The Quays Pub Claddagh

Opening hours

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Open now Closes at 02:00

Weekly opening hours for The Quays
Monday	11:30 – 02:00
Tuesday	11:30 – 02:00
Wednesday	11:30 – 02:00
Thursday	11:30 – 02:00
Friday today	11:30 – 02:00
Saturday	11:30 – 02:00
Sunday	12:30 – 01:00

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

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11 Quay Street, Claddagh, Co. Galway, H91 R2R1

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CuisineIrish
Price€€
Phone+353 91 568 347
Nearest stationGalway Ceannt Station · 540 m
SeatingOutdoor tables
AccessWheelchair friendly

About The Quays

On Quay Street in Claddagh, The Quays is an Irish pub and kitchen serving locals and visitors alike. Traditional Irish dishes sit alongside modern plates built on local produce.

If you are sightseeing, Blake's Castle is only 50 m away. Arriving by train? Galway Ceannt Station is 540 m away, about 7 minutes on foot. It is one of 81 places to eat we list in Claddagh. Its immediate neighbour is Xi'an Street Food.

Facilities recorded for this venue include outdoor seating and wheelchair access. You can eat here any day of the week. The earliest start is 11:30am on Monday, and the latest close is 2am on Monday. On Google it holds 4.5 out of 5 from 4,586 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning atmosphere, coffee and guinness & pints.

Key facts

Cuisine	Irish
Type	Pub and kitchen
Price guide	€€ (mid-range)
Google rating	4.5 / 5 from 4,586 reviews
Address	11 Quay Street, Claddagh, Co. Galway, H91 R2R1
Eircode	H91 R2R1
Phone	+353 91 568 347
Outdoor seating	Yes
Wheelchair access	Yes
Open	7 days a week · 100 hours in total
Nearest station	Galway Ceannt Station (540 m)
Nearby landmark	Blake's Castle (50 m)
From Dublin city centre	186 km
Coordinates	53.27111, -9.05396

At a glance

Services & amenities at The Quays

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at The Quays

Full menu

Seafood Chowder
Creamy chowder of hake, salmon and smoked haddock with Guinness brown bread

€10
Soup of the Day
Freshly made daily, served with brown bread and Irish butter

V

€6.50
Chicken Wings
Crispy wings tossed in house hot sauce with blue cheese dip

S

€11
10oz Sirloin Steak
Dry-aged Irish sirloin, peppercorn sauce, onion rings, chips

GF

€31
Black Pudding Salad
Clonakilty black pudding, poached egg, apple and mustard dressing

€10
Fish & Chips
Beer-battered cod, hand-cut chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce

€18.50

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around 6pm on Fridays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.

Good to know

Today is — hours: 11:30 – 02:00
Sunset in Claddagh today: 19:11
Best time for a quieter table: 4pm or after 8pm
One of 81 places to eat in Claddagh

Photos

Irish food typical of The Quays — Photo: charles Haynes / CC BY-SA 2.0

Claddagh, County Galway — Photo: William Murphy / CC BY-SA 2.0

Reviews

4.5/5 on Google · 4,586 reviews

What recent reviewers mention most:

AtmosphereCoffeeGuinness & pintsLive music

Andrea Gallucci PhotographerFebruary 2026 · via Google

★★★★★

If you’re in Galway, this place is an absolute must. For me, the best pub in Galway!

We had dinner here and I ordered the Beef & Guinness Stew — hands down the best I’ve ever had. Rich, tender, full of flavor… pure Irish comfort food at its finest. And the irish coffee was super!

The atmosphere is incredible: super traditional, warm, and authentic. The live music was absolutely beautiful and created the perfect vibe. We ended up coming back two nights in a row because we had such an amazing time!

Great food, fantastic music, and an unforgettable Irish pub experience. Highly recommended! 🍀✨

Peter WolfeJuly 2026 · via Google

★★★★★

Great food, nice atmosphere and live music. The restaurant is downstairs and is much quieter than the main floor but you can still hear the music. We were a party of six and everyone had great food. But the highlight for me was the dozen Galway oysters. Simply incredible. And the vinegar accompaniment went perfectly with them. I’m drooling just thinking about them.

Response from the owner

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and live music. It's great to hear the oysters were a highlight of your visit. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon.

Stefana BelkovskaApril 2026 · via Google

★★★★★

I really loved this place! In the afternoon I had an Irish coffee which was amazing. Then I went downstairs and had dinner. Meanwhile on the first floor there was love music all the time. I came back in the evening and there was a huge party with live band and there were amazing. I was really sorry that I haven't made a reservation for dinner and they were full. To me it is the best place in town.

Response from the owner

Hi Stefana,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed your experience and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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Where is The Quays?

The Quays is located at 11 Quay Street, Claddagh, Co. Galway, H91 R2R1. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.