Taaffes Bar

Very crowded. Extremely difficult to navigate to the bar or outside, because you have to push through the crowd and there isn’t much room for them to move! Music was excellent. We heard a wonderful guitar, banjo, accordion trio. Pints of Guinness for 4.35.

We stopped by this pub after a long day of site seeing. It was a gloomy, chilly evening and I just wanted to get warm.
The fireplaces were roaring when we entered and the place was packed. This must have been another locals favorite, because we definitely «stood out.» We grabbed our Bulmers, Guinness, and two wooden stools and listened to the music being played. We stayed for a few rounds and then left, but I really enjoyed our time there.
I would definitely vist this pub again!

The quintessential Irish pub in appearance, drink, and clientele. Live music daily with local traditionalist style! It gets quite crowded but embrace the atmosphere and go with it. Try a murphy’s stout while you’re there.

Traditional instrumental music at 5 pm, but it really gets hopping for the 9:30 set, on a small stage in the back, with a trio playing and singing the music we love. SRO, pints of Guinness and Bulmer’s Cider being downed by a very thirsty and lively crowd. A true Irish experience in Galway!

Stopped in yesterday after only being in town for a few hours. We were able to listen to some great live music and enjoy a few pints. The musicians all seemed to be picking up off one another and this was the first time most had met each other. If there were more time in Galway, we’d head back for another round.

The bartenders made our experience incredible!
We came in here and we’re instantly greeted by Nick, who has been there awhile and was super friendly and beer knowledgable.
The other bartender, john was amazing! He have us suggestions on where to go/​what to do with brochures. He made sure to see to it that I tried Guinness for the first time. YUM!
We came back later that night under johns recommendation and had a BLAST. There was an awesome band playing and a ton of lively, fun people.

My first time in Ireland and found Taaffe’s. It was pretty early so I was able to sit at the bar and chatted with the friendly locals as the place filled up. The staff was friendly and prompt and I really enjoyed the live music at 5:30. When I come back to Ireland, this is the first pub I’ll return to.

Went here at the recommendation of the hostel staff and wasn’t disappointed. They stop serving food «as soon as the music starts» though. It was packed when we were there, with amazing music playing in the main space. Had to make eye contact with the bartender if I wanted service, but once I did it was friendly and fast. If you go, go for the music, and make sure to find the picture in a corner of the rugby game with almost 70,000 people in attendance… Almost 100 years ago.

Went for the 5:30 trad music hour. Crowded, slow service, poor performance. Left after an hour. Disappointed.

This is my favorite lunch spot. Super cheap, quick service and plenty of tables during the day. Stick around after lunch and wait for the live music — you’ll never want to leave!

My first visit to this bar/​Galway/​Ireland and it was what I wanted it to be with live Irish music and good drinks. The only problem I had was when I asked for a whiskey sour they had run out of the sour. :-(so I got a whiskey with ginger ale which was not bad.

We loved this place! Great staff, great food. I’m still thinking about the ham&cheese bap.

Taffes Bar actually spelled Taaffes
Me and the Gal spent a week traveling around Ireland seeing the Sights and have a few Pints. Okay, We had more than a few pints. We wanted to spend some time in Irish Pubs. Out of all the Pubs we love Taffes the most. Good Irish music, friendly staff, a good mix of mostly Locals and a few Tourist. We spent the evening talking to a couple of local Guys. Well before we knew it we had been locked in the Pub. Apparently at closing time they lock the doors so no one else can get in and but we can continue knocking down Pints. We needed a Regular to show us how to unlock the door. Interesting enough we got lock in the Pub but got lock out of your hotel and needed to buzz to get in.
It was great to listen to the locals speaking Gaelic with a more than occasional English swear word thrown in.
Our new mates were trying to give us directions for a restaurant they thought we should visit and asked how we liked their winding twisting streets. I said «Hey I’m from Minneapolis/​St. Paul we had drunken Irishmen build our streets in St. Paul!» That got the Locals and the bartender rolling on the ground laughing and it got me and the Gal a free pint of Guinness from the bartender.
The bartender kicked out a group 4 or 5 girls that looked like they were 15 years old. He said some like, «Oh no, you know better, get out!» I wasn’t sure if any minim drinking age was enforced because I never saw ID’s check at any of the Pubs. So it was nice to see.
5 stars.

Great place for a session! Great staff, a lot of tourists… and centrally located on Shop street.

Great place! Live music twice a day which is grand and a great place to tuck in when it’s raining and cold.
Was wondering by when I heard the music and decided to pop in for a look. Found a spot at the bar got a Guinness and just relaxed! It’s a very warm and friendly atmosphere there’s no pretension or pressure you can literally just sit and relax and enjoy!
Being by myself I ended up meeting random local people who shared stories and such, nothing creepy just the kind people of Ireland for ya!
Service was great all very quick and helpful and kept an eye on things in a way I haven’t really seen in the states. Saw them refuse a guy because he was already pretty wasted and they were clear and firm simply telling him to come back tomorrow. I do t really ever see that and I respected them for keeping a sharp eye and maintaining the good happy safe atmosphere!
I would definitely recommend if you’re in Galway looking for a pint and some good music just pop by there! They even have free wifi which is nice for those of us who don’t have the international plans.

Best pour of Guinness in all of Galway!

Taffes is a fun pub to get the Irish «experience.» It has a super laid back vibe, and the bartenders are way cool. They play traditional Irish music nightly which makes for a nice way to spend the night.
The only downside is that the bar is quite stuffy. We didn’t stay long because it was crowded and hot (on a Monday night no less). But if you want some music and a pint, dress in layers and come on over!

This pub should be on your list if you like a good pint, a relaxed atmosphere and some decent traditional music. The pub is usually buzzing on the main strip in city centre, but there’s still a conversational, convivial atmosphere — both ingredients of good craic. I enjoyed the Guinness here and even more enjoyed the FC Chelsea television that someone had put on the television in the front room! A banjo and guitar cut above healthy chatter in the main bar, and both musicians were very good. Overall, Taffes is a place well worth a visit in Galway.

I really do love this pub!
Great live Irish traditional music, great atmosphere, even on a Saturday morning, a great pint of Guinness and always BUSY!
What more could you want from a pub?

Great live traditional music, not quite as crowded as An Pucan or Tigh Coili – we eventually got a seat at the bar right near the musicians.