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Mc Swiggans

3 Eyre Street | Wood Quay, Galway, Ireland
00353 91 568 917
Ranked #58 of 163 restaurants in Galway
4.0 of 5 stars 97 Reviews
Price range: INR1,008 - INR1,792
Cuisines: Café, Dessert, European, Irish
Good for: Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Bar Scene, Groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Galway, Ireland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2012 NEW

This restaurant is open untill 10.30 at night which is a plus. Food is not great and the beef i ate was full of fat. Lovely atmosphere but food needs to be improved a bit. Expensive enough

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mullingar
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2012 NEW

If you want to experience good food , great service and a great atmosphere , then look no further than McSwiggins in Galway . I've never been disappointed there yet and the choice is just amazing .. Ideal for grouips , with all the different areas , The place is always packed and the staff leave no stone unturned to... More

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See 8 more reviews by abbafanandmore for Galway
Galway, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Lovely restaurant, reasonably priced. Right in the centre of town. Looking forward to going back!

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Tipperary
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012

I have find memories from many moons ago visiting McSwiggans in the first throes of romance! Eight years later having returned with our two children I'm delighted to say that the standards haven't dropped ! We didn't book - chanced our arm on a Wednesday night and were not disappointed ! We had fantastic service bestowed upon us from start... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Had a delicious meal here. Lovely staff, great location and very good value for your euro. Will be back.

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See 4 more reviews by AC8000 for Galway
Western Ireland, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

One of the best restaurants in Ireland. Go For the Cajun Fillet steak

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See 6 more reviews by Donagh Mc M for Galway
Galway, Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

ate in the restaurent upstairs and the food is just beautiful, service is quite good and nice staff

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See 3 more reviews by mossy087 for Galway
Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Good food and drink., central location to Galway. Will be back again

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Dublin, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Excellent food and wonderful Service-Eaten there many times and glad to say the standard has not changed

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Kuwait City, Kuwait
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

First we had lunch in the pub. That was so good we went back and had dinner upstairs in the dining room. We ordered starters and seafood chowder. What a treat. The service was superb.

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