O’Connell’s was once a grocery and a small bar but has been solely a pub since the 1970’s.

Our décor is truly stunning, with all original features including tiled floors, antique lighting, stained glass windows, solid wooden seating and an amazing pressed tin ornate ceiling in the main bar. Historic photos line the walls. The pub is currently subject to a preservation order so it will be staying much the same for the foreseeable future. The long bar also displays a wide range of whiskeys. O’Connell’s is a popular venue attracting a diverse crowd, although it is particularly popular with professionals especially in the early evening after work. It has undergone expansion since it was sold in 2006. The venue now boasts one of Galway City’s best outdoor beer gardens which doubles as a smoking area and BBQ area. The beer garden features large picnic tables and wooden decking where its easy to forget you are in the very centre of the City. Parts of the beer garden are covered and heated so even in Winter you can at least pretend Ireland has a warm climate! We have also added an outside bar open on Friday and Saturday evenings from 7pm. The mock street outside is the ideal Summer barbecue venue – we arrange private BBQs for special events all the time…

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Big Love From Trip Advisor!
A great place just on Eyre Square for a good drink and craic with friends. Small on the inside itself but has a great outdoor beer garden with bars and all outside for great service. The perfect place to go when it’s sunny and enjoy your pint and well worth checking out.

This is a great pub on the edge of Eyre Square. The staff on both occasions when we were there were very helpful. The outdoor seating area was very welcome as the sun was shining in Galway.

This pub was recommended as a must see by a student from Ireland attending college in USA. He was spot on. Great drinks and friendly bartenders. You can just feel the history shouting from the old walls.

Entertainment At O’Connell’s
We’ve got it all – sport, live music, late bars, beer garden, central location and more.

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