This bar had great live music, friendly staff and good atmosphere. The irish coffee was one of the best i've had.

Actually visited this place twice during my stay in Galway. Ambiance is great and service is excellent ! They serve the perfect local beer. Had the Galway Gold (Irish Red Ale) on my first visit and the Galway Hooker (Irish Pale Ale - named after the Connemara sailing boats) on my second visit. Had lunch on my first visit and... More 

love this pub always visit when I hit Galway. The craic agus ceoil is mighty. The bar staff were lovely the drinks were lovely and just a good vibe in the place with lots of pictures and memorabilia to look at

Visited Taaffes Pub on a Tuesday night & it was hiving with both locals & tourists. The Guinness was fantastic & the trad music was excellent. A great bar with very helpful staff. Looking forward to getting back down at some stage.

Taaffe's came recommended from friends in Dublin. We popped in and had a few pints mid-day. The service was great and the atmosphere was relaxing and cozy. Good for a few pints with good people. We did not have any food while visiting but the meals I saw looked good. Families, friends, couples, loads of different people were here so... More 

A very nice, rustic Irish pub in the heart of the bustle of the City Centre of Galway, serving simple, delicious food! Great atmosphere! Friendly competent waiters. An excellent find.

As I write this I am sitting at the bar here in Taaffes Bar. Everything had been fine up to what I have just witnessed happen between staff members and some slops left in glasses on the beer tray. When I came in at 5.15 there were two glasses with what looked like ''draw'' from a new barrel. Why these... More 

Stopped in here in the hopes of finding some impromptu trad music and we really got lucky! Shortly after we arrived we grabbed seats at a little table near a corner where, within 30 minutes, 3 members of a trad group showed up and began to play! In the course of about 2 hours the group grew to 7 or... More 

Randomly picked this bar to have a drink while hanging out in Galway. Found out this is THE place to go for live music. Fun place to hang out.