In March 2020, many businesses in Ireland were closed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The notes below have information about when each pub re-opened.
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pubs in Galway which were open
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Covid-19 and Irish pubs - and overview
June? - August 2020 - outdoor service only
August - October 2020 - indoor dining was allowed, under strict conditions including table service only, and everyone had to buy a substantial meal (defined as one costing at least €9)
27 October - 3 December - takeaway service only.
From 4-24 December 2020, pubs and restaurants were allowed to serve indoors
From 24 December 2020 (Christmas Eve) pubs were only allowed to serve on a takeaway or delivery basis -
From 7 June 2021, they are allowed to open for outdoor dining and/or drinking.
From ? until January 2022, indoor service was allowed for people with vaccine or recovery certificates
From January 2022, no restrictions were applied.
Details about Galway pubs after Covid-19
1520 in Quay Street
Re-opened on 29 June 2020
Closing from Wednesday 7 October until 3 December 2020.
Opened from 4-24 December 2020.
Book by phoning +353 91 56960 or emailing manager@1520.ie - but they appear to prefer walk-ups.
Opened for takeaway food and drinks from 30 April 2021.
An Púcán in Forster Street
Re-opened on 29 June 2020.
From 7 October, serving takeaway food and for limited seating in the
beer garden.
From 21 October, closed.
Re-opened, with a much-improved colour scheme, form Friday 4 - 24 December 2020.
Aras na nGael in Dominick Street
Open for outdoor dining in the week started 17 June 2021
Barr an Chaladh in Woodquay
Re-opened on 20 July 2020.
From 7 October- closed.
Planned to re-open from 4 December 2020, however they were not able to do so due issues with the control of the kitchen.
Re-opened for outdoor "dining" from 7 June 2021, with a "beer garden" in the street in front of the pub, which is now closed to through traffic northbound.
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| Outdoor "dining", June 2021 |
Bierhaus in Henry Street
Reopened on 3 July 2020.
Open from Wednesday to Sunday with sittings at 5pm and 8pm for tables
of 4 to 6 people only. Booking on Facebook, with bierhausgalway on
Instagram or email bierhausgalway@gmail.com
From 7 October- closed.
Open from 4 - 23 December 2020. Groups of 4-6 people only, sittings at 5, 7
and 9pm.
The Blue Note
Re-opened on Friday 4 September, from 5pm. Open Friday to
Sunday only, serving pizza and salads, from the kitchen in their
sister pub, Massimo.
From 7 October- limited seating only, but tickets through Eventbrite.
From 22 October, an off-licence selection of craft beers was available for click-and-collect, and growlers (craft beer jugs) were filled.
From 4-23 December 2020, open for meals. Closed for
January and most of February.
Re-opened for craft beers
sales (growlers and cans) from late February 2021.
Brasserie On The Corner
Re-opened on 29 June 2020
From 7 October- did a trial of food delivery for one weekend, but are now closed until normal service is allowed again.
Open from 4-23 December 2020. 
Buddha Bar in Mary Street
Reopened Monday 29 June 2020
From Wednesday 8 October, offering takeaway/ delivery only.
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| June 2021, outdoor dining and cocktails in The Buddha Bar |
Bunch of Grapes in High Street
Reopened on 21 September 2020
From 7 October- closed.
Once outdoor dining was allowed in 2021, their outdoor space was used by the High Cafe.
Re-opened for indoor and outdoor drinking from 26 July 2021.
Busker Browne's Bar and Kirby's Restaurant in Cross St
Caribou in Woodquay
Reopened for call-and-collect takeaway food / drink from 8 May 2020
Open for full service from July.
From 7 October, delivering through @whatsfordinner.ie from 4-9pm Wednesday - Sunday, and opened for outdoor dining.
From 16 October, closed.
Re-opened for takeaway food/drinks at weekends from April 2021
Carrolls / The Crust Bucket on Dominick Street
Opened on 20 July 2020
From 7 October, limited seating available in the beer garden.
