The Front Door Pub
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ENGLISH: In the center of Galway, The pub offers many areas located on multiple levels and despite it can accommodate many people, it is able to guarantee to everyone spaces isolated and reserved. The place, like many Irish pubs, is warm and quaint. Children are allowed (something not to common in the places where people is allowed to drink alcool) and they have their own menu available, cheap i'd say.. The beers, gins and even wines are all carefully selected. Prices are fair and the quality satisfactory. We have taken both meats and fish and everything was greatly appreciated. The Guinness here is "true" in many other locals "watered down" ... Highly recommended ITALIANO: Nel centro di Galway offre tante aree situate su più livelli e nonostante può accogliere tante persone, garantisce a tutti spazi isolati e riservati. Il locale, come molti pub irlandesi, è accogliente caldo e caratteristico. I bambini sono ammessi (cosa non scontata in Irlanda nei locali dove si beve) e hanno a disposizione un loro menù dedicato. Le birre, i gin e perfino i vini sono tutti accuratamente selezionati. I prezzi sono giusti e la qualità soddisfacente. Noi abbiamo preso sia carni che pesce e tutto è stato apprezzato molto. La Guinness qui è "vera" in molti altri locali "annacquano"... Consigliatissimo
Marco QuagliaMarco Quaglia
40
We stopped in here for a late lunch. Here is what we ordered and how it was. Vegan nachos, the chili was awesome and the cheese was good. The serving of chips to chili and cheese was a bit off. Maybe if it was served on a flat plate and melted would have been a bit better. But no worries! Sister asked for some more and they happily brought it so she could finish off the chips and her meal. I found the flavors spot on and would have definitely order it again. I ordered the Korean BBQ wings (more of sweet spicy) they were also very good. For this particular sauce I would skip the dip (blue cheese is provided) I’m not a fan of blue cheese anyways. So they were wonderful without it. The main item I enjoyed the most was the Piri Piri chicken sandwich. This was by far the best dish we had. After cutting it in half and sharing with wife it was gone very quickly. I’d have liked to have a larger sandwich but the combo of this with wings worked out ok. The last dish my daughter’s sausage kids menu with fries. This all together would be a pass. The sausage had no flavor and again she ended up eating mostly fries. It’s hard to compare to the German sausages she gets at home in Bern. I guess I’ve been craving wings as I have ordered them a few times while on this trip.
Evan MacLeanEvan MacLean
00
I had an incredibly disappointing experience last night. The ambiance might be decent, and the security staff was professional and courteous, but the service from the bartender was absolutely atrocious. From the moment I walked in, it was clear that the bartender had no interest in providing good customer service. Not only did they ignore me for several minutes while chatting with their colleagues, but when they finally did acknowledge my presence, they acted as if I was a burden. The eye-rolling, curt responses, and overall dismissive attitude were entirely uncalled for. To make matters worse, when I politely pointed out that my drink was made incorrectly, the bartender became defensive and downright hostile. Despite the fact that I was ordering my first drink of the night and was completely sober, the bartender treated me as if I were a drunk causing trouble. This assumption was not only wrong but incredibly insulting. I have been coming here for six years, and I have never felt as disrespected as I did by this young bartender. This level of disrespect is unacceptable in any establishment, let alone one that prides itself on being a friendly neighborhood bar. It’s a shame that the excellent professionalism of the security staff was overshadowed by the bartender’s rude behavior. I won’t be returning and I certainly won’t be recommending it to anyone. If management cares at all about their reputation, they need to take serious steps towards retraining their staff on basic courtesy and customer service. For reference, the bartender’s picture is attached to this review. Save yourself the frustration and take your business elsewhere.
Garey CahanGarey Cahan
10
