For all of the foodies, here are the things you must try while in Galway. Fish and chips with curry sauce, Seafood (September is one of the most popular times for oysters in Galway), a full Irish breakfast, cup of tea, baby Guinness.

Here are a few of our favorites or on the top of our list to try:

Dela - Brunch

Dough Bros - Best Pizza

John Keogh's - Gastropub with steak and burgers

Ard Bia - Seasonal breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Ruibin - Contemporary Irish overlooking the dock

Sophie's Rooftop - great aesthetic atmosphere

Pratai - if you need a quick snack this is it.. they just have chips!

Coffeewerk + Press - coffee + pastries

Magpie Bakery - coffee + pastries.. they sell out fast

Jungle Cafe - quirky cafe with brunch

Scón - sweet and savory scone sandwiches + coffee

There is no shortage of pubs in Galway. If you don't like one, just walk a few steps and you'll find another. Here are a few of our favorites:

The Front Door

Tigh Naechtain

O'Connell's

Taaffes Bar

M.P Walsh

The Quays

Black Rock Diving Pier - if you want to swim

Salt Hill Prom - Great walk along the water, stop at Kali coffee for your stroll

Walk around the Latin Quarter

If you have a full day then these are the sites that would be top of my list. If you do not have a car, then there will also be a bus that goes to any of these locations:

Visit the Aran Islands and rent a bike - you can take a ferry from Galway

Visit the Cliffs of Moher - 1.5 hour drive from Galway

Visit Kylmore Abbey - 1 hour drive from Galway