This is a list of restaurants in Galway that were open which are now closed.
See also
Pubs which were open in Galway for a similar list of pubs - many of these also serve meals.
Open restaurants in Galway for a list
of restaurants that that are open now.
Open for takeaway only from Wednesday 7 October 2020, and for eat-in in December. Closed from 24 December 2020.
Anfora (Turkish kebabs and pizza) in Liosbaun
Opened in late 2021, in the premises that was the Bankx
Bangin' Noodles / Food in Augustine Street
Opened April 2021 ... learn more
Charcoal Grill - Turkish / kebabs in Cross Street
Chef P "grub" in Dominick Street
Restaurant style burger, bits and mains, opened March 2022 ... read more
Cookes Restaurant in Upper Abbeygate St
Family owned restaurant, with a fabulous rooftop terrace ... read more.
Emperor City (Chinese) in Dominick St
Closed from late 2020.
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| Emperor City Chinese restaurant, 2019 |
Galway Oyster House in Quay Street
Opened in April 2021, and closed again by September. Read more ...
Galway Summer Garden
Located at the old driving range beside Galway caravan park, this tent-
based socially-distanced party venue opens on 11 Jul, and closed for the
season at the start of October.
Hooked in Barna village
Re-opened after Covid in October 2022, and permanently closed in July 2024.
Istanbul Street Foods (Turkish) in Eglinton Street
Open from June 2021, initially for takeaway and limited outside dining. Read more ...
From October 2021 - closed again, and under refurbishment.
Kitchen restaurant at Palas, Spanish Parade
Loam in City Gate / Geata na Cathraach, Fairgreen Road
Currently closed for the winter - they plan to re-open next year.
Lunchtime (Pizza) in Liosbaun
Packed up and gone away in June 2022 (or earlier)
Mizzonis in Eyre Square
Closed in mid 2024
Neo (Thai) in Dock Rd
Closed August 2023
Papa Rich in Briarhill
Papa Rich in Newtonsmith
Shake Dog (American diner)in Prospect Hill
Closed "for renovations" July 2024
Speedos in Upper Abbeygate St
Closed June 2024
Tartare cafe and Wine Bar
Permanently closed at the end of August 2022.
TGO Falafel / The Gourmet Offensive (vegan)
Permanently closed from September 2022 - the building is being totally rebuilt.
Still trading from their stall in St Nicholas Market, though.
U Loitru (Sicilian) in Lower Abbeygate St
Open at weekends for take away and delivery from Friday 15 May 2020 then back to normal by July.Open for takeaway only from mid-May 2021.
Permanently closed (in this location) from 1 January 2022.
Wholly Cow Burgers in Newcastle Rd
Closed in September 2022 ... read more
Wishbone Wings in Eglinton Street
