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Afternoon Tea at The g Hotel, Galway, County Galway
Afternoon Tea at The g Hotel, Galway, County Galway
Afternoon Tea at The g Hotel, Galway, County Galway
Afternoon Tea at The g Hotel, Galway, County Galway
Afternoon Tea at The g Hotel, Galway, County Galway

Afternoon Tea at The g Hotel

3.4
3.4
32 reviews
€31 to €50
Afternoon Tea
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Experience a sumptuous centuries-old tradition, in our newly re-imagined Pink Lounge.
Afternoon Tea is a luxurious and historic tradition that has been enjoyed for centuries. Here at the g Hotel & Spa, our famous Afternoon Tea has been described by TheTaste.ie as “the best Afternoon Tea in Ireland”. What’s more, we do it in some of the most individually artistic surroundings seen anywhere in the world.
Our new Lounge, evokes class and intrigue with blush pink velvets, tasselled chairs and brass accents create a luxurious feel, the perfect space to enjoy afternoon tea.
Please note, time of 90 minutes may apply to key days.

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2 people
19:00

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (091) 865 200
  • Website
    https://www.theghotel.ie/dine/afternoon-tea/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Dominique Majecki

What 32 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.2Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Galway City

    Most Booked

32 Reviews

  1. DebbieJ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    We didn't like the sandwiches so we asked fir maybe chicken didn't get what we asked for so we asked for 2 extra scones we were shocked when we got the bill to be charged €10 for 2 small scones and we didn't eat the sandwiches

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  2. Niamhoc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really lovely food, loved the balloon and Birthday plate for my friend’s Birthday, lovely staff. Will definitely be back.

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  3. LorraineD

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thoroughly enjoyed Afternoon Tea. Very impressive spread. We couldn't eat it all so were provided with cute little boxes to take it home. Stunning

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  4. miriamq

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Poor service, not good value for money compared to other places iv been too for afternoon. No service staff around to take orders for extra tea/coffee. Waiting long time over 30mins when I eventually went looking for staff to take order. Wouldn't recommend

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  5. PatM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 August 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    The waitress was friendly and chatty. The food was very slow coming out. The edges of the sandwiches were hard even though we had ordered specific sandwiches. Overall poor value for money

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  6. EMGALWAY

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 August 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Waiting over 1 hour for food and it was not good. Very expensive for stale sandwiches

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  7. AoifeM

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 July 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed afternoon tea in the g, staff were very friendly and attentive

    Afternoon Tea at The g HotelResponded on 27 July 2023

    Dear Aoife, Many thanks for your kind words. We look forward to seeing you in the future.

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  8. CiaraO

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 July 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    I've had afternoon tea at The G before but it wasn't as nice this time. The sandwiches were smaller and the selection wasn't great. A lot of the scone and sweet selection had pistachio which was too much. I expected a variety of plain and fruit scones as these are normally offered with afternoon tea but there were only pistachio scone which was just ok. The food served didn't match that included on the menu. I enjoyed it as it's a nice space and the company was good but I didn't love the food

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  9. GillianD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super, would thoroughly recommend! Most enjoyable!

    Afternoon Tea at The g HotelResponded on 27 July 2023

    Dear GillainD, Many thanks for your feedback. Look forward to welcoming you back.

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  10. EvaP

    N. Ireland

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 June 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience1
    Value for money was poor.The food supplied lacked more sandwiches not a lot off food supplied compared to other Hotels .Staff levels very poor not many about. Reception staff need to learn interaction skills with the public. None off the staff at reception where interested in us and set of us wondering where to we go now .

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  11. PhilomenaP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    There was music coming from 3 areas so it was such a mess. On 2 occasions i had to look 4 staff but no one was there. We had to wait so long 4 tea. One of the desserts were terrible and we told waitress. She said that alot dont like that particular so beggars belief why u would continue to serve it. Table was so small she had to bring another table over to us. Chairs are lovely but so high 4 the table. Decor was lovely also. Rest of food tasted lovely but definitely not worth the 70e for the two of us. We actually had to go 4 food after it as it was that small. V v disappointed as it was my 50th and 1st time there. V sad actually. I had heard so much positive comments on it. Must have really picked a bad day

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  12. Chris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Afternoon Tea at the G Hotel was great. Kasia was our server and was attentive, professional and kind. The desserts, sandwiches, scones and tea were delicious.

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  13. MeganG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Service was very slow. Had to ask for orders a few times. Had to go and look for a server even though it was not busy. Some of the food was frozen. Not enough food for 4 people at €140 Not a good experience 😕

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  14. BethM

    Greater Boston

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 14 May 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    After lots of research, I reserved a table for 3 for American Mothers Day. We arrived on time, and we’re seated promptly. After 20 minutes of waiting, I got up and alerted a waiter that we had essentially been forgotten. The manager apologized, and sent over a lovely waitress. The piano player apparently did not make it to work that day. The food presentation was lovely, but overall for the price, and disappointments it was not what I wanted for my mom on Mother’s Day.

