Merchant Café & Bar in Galway: photos, reviews, menu

About

In the vibrant city of Galway, Merchant Café & Bar stands out as a warm and welcoming spot for both locals and travelers. This cozy venue offers a casual yet inviting atmosphere, ideal for meeting up with friends or enjoying a solo dining experience. With affordable prices ranging from 10 to 20 EUR per person, you can indulge in flavorful dishes like Eggs Benedict, paired with premium coffee or a variety of beverages including cocktails, beer, and wine.

Merchant Café & Bar is not just about great food and drinks; it's also a lively hub featuring live performances, making it a popular choice for nightlife enthusiasts. The establishment prides itself on superior customer service, with staff known for their helpful and down-to-earth nature. Whether you're drawn by the promise of tasty hot chocolate or the inclusive and friendly vibe that welcomes everyone, including the LGBTQ community, this bar ensures a memorable visit. With amenities like free Wi-Fi and the option to dine in or take away, it's no surprise that this spot is highly recommended and cherished by many.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 EUR

Meals

Breakfast, Branch

Services

Takeaway, Reservations available, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving food, Serving food at bar

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Casual, Cozy

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Eyre Square Galway

Bus stop 110 m walk

Forster Street

Bus stop 98 m walk

Galway (Ceannt)

Transit station 82 m walk

Galway Bus Station

Bus station 112 m walk

4.1

based on 545 reviews

Google

4.2/5 162 reviews

Facebook

4.0/5 383 reviews

Brigid Hart

Superb!! Gorgeous bar. A bar with a bit of history, not some modern pop up. Beautiful architecture and service!! Highly recommend. We had a 50th birthday party here a few years back and it was excellent and have been coming ever since.

Oisín Brown

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Phenomenal food, wonderful service and a fantastic atmosphere. I had the 10oz steak, which I asked to be cooked very rare or 'blue'. This request was followed and I was given a lovely and juicy rare steak. I had also drank a hot chocolate earlier that day, which was tasty and was a very reasonable price. I believe you certainly get what you pay for here, which I fear many places do not offer this. The staff were helpful, kind and appeared down to earth which I appreciate. I can't forget to mention the beautiful atmosphere. Where we ate was dim but lit gorgeous and tastefully. It's rare I find somewhere with both good food and atmosphere, this was a pleasant surprise and I will be visiting again.

Renske Custers

Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere and we really liked the food here!

Merchant Café & Bar in Galway