GALWAY HOOKER & CRAIC TOUR
A GALWAY BEER AND PUB TOUR
One snug, one story, and one sip at a time. Galway’s pub culture is legendary — and this is your invitation inside it. Led by Experience Galway, local professionals who know every story behind every door, this journey takes you through six authentic pubs across the city’s most storied neighbourhoods.
This isn’t a crawl. It’s a guided passage through the evolution of Irish hospitality, paired with the very best of West of Ireland craft brewing.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
6 CRAFT DRINKS
Premium, independent West of Ireland craft beers — one at each stop.
6 ICONIC PUBS
Authentic Galway pubs, each with its own character and history.
PLAY TRADITIONAL MUSIC
Have a go at playing a bodhrán or another traditional Irish instrument.
GALWAY GIRL MASTERPIECE
Attempt your own artistic creation inspired by Galway’s iconic visual culture.
LOCAL PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
Expert storytellers who bring Galway’s maritime past and medieval roots alive.
HERITAGE STORIES
Ireland’s distilling and brewing history woven through every stop.
THE ROUTE
The Latin Quarter: Galway’s medieval core. Cobblestoned laneways, centuries of story, and pubs that have stood since the city’s trading days.
The West End: Bohemian streets alive with artists, musicians, and independent spirit. The creative soul of modern Galway.
Woodquay: Hidden corners and local secrets — the neighbourhood that reveals the city’s quieter, more intimate character.
PLAY THE BODHRÁN
Get your hands on Ireland’s most iconic drum under the guidance of an expert.
CHEERS WITH CRAFT BEER
Six carefully chosen independent brews — the finest pints the West has to offer.
PURE GALWAY CRAIC
Music, laughs, stories, and great company through six of the city’s best pubs.
YOUR PUB TOUR EXPERIENCE STARTS HERE
Book directly through our partners at Experience Galway. Tickets are limited — secure your spot on the tour today.
