- Eyre Square - Our guide will meet you outside O’Connell’s pub, the first stop on our tour. Situated in the heart of Galway city, Eyre Square was officially given to the city in 1710 by Mayor Edward Eyre, after whom it is named. In 1801, General Meyrick built a stone wall around the square, which later became known as Meyrick Square.
- O’Connell’s Bar Galway - We begin our Whiskey tasting tour at this renowned Irish pub on Eyre Square with our first sample of Irish Whiskey.
- Shop Street - We will stroll down the lively Shop Street, visiting various pubs to sample excellent Irish Whiskeys. Shop Street is Galway City’s main shopping thoroughfare, featuring brightly colored storefronts, pubs, and well-preserved brick buildings. Lynch’s famous 16th-century Castle is also located here. The street is bustling with shoppers, dancers, musicians, tourists, and performers, creating a bohemian atmosphere. You’ll find old family retailers, chain stores, face painting stations, and human statues.
- McCambridge’s - This is the second stop on our Irish Whiskey tasting tour along the bustling Shop Street.
- Galway’s Latin Quarter - Known as the cultural heart of the city, it hosts many family-run shops, pubs, restaurants, and hotels, along with historic landmarks, events, and attractions. It’s a favorite spot for both locals and tourists. Enjoy a unique, festive atmosphere as you stroll through the mainly pedestrianized cobblestone streets filled with street performers and entertainers.
- Freeney’s Bar - Freeney’s Bar is the fourth pub we visit on our Irish Whiskey tour and tasting.
- Naughton’s Pub (Tigh Neachtain) - Tigh Neachtain is the fifth and final cozy, all-wood pub we visit on our Irish Whiskey tour and tasting.
- The King’s Head - This historic pub in Galway City’s Latin Quarter is the third stop on our Irish Whiskey tour and tasting.
- Irish Whiskey tastings in pubs & bars
Calling all Irish Whiskey lovers! Join our whiskey expert, who will guide you walking around the bustling, colourful streets of Galway City, visiting some of the oldest and most traditional bars of the city. Learn the art of how to analyse Irish whiskey through visual examination, taste and aroma. On this tour 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 McCambridge’s, Kings Head, Freeny’s and Neachtain’s pubs, learning and appreciating more about this proudly Irish spirit as we go. We will finish the tour on a high by meeting the 6th generation Irish potin and Whiskey maker Micil.
- For adults 18 years and older
- Minimum amount of people per booking for this tour is 4
- The travel time is already included on the total duration of the product
- This tour involves sampling various Irish Whiskeys / alcoholic beverages
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