From 21 October, closed.
From 4 December open.
The Cellar Bar in Eglinton Street
Re-opened on 29 June 2020. Email info@thecellar.ie to make a reservation.From 7 October, open for takeaway food, drinks & coffee from 12-9pm daily.
Open for dine-in from 4-24 December 2020. Then closed
Re-opened for indoor dining / drinking only, from 26 July 2021.
Cookes Thatch Bar in Newcastle Rd
Reopening on Thursday 24 September 2020 at 2pm (link).
Closing from Wednesday 7 October
Re-open for indoor drinking only, from 26 July 2021.
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Coyotes / The Stock Exchange - in Shop Street
Reopened on 23 July. Open daily, from 6pm, serving pizza.
Closing from Wednesday 7 October.
Re-opened on Friday 4 December.
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| Coyotes Galway, outdoor "dining" in Churchyard Lane, June 2021. |
The Crane in Sea Rd
Opened on 31 August 2020, serving Pizza Woozza
From 7 October- closed.
Open for outdoor "dining" in the Small Crane from 7 June 2021
Crowes in Bohermore
Reopened on 22 July.
Hours 5-9pm Thursday to Friday, and 2-9pm Saturday and Sunday.
From Wednesday 7 October open for takeaway food, and operating an
off-license, Thursday through Saturday.
The Dáil Bar and Liquor Lounge in Cross / Middle Street
Reopened as a restaurant in late July 2020. During September, they made use of footpath space, with pedestrians using the roadway in Cross Steeet which was temporarily pedestrianised.
From Wednesday 7 October, open for limited outdoor dining.
From 21 October, closed.
D'Arcys in Forster Street
Reopened on Friday 24 July. Hours 2pm - 10pm daily, serving pizza from Pizza Pasta Napoli.
Closed from Wednesday 7 October.
Have not yet made an announcement themselves, but Pizza Pasta Amore say they are re-opening their kitchen in D'Arcy's on 4 December.
The Dew Drop Inn in Mainguard Street
Reopened on 20 August ... read more
Open for takeaway and limited outdoor seating from Wednesday 7 October.
From 21 October, closed.
Have announced that they will be open for "Dew Drop To Go" only from 4 December.
Fibber McGees in Eyre Square
Re-opened on 24 August. Their food menu features three different types of pizza.
From 7 October- closed.
Open for indoor drinking only from 26 July 2021.
Freeneys on High Street
Reopened on 21 September 2020
From 7 October- closed, for three weeks at this stage, although the whiskey and fishing supplies shop is open weekdays.
From 21 October- fully closed.
From 26 July 2021, re-opened for indoor and limited outdoor drinking.
Garavan's in William Street
Re-opened on 17 August 2020. Lunch from 11:30am (soup and sandwiches from Espresso 44), dinner from Tucos Tacqueria is available 5pm is, last orders 9pm.
From 7 October- closed.
Offered takeaway hot beverages service from Friday 4 - 24 December, open from 12 - 9pm daily.
Re-opened for takeaway drinks from Friday 30 April 2021.
Harry's in Bohermore
Open for order and collect food and cocktails from 1 May 2020
From 7 October, open for takeaway and very limited outdoor seating.
From 21 October - takeaway only.
Hughes Bar in Woodquay
Reopened on Monday 21 September at 11am- link - and now planning to open at 11am daily (12:30pm on Sunday).
From 7 October- closed.
Re-opened for limited outdoor drinking (back yard and in front of the pub) from 23 July 2021 - just before Race Week. Open for indoor drinking from Monday 26 July.
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The Front Door, Sonny Molloys and Tigh Nora
Reopened on 27 July
Closed from Wednesday 8 October.
Open from 4-23 December 2020- with new canopies and outdoor heaters at the Cross Street entrances.
Open for outdoor dining from 7 June 2021.
