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Quay Street

Galway City Centre, Galway, Galway, Ireland
Ranked #4 of 63 attractions in Galway
4.5 of 5 stars 50 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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New Haven, Connecticut
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The shops are pretty but overrun with tourists. We did not really enjoy it, but we also were not looking to shop. More

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Massachusetts
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Mostly souvenir/gift shops but the street was still filled with character and fun. Make sure you go inside some of the pubs - great people, good service and fun atmosphere. More

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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Visited on a sunny Sunday afternoon. It was Busy with lots of street musicians which we were really enjoying until..... We were approached by a Very inebriated man who stated he was the "manager" of 2 of the musicians and angrily asked to be paid if we wanted to take a picture.. I always give a Euro or 2 but... More

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We love this street. Had a great laugh in the Quay's bar and restaurant (upstairs) on Saturday night. The music was brilliant and the staff are great. The lady bouncer even took a photo of our party of girls, very nice and thanks. Great atmosphere, good fun and a great bop on the dance floor. More

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See 4 more reviews by AC8000 for Galway
Galway, Ireland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is the place!! Great restaurant, a nice hostel and great bars! More

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Galway, Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

i find the quays, front door and other bars in the area very good especially the guinness, staff are all friendly and there is always a great athmosphere and buzz around, everyone always seems to be in good form More

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Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Extension of Eyre Square and adds to the hustle bustle of what Galway is all about More

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Hamilton
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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If you are just there for the day this is a great place to start. We saw many nice shops and good dining available all within walking distance. We just parked a short way over a bridge on a side street and walked over. Spent a couple of hours here wondering around. Had lunch and coffees. More

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parma, italy
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Nice atmosphere, water running down and meeting the ocean, aplace for reflection ! More

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Ireland
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

If you want good fish you'll get it in Quay Street load of great restaurants and bars More

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