By far one of the very best meals we had during our 10 Day visit to Ireland. The ambiance is reminiscent of old world charm with its dark woods. The display of whiskeys was impressive. The service was warm, friendly and efficient. The food was definitely the high point. The Beef & Guinness Stew was rich in flavor, the Front Door Shepherd's Pie was also rich in flavor and cooked perfectly and served piping hot. The Traditional Fish & Chips was by far the best we'd had during our visit.The fish was delicate, seasoned and breaded to perfection and the accompanying mushy peas were full of flavor. The Soup and Power Salad was so fresh and flavorful and the portion size was very generous. The local brew...Galway Gold was full bodied. Our deserts were the perfect ending to a truly delicious meal and a pleasant dining experience. The Cheesecake was so light and fluffy and the vanilla ice cream was creamy and delicious. The Sticky Toffee was also very tasty and had just the right amount of sweetness. All in all a 10 out of 10!
Patty GianfelicePatty Gianfelice
10
The Front Door is a great place to go eat and enjoy a drink. It's a 2 story pub with multiple rooms. The environment is beautiful: dommed light, mirrors and paintings on the wall reminding you what great selection of whiskey is available. There is an excellent beer choice. I am a fan of India Pale Ales and Guinness. The waitress suggested the Galway Gold IPA, which is actually an Irish Pale Ale. This beer was a revelation. We ordered also chicken wings and Sheperds Pie, which were also excellent. The service was outstanding. When we told the waitress that one of our party members had a birthday coming the next day, they presented him with the dessert in the picture, which was a nice surprise. Finally they brought us the Whiskey Menu, which included a full selection of whiskeys. Some of them with outrageous prices (1000+ euros per shot). It was fun to look at. Overall, I can only say that this place is a great place to be if you want to enjoy good beers, food and company. I would recommend it to anyone.
Claudio M. LombardoClaudio M. Lombardo
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Hole 5 on the Galway Pub Golf Course is The Front Door. I've golfed in nearly every pub in Galway and I am torn on this one, except for the good service and great cocktails, fabulous decor considered as well. It's just that the golfing conditions are mediocre at best they have no control over who is walking on the golf course. You may tee off and wonder if you just hit either a paying customer, or a massive golden framed mirror. I could not even find a golf cart or a caddy. All the staff were too busy serving drinks and taking food orders, so they can't tell people not to walk in front of your tee shot. There were actually people all over the course just sitting at tables drinking pints and looking at their phones. It's a great pub, but if your looking for somewhere peaceful to relax and shave a couple strokes off your game, I would look elsewhere.
Patrick Loewen (PeopleLovesDiamond)Patrick Loewen (PeopleLovesDiamond)
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Nearby Attractions Of The Front Door Pub
Eyre Square
Eyre Square
Spanish Arch
Galway Cathedral
Galway City Museum
The Latin Quarter
McGinn's Hop House
Great Escape Rooms
Murphy's Ice Cream
Planet Entertainment Centre

Eyre Square
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Eyre Square
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Spanish Arch
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Galway Cathedral
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Front Door Pub
The Dough Bros
McDonagh's
The Skeff Bar
An Púcán
The Quays Bar and Restaurant
Monroe's Tavern
McSwiggans Steak + Seafood Restaurant
O'Connell's Bar
The Dáil Bar
Tig Cóilí

The Dough Bros
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McDonagh's
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The Skeff Bar
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An Púcán
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Basic Info
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8 Cross Street Upper, Galway, H91 YY06, Ireland
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+353 91 563 757
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frontdoorpub.com
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4.5
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Laid-back, long-standing watering hole with 5 bars across 2 floors and cosy nook-and-cranny seating.
attractions: Eyre Square, Eyre Square, Spanish Arch, Galway Cathedral, Galway City Museum, The Latin Quarter, McGinn's Hop House, Great Escape Rooms, Murphy's Ice Cream, Planet Entertainment Centre, restaurants: The Dough Bros, McDonagh's, The Skeff Bar, An Púcán, The Quays Bar and Restaurant, Monroe's Tavern, McSwiggans Steak + Seafood Restaurant, O'Connell's Bar, The Dáil Bar, Tig Cóilí

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