Some cravings can only be satisfied by a huge burger packed with thick patties and delicious ingredients, and luckily for us Galway has some seriously great options to choose from. Take a look at our tried and tested guide of where to go to try the best burgers in Galway...
If you're looking for a veggie burger head over to our top picks for the Best Veggie Burgers in Galway right here, these burgers are seriously to-die for!
Capones
Head out of the city towards Knocknacarra and get your hands on a burger and pint combo from Capones. This burger menu will have you spoilt for choice as it's packed with tons of great tasting options; from the 'American classic' right down to tantalising 'Mexicana mama'. Best enjoyed with a cold pint or (if you’re in the mood for a real treat) wash it all down with one of their signature cocktails. It's truly a wonderful post-work dining experience so bring your appetite and a friend because food as good as this deserves to be shared!
Visit them at: Unit 1, Kingston Hall, Kingston Rd, Knocknacarra // see their menu here
above: photo courtesy of Capones
BóTOWN
When it comes to bótiful Irish crafted burgers BóTOWN serve some of the best in town... sure, it's even in their names. Here, the burger we adore and suggest you order is the Smoky Bó. This has been one of the their most popular burgers and has been on the menu since day one. Served on a brioche (or gluten free) bun with beef, lettuce, smoked streaky bacon, applewood smoked cheese, and both a peat whiskey sauce and bacon & onion gravy - it is the ultimate treat after a long day.
Visit them at: 57 Dominick Street Lower, Galway's Westend // see their menu here
above: photo courtesy of BóTOWN
Harry's Bar
Two smash patties, buttermilk fried chicken, cheese sauce, sriracha mayo and lettuce in a potato bun makes up the Mad Harry burger at Harry's Bar. This bar was awarded Best Gourmet Burger Specialist in Connaught back in 2022, and since then the reputation for their burgers has continued to rise. While we are recommending the Mad Harry in this list rest assured that no matter the burger you order, every single burger in Harry's Bar is a good time.
Visit them at: 77 Bohermore, Galway City // see their menu here
above: The Mad Harry, photo courtesy of Harry's Bar
Smashbird
Brought to you by the talented food-loving folk from Birdhouse, Smashbird is one of the hottest sensations in Galway’s fast food scene and now its burger scene too! Offering the tastiest birds in Galway between two buns, Smashbird has cooked up some of the nicest buttermilk fried chicken burgers around and paired them with award-winning sauces so you best believe this is absolutely burger heaven! Our pick here is The Melter, check it out below!
Visit them at: 5 Dominick St Upper, Galway's Westend // see their menu here
above: The Melter Burger at Smashbird, photo by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Benny's
Brought to you by the dynamic food loving folk behind Harry's Bar and Meltd, Benny's is the takeaway that is serving the best smash burgers in Galway. Their burger menu is packed with great tasting options such as Chipotle Smash, McSmash, Double Cheese, and Brieyonce, alongside a large variety of dips and sides. Available to order for collection or delivery on What’s for Dinner and other delivery platforms, get your orders in today and bon appétit!
Visit them at: What's For Dinner or Collect from UNIT 38 BLOCK D, Glenrock Business Park, Ballybane // see their menu here
above: photo courtesy of Benny's
Mary Mullens
One of the highlights of Mary Mullens is their fantastic food menu, which we have return time and again to enjoy while on evenings out with pals. For this list, of course, we are talking about all things burgers which is why we wanted to give a special shout out to the two delicious burgers available at this iconic city centre bar. Their Steak Smash Burger and Korean Fried Chicken Burger both well deserve to be mentioned on this list so be sure to try them for yourself the next time you're in town.
Visit them at: 10 Prospect Hill // see their menu here
above: photo courtesy of Mary Mullens
Niche Tuam
As an extension of Niche café in Tuam, their Niche Burger Food Truck is bringing the same quality and flavours that you know and love from Niche to locations around Galway. Currently available for hire for events and parties throughout the summer, Niche are serving up premium juicy hand pressed burgers, and these are some of the tastiest burgers ever! We can't keep a spot this good a secret from you, so we wanted to express our love for Niche burgers' by telling you that if you are throwing a party this summer be sure to give them a buzz and have Niche supply the food - your guests will love you for it!