Galway Arms
Reopened on 9 July 2020.
From 7 October- closed.
Opened form 4-24 December 2020.
Open for outdoor dining from 7 May 2021.
Hole in the Wall in Eyre Street / PJ Fahy and Son
Reopening at 4pm on Monday 21 September 2020, features include a brand new cocktail bar.
From 7 October- closed.
Hyde Gin Bar in Forster Street
Reopened on 1 July 2020.
From 7 October, closed, except for residents of the Forster Court Hotel.
Open for brunch every day from 4-23 December 2020. Then closed.
Re-opened in mid-June
John Keogh's in Dominick Street
Re-opened on 29 June
Closed from Wednesday 7 October,
Opening from 4-23 December 2020 for dinner from 4pm daily. Then closedOpen for outdoor dining in the street in front from early July 2021.
Open for indoor and outdoor dinking, from 26 July 2021
Kennedys Bar in Eyre Square
After a food-less, false-start on 27 July - they re-opened on Monday 21st September 2020.
From 7 October- closed.
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| Short-lived reopening in July |
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| Official re-opening in September 2020 |
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| The smoking area at Kennedy's has been turned into an "outdoor dining" space. |
Jury's Inn
Re-opened on 29 June (possibly only for residents).
Closing from Wednesday 7 October - except for residents.
Opened to non-residents for outdoor dining / drinking from 7 June 2021.
Killorans in Salthill
Reopened on 22 September 2020 - then from 7 October- closed.
Re-opened in October 2021, when indoor service was allowed.
The Kings Head in High St
Reopened at 12-noon on Thursday 2 July for lunch and dinner.
From 7 October- closed.
Open for lunch and dinner from Friday December 4-2 December.
Re-opened for indoor (and very limited outdoor) dining in from 26 July 2021.
Lonergans Atlantic Bar in Salthill
Reopened in September September 2020.From 7 October- closed. Re-opened for outdoor "dining" from June 2021.
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Massimo in William St West
Re-opened from 29 June 2020
Open for takeaway and limited outdoor seating from Wednesday 7 October.
From 21 October, closed.
Open from December 4-23, with Christmas themed areas (Winter Wonderland and Gingerbread house).
McBrides in Dominick Street
Reopened as a gastro-pub on 22 July.
Open Wednesday to Sunday, sittings at 3 dining slots available each evening: 5.30pm, 7.30pm and 9.30pm. Bookings, email info@monroes.ie or phone (086) 044 7301.
Closed from Wednesday 8 October.
Open for in-door dining from 4-24 December 2020. Then closed.
McGettigans on Prospect Hill
Reopened 29 June 2020,Closed from Wednesday 7 October.
Open from 4 December to 23 Decembe 2020.
Open for takeaway cocktails and drinks from 17 June 2021
McGinns Hop House
Re-opened on Monday 29 June at 4pm as a restaurant.
Closed from Wednesday 8 October.
Open from Friday 4 - 23 December: bookings via their Facebook page or by emailing mcginnshophouse@gmail.com
Re-opened for takeway service on 27 May 20201, and for outdoor dining from 7 June 2021.
McSwiggans in Woodquay
The bar re-opened on 22 July at 3pm.
From 7 October- closed.
From 4-23 December - open for dine-in.
Open for outdoor dining, using seating in the middle of Woodquay, from 7 June 2021.
Merchant's Bar - in Eyre Square Hotel, Forster Street
Reopened in mid-July 2020.
From 7 October- closed
Opened for dine in from 4-23 December 2020.
Monroes in Dominick Street
Selling takeaway pints along with meals, and are also running a dial-a-pint van service, from mid-May.
Reopening for in-bar food and drink from Monday 20 July 2020. Closed from Wednesday 8 October.
Re-opening from Friday December 4th - 24 December.
Re-opened for takeaway food and drinks from 29 April 2021. Dial-a-pint van service also resumed.
