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Ard Bia at Nimmo'svsMcDonagh's
Ard Bia at Nimmo's and McDonagh's are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Ard Bia at Nimmo's scores slightly better than McDonagh's. Ard Bia at Nimmo's comes in at 85 with endorsements from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Ard Bia at Nimmo's
Fodor's
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Independent
Frommer's
Spanish Arch, Long Walk, Galway
From $0/night
Fodor's "Good food and the friendly, enthusiastic staff make this bustling bistro one of Galway's most popular restaurants." Full review
Insight Guides "This compact waterside stone warehouse, with bare wooden floors and quirky art on the walls, is an atmospheric café by day, ideal for a casual meal featuring local artisan food."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Local seafood and organic produce feature on the seasonal menu in a setting that defines funky chic." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This cozy, casual room turns out Galway's best local food, with global flourishes; house made ice creams are not to be missed." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Buzzy, bohemian restaurant where tables occupy every nook and cranny." Full review
Afar Magazine "In an atmospheric stone building near the landmark Spanish Arch, Ard Bia, which is Gaelic for “high food,” endures as one of Galway’s hottest restaurants." Full review
Independent "Ard Bia at Nimmos offers a similar vibe, but is better suited to breakfast and lunch, when the daylight makes the most of its waterside location"
City guide
September 4, 2021
Frommer's "The pleasantly rustic dining room at this fashionable restaurant in Galway City doubles as a popular cafe during the day" Full review
McDonagh's Frommer's Lonely Planet Fodor's
22 Quay Street, Galway
From $4/night
Frommer's "For superfresh seafood, served in an authentic maritime atmosphere, this is Galway's best choice." Full review
Lonely Planet "A trip to Galway isn't complete without stopping at McDonagh's." Full review
Fodor's "The humble fish-and-chip is king at this stalwart restaurant, serving deep-fried cod, whiting, haddock, and hake for decades." Full review
