Rain, hail or shine, there’s nothing better than grabbing a coffee and strolling around Galway City. If you're looking for the best spots to pick up a cuppa and take in this stunning city, here are our top picks…
Salthill Prom
We are blessed to have the lovely Salthill Prom on our doorstep! It is one of Salthill’s most popular attractions, and we can see why! The promenade stretches down the coast for roughly 3km, from the famous Blackrock diving tour to the beautiful Claddagh Quay. It’s the ideal spot to take a leisurely stroll alongside the water. The views are sensational across the Bay of the Hills of County Clare’s Burren. Take it all in from one of the benches that line the beach. Don’t forget to kick the wall at the finish line for good luck! We’re also very lucky with the abundance of delicious coffee in Salthill! Salthill is the perfect location for families, guaranteeing hours of fun enjoying the golden sand, bright blue water and stunning seaside! If you’re looking for a lovely coffee spot for your next Salthill stroll look no further than; Kali Coffee Bar, Ré Coffee and Design, Murray’s Coffee House, Álainn or Blackrock Cottage. Grab a coffee and take in the beautiful seaside views. We all deserve to treat ourselves! After your walk check out Ground and Co for some gorgeous grub.
above: Kali Coffee Bar
Shop Street / Abbeygate Street
Shop Street is arguably Galway city’s busiest, most booming spot. There is no better spot to people watch! When you stroll down Shop Street you will, without a doubt, hear buskers of all kinds. Talented musicians and singers take to the streets making it their stage with beautiful songs and sets to brighten up your walk! There’s also a new pedestrian bridge in front of the Galway Cathedral that has benches enabling us to sit back with our coffee and enjoy the views of the River Corrib. Whilst on Shop Street, you simply must check out Espresso 44's Gingerbread Latte, it is amazing! You’ll find Abbeygate Street just off Shop Street. Here, Fairhill Coffee and Design and The Little Lane are my go to spots for sure.
above: Espresso 44
Quay Street / The Latin Quarter
The colourful Quay Street is full of personality. When the weather in Galway is nice there is simply nowhere else I’d rather be! Full of bright colours and energy, Quay Street and The Latin Quarter attracts tourists from all over the world. There are pubs galore to sit out and drink whilst taking in Galway City. We’re spoilt for choice when it comes to dinner spots too, the options are endless it makes it impossible to choose. Freddy’s, McDonagh’s and Trattoria Magnetti are only some of the fabulous resturants down Quay Street! It’s the most wonderful spot to stroll along and take in all of the majestic views and listen to the buskers lighting up the streets with some great tunes! Kindf_olk is the perfect place to spin by before your beautiful walk. Heading down towards The Latin Quarter you’ll find Coffeewerk and Press. The coffee here is absolutely fabulous.
Eglinton Canal
The Eglinton Canal runs right through Galway’s vibrant Westend (behind Róisín Dubh) and has loads of spots to sit down, relax and take in Galway’s natural beauty. If you’re a fan of fantastic cafes, a great cup of coffee and some fabulous company, well you’re most certainly in the right spot! Galway’s Westend has some great cafes just a stone’s throw from the lovely canal walk; An Tobar Nua, Plámás, Urban Grind and Gourmet Tart. Don’t forget to say hello to the lovely swans and ducks that roam the river during the Spring and Summer months. Enjoy!
above: An Tobar Nua, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Feature photo by Chaosheng Zhang
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