Kirby's

Name: Kirby's
Address: 3/5 Cross Street Upper, Galway, Galway, Ireland, Republic of, H91 DV52
Telephone: (091) 569 404
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

130 reviews

€30 and under

European

Top tags:

Kirby's offer a relaxed dining experience in modern surrounds. Savour the best of local produce cooked with a modern twist. An extensive wine list is available with and emphasis on New World wines. Assured of a warm and friendly welcome and value for money, Kirby's is the ideal venue for a night out with friends or when celebrating that special occasion.

Indoor & outdoor seating is available ( subject to the Irish weather )
Our booking platform accepts reservations up to 6 people, should you wish to make a booking for more people please email us with your enquiry on generalmanager@buskerbrownes.com .

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

9 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
European
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(091) 569 404
Website
https://www.kirbys.ie/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
3/5 Cross Street Upper, Galway, Galway H91 DV52
Area
Galway City Centre
Parking Details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Connacht
Best Overall
Connacht
Best Food
Connacht
Best Service
Connacht
Best Ambience
Connacht
Best Value
Connacht
Good for groups
Connacht
Healthy
Connacht
Neighbourhood gem
Connacht
Good for special occasions
Connacht
Vegetarian-friendly
Connacht
Lively
Galway City
Best Overall
Galway City
Best Food
Galway City
Best Service
Galway City
Best Ambience
Galway City
Best Value
Galway City
Good for groups
Galway City
Good for special occasions
Galway City
Lively
Galway City
Most Booked

