WHISKEY BAR OF THE YEAR, CONNACHT 2014, 2015 , 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 ...Overall Irish Whiskey Bar of the Year 2017
Situated in Galway's city centre, a visit to Garavan's offers a memorable and authentic experience.
Full of character and charm, the family bar is popular with locals and tourist alike.
Perfect for escaping the city's hustle and bustle to enjoy a nice pint of Guinness, or to sit out front with an Irish Coffee, while doing a spot of people watching. Explore the antique whiskey cabinets, containing some of the rarest whiskies in Ireland.
There's certainly something for everyone at Garavan's.
Our Story
Nestled in the heart of Galway city’s main shopping thoroughfare, stands the
historic building that is
Garavan’s Public House.
Whiskey
In the Irish Annals of Clonmacnoise in 1405, the first written record of whisky attributes the death of a chieftain to “taking a surfeit of aqua vitae” at Christmas.
Garavan's Blog
When it comes to knowing the latest about whiskey, Garavan's is truly king. Stay tuned to our blog for regular updates on Whiskey news and coverage of events in the bar!

