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Restaurant · Galway and the Cliffs of Moher

McDonagh's

A Galway family's fish house on Quay Street since 1902, with a fish and chip counter and a seafood restaurant. Open every day.

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Where
Galway

Closed 24 to 26 December

What is it?

A fish house that has been on Quay Street, the pedestrian street of the Latin Quarter, since 1902, and is now run by the fourth generation of the same family. It has two parts: the fish and chips counter, for a quick bite or takeaway, and a quieter seafood restaurant.

What is there to eat?

Fish and chips is what almost everyone orders, with the fish of the day. In the restaurant, fresh seafood depending on what comes in. It is the simplest and most dependable meal in the centre, and works just as well with children.

Opening hours

Open every day: from 12:00 to 22:00 Monday to Saturday and from 13:00 to 21:00 on Sunday. Closed from 24 to 26 December.

What to order: the fish and chips from the counter, or the seafood of the day in the restaurant.

Practical details

Opening hours
  • Mon–Sat12:00–22:00
  • Sun13:00–21:00
Cuisine
fish, seafood

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

House specialities

  • Fish and chips
  • Seafood of the day

Tips

  • Take away and head to the Spanish Arch In good weather, the quay beside the arch is two minutes away.

Frequently asked questions

Is it open on Sunday?

Yes, from 13:00 to 21:00.

Do I need to book?

Not for the fish and chip counter; for the seafood restaurant, call if you are a group.

With young childrenAs a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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