Tigh Neachtain

One of Galway's oldest pubs, on the corner of Cross Street since 1894, with local lunches and the city's traditional musicians.

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Where: Galway

Food at lunchtime only, from 12:00 to 16:00

What is it?

A pub of dark wood and small corners on the corner of Cross Street, right in the Latin Quarter, open since 1894. The building was the home of Richard Martin, a Galway MP and a pioneer in the defence of animals. It is a pub of the old sort, frequented by locals, with a painted façade that everyone photographs.

What is there to eat?

Only at lunchtime, from 12:00 to 16:00: a short menu of local produce and something to nibble on. In the evening it is a pub for drinking and chatting; many of Galway's traditional musicians have played here, although the website does not publish a calendar of sessions.

What to order: the lunch of the day, from 12:00 to 16:00, and a pint in the afternoon.

Practical details

Address

17 Cross Street Upper, H91 F9F7 Galway

Phone

+353 91 568 820

Opening hours

Mon–Thu11:30–00:00
Fri11:30–01:00
Sat10:30–01:00
Sun12:30–23:30

Food from 12:00 to 16:00 every day; the website also gives general opening hours of 11:00 to 24:00

Cuisine

Irish, pub

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

House specialities

Lunchtime menu

Nibbles

Tips

Go for lunch before 13:00 It is small and fills up quickly.

Frequently asked questions

How late do they serve food?

Until 16:00.

Is there music?

Often, but the website does not publish a fixed calendar.

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

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