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Cookes Thatch Pub


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 77 attractions in Galway
Traveler Description:
Cookes Thatch Bar is one of Galway's oldest pubs. We are located in the West end of Galway City a 5 minute walk from the centre of the City. Cookes...... more » Cookes Thatch Bar is one of Galway's oldest pubs. We are located in the West end of Galway City a 5 minute walk from the centre of the City. Cookes has been welcoming customers through its doors for hundreds of years. « less
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Attraction type: Bar/club
Address: Newcastle Road Galway
Ireland
Tel: 353 91 52174

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5 of 5 stars
racingmen   3 contributions
hongkong
Aug 9, 2009

arrived here by chance after leaving another pub,what a find,proper bar staff,a fab pint and a fantastic music session,make it part of your plans more

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5 of 5 stars
WanderinRugger   1 contribution
California
May 6, 2009

An absolute must if you want to experience the region. Tasty pints and fantastic music is the best way to spend the hours after 10pm on Wed. Nearly a year on, I still remember all the details; the passion and talent of the musicians. Even the locals add the the mix. I find myself trying out some of the local... more

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5 of 5 stars
fnmurphy   4 contributions
cork
Mar 18, 2009

9 musicians playing in this thatched pub,no cover charge and fantastic guiness and atmosphere more

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5 of 5 stars
IrelandAlison   6 contributions
Ireland
Mar 21, 2008
1
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i was lucky enough to be get tipped off about the Sunday night session at Cookes. As a musician myself i was absolutely thrilled to see the enthuasiasm this group of people had. Unlike some of the tourist targeted sessions in Galway, this one is the real deal with a real air of spontaneity and love of the music. Unmissable more

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Cookes Thatch Pub Address

Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland
Tel: 353 91 52174