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Gaslight Brasserie, Galway, Co. Galway

Gaslight Brasserie

4.2
4.2
124 reviews
€30 and under
Irish
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The Gaslight Brasserie is the perfect dining venue, located at the Hardiman Hotel overlooking Eyre Square.
Breakfast is served daily from 07.00am. With excellent Lunch menus from 12.30 and Dinner Menus from 17.00.

As you enter our Gaslight Brasserie, you are greeted with warm white walls and mirrors - enriched with burgundies and teals. This is a luxurious relaxed Dining space.

Our Brasserie Lunch Menu is served from 12.30 till 4.30pm daily
Our Gaslight Evening menu is served from 5.00pm till 9.30pm daily

Meet your friends, celebrate with colleagues or enjoy a date night at The Gaslight safe in the knowledge you are choosing delicious food and high quality service, with our famous welcome.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Irish
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (091) 564 041
  • Website
    https://www.thehardiman.ie/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Mannion

Experiences

  • Winter Graduation Lunch

    €39.90 per person

    22 Nov - 29 Nov 2023
    Winter graduation is a momentous occasion, marking the culmination of years of hard work and academic achievement. To celebrate this significant milestone, The Hardiman offers a memorable experience for graduation lunches that are sure to make the day even more special. From elegant dining venues to delectable menus, The Hardiman ensures a memorable experience for graduates and their loved ones. 3 Course Lunch Menu - €39.90
    Winter Graduation Lunch photo

  • Thanksgiving Dinner

    €50.00 per person

    23 Nov 2023 only
    Celebrate Thanksgiving in style at The Hardiman, a remarkable dining experience that embodies the spirit of this cherished holiday. The Hardiman's talented culinary team crafts a Thanksgiving feast that showcases traditional flavors with a touch of creative flair. From the moment you sit down, you'll be treated to an array of mouthwatering dishes, including succulent roasted turkey with all the trimmings, rich and creamy mashed potatoes, flavorful stuffing, and a medley of seasonal vegetables. To complement the meal, an assortment of delectable desserts awaits also. 3 Course Thanksgiving Lunch menu €39.90 3 Course Thanksgiving Dinner menu €50.00
    Thanksgiving Dinner photo

  • Santa Lunch Experience

    €34.00 per person

    2 Dec - 23 Dec 2023
    Parents along with the little ones are invited to join us at The Hardiman from 1pm to 4pm for our Santa Lunch experience with Santa! Why not come along for Lunch at The Hardiman, and then visit Santa in his little grotto, word is he is giving really special little girls and boys a Selection box! Santa will be at The Hardiman during Saturday's and Sunday's in December, visit is available after lunch booking is made. Lunch available is a two course lunch menu for €34 per person or a 3 course menu for €42 See children's sample menu here Dates available Saturday 2nd 3rd Sunday Saturday 9th Sunday 10th Saturday 16th Sunday 17th, please note last day for booking is Saturday 23rd December.
    Santa Lunch Experience photo

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Connacht

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Connacht

    Most Booked

  • Galway City

    Most Booked

124 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious!! And service was very good as well!

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  2. FrederickC

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Over all, a good experience. Maybe a little overpriced but good ambiance. Service was excellent. Couldn't get oysters cooked and forgot some of my order, but did recognize our special celebration.

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  3. DinahR

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food & service! Vegetable sides were outstanding!

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  4. ChristinaF

    Connacht

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely amazing food. Can't wait to go back. Everything was really delicious.

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  5. MarD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service, food and value. My family and I had a fantastic evening and will definitely be back.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Très belle expérience en ce dimanche pour un lunch sympathique et magnifique service. Dégustation de moules avec jus crémeux ail aneth et ciboulette. Et très bon whisky Redbreast 15 ans Bonne continuation

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grazie a opentable abbiamo prenotato al volo questo ristorante in un sabato di agosto in cui Galway era super affollata e tutti i ristoranti erano strapieni. Ci siamo ritrovati in questo luogo raffinato e tranquillo all'interno di un hotel nel centri di Galway. Cibo ottimo, servizio cortese e rapido, discreto rapporto qualità prezzo tenuto conto dei prezzi cari di Galway. Da consigliare.

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  8. RoiseenH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our meal. The food was amazing abs the staff were amazing. Thank you.

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  9. Lisa

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 1 August 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food here is really great, and they have a good kids menu if you are traveling with the family. It’s a beautiful restaurant with attentive staffs, and is away from the noise and crush of the Latin Quarter which is a nice respite! It’s def high end prices but the food meets the expectations.

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  10. JoanneM

    Cork

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gaslight Brasserie- Excellent meal and excellent service.

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  11. PortlandFoodie

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 June 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Booked here based on reviews I read online. We traveled to Galway to celebrate my daughter’s 21st bday and I wanted the night to be lovely. It wasn’t. I’m sure every establishment has an off night and I never post reviews but it was a terrible experience. The dinner started off great although I was a little concerned we were the only ones dining. Leo was terrific, took our drinks, made my daughter something special and we settled in to review the menu. We overheard him telling another staff member that he was stepping out for a bit. For the next 40-45 minutes, not a single person checked in with us despite being the only group in the dining room. Drinks went unfilled, no sign of dinner and we were pretty much ignored. When we finally got our meal just after an hour after we sat down and it was dry, way over cooked and extremely salty. Again no one checked in with us despite untouched plates and empty drinks. The original waiter finally returned and tried to make it right but at that point what could he do? He was terrific tho and brought some dessert for my daughter and ensured we weren’t charged for the meals. The other staff couldn’t have given a …. if we were taken care of or not. Just an overall disappointing experience and I would dine just about any where else but here.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 June 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Cold ambience, service was slow, food was ok. Wine list could do with a more varied selection.