Visit them at: drop them a message to see where they are next // see their menu here
above: photo courtesy of Niche Burger Food Truck
Olive Tree Kitchen
Over in Moycullen's awesome activity centre; Wildlands, they are home to the Olive Tree Kitchen which serves one of the tastiest burgers we've ever enjoyed! Their Homemade 8oz Gilligan's Beef Burger comes on a brioche bun with streaky bacon, smoked applewood cheese and tomato. Garnished with a gherkin and sides of fries and tomato relish, it's your dream burger brought to life.
Visit them at: Wildlands, Moycullen // see their menu here
above: Olive Tree Kitchen's Signature Burger, photo by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
The Old Barracks
The award-winning The Old Barracks Restaurant has made its way onto the world famous Georgina Campbell and McKenna food guides, and continues to be flooded with stunning reviews from the many happy customers that pass through their doors 361 days a year. So, it should come as no surprise to see them making it onto this list! Their famous burgers from the grill offerings include the classic cheese burger and a Mexican chicken burger. Don't be fooled by the limited selection because this burgers are some of the best we've ever tried so be sure to check them out yourself!
Visit them at: Cross St, Athenry // see their menu here
above: photo courtesy of The Old Barracks
Handsome Burger
All hail Handsome Burger's The Smokester. Packed with streaky bacon, smoked cheddar, pickles, lettuce, crispy onion and smoked chipotle sauce, it's the burger that always leaves satisfied yet wanting more. Handsome Burger is the famous Galway burger business that have opened up in multiple locations across Ireland, so you know they are doing something right! While trying to choose a favourite from their menu is no easy task, we highly recommend ordering The Smokester if it's your first time visiting them.
Visit them at: 49 Dominick Street Lower, Galway's Westend // see their menu here
above: The Smokester, photo courtesy of Handsome Burger
Porterhouse
A burger that needs no introduction is the Steak Burger from Porterhouse in Oranmore but don't just take our word for it! This delicious burger is a customer favourite and it's popularity speaks for itself. Complete with a home pressed steak burger topped with smoked applewood cheese, streaky bacon served on a brioche bun with cos lettuce, crispy onions and Porterhouse burger sauce, you seriously need to try this yourself.
Visit them at: Main St, Oranmore // see their menu here
above: photo courtesy of Porterhouse
Ithe
Ithe Smashburgers is the new kid on the block and it should absolutely be on your radar for the next time you are in the Latin Quarter and looking for a chicken dinner. Open from 12pm until late, Ithe (meaning ‘eat’ in Irish) can be found on Quay Street in Galway city next to Coffeewerk + Press and is serving up juicy smashburgers made fresh to order, finger-lickin’ fried chicken and crispy chips with loads of tasty toppings to choose from.
Visit them at 8 Quay Street, Latin Quarter // see more here
above: photo from Ithe, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Xian Street Food
Have you ever enjoyed the explosion of delicious flavours of a Chinese burger? If you answered no to this question, get on over to Xian Street Food pronto. The Roujiamo (burger) is a multi-layer crispy bun packed with flavour. One of the oldest burger recipes in the world, you'll soon see why this burger has stood the test of time - it's truly incredible.
Visit them at: 7 Quay Street, Latin Quarter // see their menu here
above: Roujiamo, photo courtesy of Xian Street Food
Cadell Bar
Ever since opening their doors, the team at Cadell Bar in Woodquay have been busy whipping up some fantastic mouthwatering food. For this list, we are recommending their signature (ca)Dell-boy burger which comes with two smash burgers with smoked applewood cheese, house burger sauce, tomato, crispy lettuce, pickles and homemade bacon jam. Its the perfect blend of sweet and smokey, the perfect pairing for your pints.
Visit them at: 31 Woodquay // see their menu here
above: photo from Cadell Bar, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Chef Laura Rosso
Based in Salthill, Chef Laura Rosso is a Brazilian café and restaurant that is passionate about serving mouth watering dishes using 100% fresh, locally supplied ingredients. Made with love, their burgers are affordable, great tasting and we seriously can't recommend them enough. For this list, we want to give a shout out to their classic beef burger, because while it is the classic, the quality of ingredients makes it one of the best burgers we have ever enjoyed and suggest you enjoy yourself too.
Visit them at: Grattan Road, Salthill // see their menu here
above: photo courtesy of Chef Laura Rosso
Feature image of The Brie-Yonce Smash Burger, courtesy of Harry's Bar.
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