With barista-made coffees and fresh baked treats daily, our café is the perfect place to rest your feet for a moment after an enjoyable day out in Galway City. Our homemade scones and sourdough bread is the perfect accompaniment for a classic cup of tea or coffee – or if you want something a little more filling, be sure to try our brand new brunch menu!
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The Victoria Hotel’s traditional café and restaurant is well-loved by visitors and locals alike for its warm, cozy atmosphere and delectable home-cooked food. Whether you want some light pastries or baked goods, or a chance to try our new brunch menu, our café has got something for you.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Our Reviews
MEBDM 3/06/2022
Fantastic food and service - highly recommended So impressed with the new Queen Street bar in the Hotel, the... read moreSo impressed with the new Queen Street bar in the Hotel, the food was fantastic but the highlight of the weekend was the staff! I have never met a crew where every single person was a joy to deal with and the service was very attentive, second to none with a wide smile! Shout out for Patrick, Spanish Sarah and all the bar staff on this weekend who made out stay very comfortable and enjoyable. Very impressed and looking forward to visiting again soon hopefully. read less
teresacullen55 6/19/2022 Good Overall the Victoria is a very good hotel very central to... read moreOverall the Victoria is a very good hotel very central to shops, bars restaurants and the train/bus station. Clean and very friendly staff. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Lovely bar with a good selection of cocktails. read less
pryan523820 12/19/2021 Great hotel The decor in this hotel is really nice. The rooms are spotlessy... read moreThe decor in this hotel is really nice. The rooms are spotlessy clean and quiet and you can see it was done recently. Just around the corner from Eyre square and with good discounts for the local car parks. Food and drink options were very good in the bar. Definetly worth it for a city centre getaway. read less
KevConn58 12/02/2021 Trip to Galway Booked this wonderful hotel for a recent first time trip to... read moreBooked this wonderful hotel for a recent first time trip to Galway. The hotel is located a short walk from both bus and train stations right in the heart of the city. I found the staff welcoming and very helpful. I can highly recommend the breakfast in the hotel, with an extensive selection of cereals, fruit and hot food on offer. Really enjoyed my stay. read less Rooms ok pity no parking at hotel restaurant is nice and staff... read moreRooms ok pity no parking at hotel restaurant is nice and staff is great read less
james may 4/04/2019
alangW5056VB 9/21/2020 Excellent hotel and location Hi,
I stayed two nights in the Victoria Hotel in September with my... read moreHi,
I stayed two nights in the Victoria Hotel in September with my wife. The rooms were super,staff very friendly and the location couldn't be better,a minute from Eyre Square. Also all Covid 19 guidelines were adhered to. A very enjoyable stay.
Paul read lessSchöne Retro-AtmosphäreEmpfehlenswertes Full Irish Breakfast. Nur die sanitären Anlagen sind etwas zu retro.
Bernd Völkl 4/04/2019
katelf2021 7/04/2021 Brilliant service! Our stay at the Victoria was amazing. Totally safe, all ckvid regulations... read moreOur stay at the Victoria was amazing. Totally safe, all ckvid regulations adhered to! All staff went above and beyond for us, a special mention for Kat and Meabh for their brilliant service! We will be back! read less Excellent set-up measures for covid 19 !Perfect location.Friendly and professional staff.The room... read moreExcellent set-up measures for covid 19 !Perfect location.Friendly and professional staff.The room we had was tiny, clean, with all comforts.The breakfast is really good and with multiple choices, the full irish breakfast was amazing.The only problem is: the walls of the rooms are thin, we could hear the doors slamming at night when the other guests returned in their rooms. read less
Assunta D 10/04/2020
hmoone262874 12/05/2022 Elegant hotel with excellent location, good food and friendly staff We recently had a ladies weekend in Galway to visit the Christmas... read moreWe recently had a ladies weekend in Galway to visit the Christmas Markets and stayed at the Victoria Hotel. The hotel's location is excellent, just minutes from Eyre Square and the main shopping district and restaurants. You can walk everywhere. The decor is elegant and attractive. We had lunch on arrival in the Bar and the food was very nice, as were the staff during our entire visit, so friendly and accommodating. Rooms were warm and cosy, bedding very comfortable and perfect for what we needed. We would all go back again for another visit as we had a fantastic weekend in every way. read less Excellent staff beautiful food
Kit O Driscoll 4/04/2019
aur_liedX1553KX 8/07/2022 Nice pied à terre in Galway. Lovely welcome, nice decorations too.