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  13. BONNIEO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The avocado toast was great. Better bread used then regular toast.

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  14. GregW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 May 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food and service fantastic, acoustics lead to a noisy dining experience interrupting the ambiance.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food were over and above what l expected, awesome is all l can say👌

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  16. MaryB

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 April 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Terrible food taste unappealing looked like muck. We had the lamb last Monday night

    Gaslight BrasserieResponded on 29 April 2023

    Dear MaryB, I'm sorry to see such a low rating, if you would like to discuss your dining experience further please don't hesitate to contact me at astarnes@thehardiman.ie. Kindest regards, Alanna Starnes

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  17. JackieR

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food and a good wine menu. Staff very polite.

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  18. VikkiW

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 3 April 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Great food but not enough time in between courses to enjoy. The starter was very filling and no sooner had we finished the main was served, shame to waste such lovely food, but a rest between serving each course would be much better. Lovely food and setting otherwise.

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  19. CimbaS

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Really expected more. The food was OK but nothing special. Limited choices for starters & entrees.

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  20. cristina

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Very tasty meal in a beautiful hotel restaurant overlooking eyre square. I had the steak frites which was very good though I suspect the chips may not have been homemade. The mushroom and fried onion garnish, on the other hand, were delicious and done perfectly. The duck salad I started with was alright though the duck could have been less chewy. Vegetables were delicious and the perfect amount of oil and vinegar were used to dress. My husband had the beef which he absolutely enjoyed. It was tender and came with lovely vegetables and mash. Our service was good and we were never lacking in anything. I was a bit surprised that we were never served bread but other than that the service was familiar, friendly and thoughtful. The desserts were fabulous. The ice cream, fresh but not too sweet and the assortment of pastries exceptional. Lovely meal included in our hotel package and worth every penny.

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  21. Annglod

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 March 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our group of five had a very good meal including starters and main courses in the Gaslight Brasserie. The stand-out starter was the duck-salad and all of the main courses were very good with high praise for the prawn pasta, the venison dish and the fish and chips. The service was excellent and the staff were so helpful and pleasant. We all agreed to make a return visit very soon.

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  22. WilliamD

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 March 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Generally very happy with everything except the rashers (bacon) which were over cooked or may have been under a heating light for a while before being served...

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  23. DonN

    Munster

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    A la carte menu was varied to suit all tastes The dishes were full of flavour and cooked exactly as requested The only (minor) downside was that the soft minerals were 'flat' Even though not cheap, we would consider that the meal was value for money Staff are excellent Location and atmosphere were excellent

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  24. JenF

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was fabulous as was the atmosphere. The gift for all of the mothers was such a nice touch

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  25. MICHAELL

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    Dinner served cold.returned to kitchen but had to wait ages for a heated replacement dinner.

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  26. AMJMC

    Austin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We had breakfast there. Food was good and fairly quick to arrive after we ordered it. Enjoyed the unique atmosphere.

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  27. AlanD

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive staff. Excellent food with generous portions. Reasonably priced.

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  28. Michael

    Dublin

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very impressed with Braised Daube of Beef. Very tender and well presented. Loved the Australian Shiraz. Three different restaurant staff were at our table at different points and we were very impressed with their professionalism and cheerful courtesy. Well done to all 👏

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  29. Claire

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were exceptionally surprised by the level of service and quality of the food. The decor is very much relaxing. You would be quite happy to be here on your own and not feel as if you are out of place.

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  30. DorothyF

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If I had a problem at all….. Food excellent Portions a little too big for me…. Staff excellent

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Connacht

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Overall a good experience just lacked a New Year’s Eve atmosphere…

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  32. CGcgcgcg

    N. Ireland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Good food. Expensive coffee, paper napkin, staff not smiling, good location

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  33. 123eat

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We were one of very few diners for a brunch lunch on Christmas Eve day but the atmosphere was festive warm and welcoming. We had the beetroot starter and chicken wings both good. Then the beef which was delicious and prawns with marinated salmon also good. A perfect brunch choice.

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  34. MichaelM

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    So disappointing. The menu did not match the menu online, nor did it match the menu on display outside the front door so the dishes we wanted to order were not available to us. The second disappointment was the fact that we were the only diners in the restaurant. When I booked on the website the only vacancies available to us were, I think, 5.15, 6.30, 8.30 and 8.45. Yet when we arrive there was nobody dining. It was like a morgue.

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  35. MaryL

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a charming and elegant dining venue. The menu was attractive and the food was delicious.

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  36. AnnMarie

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Most of my party had the curry and it was lovely, I had the steak and it wasn't great, expensive. The drinks service wasn't good unfortunately, delays. Coup cocktails weren't gr8.

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  37. MargaretBurns

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We booked the santa experience and I will definitely be booking it for next year. Santa is the nicest man, the staff and the lovely elf. We had a great afternoon.

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  38. Martinm

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely hotel wonderful staff was my partner's birthday they went over and beyond to make his day very special

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  39. LindaM

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Was left waiting on someone to get us a drink I had to go to the bar after 40 minutes, very badly ran staff all over the place.

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  40. CarolS

    Connacht

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2022

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Breakfast was poor, full Irish bacon was not great, avacado was not fresh, no beans, extra cost for omelette for 3 vegetarians on trip

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Gaslight Brasserie is rated 4.2 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Gaslight Brasserie

14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Co. Galway H91 NFD2

Additional information

  • Area
    Galway City Centre
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:30 am Lunch Daily 12:30 pm–4:45 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Cuisines
    Irish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Mannion
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace
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