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Elephant & Castle - Galway, Galway, Galway

Elephant & Castle - Galway

3.9
3.9
238 Reviews
€30 and under
American
A photo of Elephant & Castle - Galway restaurant

Elephant & Castle - Galway

3.9
€30 and under
American
Galway City Centre

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
The West of Irelands first Elephant and Castle is finally here! Located less than a minute walk from Galway’s City Centre, Eyre Square, you can find the restaurant on the ground floor of the newly built Dean.
A beautiful large island bar is the centrepiece of this space, with specially commissioned hand-crafted stitched leather panels. It is a local gathering place for family and friends.
With an innovative menu that brings together old world flavours and contemporary international cuisines. Every plate is packed with fresh, honest, tasty food, created with the very best Irish produce.
From the fluffy omelettes, Caesar salads and juicy burgers and world famous Chicken Wings
We focus on friendly, laid-back service; tasty as ever food and a relaxed atmosphere - everything Elephant & Castle lovers have come to expect we’re bringing to the Dean Galway.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (091) 749 212
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Galway City Centre
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    All major bus/train stops are located within 3-5 mins walking distance of the hotel. Taxi rank service is located within same distance. We would recommend using Fairgreen Car Park which is situated adjacent to Galway Coach Station. Directions to this will be outlined in your booking confirmation.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connacht

    Good for groups

  • Connacht

    Romantic

  • Connacht

    Good for special occasions

  • Connacht

    Lively

  • Connacht

    Most Booked

  • Galway City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Elephant & Castle in Galway offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food" and attentive service. Known for its legendary chicken wings and diverse menu options, it promises a delightful dining experience. While some reviews mention service delays, the friendly staff and unique decor make it a memorable spot to enjoy a meal.

238 Reviews
  1. Imelda

    Connacht

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place and very friendly staff but so unorganised. Staff kept disappearing so couldn't get anyone to serve the table for 30 mins. Then 3 would all come at once! Food came out cold, kids ice cream was lumpy. No attention to detail. Needs a manager

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  2. Noel

    Connacht

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff poor service poor Food average Would not go back

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  3. keith

    Connacht

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time returning food back from a table. Chicken burger wasn’t fully cooked. No apology, a different meal was then ordered. No apology at till or any deduction from bill offered (we didn’t ask for deduction however). 2 emails sent to give feedback instead of public review, no responses.

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  4. Ronan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food with a wide range suiting everyone's requirements
    Elephant & Castle - GalwayResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the review Ronan. One of our favorite things about our menu is how extensive it is. There really is something for everyone! We are happy to hear you enjoyed!

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  5. Caroline

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely afternoon with wonderful food and lovely staff
    Elephant & Castle - GalwayResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much for the review Caroline! We will pass your kind words on to the team and hope to have you join us again soon!!

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  6. Timmy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Had a great anniversary they really made it special
    Elephant & Castle - GalwayResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the lovely review Timmy. We are delighted you chose Elephant & Castle to celebrate your anniversary and glad we were able to make it extra special for you!

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  7. Brian

    New York City

    187 reviews

    2.0

    187 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was horrible and they weren't even busy. The food was not worth it Calamari was cut in strips instead of rings and they were over cooked. I aske for the sauce for the chicken wings on the side but it came swimming in the sauce. I ordered the waffle and Ice Cream the waffle was like a cold cake and not a warm waffle. They tried to charge me for stuff that the waitress made a mistake about. Check your bill at this place. I did tell the host but he just said sorry. Think twice about this place.
    Elephant & Castle - GalwayResponded on November 16, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Brian. We're sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with both the food and service. We’ll address the issues you mentioned, including preparation of dishes, special requests, and billing accuracy, to ensure improvements. Your comments are taken seriously, and we appreciate you bringing them to our attention.

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  8. Ronan

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place and the waiting staff were good but the food took 1 hour and 15 minutes for 2 adults and 3 kids with basic dishes....no starter....fish and chips, Calamari, chicken wings and 2 x baby bowls......it wasn't busy and nobody came near us to apologise or even offer to get the kids food out first. When it did arrive the chips were not fully cooked and the fish was overcooked and greasy. The rest of the food was OK but not worth the wait. Luckily we were not in a hurry and kids had fun playing in a lounge area while we waited. When we mentioned it leaving the guy on the til offered no apology or even attempt at an explanation. Its a pity as it is a nice place but will not go back until we hear they significantly improved their kitchen/food!
    Elephant & Castle - GalwayResponded on November 16, 2024
    Thank you for your detailed feedback, Ronan. We’re deeply sorry for the long wait and the quality issues with your meal, especially with the chips and fish. This is far from the standard we aim to deliver. We also regret the lack of communication and acknowledgment of the delay. Your comments about the kitchen and overall experience are invaluable, and we’ll take immediate steps to address these concerns. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the experience you deserve.

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  9. Paul

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had chicken wings and nachos to start. Chicken wings were fine but swimming in a pool of hot sauce. The guacamole was very good. Overall, they were fast food quality starters, not restaurant starters. The burgers for mains were bad. The burger was cooked to death, hard a crumbly. The bun had been toasted on one side to burned and then left to go completely cold. Really poor. The table staff were very friendly. There was mass confusion over what dishes were gluten free, although the server did her best, this should be marked up clearly on the menu and kitchen staff should know how to adapt. Cokes were 200ml bottles, not even the size of a can. A double espresso was also served cold. I would never go back.
    Elephant & Castle - GalwayResponded on November 16, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Paul. We're sorry to hear about the disappointing food quality and the confusion around gluten-free options. This falls short of the standards we strive for, and we'll work on clearer menu labeling and kitchen training. We're glad the table staff were friendly and will address the portion sizes and beverage temperature issues. Your comments are invaluable for helping us improve, and we appreciate you taking the time to share them.

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  10. Niamh

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Restaurant itself is beautiful, love the decor. This is our third time eating there and it is always so cold for some reason in there. Food was amazing though

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FAQs

Elephant & Castle - Galway does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo and Just Eat. Elephant & Castle - Galway also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (091) 749 212.

Elephant & Castle - Galway is rated 3.9 stars by 238 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Elephant & Castle - Galway restaurant

Elephant & Castle - Galway

3.9
€30 and under
American
Galway City Centre

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Elephant & Castle - Galway

80_86 PROSPECT HILL, Galway, Galway H91 T9C4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Galway City Centre
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    All major bus/train stops are located within 3-5 mins walking distance of the hotel. Taxi rank service is located within same distance. We would recommend using Fairgreen Car Park which is situated adjacent to Galway Coach Station. Directions to this will be outlined in your booking confirmation.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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