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Sophie's @ The Dean Galway, Galway, Galway

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

4.3
4.3
700 Reviews
€30 and under
European

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
Rooftop Dining in Galway City Centre
Soak in the views whilst you dine at Sophie’s rooftop restaurant, complete with amazing panoramic views of Galway City, whatever the weather.
Blazing sun, howling gales, she’s just beautiful. And fun. And friendly. And tasty.

Our chefs pack every mouthful with international and Irish flavours. We’ve also got a range of cocktails so good you’ll wanna work your way through the entire menu.
We serve breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. We do lunch on weekdays and brunch at the weekend.

If you haven't found your desired time please get in touch with us at bookgalway@sophies.ie



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Irish, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (091) 749 210
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Julian Thorpe
  • Private party facilities
    For any enquires on Private Events in Sophies please get in touch with galwayevents@thedean.ieFor parties of 8 or more please reach out to bookgalway@sophies.ie
  • 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, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Santa's Lil Brunch!

    €38.00 per person

    Nov 16, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
    🎅 Mark your calendars! Launching 16th November, Sophie’s Galway presents Santa’s Lil Brunch—the ultimate festive brunch for the guys, gals, and the locals in need of sleighing the season! You’ll get a mouth watering brunch main plus 2 jolly-good festive Absolut cocktails. It’s all going down from every Saturday & Sunday from 16th November to 5th January, so come through and make your Christmas in the City one to remember! 🎅
    Santa's Lil Brunch! Photo

What 700 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connacht

    Best Overall

  • Connacht

    Best Food

  • Connacht

    Best Service

  • Connacht

    Best Ambiance

  • Connacht

    Good for groups

  • Connacht

    Neighborhood gem

  • Connacht

    Great for fine wines

  • Connacht

    Romantic

  • Connacht

    Good for special occasions

  • Connacht

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Connacht

    Lively

  • Connacht

    Most Booked

  • Galway City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sophie's @ The Dean Galway offers a "wonderful experience" with "excellent food and service," complemented by stunning views. The "stylish and unique" decor adds charm, while the cocktails receive high praise. Although some dishes and service can be inconsistent, the "friendly and attentive staff" ensure a memorable visit. Highly recommended for special occasions.

700 Reviews
  1. Nuala

    Vancouver

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Gorgeous venue, great food, small portion’s but very well presented.

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  2. CLARE

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, drinks and atmosphere. Our waitress Taylor was absolutely fabulous. Beautiful dinner for our work night out

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  3. Sean

    Connacht

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very slow but good Bar service very slow Quite expensive
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback, Sean. We're glad you enjoyed the food but regret the delays in service and your concerns about value. We’ll work on improving speed and ensuring a better overall experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  4. Audrey

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and cocktails, the staff were brilliant, highly recommend
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 7 days ago
    Audrey, thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Sophie's Galway and will be sure to pass your kind words along to our team. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

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  5. Martina

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable experience at Sophie’s in the Dean, Galway
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Sophie's Galway and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  6. James

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice place, definitely come back next time we’re in Galway
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thank you for the review James! We hope to see you again soon!

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  7. Viktoriia

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant made a great impression. Stylish interior, beautiful view of the city. Friendly staff. I recommend this place.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on November 11, 2024
    Thank you for the lovely review Viktoriia! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us.

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  8. Dylan

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good service although once we had finished our meal we got less attention for drinks orders and such
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the food and service. We’ll work on ensuring consistent attention throughout your visit. Hope to see you again soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice food. Well presented. Service slightly slow but it was busy. Cocktails weren’t great presentation wise and were small so very poor value for money there. Other than that was nice
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted you enjoyed the food and presentation. We apologize for the slower service during a busy time and will take your feedback on board as we work on our new cocktail menu. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Brionna

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10 service and food. Amazing views , staff extremely attentive and friendly. First time ever being in Sophie’s, and will not be our last. Best restaurant!
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on November 11, 2024
    Brionna, thank you so much for the lovely review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us! We can't wait to have you join us again soon!!

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FAQs

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway is rated 4.3 stars by 700 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

80-86 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway Galway

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Galway City Centre
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Irish, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business 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
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Julian Thorpe
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (091) 749 210
  • Private party facilities
    For any enquires on Private Events in Sophies please get in touch with galwayevents@thedean.ieFor parties of 8 or more please reach out to bookgalway@sophies.ie
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