Irish and European · Claddagh, Co. Galway
Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead 4.8 on Google · 1,156 reviews
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| Monday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
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| Tuesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Thursday today | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 – 22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:30 – 21:00 |
Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar irish and european venues in Claddagh. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directions1 Dock Road, Claddagh, Co. Galway
Set on Dock Road, Rúibín is an Irish restaurant in the heart of Claddagh, Co. Galway. Traditional Irish dishes sit alongside modern plates built on local produce.
If you are sightseeing, Galway City Museum is only 110 m away. Arriving by train? Galway Ceannt Station is 510 m away, about 6 minutes on foot. Our Claddagh guide currently covers 81 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. If you want to compare, Wa Sushi is a short 30 m away.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers wheelchair access. Diners rate it 4.8/5 on Google across 1,156 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning tasty food.
| Cuisine | Irish and European |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.8 / 5 from 1,156 reviews |
| Address | 1 Dock Road, Claddagh, Co. Galway |
| Eircode | H91 D7NE |
| Phone | +353 91 563 830 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Nearest station | Galway Ceannt Station (510 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Galway City Museum (110 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 186 km |
| Coordinates | 53.27009, -9.05192 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Creamy chowder of hake, salmon and smoked haddock with Guinness brown bread
Mild coconut curry of seasonal vegetables with basmati rice
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough
Dry-aged Irish sirloin, peppercorn sauce, onion rings, chips
Crispy wings tossed in house hot sauce with blue cheese dip
Pan-roasted chicken, smoked bacon, mushroom and white wine cream
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish and european venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Tasty food
Well, this was perhaps the best meal I’ve had in Galway (and there have been decades worth!). This was such considered food and plates, and all 4 of us left absolutely beaming. The gnudi, hake, and bavette were astoundingly delicious, as were the Shitake and tofu dumplings. Our wine and coffee equally perfect. Lovely service. It’s truly a pleasure to spend money on food that is as worth it as our meal was here.
Wife and I walked in for dinner on recommendation from locals. We were seated at a table that happened to be opened outside on the water, and the staff could not have been warmer or kinder in having us; although, I highly suggest a reservation, as we were lucky.
The staff may have been the friendliest I’ve encountered. Excited to have us, enthusiastic recommendations, enjoyed us, as Americans, and were genuinely thrilled to know how much we enjoyed our plates. With great local pub recommendations at the end of our stay.
We did not have a mediocre bite. Everything was sincerely incredible. They honey fried chicken is a staple that has been there since day 1, and for good reason. Order it. The oysters were also one of a kind, and the dessert was unique and balanced. Maybe my favorite of the trip. You’re able to try so much because their plating format is perfected, in my opinion.
As if I couldn’t rave further, one of the best cocktails in all of Ireland was had here. The pollen garnish was lovely and effective. Rúibín is top tier and we will, without a doubt, be returning on our next trip.
Dropped in for lunch on a Saturday without a reservation. Tables were all booked up, but we were able to be seated at the bar. It was lovely and the lads at the bar were all good craic.
We had the seabass, the mushroom & farro pie, and the fried chicken with bibimbap-style accompaniments. All were delicious. We didn't get any special drinks, but there was complimentary sparkling water which was also very good.
Note: the menu posted online is just an example and was substantially different from the menu of the day. This is because the dishes change frequently to use fresh fish and seasonal produce. They were happy to explain all the options and ingredients and made some small adjustments to suit particular tastes.
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Write the first reviewRúibín is located at 1 Dock Road, Claddagh, Co. Galway. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Verified opening hours have not been published for this venue yet, so we show typical hours for similar restaurants in the area. Please phone ahead before travelling.
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
The closest alternatives are Wa Sushi (30 m), Green Chilli (40 m) and Arabica Cafe (70 m).
Rúibín has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,156 public reviews. Reviewers often mention tasty food.
Galway Ceannt Station is about 510 m away, roughly 6 minutes on foot.
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