The literie is quite good, the rooms are... read moreLovely welcome, nice decorations too.
The literie is quite good, the rooms are a bit small but that's okay.
The breakfast was good and the reception answered all of our questions about the town and what there was to do.
A plus for a free parking ticket. More read less
garyhS4079ZT 2/08/2022 Great stay Was only there for one night but couldn't fault my stay. Check... read moreWas only there for one night but couldn't fault my stay. Check in was easy and dealt with a very nice lady who couldn't have been more helpful. Bedroom was cosy and perfect for my needs. Breakfast was fantastic with a great choice and again staff were on the ball. read less My boyfriend and I travelled around ireland last September and stayed in... read moreMy boyfriend and I travelled around ireland last September and stayed in this hotel , the staff were so friendly especially I think her name was Ashley I think was so so kind to us , I came on to write the review because ever since I have been dreaming about the poached egg option on the breakfast menu , I have never tased anything like it and I have never had a breakfast option near as good as what it tasted like , I talk about it everyday so if anyone is going please try this , thank you for a wonderful two days in beautiful Galway read less
Sylvia Fitzgerald 3/02/2021Habitacio 406
Nuria Garolera Roure 4/04/2020
NewTraveller75 10/08/2020 James Mc Cann Travelled with my partner for a couples city centre weekend to sample... read moreTravelled with my partner for a couples city centre weekend to sample what galway had to offer. Super easy to find as just around corner from bus station, clean and great breakfast. Great price also for what we recieved as we got wine and prosecco on arrival. In process of building a new bar to replace the current bar so will be back for the xmas markets for sure. Thanks Victoria hotel read less
chloekW5051TF 11/04/2021 Trip to Galway Very clean. Lovely staff very helpful. Nice location , would return again.... read moreVery clean. Lovely staff very helpful. Nice location , would return again. The food was very very tasty especially the chips with a diverse menu with options for everyone, as a member of our party is dairy free it was nice to have the choice. Excited for breakfast in the morning. read less Ottimo hotel e ottimo personale 💕
Emily Tongiani 4/04/2020
anthonyaR5234RY 12/01/2021 Friends visiting xmass market We loved the restaurant, the room, the location, cleanliness, staff were amazing... read moreWe loved the restaurant, the room, the location, cleanliness, staff were amazing and so much caring.. we could not wish for more.. burgers and seafood chowder to die for.. thank you so much.. we will be back for sure.. love you victoria hotel read less
amy330097 9/15/2022 Really good hotel Great location, helpful staff, really good breakfast each morning. The... read moreGreat location, helpful staff, really good breakfast each morning. The hotel was updated clean and the room spacious and comfortable. We were close to the restaurants, shops and ferry. Great value for the price. And free parking! read less
dervalt 1/16/2023 Comfortable, quiet, centrally-located. The hotel is in a great location, close to the train station... read moreThe hotel is in a great location, close to the train station and loads of restaurants and bars. It was quiet and comfortable, and hotel staff were friendly and helpful. My only complaints are relatively cosmetic: the room decor was a bit dull/outdated and didn't reflect the boutique aesthetic. The bathroom door was heavy glass and didn't afford much privacy. Finally, the toiletries were a mishmash of different scente and suppliers. read less Good Accessibility: Step-free/dropped kerbs from the train station rear exit to the... read moreGood Accessibility: Step-free/dropped kerbs from the train station rear exit to the bedroom door. Heavy doors & narrow internal corridors, lots of tight corners, but spacious rooms and dining room. Staff helpful re allergies, offered to carry luggage, and all very friendly. Fully intend to stay again. read less
Ailbhe Leamy 4/04/2018
carolinepX944UB 12/08/2021 Midweek break Reception was so helpful & friendly. Bedroom was v comfy & warm... read moreReception was so helpful & friendly. Bedroom was v comfy & warm . Breakfast was great & our waitress was so friendly & nice . Lovely little hotel . We’ve stayed before & now the rooms have been updated . Bar area was so relaxed & decor beautiful. Will definitely come back again. Well done . Also price with breakfast so reasonable read less Staff brilliant,breakfast really good, room very comfortable,hotel situated about 1 min from... read moreStaff brilliant,breakfast really good, room very comfortable,hotel situated about 1 min from Eyre Sq in the center of Galway and if you’re traveling by train or bus get yourself ready for a really long two minute walk from either station. read less
liam brock 4/04/2018Loved It
Valentin Buliga 4/04/2018lovely hotel in the city centre of Galway!