Murty Rabbits in Forster St
Reopened at 5pm on Monday 29 June.
Regular hours from 1 July will be 2pm until the last booking at 9:30pm (so 11pm closing).
Bookings are required: email reservationsMurtyRabbitts@gmail.com or call 086 180 6348
From 3 October, opening the Garden only from 3pn.
Open from 4-24 December. Bookings by phone on 091 566490 only.
Nova in Sea Rd
Reopened on 13 August 2020 , with food from the neighbouring Greens & Co restaurant.
Walk ins are welcome but capacity is restricted so booking are highly recommended. Book by WhatsApp Messaging them on 085-2064645.Closed from 7 October.
Re-opened from 26 July 2021, for indoor dining/drinking only.
O'Connells in Eyre Square
Reopened in July 2020, with food from Dough Bro's Pizza and Handsome Burger.
From 7 October 2020, closed.
Announced in early 2021 that they would would not re-open until later in the year, due to urgently needed building work.
Eventually re-opened on 10 December 2021, following major work on the foundations.
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| O'Connells, December 2021 |
O'Connors in Salthill
Reopened on Monday 21 September 2020.
From 7 October- closed
Re-opened for indooor and outdoor drinking on 26 July 2021, using a new marquee they have installed to the left of the building.
The Office in Salthill
Re-opened for takeaway drinks, from early May 2021.
The Ol' 55 / Tigh Mossy on Prospect Hill
Reopened in the week starting 21 September 2020.
From 7 October- closed.
Re-opened for outdoor "dining" from 17 June 2021.
The Oslo in Salthill
Re-opened for takeaway beers and burgers from 21 May 2020.
Reopened as a restaurant from the end of June.
From 7 October serving food and drink in a refurbished outdoor area. Opening Hours: Thurs- Sun: 12pm - 11pm.
From 21 October, closed.
Re-opened for dine-in from 4-24 December - book by emailing Oslo@galwaybaybrewery.com
From Friday 12 March 2021 - re-opening for takeaway food and craft beers / cocktails.
O'Reillys Bar and Kitchen in Salthill
Re-opened from 29 June - 6 October, 2020. Then closed.
Have announced that they will not be reopening during December 2020 Christmas period.
Re-opened for outdoor dining in the week starting 7 June 2021.
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| July / August 2020. |
Tonery's on Bohermore
Reopened in the week starting 21 September.
Closed from Wednesday 7 October.
The Western in Prospect Hill
Re-opening to guests on 29 June 2020
Closed from Wednesday 7 October except for residents who are being served in their rooms only.
Open more widely for guests from early July 2021. Open properly from 17/7/2021.
Offering outdoor dining in the beer garden at the rear of the hotel, or in limited seating at the front.
The Quays in Quay Street
Re-opened on 28 July 2020.
From 7 October- closed.
Open for dine-in from 4-23 December 2021.
Re-open for outdoor drinking from 7 June 2021.
Richardson's in Prospect Hill
The off-licence was open for a few hours each week from approximately June
- and takeaway pints are also available. This has continued
throughout December, and into 2021 during the Level 5 restrictions.
The Salt House in Raven's Tce
Reopened at 1pm on Monday 21 September 2020.
From 7 October- closed.
Re-opening for to-go growlers and cans, from 3pm on Friday 12 March
2021: no pints, no drinking outside within 100m of the pub.
PJ Flaherty's in Lower Salthill
Open from 10 August, serving food from Siam Street Kitchen and others.
From 7 October serving food and drink in a refurbished outdoor area.
From 21 October, closed.
R M McCabes in Salthill
Reopened on 29 June: Bookings phone 091 - 330296 or email manager@mccabesgalway.ie
From 7 October closed.
