On this expertly guided tour walking around the bustling, colourful streets of Galway City, we visit five specially selected taverns, each with its own unique char, to discover and sample the best that Irish Whiskey has to offer. Whilst smelling the aromas and tasting some of these fine spirits, your knowledgeable Irish Whiskey guide will supply great insights and understanding into Irish Whiskeys’ rich history, past and present.

Starting in O’Connell’s pub on Galway city’s central Eyre Square, we then walk down famous Shop Street and onto specally selected Galway City pubs, learning and appreciating more about this proudly Irish spirit as we go.

Our guide will meet you outside O.Connells pub, this will be the first pub we visit. Located on famous Eyre Square in the centre of Galway city. The plot of land that became Eyre Square was officially presented to the city in 1710 by Mayor Edward Eyre, from whom it took its name. In 1801, General Meyrick erected a stone wall around the square, which was later known as Meyrick Square

We start our Whiskey tasting tour at this famous Irish pub on Eyre Square for our first tasting of Irish Whiskey

We will walk down bustling Shop Street visiting pubs for the rest of the tour to sample great Irish Whiskeys.
Shop Street, is the main shopping street of Galway City.. There are brightly coloured storefronts, pubs and well preserved brick buildings. Lynch’s famous 16th century Castle is on Shop Street.
The street is crowded with shoppers, dancers, musicians, tourists and performers. The area has a bohemian atmosphere. There are old family retailers, chain stores, places to get one’s face painted, human statues are not hard to find.

This is the second establishment we visit on our Irish Whiskey tasting tour down bustling Shop Street

Often referred to as the cultural heart of the city, it’s home to many of the city’s family run shops, pubs, restaurants and hotels, along with historic landmarks, events and attractions. It’s where the locals hang out and tourists want to spend time. Experience a unique festive-like atmosphere strolling through the mainly pedestrianised cobblestoned streets lined with street performers and entertainers.

Freeney’s Bar is the forth pub we visit on our Irish Whiskey tour and tasting

Tigh Neachtain is the fith and final cosy, all wood pub we visit on our Irish Whiskey tour & tasting

This historical pub in the Latin Quarter of GAlway City si the third pub we visit on our Irish Whiskey Tour and tasting