Síne Kenny 11/04/2020
Dean C 6/10/2021 Wonderful welcome Everything is great. Lovely room and welcome. We got here 3 hours... read moreEverything is great. Lovely room and welcome. We got here 3 hours early but we got us into our room 15 mins after we arrived and the gent on the desk offered great advice and was very helpful. We waited in the bar and got drinks and eggs Florentine for breakfast. That was the only downside. The portion was tiny but in fairness tasted great. Not good value for money. All in all the staff are great and specially our server in the restaurant. I know it's rough times for everyone in hospitality at the moment having just reopened but you're doing a great job. Hats off.
Dean & Andrea read less
Aideen B 10/06/2020 Great value and good location Myself and 2 friends stayed here for the weekend recently.
The hotel... read moreMyself and 2 friends stayed here for the weekend recently.
The hotel and carpark,which is located a 5 minute walk away,were easy to find.
Check in was friendly and efficient,with Katie providing a warm welcome.
The rooms are spacious and modern,with wonderfully comfortable beds and pillows.
The location is perfect,right beside Eyre Square,so no need to use taxis.
I would recommend this hotel for it's good value,good standard and excellent location. read lessSuper hotel. Very modern and comfortable. Excellent location. Wicked fry.
Oliver Mulligan 4/04/2019
crehancliona25 12/19/2021 Fantastic We had a fab evening here with friends. The food was very... read moreWe had a fab evening here with friends. The food was very tasty, the cocktails were so nice & the staff were top class,very accomodating, really looking forward to coming back here again soon. Definitely would reccomend. read less
jillianb587 10/17/2021 Incredible Hotel in Galway City Just home from the most amazing weekend in Galway for my best... read moreJust home from the most amazing weekend in Galway for my best friends Hen Party. As bridesmaid, the staff were most helpful in helping me organise the hen from bookings, to best value offers, complementary room upgrade, to suggestions for after dinner. Their communication with me was so prompt and helpful.
From the minute we stepped inside the door of this beautiful trendy hotel we felt most welcome and the staff couldn't do enough for us. I cannot praise highly enough the staff of the hotel, especially David, Kat, Kristen, Lisa, Matthew and their talented head chef for surpassing our high expectations and giving us the best stay ever.
Kat on reception checked us in promptly , we got complementary car parking in Q Park and proceeded to our quiet, spacious, comfortable room. The decor of the room was cool and modern and pristine clean.
David met the bride to be and I and showed us to where our party was going to be. The newly renovated bar/ restaurant was just beautiful, decorated in art deco style. He ensured from start to finish that all our requirements were met and really couldn't do enough for us.
Kristen decorated and set up our party space with the decorations/ goody bags etc I had brought and did an amazing job!! This was a huge help to me as I got to spend the afternoon with the bride to be instead of tackling decorating!
Our 3 course meal was unreal and I cannot praise the head chef highly enough for his high standard of food and presentation. Everything was delicious. The menu was so varied, plenty choice and the food was divine, presented beautifully and enjoyed by all 29 of the hen party. 100% to this amazing chef and his team. What was most noted and hughly appreciated was that we had a 2 - 2 and a quarter hour time frame in which to have dinner before a pub reservation in town. David and the head chef and waiting staff had our orders taken, and each course was adequately spread out within our time frame ensuring we weren't under pressure or left rushing to our next stop.
Our tables were waited on with such attention and we were never short of wine or drinks. Their cocktails are amazing also.
The party space we were in was perfect for our Hen Party, the interiors were just fab. An elegant, sophisticated space for an event.
