Top Western Ireland Food & Drink

Make the most of your time in Galway city by booking this group tour, where your guide shows you the most important landmarks, plus some you wouldn't find on a self-guided tour. Besides sightseeing, you also try some local food and beverages. Your Irish storyteller of a guide fills you in on the history and culture of Galway as you walk through this beautiful city.

Instead of going out to lunch one of the days you’re in Galway, opt for this Galway food walking tour and see a new perspective behind where your food comes from. A guide takes you to meet artisan food producers and you can sample their products. Learn about local dishes and ingredients, and then take home a fun goodie bag afterward.

Discover the food traditions of Galway in the west of Ireland with this half-day tasting tour. Meet your local guide for a small-group stroll in Galway and taste your way through the city. Bring your appetite and learn about local history and heritage while sampling a variety of food from savory to sweet. Complete the experience with a visit to a traditional pub.

Discover Galway City through its various flavors during this food-focused walking tour. Meet your guide for a small-group stroll through Galway that includes six food and drink stops across the city. Learn about traditional Irish fare as you explore Galway Market, local produce from oysters to cheese, and drinks including craft beer. Taste the best of Galway during this guided stroll, available in either English or French.

Head out to the gorgeous Aran Islands on this hassle-free small-group bike tour from Galway. Your guide organizes all the details, so you just need to show up ready for an adventure. You cover a lot more ground by bike than walking, so you see lots of landmarks including castles, ancient ruins, shipwrecks, and more. Explore Doolin and the Burren region, too.

While exploring the Emerald Isle, you’ll see many pubs and restaurants serving Irish stew, but this Irish stew cooking class allows you to actually learn from a County Galway local just what goes into making this delicacy. All stew ingredients and use of cooking utensils are included in your class price, and you’ll even get to eat some of the stew you help make afterward.

Visit a fully operational, authentic Irish Distillery An incredible journey into the heart of rural Ireland and the inner sanctum of the first distillery in Connacht in over 101 years. Enjoy expert tastings guided by our Curious Ambassadors Under 18s are welcome on the tour and will go on their own curious journey. All children must be accompanied by a minimum of one paying adult. Non drinkers and designated drivers can sample a Curious Botanical Mocktail

Learn about Irish food culture during a private, immersive cooking experience. Prepare traditional Irish soda bread and scones from scratch, all while gaining insight into local food heritage. Taste brown soda bread hot from the oven with Irish country butter and locally made jam over tea and conversation. After the class, bring a loaf of bread home.

With no public transit and a surprising amount of ground to cover, a tour is your best option for discovering Inishmore. This one gets you right to the heart of the island’s food and culture, with a gifted storyteller and cheesemaker as your guide. You’ll see stone forts, including Dún Aonghasa, admire a seal colony, visit the Seven Churches, meet your host’s goats and taste their cheese, and more.

Explore the city of Galway through its historic pubs with this private walking tour focused on Irish whiskey and local food culture. Taste the best of Irish whiskey and learn about how it’s produced during this half-day, customizable tour. In addition to whiskey, discover Galway’s vibrant culinary scene including tastings at cheesemakers, chocolatiers, and more.

This is a multi-sensory experience, come and enjoy the beautiful views while we take you through the process of farming oysters. Learn about the history of the farm (it's one of the oldest in Ireland). And of course try some of our delicious, fresh, briny oysters. All of our guides have hands on experience working on the farm and will be more then happy to answer any questions you through at them.

Take to two wheels on a private bike tour to discover the Connemara countryside that the tourists rarely reach. Following a local guide, you’ll pedal along a 19-mile (31-kilometer) route that’s loved for its sweeping views over two of Ireland’s largest lakes and the trees of Cong Forest. An extra perk includes lunch in Cong village, from a kitchen that specializes in traditional Irish food.

Ireland is known for its lovely-made alcohol, but there is more to each type of drink than just sipping it down. This Galway Irish Gin Tasting Experience provides you with interesting facts and knowledge about Irish gin as you taste four samples, along with premium tonics and garnishes. Plus, this experience is available for booking most days for those with a busy schedule.

This tour will be with one of the four Tribe founders - it is not every day you can sit down with a founder of a Spirits company and ask them all about their experience setting up their business and what they've learned about the craft along the way!

Book this tour to learn all about Connemara’s abalone and seaweed scene from the local experts. You’ll visit an abalone farm, go foraging along the coast, and then sample a bunch of delightful dishes incorporating both ingredients. You’d never be able to recreate this experience by yourself, so join up with this intimate, small group tour.