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  15. annon

    Connacht

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought my daughters - 9 & 12 for their first afternoon tea. One is Coeliac so hers needed to be gluten free. She was delighted as never had she such a choice put in front of her! We all really enjoyed it and the kids one was fabulous too. Amazing Coeliac friendly Afternoon Tea. :)

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  16. TorstenIslei

    Mayo

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Afternoon tea was lovely. The food was a little bit over the top, and sometimes we weren't quite sure what we were eating, but it was yummy and we had a nice time

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  17. PatriciaM

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely afternoon tea in The G hotel on St Patricks Day. Great food excellent service friendly helpful staff.I would definitely recommend this beautiful hotel for afternoon tea. My son and his girlfriend treated me for my birthday and I will definitely return in the very near future.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Had lovely afternoon tea. Read reviews beforehand and was a bit worried as a lot had said about food not fresh & inexperienced staff. It was not the case today, food was fresh, tea/coffee was topped up and staff were lovely and attentive.

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  19. NKLLC

    Connacht

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 January 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    We returned after a previous excellent experience but left not intending to return

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  20. CiaraS

    Dublin

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Always a treat. Our table wasn't ready despite a booking but once we requested to move room, we had a great time

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  21. NatO

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience5
    Afternoon tea very poor. Cakes were dry, some bland even stale. We left most of them. Only one tiny Sandwich per person no other sandwiches or choice, a couple of other tiny savoury bits. We came to Galway for Christmas from London and booked this afternoon tea for my mother in law as a treat and we all were so disappointed. Lovely hotel, staff were attentive and friendly. Manager was apologetic and as we had already paid gave us a complimentary round of drinks. So disappointing as I have had afternoon tea in the Ritz, the Corinthia and many other high end hotels in London and their afternoon teas are fabulous.

    Afternoon Tea at The g HotelResponded on 28 December 2022

    Dear NatO, Thank you for joining us at The g Hotel over Christmas. My apologies that we appear to have missed the mark so considerably on this visit. We have shared you r feed back among the team and we are working to create a better balanced and more appetizing Afternoon Tea experience for our guests. Thank you for your candid review and I hope to welcome you to The g hotel Afternoon Tea again. Best regards, Martin Howley Hotel Manager

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  22. Gerald

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Requested More Savory than sweet which the lady said she would request from chef alright , its literally 70% sweet . €105 for 3 people , food was poor and way way too much sweet , not enjoyably as you Simpy couldn't eat that many cakes and a lot of the sweet treats were very heavy . Absolutely couldn't recommend , and would not return . Felt i could have had the finest al la carte for 3 for €105 euro. Very disappointing

    Afternoon Tea at The g HotelResponded on 28 December 2022

    Dear Gerald, Thank you for your candid and well balanced feed back on your Afternoon Tea experience with us. I regret that we have missed the mark so clearly in relation to the balance of offering and we are working to create a more diverse Afternoon Tea. I regret also that we did not meet your request for more Savory options. Please reach out to me should you be joining us again. Best regards, Martin Howley Hotel Manager

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  23. SineadM

    Connacht

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    It was the worst afternoon tea I've ever had. I took out my sister, mother and granny and between us we barely ate a quarter of the food. Not once did a staff member check in on us. I wasn't asked how things were when I paid and I regret not saying any of this in person but I didn't want to cause a fuss in front of my granny. We got 4 tiny sandwich types things, some of which were stale. A tiny scone, a dry cupcake and not once were we asked if we wanted any more tea/coffee. Really disappointed. I brought home 12 desserts to my husband and ended up throwing them all in the bin because he didnt even eat them. The cost for the 4 of us was crazy when you compare it to the amount of food we got. We had to go for lunch afterwards as the food was so bad. So disappointed and more mad at myself for not saying it in person but didn't want to ruin the afternoon.

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  24. NiamhB

    Cork

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Unfortunately I have had better at the G. The food was ok, v little on the savoury plate and there were two plates of very rich, mostly chocolaty desserts. Service was very slow and staff although very nice, were inexperienced and appeared to lack training.

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  25. MeadhbhK

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    The chairs were filthy, there were coffe e stains all down the sides of the arm chairs and other stains all over the couch purple couch which clearly wasn’t cleaned in a long time. food wasn’t great.. won’t be going again and wouldn’t recommend to a friend.

