O'Connell's is located on the east side of Eyre Square. It was once a grocery and a small bar but has been solely a pub since the 1970’s. The décor in O'Connell's  is beautiful, having retained all original features including tiled floors, antique lighting, stained glass windows, solid wooden seating and an amazing pressed tin ornate ceiling in the main bar. Historic photos also line the walls. There is currently a general preservation order on O Connells so it wont be changing anytime soon. The long bar also displays a wide range of whiskies. The men’s toilets done in an outhouse fashion are also a blast from the past.

O'Connell's is a popular venue attracting a diverse crowd, although it is particularly popular with  professionals especially in the early evening after work. It has undergone some expansion since it was sold in 2006. They now boast one of Galway City’s best outdoor beer garden and smoking area as well as more seating inside. The beer garden features lots of large picnic tables and wooden decking where it is easy to forget you are in the centre of the City. Parts of the beer garden are covered and heated so its an ideal haven for committed smokers.They also have an outside bar open from 7pm on Friday and Saturday.

O Connells was sold in controversial circumstances for €14 million in 2006 after the sole owner, Maureen O Connell had left it to charity in her will. However her remaining family members had been named as the beneficiaries in a second, later will.St Vincent De Paul have received in the region of €8 million.

It is also very popular for watching sports on TV and is especially comfortable on a cold winter’s night. Connacht rugby supporters have adopted O'Connells as there oficial venue so expect to see a few rugby heads maybe even the Connacht rugby team mascot, Eddie