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Cookes Thatch Pub

Newcastle Road, Galway, Ireland
353 91 52174
Ranked #12 of 23 nightlife in Galway
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: Cookes Thatch Bar is one of Galway's oldest pubs. We are located in the West end of Galway City a 5 minute walk from the centre of the City. Cookes...... more » Owner description: Cookes Thatch Bar is one of Galway's oldest pubs. We are located in the West end of Galway City a 5 minute walk from the centre of the City. Cookes has been welcoming customers through its doors for hundreds of years. « less
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Cianadam
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011

This the oldest pub in Galway we stumbled across by chance. Friendly clean and great music . More

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racingmen
hongkong
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3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2009

arrived here by chance after leaving another pub,what a find,proper bar staff,a fab pint and a fantastic music session,make it part of your plans More

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WanderinRugger
California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2009

An absolute must if you want to experience the region. Tasty pints and fantastic music is the best way to spend the hours after 10pm on Wed. Nearly a year on, I still remember all the details; the passion and talent of the musicians. Even the locals add the the mix. I find myself trying out some of the local... More

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fnmurphy
cork
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2009

9 musicians playing in this thatched pub,no cover charge and fantastic guiness and atmosphere More

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