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Mcginns on the Quay

New Dock Street, Galway, Ireland
091 564 905
Ranked #73 of 162 restaurants in Galway
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Cuisines: Irish
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Belfast, Antrim
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Although the Prawns were just simply delicous (i would recomend them!) and the service was brill! The surroundings,portion sizes,and cleanliness were at quite a low standard but i think it still would be a nice place to go and relax in the summer evenings and have a drink in the irish sunshine! RPE, More

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Galway, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

I am so happy to write this review, in fact I am so delighted to tell everyone who reads this to come and visit Galway and include a reservation at Mcginns as part of there visit. I am not going to fill this space with culinary terms( that is if I knew some!), other than to say ...if you would... More

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Ireland
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

Visited this Bar & Restaurant last weekend with my workmates for our Christmas party....very pleasantly surprised! Now you know I like a place when I write a review, if you look at the rest of my contributions you'll see it's mostly really positive reviews....that's because if I don't like place, I don't really want to sit down and write about... More

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Galway, Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

Brought a customer there during the summer and had the best prawns and crab claws in garlic. fantastic cheeses and pints. very friendly barman from galway and we ate there agin 2 nights later. well done all More

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Melbourne, Florida
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

I stopped into this fine place as I was walking to my my B&B upon my arrival to Galway. I enjoyed a fine bowl of soup, brown bread, and a cold beer. Had a wonderful conversation with the bartender. She gave me good directions and I made my way. I came back that evening and had a light dinner. The... More

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Galway, Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

Genuinely friendly and very helpful staff. Good food. Fabulous atmosphere. A great spot to meet friend. More

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Top Contributor
108 reviews 108 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011

No vegetarian starter.... Chicken Med ... Was just bland and tasteless...the steak was lacking " that something special " ravioli portion very small... The service oddly enough excellent . More

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Washington, DC
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2010

This pub was renamed McGinn's. I didn't eat there (and I'm not sure whether it was even open), but I did try the new restaurant called O Conair's which is upstairs. O Conair's just opened in mid-August, and it was terrific. The chef is French and the food was absolutely delicious. It is, however, not a pub but a very... More

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DRSPOK
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2010

Lovely tranquil setting with great views Enjoyed a top class two course meal from a varied menu for 20Euro You have to sample the warm chocolate torte! Would highly recommend for a relaxing evening More

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Dublin
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2010

Sheridans doesn't seem to exist any more....some new name over the door. When we visited Sheridans, we were three hungry men after a long day at work! Excellent, wide selection of beers complimented a fantastic menu. Interested to know if it exists any more..... More

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