The Western Bar and Restaurant

Name: The Western Bar and Restaurant
Address: 33 Prospect Hill, Galway, IE
Telephone: +35391562834
Price range: ££

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Recently refurbished to offer a fresh, contemporary dining experience in the heart of Galway City. Functions of all size catered for.

The Western Bar & Restaurant in Galway City centre is the place to be if you want to enjoy good food and drinks in a friendly atmosphere. Nestled behind the traditional Irish Pub in a fully restored Georgian Building, The Western Restaurant provides the perfect Galway city centre dining experience with its up to date decor and excellent choice of menu dishes. With its own car parking, our family friendly Galway city centre restaurant is a perfect choice for family lunches, dinners and all other special occasions.

23/09/2026

Discover our lunch menu at The Western, with freshly prepared dishes that bring together familiar favourites, traditional flavours and plenty of choice.

Enjoy it in our recently refurbished bar in Galway city centre, a relaxed setting to catch up with friends, slow down for a while or simply make a little more of your day in town.

Take a look through our menu and find your next lunch favourite.

18/09/2026

Culture Night does not have to end when the events do. After exploring your favourite events around Galway, join us at The Western Bar & Restaurant from 9pm for live music with Dillon Kitt, performing a mix of well known favourites and classic covers.

Settle in with a drink, enjoy the music and wind down after a busy evening in the city, or simply make us part of your Culture Night plans and spend the evening with us.

10/09/2026

Lunch is the perfect opportunity to enjoy something a little different. Our Chorizo & Pancetta Pasta combines wholewheat pasta quills with roasted vegetables, aged Parmesan, chorizo and cured pancetta, all finished in a roasted red pepper and basil cream sauce.

This dish is part of our new lunch menu at The Western Bar & Restaurant. With a fresh selection now available, it is a great time to come back, settle in and discover a new favourite.

02/09/2026

Fish & Chips has been part of Irish food culture for well over a century, with many of the country’s early chip shops opened by Italian families who settled in Ireland. Somewhere along the way, it became something completely our own.

In Galway, that connection feels especially natural. The Atlantic has shaped the city for generations, from its fishing traditions to the way seafood continues to feature on tables across the city today.

At The Western Bar & Restaurant, we bring that familiar Galway classic into a more refined setting in the heart of the city. A place where local tradition, good service and relaxed dining come together naturally.

25/08/2026

A few pictures from last Wednesday’s Traditional Irish Music session at The Western. It was a great evening, with plenty of music and a lovely atmosphere in the bar.

We have live music five nights a week, with Traditional Irish Music every Wednesday and Thursday, followed by live cover bands from Friday to Sunday. We hope to see you soon for a drink, some good food and a great evening out.

19/08/2026

Every part of The Western Restaurant tells a different story. From the artwork showing familiar Galway scenes to the original stonework of our building, you will find little touches of the city and its history throughout the space.

We have brought these original features together with warm lighting, rich textures and modern details to create a restaurant that feels elegant, comfortable and full of character. Look around and you will notice that every corner feels a little different, while still being part of the same story.

For us, a great dining experience is not only about the food on the table. It is about the atmosphere, the people you are sharing it with and the space around you. We want every visit to The Western Restaurant to feel special from the moment you sit down.

13/08/2026

There is nothing quite like starting the day with a good cup of coffee 😍

If you are around Galway in the morning, pop into The Western Bar & Restaurant and join us for breakfast. Good food, good coffee and a cosy spot to start the day.

Who are you bringing for breakfast? 👀

10/08/2026

A few photos from last Thursday’s traditional Irish music at The Western 🎶

A great evening of live music, good company and a few drinks in the bar. If you enjoyed it, or would like to join us next time, we have a different traditional Irish music group playing every Wednesday and Thursday.

Live music continues throughout the weekend, with cover bands playing classics from the 70s, 80s and 90s every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Everyone is welcome, so come in for a drink, enjoy the music and spend a different evening with us.

06/08/2026

Great food, live music and the perfect atmosphere in the heart of Galway.

No matter the day of the week, there is always something to enjoy at our Bar & Restaurant. Join us for dinner, stay for a few drinks and enjoy live music from talented local musicians, creating the perfect atmosphere to unwind and make the most of your evening.

28/07/2026

Galway Races calls for good company, great food and a well earned drink.

On your way to Ballybrit or after an exciting day at the races, our new Sharing Platters are the perfect excuse to get everyone around the table.

Choose from our Classic Signature Cured Meat & Irish Farmhouse Cheese Platter or the Western Bar Bite Combo Platter, both made for sharing with friends and family over lunch, dinner and your favourite drinks.

Join us at The Western Bar & Restaurant, just a short walk from Eyre Square.

Address

33 Prospect Hill
Galway

Telephone

+35391562834

Website

https://www.westernhotelgalway.ie/

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