130 Reviews

MW
MarkW
Connacht
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere, great service & great value for money. Keep doing what yer doing 🙂👍
Kirby'sResponded 3 days ago
Hi MarkW, Many thanks for your very kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Kirby's. We look forward to hosting you again. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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KenF
New Orleans
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 October 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were there on Sunday evening. Very few fellow diners. We found the place and staff to be somewhat sterile and not real friendly. The oysters were nothing special in this city known for oysters. The fish was prepared well.
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Stella
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 October 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Ordered the burger and chips. Food came out to us less than 5minutes later which tells me it was probably pre-cooked.Unfortunately it wasn't great for the price that was charged. The desert was nice.
Kirby'sResponded 3 days ago
Hi Stella, Thank you for your review. We appreciate all feedback. We have a super team in the Kitchen delivering fast & efficient service . Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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PamelaO
Connacht
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Booked a table downstairs (we normally eat upstairs) and it was definitely a good idea - better service and much more lively. Staff were very efficient and service was excellent. My trio of fish from the specials menu was superb & the burger was also very good. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Kirby'sResponded on 17 October 2023
Hi PamelaO Thank you for your very kind review & the recommendation. We look forward to hosting you on another occasion. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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GWal
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Varied menu - fish was delicious. Would revisit again
Kirby'sResponded on 7 September 2023
Hi GWal, Many thanks for taking the time to post your review which we have shared with our team. We look forward to hosting you on another occasion. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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AnthonyR
Jacksonville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were super friendly and did not seem to mind that we stayed a long time
Kirby'sResponded on 7 September 2023
Hi Anthony R, Many thanks for your review, we are delighted to read that you enjoyed your visit to Kirby's. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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ShirleyS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food not a huge selection but nice menu and staff very nice
Kirby'sResponded on 7 September 2023
Hi ShirleyS Thank you for your review. We appreciate all feedback. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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Marie
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very busy so glad we went early. Best burger ever
Kirby'sResponded on 7 September 2023
Hi Marie, Thank you Marie for your very kind review which we have shared with our team. We greatly appreciate your feedback & look forward to hosting you on another occasion. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Brisbane
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely experience. Close to the action of the Latin quarter but not the crazyness. Food the best so far in Ireland after a week of average food experiences
Kirby'sResponded on 23 August 2023
Thank your for your very kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Kirby's and we look forward to hosting you again. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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CJ2903
Dublin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were so helpful & patient! I was there with my partner & in-laws, who don't speak English. We were very well liked after & the food was amazing! Everyone was impressed!
Kirby'sResponded on 23 August 2023
Hi CJ2903 Many thanks for your very kind review. We greatly appreciate the feedback & look forward to hosting you again. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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MichaelG
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 18 August 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Second time here and both times it has been really cold. Staff and service just ok. Would not return.
Kirby'sResponded on 23 August 2023
Hi MichaelG, Thank you for your review. We appreciate all feedback. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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Sarah
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely bar and restaurant in the Latin Quarter of Galway. Excellent food and service. Highly recommend.
Kirby'sResponded on 23 August 2023
Hi Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to post your review, we greatly appreciate the feedback & the recommendation. We look forward to hosting you again. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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EloF
Dublin
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 August 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was really good, couldn't fault it. Service was a little slow but staff were very nice
Kirby'sResponded on 23 August 2023
Hi EloF, Thank you for your review, we appreciate all feedback and look forward to hosting your again. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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LorraineS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice food good variety. Great service, I would definitely go again
Kirby'sResponded on 23 August 2023
Hi LorraineS, Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Kirby's and we look forward to hosting you again. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the evening, friendly staff, beautiful food and cocktails 🍸 Will definitely be back
Kirby'sResponded on 23 August 2023
Thank you very much for your kind review which we have shared with our team. We look froward to hosting you again. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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MaureenC
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 July 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a large group but made reservations by family. We had a great evening dinner and so appreciate the patience and accomodations of the staff ! The food was delicious and the cocktails were also. We highly recommend Kirby's for a lovely dinner and atmosphere !
Kirby'sResponded on 2 August 2023
Hi MaureenC, Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Kirby's & we greatly appreciate the recommendation. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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Pamela
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 July 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening, great food and very attentive staff.
Kirby'sResponded on 19 July 2023
Hi Pamela, Many thanks for your very kind review. We greatly appreciate the feedback. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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KaytlynF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 July 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We went to Kirby's on our first night in Galway. It was a lovely spot to eat. We were seated upstairs towards the back, the air con was on and was quite chilly. The service was amazing, I didn't get the name of the girl serving us but she was tall with blonde hair. Very pilote and constantly had a smile on her face. Thank you!
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Doug
Los Angeles
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 1 July 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service. Yes, I would recommend!
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CM
ClareM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 June 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
So the seafood platter was rather disappointing.... more garnish than seafood.
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MarkH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 June 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good service and food. The staff was very attentive. Would go back there again.
Kirby'sResponded on 28 June 2023
Hi MarkH, Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We greatly appreciate the feedback. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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VikD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was just a great experience overall. The food is better there then some places much more expensive around town. The service was impeccable, lovely server we had. Just overall really great.
Kirby'sResponded on 22 May 2023
Hi, Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear you had a great dining experience and that you were pleased with our standard of service here in Kirby's! We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, The Kirby's Team
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NatalieT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 May 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went with our two kids and it was amazing. Very nice restaurant atmosphere with an upscale pub feel. The food was amazing - we almost went to another place because it was a little more kid friendly, but I went with this place because I just got a great feeling. It was just perfect. A meat eater, two vegans and two kids and it was everything we could have hoped to find. The wine was also delicious.
