As we welcome in a new year, we wanted to introduce you to some of the new businesses that have opened their doors in Galway over the last few months of 2024. Folks, get ready to support local this Christmas and pay a visit to these new kids on the block!
Christmas is a time of giving back to your community, by supporting local businesses and creators, so why not over the last few weeks of 2024, make it your mission to say hello and show some love to the new places that have opened in Galway.
Spoiler: if you do, we can guarantee you’ll have a fantastic time!
Pizza Time
What is it? - A classic chipper with all your fast food favourites
Pizza Time is the latest late night chipper to open its doors in Galway’s Westend and it is offering a brilliant menu of burgers, wraps, kebabs, pizza and more! It’s quickly becoming a favourite amongst late night partiers and night owls, thanks to its high quality food and unreal homemade sauces. Their menu features some of the best kebabs we have ever tasted, delicious pizza slices, moreish burgers and even kids meals, all for an affordable price. You seriously need to pay them a visit on your next night out in Galway’s Westend, trust us this is the perfect post Christmas party soakage.
This is Galway tip: We weren’t kidding when we said that Pizza Time makes one of the best kababs we’ve had in a long time. Do yourself a favour and order one, you will seriously thank us for putting Pizza Time on your radar.
Opening times: Monday - Sunday: 4pm - 3am
Address: 17 Dominick St Upper, Galway’s Westend, H91 KPV4
above: Pizza Time
Taquila
What is it? - An authentic Mexican restaurant serving mouthwatering dishes and handcrafted cocktails
As Galway city’s newest authentic Mexican restaurant, vibrant Mexican flavours meet a modern twist on the food and drink menus at Taquila. The menu here consists of chilaquiles, beef consomme, a great range of tacos and salsas, and traditional Mexican dishes of barbacoa and Abuela’s burrito basket. In addition to their incredible food menu, they offer a unique and delicious cocktail menu featuring the likes of spicy margaritas, flor de Jamaica and Los Muertos. This festive season Taquila invites you to experience the rich, bold flavours of Mexican cuisine, and best of all it's only a short walk away from the Galway Christmas Market on Eyre Square. Christmas shopping and dinner, anyone?
This is Galway tip: Bring your friends! Food this good deserves to be shared so why not book yourself a table with your nearest and dearest, and drink and dine your way through the evening. It is Christmas time after all, and Taquila is an ideal setting for preChristmas celebrations with your pals.
Opening times: Monday to Wednesday: 5pm - 10pm and Thursday to Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
Address: Eglinton Court, Eglinton St, 6/7, Galway City Centre
above: Taquila
Aryan’s Pizzeria
What is it? - A cosy pizzeria serving pizzas and homely Persian cuisine
Located just around the corner from the Eyre Square Shopping Centre, Aryan’s Pizzeria is a cosy family-run restaurant that serves delicious homemade pizzas and homely Persian cuisine. They use fresh ingredients and their own home recipes to create all their incredible dishes, be it sauces and dips, pizzas or grilled meat. With gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options available also. If you have ever wanted to try traditional Persian cuisine, Aryan’s Pizzeria is exactly where you need to be going.
This is Galway tip: Thanks to its central Galway city location, Aryan’s Pizzeria is a great option for all families visiting the city during the holiday season. The food is delicious and affordable and you’ll find something for even the pickiest of eaters on the menu. One of our favourite parts about Christmas is being able to catch up with family over a great tasting meal so whether it is a mid-shopping break or a reunion with family members, be sure to visit Aryan’s Pizzeria ahead of Christmas week.
Opening times: Sunday to Thursday 12.30pm- 10pm and Friday & Sunday 12.30pm - 11pm
Address: 20 Abbeygate Street Lower, Galway City Centre, H91 V522
above: Aryan's Pizzeria
Tal Vez Coffee
What is it? - A vibrant coffee shop that blends Irish heritage with Mexican soul
The newest addition to Gort, Tal Vez Coffee is run by owner Annie De La Riva, who together with her partner Jim Ricks, transformed the historic 200 year old 'M. Barry' shop into a cool coffee shop. At Tal Vez Coffee they offer a bold menu that goes beyond the classics, their signature drinks including the Mexican Mocha are a must-try! Refreshing and eccentric cold brew mocktails, like the Coffee Lemonade, offer a unique twist too. To accompany the drinks, Tal Vez Coffee proudly displays a selection of delicious desserts from The Lán Kitchen and a selection of authentic Mexican snacks on the shelf – featuring the famously spicy and sweet combination of flavours only found in Mexico.
This is Galway tip: Tal Vez Coffee is a brilliant setting for a coffee shop date. With friends or your significant other, cosy up and catch up over a warming cuppa. Additionally, if you have loved ones visiting or returning home to Galway for Christmas, bring them to Tal Vez Coffee for those long awaited reunion chats.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 8am - 2pm
Address: M. Barry Flour Meal & Provision Store, Bridge St, Ballyhugh, Gort, H91 VH21
above: Tal Vez Coffee
