought it'd be nice to have a warm bowl of soup, the soup of the day was carrot and lentil, so it sounded good.
Well the soup was more than disappointing... it tasted like the 'chef' had dumped way too much turmeric, & coriander, even curry powder into the soup... it had a curry like texture and was unfortunately absolutely disgusting! Please never sell this soup again!
On the bright side I had a gorgeous latte to look forward to, and the staff were nice.
I would hate to try the cakes if this is what the soup is like.
5. O'Grady's on the Pier
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 955 reviews
Reviewed By Josef F
We were in Galway on a bussiness trip and this restaurant was recommended to us. Chowder and fish was really excellent. Service and sea-view on was nice too. Don't hesitate to go and have a meal here!
6. Gourmet Tart Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 894 reviews
Reviewed By Clare O - Ballinasloe, Ireland
We were a group of nine, two families catching up for brunch at the delightful restaurant. The food was freshly prepared and delicious. The staff are very accommodating and patient and great with catering for kids. All dishes are superb and reasonable priced. Will definitely be back.
Can highly recommend the black pudding.
7. The Pins Gastro Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
A destination in its own right, The Pins is loved by locals and overnight guests alike. In addition to an incredible food menu there is an equally incredible selection of cocktails,beers and wines. The Pins is a great place to enjoy good coffees,breads 'just out of the oven' from the on-site bakery and tantalising local produce infused with flavours from around the world. Catch a Traditional Irish Music session and see Galway's finest Jazz acts. Open from 8am for breakfast, serving great local food all day, everyday and Night. Acclaimed for its use of local ingredients and noted as making the 'Best Pizza outside of Napoli', The Pins has one gourmet rosette for culinary excellence. Winner of 'the Best Gastro Pub in Ireland' and 'The Best Casual Dining in Ireland'.
Reviewed By Peter S - London, United Kingdom
My family and I have been to the Twelve many times when visiting family in Ireland. In fact my daughter had her baptism dinner there before it was transformed from the Twelve Pins pub to the The Twelve boutique hotel. But sadly whilst the decor has improved the food hasn’t, at least not in the pub. The pizza is great but they are taking style over substance to new limits. If you want your fish served in bite sized pieces and ~9 chips in a useless aluminium flower pot then this is the place. If you want proper fish and chips then go elsewhere.
8. Oscar's Seafood Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By CrazyPenguin - Dublin, Ireland
Visited here with my husband for our anniversary dinner and had some genuinely sublime seafood. Prawns and ceviche to start, prawns were delicious and ceviche had quite an unusual twist, very tasty though. Monkfish with mussels and Gurnard for mains, both excellent and extremely fresh. Portion sizes were good, couldn't quite finish my main. What really adds to the whole experience here is the staff - so super friendly and really warm and welcoming. Will certainly be back.
9. Fiordigrano Pizza Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By MrGalway
I stopped here recently to pick up a take away. To say I was surprised with the quality would be an understatement. From the base on all three pizzas to the toppings to the " exquisite merging of taste ".. this was a pizza like no other. It was the work of an artisan chef.. " wonderful ".
10. The Secret Garden Galway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By Chefontheedge1980 - Patong, Thailand
Myself and my mother visit this coffee shop every Monday and we are made so welcome with our two dogs. We try different pastries each week and never disappointed . When the sun shines the garden is most beautiful place to sit and soak up the rays with a delicious coffee. Keep up the great work guys
