Top Western Ireland Dining Experiences

Discover the art of oyster farming at one of Ireland's oldest oyster farms. Finding authentic farm-to-table experiences amongst a sea of sightseeing tours can be tricky, but this hands-on excursion takes you behind the scenes with working oyster farmers. Take a tour around the site, master the technique of shucking, and taste fresh oysters direct from the sea.

We don't just eat food. We meet the makers behind some of Irelands finest produce and savor the experience of real west of Ireland food. This immersive cultural experience lets us meet the locals and find out what makes Irish food so special. Get insider knowledge and have memorable encounters with locals and their traditions, all while having "the craic" (Irish fun).

This is an easy going and steady paced tour. I will take you to some of my favourite places in the city. Our first stop is a short walk from Eyre Sq. It is a modern contemporary bar, there you will have a Gin & Tonic made from their own exclusively made Gin with food and check out their selection of over 530 gins. Our next 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, here you will taste a range of Irish made cheeses, meats, breads with a glass of wine, hear about Galway's historical connection to the world wine trade. Our last venue is one of Galway`s oldest and most favourite pubs, located just on 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 or an Irish whiskey flight. The tour lasts over 2 hours approx. max of 12 people on tour.

While visiting Galway County, opt to spend some time away from sightseeing on the city’s popular coast with this Irish homemade baking scones and bread class. You’ll meet in a local’s home to learn how to bake Irish favorites from scratch. Your guide takes the time to teach you how to bake from a provided recipe, as you learn about Ireland’s baking practices of the past and present.

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.

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.

Meet the locals and find out all about why their sweet treats are among the best in the country. Using only the finest of local ingredients, handmade with love and attention, it's easy to see why each small, independently owned business is so special in its own right. Guided by an award winning local guide and meeting everyone from 5th generation bakers to 4th generation Ice-cream makers, this tour is the perfect way to get a real feel and true appreciation of a beautiful west of Ireland town.