Open from 4-24 December 2020: phone 091-330296, message on Facebook, DM on Instagram or email info@mccabesgalway.ie
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| McCabes February 2022 |
Roisin Dubh - bar and live music venue in Dominick Street
Reopened on Tuesday 9 September 2020 - serving burgers from Iconic Catering. Open from
6pm Tuesday - Thursday, 5pm Friday - Saturday and 12-noon on Sunday.
Open from Wednesday 7 October -open but with very limited seating in the garden, for three weeks at this stage.
From 21 October, closed.
Seven Bar in Bridge Street
Open for takeaway food, coffee and drinks.
From 4-23 December 2020, open for eat-in customers from 12 noon: limited reservations Monday-Thursday, Walks-ins only Friday-Sunday.
Re-opened for takeaway drinks from Thurs-Sun, on 27 May 2021, and for outdoor dining and drinking from 7 June 2021.
The Sliding Rock in Newcastle Rd
Reopened on 29 June 2020. Bookings being taken now.
Closed from Wednesday 7 October.
Open 4-23 December 2022.
Open for outdoor dining from 8 June 2021. Bookings phone 091-722131.
The Skeffington Arms ("The Skef")
Reopened on 29 June at 12-noon.
From 7 October, limited outdoor service.
From 21 October, closed.
From 12 November, open for call-and-collect cocktails from 4-7pm, Fridays and Saturdays only. Open for indoor dining from 4-24 December 2020.
Re-opened for takeaway drinks and BBQ from early May 2021.
Taaffes in High St
Re-opening on Thursday 23 July at 12-noon, with a new menu. Book by phoning 091-564066.Open from 4th until 3pm on 24 December 2020
Have announced that they will be open for outdoor drinking and dining from 7 June 2021.
Taylor's Bar in Dominick Street
Reopened at 5pm on 20 July, offering chicken dinners from RoostFrom 7 October, limited outdoor seating
From 21 October, closed.
Open for dine-in Friday 4-23 December 2020.
Planning to open for outdoor drinking and dining from 7 June 2021.
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| Taylors Bar Galway, outdoor dining June 2021 |
Thirteen on the Green ( previously called Garveys Inn) - in Eyre Square
Reopened on 20 July 2020.
From 7 October, closed.
Open form 4-23 December 2020.
Re-opened for outdoor dining from 23 June 2021
Tigh Neachtain in Cross/ Quay Street
Reopened on Thursday 16 July.
From Wednesday 8 October, open with newly covered outdoor seating.
From 21 October, closed.
Opened from 4-23 December.
Tigh Choili in Mainguard Street
Re-opened on 4 August 2020.
Open for takeaway and limited outdoor seating from Wednesday 7 October - for three weeks at this stage. Closed from 21 October.
From 4-24 December, offering a takeaway "Hot Drink Menu, roughly from noon until 9pm.
From 30 April 2021, open for takeaway hot-dogs, and a summer drinks menu. Open for outdoor dining (hot dogs again!) and drinks from 7 June 2021.
Tom Sheridan's in Knocknacarra
Reopened on the 29th June.
From 7 October, serving in the covered outdoor seating area - open for drinks from 1pm and food from 5pm today. Booking is essential by ringing us in advance. Takeaway food and drinks menu available for pick-up also -phone order in advance. Call them on (091) 525315 to arrange
Temporarily closed from 21 October.
Planning to re-open from Friday 4 December.
Trappers Inn on the Tuam Road
Reopened on 20 July 2020, initially daytime hours only
From 22 October, offering takeaway food and pints.
The Universal cocktail bar in William Street West
Reopened in the week starting 29 June 2020,
From 7 October open with limited seating outside.
From 21 October, open for takeaway only takeaway food and booze, Tuesday to Saturday.
Open for dinner from 4-23 December.
Open for takeaway food and wine sales, Wed - Sat, 12-4pm (ish) from January 2021. Added takeaway pints to the menu from late May, and open for outdoor dining and drinking from 7 June 2021.
Wards in Lower Salthill
Open from late July 2020
Re-opened for outdoor dining from 7 June 2021.
