Traditional music Mon-Wed 

Late bar open until 2am-Friday and Saturday 

Located on Quay Street, the Spanish Arch takes its name from one of Galway’s most well known landmarks which is  located nearby. The Pub has an attractive stone façade. Inside this large pub there are different bars and lots of seating to choose from. Part of the Pub was once a 16th century Carmelite convent and there is also wood panelling taken from the home of famous actress Lily Langtry. Its central location and adjoining hotel means there will always be a few people in here no matter what time of day.

Smokers have some good options here, for as well as having a seated area outside on Quay Street, the pub also backs onto Kirwans lane and its attractive courtyard.

The Spanish Arch has built up a solid reputation for live music. Especially popular are their Irish music sessions early in the week with acts such as  Alale. The musicians are young and energetic and play a progressive style of high tempo trad music very popular with tourists.  At the weekend's Soft Rock covers  bands churn out the hits for a slightly older crowd.

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