The best Galway food and drink
Oysters, seafood chowder, markets and trad pubs with people who eat here. The best food and drink tours in Galway.
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ViatorGalway Food Tours
2.5 hoursFrom €90
ViatorMicil Distillery Experience 2 - Gin, Poitín and Whiskey
1 hourFrom €25
ViatorWalking and Tasting Tour of Galway City
2.5 hoursFrom €85
ViatorTraditional Irish Homemade Baking Scones and Bread
2 hoursFrom €75
ViatorAran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway
8 hoursFrom €150
ViatorTour & Taste Galway Food Tour
3 hoursFrom €95
ViatorTribe Gin School Masterclass in Galway
2.5 hoursFrom €125
ViatorIrish Stew Traditional Recipe with lunch
2 hoursFrom €85
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Galway has a strong food culture, with seafood from the bay, a busy Saturday market by St Nicholas' Church, and a long tradition of pub music. Guided food tours walk the city centre with tastings at local producers, cafés and pubs. They last about two and a half to three hours and, at the time of checking, were listed from about €85 to €95.
The page also lists hands-on experiences: a traditional baking class for scones and soda bread, an Irish stew cookery class with lunch, and a gin masterclass at Tribe Gin School, listed from about €75 to €125. Micil Distillery in Salthill offers a tasting of gin, poitín and whiskey, listed from about €25. For a full day out, an Aran Islands bike tour ends with tea and scones.
Booking tips
Galway is famous for its oysters, and the city hosts an oyster and seafood festival each September, so food tours are busiest then. Tell operators about any allergies when you book, especially to shellfish. Most distillery tastings are for adults only. In December, the Christmas market adds food stalls to Eyre Square, and evening tours book up early.
Galway food and drink: questions
What food is Galway known for?
Galway is known for its oysters and seafood, along with traditional dishes such as chowder and brown bread. Food tours usually include some of these.
What is poitín?
Poitín is a traditional Irish spirit distilled from grain or potatoes. Micil Distillery in Salthill includes it in its tasting.
How long is a Galway food tour?
Most take about two and a half to three hours. Plan to skip lunch, as the tastings add up.