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  26. Mary

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    A few mins after getting seated we received our coffee. I asked for milk and sugar but after 20 mins waiting for it I had to go up to find a waiter and ask again. Waited 45 mins for the tray to come out. That's quite a lot of time for a couple of sandwiches and cakes..only to find a massive black hair on top of the cakes. Could not be unnoticed. Not enough waiters on the floor. Would not come back or recommend to anyone.

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  27. EmerH

    Connacht

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Service was very poor. We waited 30mins for food. I had to get up and follow up on food order (it was just standard afternoon tea), a cup of tea order and request tap water twice. When I went to pay there was no one around to take payment. Staff did not seem trained to keep an eye on customers to see if they needed anything.

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  28. Padua

    London

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Staff were attentive. Location of table was good. Array of food was disappointing compared to other afternoon teas we have had. But more adventure in range needed here. Price was not bad

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  29. JoanneC

    Munster

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    It was a nice experience, mostly as we got some lovely photos of the kids. We did have a long wait after we arrived at time booked. It was 30 - 40minutes later, we got the tea. Nice selection overall but some of the breads didn't seem the freshest, or else they were stored overnight. We weren't offered a refill of our beverages and staff were fairly thin on the ground. I saw one couple leave as they were fed up waiting to place an order. Also I couldn't understand that in a big area we were all seated in one part of the room, and because it was sooo quiet, with no background music etc it was a bit awkward having strangers practically beside you. I've always likes the G its a rare treat fir us so I probably would give it another chance in the future.

    Afternoon Tea at The g HotelResponded on 28 December 2022

    Dear JoanneC, Thank you for the balanced feed back on your experience with us. Our sincere apologies that this treat was not what might have been but please rest assured we are working hard on our new concept and offering to ensure the finest Afternoon tea experience anywhere. Please reach out to when you plan to revisit us again in the future. Best regards, Martin Howley Hotel Manager

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  30. Geridon

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Hi, when we arrived for our afternoon tea there was no one to guide us as were to go ,I went into the room to the left of the reception as there was people being looked after at the desk, anyway there was a bar tender preparing drinks at the bar while his colleague waited with a tray at other side of the bar, I stood for about one minute and neither of them acknowledged I was there but proceeded to have a personal conversation, I just left the bar and we then came across a fella at concierge desk and he directed us to the tea room, he was very courteous may I add, we then stood for what seemed like 10 minutes and members of staff walked by numerous times and did not acknowledge our presence, I do understand they were very busy at the time but it not hard to say hello I will be with you shortly, When we did get seated the staff who served us were pleasant. The afternoon was very nice but feel could do with more savoury bits than sweet but that's just my take on it, I feel €35 way to expensive for what is on your plate.

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  31. Nick

    Connacht

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This was a terrible experience. On arrival 5 minutes early. Lots of staff bustling about. Firstly they didnt recall two email request for a particular table. So they had to clear a table for us. They made no reference to a birthday special request which was also emailed, my mother was 88. When being seated they gave us adult menus for two children. When asked for two cushions one for my 88 yr old mother the other for my 5 yr old daughter as she was clearly too short to reach the table they came back with two bottoms of other seats, no cushions!. We enquired about the menu of the afternoon tea, what were our options to what was replied you can have everything, you just choose tea or coffee. They brought out tea followed 10 minutes later with two hot chocolates and the waitress spilled one all over the floor, table, my daughters teddy and her Christmas party dress. She was very upset about her teddy, he was drenched in hot chocolate. At this stage we all were fed up but I didnt want to upset the children by having to leave and go elsewhere as we wanted to get home in time for the Toyshow. Now there were no staff around and hardly any customers. Tea was getting cold and hot chocolates were drank. When I asked the waitress if it would be much longer, 30 minutes in to placing our order we were told... soon. It took 40 minutes to come out! It was just dumped on our table with no communication about what was what. It consisted of 6 triangles of brown bread sandwiches that looked like leftovers from someone elses table, sweet treats which were ok but way too much chocolate. My two children were fed up waiting and had drank all their hot chocolate 15 minutes before the afternoon tea came out. This was soposed to be a birthday treat for my mother. We drove from Roscommon especially. Bitterly disappointed is an understatement. No service. No variety. No taste. No apology for it being 40 minutes coming out. E100 spent . I feel robbed.

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  32. AgaS

    Connacht

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we had the pleasure of having afternoon tea with a friend. We were served by a very nice girl, Karolina, who answered our questions very helpfully. She offered us a hotel bus to the xmas market in the city center. the sandwiches and cookies were delicious and the drinks looked and tasted great . there was a beautiful Christmas atmosphere in the hotel, beautiful decorations, especially gingerbread at the reception, I recommend this place

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Afternoon Tea at The g Hotel is rated 3.4 stars by 32 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
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Old Dublin Rd, Galway, County Galway H91 V0HR

Additional information

  • Area
    Ballybane
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Dominique Majecki
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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