Kirby'sResponded on 17 May 2023
Hi, Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear you had a great dining experience with us here in Kirby's and that we were able to cater to all! We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards The Kirby's Team.
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HazelC
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 29 April 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Service very poor. Food sent back as chicken was pink. Curry was tasteless.
Kirby'sResponded on 3 May 2023
Hi, it is always our intention to do our very best to look after our customers. In this matter we did offer two solutions to rectify the matter to which both were declined. Thank you for taking the time to post your review. - we greatly appreciate all feedback. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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Corniallius
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 April 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was terribly bland, tasteless more or less and just seemed to be of such poor quality. First time here and I'll never go back.
Kirby'sResponded on 25 April 2023
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to post your review. - we greatly appreciate all feedback. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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louisem
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place to dine, seated straight away, service was outstanding, food was delicious and ambience was great. Will definitely return and 100% recommend to everyone.
Kirby'sResponded on 25 April 2023
Hi, Thank you very much for your kind review! We are delighted you enjoyed your meal and the service with us here in Kirby's and we look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards The Kirby's Team
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AnneM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 April 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. My daughter is a vegetarian and she also said it was fantastic meal. We would definitely go back. 😋
Kirby'sResponded on 25 April 2023
Hi, Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted you had a great dining experience here with us in Kirby's and that we could cater to you and your daughter. We look forward to welcoming you back! Kind regards The Kirby's Team
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KenD
Adelaide
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 April 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal. Best crème brûlée I ever had ( am 70 yrs old !) Staff couldn’t have been more helpful Good value for money .
Kirby'sResponded on 25 April 2023
Hi, Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted you had a great dining experience with us here in Kirby's. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards The Kirby's Team
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PamelaO
Connacht
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 25 March 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Kirby's is a lovely restaurant in the middle of Galway city centre. The food is always very good with beautiful fish dishes. Unfortunately the service is hit and miss with some of the staff being excellent and some staff being incredible inefficient.
Kirby'sResponded on 5 April 2023
Hi PamelaO, Thank you for taking the time to post your review. - we greatly appreciate all feedback. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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EmilyM
Leinster
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A lovely place with great quality food. The staff were lovely
Kirby'sResponded on 1 March 2023
Hi EmilyM, Many thanks for your kind review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Kirbys. Kind Regards The Kirbys Team
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OpenTable Diner
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice service was good and food came relatively quick. Lovely staff I’ll be bsck again
Kirby'sResponded on 1 March 2023
Hi Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your visit to Kirbys. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards The Kirbys Team The Kirbys Team
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JohnC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Great service. Couldn’t fault it. Will definitely come back when in Galway. Thank you
Kirby'sResponded on 1 March 2023
Hi JohnC, Thank you very much for taking the time to post your review. We are very happy that you enjoyed our food & service. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards The Kirbys Team
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OpenTable Diner
Leinster
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a lovely experience. Superb food and treated so well. Looking forward to the next time already
Kirby'sResponded on 1 March 2023
Hi, Thank you for your very kind review - a regular by the sounds of it. Thank you for your custom & we very much look forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards The Kirbys Team
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SuzM
Dublin
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good food . Service good,staff very nice . Good value for what you’re getting
Kirby'sResponded on 14 February 2023
Hi SuzM, Thank you for taking the time to post your review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Kirbys . Kind Regards The Kirbys Team
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Nicolle
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 February 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, such good quality 5 stars! Service was fantastic, always noticed when drinks or water was low and came to ask if we needed anything- friendly staff and lovely restaurant
Kirby'sResponded on 14 February 2023
Hi Nicolle, Many thanks for your very kind review. We greatly appreciate the feedback. Hope to see you again. Kind Regards Mary Ann
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DeirdreS
Connacht
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 February 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great welcome. Very good service. We enjoyed the food. Had fish and chips, and the trio fish special which was great. Will return next time we are in Galway.
Kirby'sResponded on 14 February 2023
Hi Deirdre, Many thanks for taking the time to post your review. We greatly appreciate the feedback and look forward to welcoming you back. Kind Regards The Kirbys Team
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Sean
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was good but service very underwhelming. received starter and main course before any drink was served which is over a 40 minute wait. Whereabouts of drinks were enquired about however they still did not arrive until after main course was delivered. Sides that were ordered also did not arrive to the table until meal was nearly finished. Disappointing service otherwise over shadowed good food.
Kirby'sResponded on 14 February 2023
Hi Sean, Thank you for your review. We appreciate all feedback. Could we ask you to make contact with us directly on the following email please sales@westbrownholdings.co Kind Regards The Kirbys Team
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Connacht
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 27 December 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food we ordered came quite fast, but it was mediocre. Portions were quite small. Nothing special for this price.
Kirby'sResponded on 29 December 2022
Hi Thank you for taking the time to post your review - we appreciate the feedback. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on 23 December 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We reserved our table through OpenTable but Kirby's did not have our reservation so we had to eat in the bar, which was a nice change of pace. The steak and lobster was excellent, as usual, and the service was very good. Next time we will bring a copy of our reservation from OpenTable.
Kirby'sResponded on 29 December 2022
Hi Thank you for posting your review. Delighted to read that you enjoyed both the food & your time in Busker's despite the mix up with the reservation. We look forward to looking after you in Kirby's next time. Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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ColletteH
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a very enjoyable experience. food exquisite . Staff very friendly and welcoming. Thank You.
Kirby'sResponded on 10 January 2023
Hi ColletteH, Many thanks for taking the time to post your review. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your visit to Kirby's. Thank you for choosing Kirby's Kind Regards The Kirby's Team
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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
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Kirby's is rated 4.3 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

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

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

9 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 3 times today

3/5 Cross Street Upper, Galway, Galway H91 DV52

Additional information

Area
Galway City Centre
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
€30 and under
Cuisines
European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.kirbys.ie/
Phone number
(091) 569 404

Kirby's

Make a booking

Additional information

Menu

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Kirby's restaurant rated?

Is Kirby's currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information