Monroe's Tavern, Galway
Monroes Tavern is a historic family-owned bar and music venue located in the Westend of Galway City. The bar was established in 1964 by John and Margaret Monroe, who returned from New York City to open the first Galway bar with table service, a Ladies Lounge, and a Singing Lounge. It has been a ground-breaking venue for live music since its inception and played host to the top Irish showbands of the 60s and 70s. Today, Monroes continues to attract local and international musicians and entertain locals and tourists 7 nights a week.
In 1979, Monroes changed its name to Monroes Tavern, and after two fires and many renovations, Monroes Live venue was added in 2009 to meet the demand for top international and homegrown music acts in Galway. The venue has hosted a range of popular artists such as Texas, Kodaline, The Darkness, Paddy Casey, The Academic, Sharon Shannon, Mary Coughlan, Aslan, De Dannan, Lughnasa, Matt Molloy, and many more.
Monroes Tavern has retained its original wooden interior and cosy Irish snug, which adds to its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The bar serves fresh quality food from Monroes Kitchen, and visitors can enjoy a pint while listening to live music. Monroes stands tall as one of Galway's most recognised landmarks and is a must-visit for anyone exploring Galway's venues.
In 1979, Monroes changed its name to Monroes Tavern, and after two fires and many renovations, Monroes Live venue was added in 2009 to meet the demand for top international and homegrown music acts in Galway. The venue has hosted a range of popular artists such as Texas, Kodaline, The Darkness, Paddy Casey, The Academic, Sharon Shannon, Mary Coughlan, Aslan, De Dannan, Lughnasa, Matt Molloy, and many more.
Monroes Tavern has retained its original wooden interior and cosy Irish snug, which adds to its warm and welcoming atmosphere. The bar serves fresh quality food from Monroes Kitchen, and visitors can enjoy a pint while listening to live music. Monroes stands tall as one of Galway's most recognised landmarks and is a must-visit for anyone exploring Galway's venues.
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Sight Name: Monroe's Tavern
Sight Location: Galway, Ireland (See walking tours in Galway)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
Sight Location: Galway, Ireland (See walking tours in Galway)
Sight Type: Food/Drink
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