Galway’s Best Christmas Sandwiches 2024
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Galway’s Best Christmas Sandwiches 2024

If your favourite part about Christmas is the delicious sandwiches that you make with all the leftovers from the Christmas dinner, you are going to LOVE what we say next! Read on below to discover where to get this year’s to-die for Christmas sandwiches in Galway…

These Galway eateries have worked magic to create the perfect Christmas sandwiches which are stuffed with all your favourite festive foods. This December treat your taste buds to all the wonderful flavours of Christmas at the spots below.. Enjoy!


above: Meltd

Meltd’s

The Moist Maker
A real taste of Christmas can be enjoyed with Meltd’s Christmas Special sandwich. It’s the perfect post Christmas shopping meal and tastes every bit as good as it looks. This Christmas Special is made with Meltd cheese, shredded turkey and ham, cranberry sauce, stuffing and gravy. Need we say more?! We recommend ordering an extra pot of gravy for dipping to take your sandwich to the next level.
Try it for yourself at 3 Middle Street, Galway City. 


above: Hapi Bakery

Hapi Bakery's

Gobble Gobble and The Nutty Professor (veg)
Hapi Bakery’s two new Christmas sandwiches are a feast for the eyes (and stomachs)! The ‘Gobble Gobble’ sandwich is made with bronze butter braised turkey, Buckfast baked ham, cranberry sauce, stuffing, mustard mayo, pink onions and Steve’s leaves. Whereas the vegetarian sandwich ‘The Nutty Professor’ is made of chestnut nut roast, cranberry sauce, brie du meux, mustard mayo, stuffing, pink onions and Steve’s leaves. With limited quantities of both made fresh each day, be sure to get in early to ensure you nab one!
Try it for yourself at Plámás at 6 Dominick Street Upper, Fairhill at 11 Abbeygate Street Upper, and at 137 Upper Salthill Rd, Salthill.


above: Gourmet Food Parlour

Gourmet Food Parlour’s

The GFP Christmas Sandwich 
Back and better than ever. This year, Gourmet Food Parlour are partnering with their friends over at Keogh’s Farm Crisps to bring you their exclusive Baked Camembert crisps, which will be served on the side of this delicious festive dish. This Christmas sandwich is made with roast turkey, baked ham, brie cheese, sage stuffing, cranberry sauce and garlic mayo on toasted ciabatta.
Try it for yourself at 14 Lenaboy Gardens, Salthill.


above: Niche

Niche’s 

Xmas Sambo
The Xmas Sambo at Niche in Tuam is stuffed with all your favourite parts of Christmas dinner. This delicious sambo includes ham, sage and onion stuffing, cranberry sauce and brie on a sourdough toast. The scrumptious sandwich is served with a side of gravy which perfectly brings together all the key bits of a traditional Christmas dinner.
Try it for yourself at The Old Barracks, Vicar St, Tuam.


above: 56 Central

56 Central’s

Turkey Melt
While this delicious sandwich is available year round, we adore calling into 56 Central for a break from Christmas shopping and ordering their scrumptious Turkey Melt. This sandwich comes with roasted turkey, melted swiss cheese, herb stuffing and garlic mayo with cranberry sauce served on the side. You can also opt to add a gravy dip to make it extra festive.
Try it for yourself at 5/6 Shop Street.


above: Corrib House Tea Rooms

Corrib House Tea Rooms’

Christmas Sandwich 
The Christmas sandwich from Corrib House Tea Rooms comes with ham, turkey, brie, stuffing and cranberry sauce. It’s every bit as good as it looks so be sure to pop in and enjoy it for yourself. Insider’s tip: we highly recommend you pair this sandwich with some of their festive bakes for the ultimate Christmassy dining experience in Woodquay.
Try it for yourself at 3 Waterside, Woodquay.


above: M.Fitzgerald's

M.Fitzgerald’s Bar’s

Christmas Sambo
The popular Christmas sandwich is back at M.Fitzgerald’s and it's looking even better than last year’s sambo. Made with baked turkey, honey roasted ham, cranberry melted brie, stuffing and onion gravy, we highly recommend washing it all down with a pint of Guinness for a proper Christmas in Galway experience. A must try for the festive season, get yours for €13.50.
Try it for yourself at 14 Quay Street, Latin Quarter.


above: Slow Roast

Slow Roast’s

Christmas Dinner
Slow Roast’s signature Christmas sandwich is back on the menu! You can enjoy this delicious feast of all your festive favourites right up until Christmas Day itself. The sandwich is made of; slow roasted turkey, delicious shredded ham, homemade sage & onion stuffing, cheese and either cranberry mayo or gravy.
Try it for yourself at 12 Main Street, Loughrea.

Feature photo by Ado Lyons of Meltd

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