Take a whirlwind pub tour from Galway City, around the village pubs of Connemara soaking up the local atmosphere. Availability: Most of the year. Visit legendary Irish pubs on this tour sampling the best on offer, while travelling through the picturesque Connemara landscape. Travel through the beautiful villages of Oughterard, Maam Valley, Beladangan and Inverin stopping off at four different hostelries en route. Sample the best food and or drink Connemara has to offer while chatting with the local publicans. The atmosphere and unique character of the Connemara Pub is something not to be missed. Enjoy a pint of Guinness or a tasty home-made seafood chowder, listen to a story from the barman or barmaid, sing a song or speak a few words as Gaeilge! On our return we will wind our way through Connemara, through the majestic mountains and valleys of the north before continuing along the coastal Gaeltacht villages where Irish (Gaelic) is the everyday spoken language.

Explore Galway City at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour focused on gastronomy. Stroll the city streets and connect to an app on your smartphone to learn about local food and drink traditions. As you explore Galway’s Latin Quarter and west side, hear stories about the evolution of local food and get advice on where to eat and drink during your trip.

Located in Salthill in Galway City, the 1,400 sq ft premises can seat 22 people at a time for gin classes and features an apothecary-style botanical pick 'n' mix area for pupils to choose their own flavour combinations. Over two-and-a-half hours, guests will learn how gin is made and distilled and distil their own unique 70cl bottles of gin with personalised labels, enjoy complimentary gin cocktails, cheese and nibbles throughout the class.

Embark on a culinary journey through the heart of Galway with our bespoke “Galway Gourmet Adventure.” This tour isn’t just about discovering the finest local delicacies; it’s about making you the star of a gastronomic odyssey. Picture yourself strolling through the historic streets of Galway City, each step bringing a new flavor, a new story. At McCambridge’s, you’ll taste artisanal Irish foods that have satisfied generations. The Galway Market awaits with its bustling charm, offering fresh, locally-sourced produce and unique crafts – a feast for your senses. And at Tigh Neachtain, immerse yourself in the authentic Irish pub experience, where music, laughter, and hearty meals create unforgettable memories. This tour is more than a food excursion; it’s a journey into the heart of Galway’s culinary heritage, with you at the helm. Join us and transform your love of food into an epic adventure that you’ll cherish forever.

Visit an oyster farm in the west of Ireland with this small-group tour and tasting at Ballinakill Bay. See the waters where the oysters are grown and learn about what gives Irish oysters their special flavor. After a tour of the seashore and oyster beds with your host, learn how to shuck oysters. Complete the experience with a tasting.

TamiJoy learned to cook from her grandmother, who taught her the basics of home cooking. And over the years, she developed her own bespoke methods using only the finest, locally sourced ingredients, including her own organically grown vegetables and fruits. Start your experience with a farm tour - tour the gardens and polytunnel, where organic vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers are grown using seaweed as the fertilizer, a long-held custom of the area. Later join TamiJoy in her stunning open kitchen that has breath-taking views of the sea, for your cooking class. Learn to cook an appetizer or dessert plus a main dish, in your two-hour class.

This an easy going and steady paced walking and tasting tour. I will take you to some of my favourite places in the city. Our first venue is in one of Galway`s oldest and favorite pubs, located just off Eyre Square, find out the fascinating history of this protected building before settling into one of the bars quiet snugs for a tasting of Irish craft beers from local breweries including their own house beer. Our next stop is a modern contemporary bar and there you will have a cocktail from their enormous and extensive range of spirits. Our final venue is a local family run business, just off the main street located in the shadow of a church build in the mid 1800`s. It was home for a time to a famous Irish writer, here you will taste a range of Irish made cheeses with meats, bread and wine. Hear about Galway's historical connection to the world wine trade. Maybe even try a locally made whiskey. The tour lasts over 2 hours approx. with a max of 12 people on tour.

A foodie’s delight. This wonderful culinary walking tour of Galway introduces you to local produce from oysters to cheese; sushi to crab. Indulge your sweet tooth with doughnuts to strawberry tarts, not forgetting a local beers and beverages. Galway’s famous food culture is explored over a morning and takes in some of the city’s best known and secret food haunts with your food loving guide taking you on a food journey that is simply delish! This tour leads food enthusiasts around Galway’s finest food destinations and includes an unforgettable trip to the now famous Galway Market and visits to award winning restaurants and cafes.