This gem of a hotel is without a doubt a wonderful place to stay and dine in and is so centrally located in Galway city. I will most definitely return again to the Victoria Hotel and let it be my go to place to stay in Galway for a city break. read lessNice hotel , very central , great staff , comfortable rooms ,... read moreNice hotel , very central , great staff , comfortable rooms , clean , big bar area ... I would recommend read less
Niall Kirwan 11/04/2021
Clods8 9/30/2021 Amazing hotel 5***** What a fantastic hotel. From the moment we walked in everything was... read moreWhat a fantastic hotel. From the moment we walked in everything was amazing. From the lovely receptionist to the brilliant bar staff. The food was 5 star and so was the hotel. Our 1st time in Galway but we were so impressed. Can’t wait to go back read less
reevy-89 10/16/2020 Fabulous for couples We wanted a hotel right in Galway city centre, and this one... read moreWe wanted a hotel right in Galway city centre, and this one was perfect, very close to all the shops and pubs. My girlfriend and I booked under a couples getaway and had one of their gorgeous new rooms and a bottle of prosecco on arrival. Really nice break during these difficult times! Would recommend and will definitely be back read less
vkozul898736 8/19/2022 The hotel is very pleasant, the staff is friendly, excellent breakfast, close proximity to the city center. The hotel is very pleasant, the staff is friendly, excellent breakfast, close... read moreThe hotel is very pleasant, the staff is friendly, excellent breakfast, close proximity to the city center.
Maybe some work should be done on the comfort in the rooms, eg lack of wardrobes to store luggage, windows that are difficult to close, lack of flexible shower head in the shower. read less
Leppo1 10/11/2021 Short break Stayed at Victoria Hotel Staff so helpful hotel lovely... read moreStayed at Victoria Hotel Staff so helpful hotel lovely near all amenities rooms spotless and very big family room We dined at hotel for our meals and could not fault the service and quality of food The staff could not have been more more helpful in making our stay pleasurable and comfortable read less
Evatobin 7/11/2021 Best hotel and chef in Ireland. Room was perfect location couldn’t of been better. Staff went absolutely out... read moreRoom was perfect location couldn’t of been better. Staff went absolutely out of there way to make sure we were looked after. Hats off to chef Ben his menu is incredible honestly the best food we have ever eaten. We had dinner the first night and decided to cancel a booking we had for the second night just so we could try more of Bens dishes. We can’t wait to return in august. Also hats off to manager David for running such a great team. It’s Not very often you see that anymore. Even the security doorman was so friendly ensuring we got a nice table out the front when it became available. Thanks again guys. See you soon.
- Eva Tobin More read less
michellemL6081II 12/11/2021 Top class Customer Service & Food My family and I were looking for somewhere cosy to have a... read moreMy family and I were looking for somewhere cosy to have a bite to eat and chill out for the evening. We were so impressed with the customer service & warm welcome from the minute we came through the front door. The ambiance in the lobby/bar is warm & welcoming, the food was fabulous (lovely selection on the menu for everyone) and the cocktails were delicious. Highly recommended so well worth a visit, a true gem on the edge of Eyre Square and our next visit is already booked. Keep up the great work everyone in the Queen Street/Victoria Hotel 👏😊 read less
asmuko829054 1/16/2023 Business trip Room was clean with comfortable temperature inside; very elegant spaceus reastaurant!... read moreRoom was clean with comfortable temperature inside; very elegant spaceus reastaurant! Good breakfast. Perfect localization: shopping street, pubs, restaurants, seaside in walking distance. Highly recommended read less Very nice hotel, but was in renovation and there was no dinner... read moreVery nice hotel, but was in renovation and there was no dinner service, which I understand but should have been mentioned when I booked, along with that there might be some noise. Still, overall good. Room was clean and everything was as should be. read less
Kenta Tai 4/04/2020
469deirdreb 10/11/2020 Fabulous newly renovated Stayed here solo on October and it was just perfect.. So near... read moreStayed here solo on October and it was just perfect.. So near the town and the room was comfy and cosy.. The decor in the reception was stunning... Staff all so polite and helpful... Will definitely be back. read less Amazing food and gorgeous rooms.
currentrex 17 10/04/2021
Trail702616 6/13/2022 Excellent staff- rooms small but spotless+ tasty Lovely hotel -staff excellent- very helpful, good humoured, and friendly to locals+... read moreLovely hotel -staff excellent- very helpful, good humoured, and friendly to locals+ tourists alike. so near the train station (2 minute walk) and great shopping centre also minutes away. Restaurants aplenty in eyre square. Hotel menu could do with more options for vegetarians- read less Un buen hotel para poder visitar Galway. La relación calidad precio es... read moreUn buen hotel para poder visitar Galway. La relación calidad precio es excelente. Las habitaciones están limpias y el servicio es muy atento. Esta en pleno centro de la ciudad. read less
Ramón Sánchez Verdú 4/04/2018Great location into the city for a good price
Sinead Kirnan 4/04/2017
