The Hardiman - Oyster Bar

Name: The Hardiman - Oyster Bar
Address: The Hardiman 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Galway, Ireland, Republic of, H91 NFD2
Telephone: (091) 564 041
Price range: €30 and under
Rating: 3.8

3.8

28 reviews

€30 and under

Irish

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The Oyster Bar in Galway is located at The Hardiman and features Victorian sash windows with views of Eyre Square. Enjoy a quiet reprieve and relax in the stylish surroundings with your favourite tipple.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Sept 2023

19:00

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Irish
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(091) 564 041
Website
https://www.thehardiman.ie/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jonathan Mannion

Location
The Hardiman 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Galway H91 NFD2
Area
Galway City Centre
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Kelly's Oysters
raspberry and shallot vinaigrette ponzu dressing, scallion, chilli
- (3)€8.50
- (6)€17.00
- (12)€32.00
Soup of the Day€7.00
served with homemade Guinness brown bread
Hardiman Seafood Chowder€10.50
smoked, fresh fish and mixed shellfish, Guinness brown bread
Golden Fried Scampi€13.50
peppered rocket, kimchi, lemon mayo
Sticky Pork Belly Bites€11.50
soy, honey and ginger, scallion, and sesame, chive sour cream
Korean Twice Fried Chicken Wings€10.75
sweet gochujang sauce
Irish Smoked Trout, Goatsbridge Trout Caviar€15.50
beetroot, caper berries, pickled red onion, lemon crème fraiche
Trio of Hummus€11.50
beetroot, coriander avocado and lime, sundried tomato, flat bread

Salads

Chicken Skin Caesar Salad€13.00
sourdough croutons & anchovies and smoked bacon
Tender Stem Broccoli, Kale, Buckwheat€13.00
sweet potato & cashew nuts, chilli, garlic & lime

Sandwiches

Until 6pm. Selection of Homemade sandwiches with a choice of ham, chicken, egg, cheese and salads available €8.50

Irish Baked Ham & Wicklow Brie Toastie€9.50
on sourdough, tomato jam
Peruvian Spiced Pulled Pork Bap€11.50
shredded baby gem pickled red onion, avocado, pineapple, apple, and chilli chutney
Crab and Crawfish Brioche Bun€15.00
lemon mayo, petit herb salad
Chicken Katsu Sandwich€11.50
panko crusted chicken thigh on milk pan, tonkatsu mayonnaise, crunchy cabbage

Mains

Irish Fish and Shellfish Pie€22.00
creamed vegetable broth, herded mash, rocket and parmesan salad
Fresh Catch of the Day
- Market Price
Kelly's Rope Mussels€18.00
white wine cream and chips Or Irish cider, leek and chorizo and chips
Beer Battered Cod and Chips€19.50
Wasabi pea purée, lemon & tartar sauce
Chargrilled Beef Burger€19.00
crispy bacon, Emmental, picked red onion, tomato relish, brioche bap & fries
Massaman-Based Chicken Curry€19.50
teamed basmati, garlic naan, coconut, and mango chutney
Spaghettoni€18.50
semi dried tomato garlic, chilli, parmesan, pine nuts, rocket, and herbs

Sides

Rocket and Parmesan€6.00
Gem Heart Salad€6.00
crispy chicken skin, anchovy dressing
Fries€6.00
Roast Carrot€6.00
smoked almond, parsley cream
Steamed Spinach€6.00
creamed or olive oil
Springs Buttered Greens€6.00
Truffle Chips & Cais Na Tire€6.50
Cauliflower Wings€6.50
Korean BBQ sauce

What 28 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.6Service
3.8Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

28 Reviews

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shaz
Mayo
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food excellent Service good Definitely will be back
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OpenTable Diner
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Posto molto bello e personale gentilissimo. Consigliato!!
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AndreH
Connacht
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 8 July 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
De oysters where not fresh at all . This is a very bad thing for a oyster bar and restaurant and us also a bad feeling for the rest off the food we found later out. Last night we had really fresh oysters . On a scale of 10 Hardiman deserve a 4 last night restaurant a 10
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Peter
Connacht
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 April 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff always look after us very well. We often make seating requests and they have always accommodated us.
The Hardiman - Oyster BarResponded on 29 April 2023
Dear Peter, Thank you for leaving your five star feedback and some lovely comments on our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Kind regards, Alanna Starnes
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marym
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 March 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This evening meal was superb. The food was excellent. Excellent choice for vegetarians . The staff were there if needed attentive and not overly attentive- friendly and courteous. It was a lovely experience Thank you. We ll definitely be back again. before too long.
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DonnaT
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Fish was disgusting. We were the very first order out of the kitchen which doesn’t show much hope .
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EllenL
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2022
overall2food4service1ambience4
The service staff could do well with training and supervision. We ordered a bottle of wine. It was just put down in front of us. Never opened or poured. I was surprised since this is supposedly a four star restaurant. Also after the main course was served, we were totally ignored. We had to search up desert ourselves.
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EllenL
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Do not bother making reservations, no table is saved for you. Waited ages for desert. Seemed very chaotic in service.
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 11 September 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Went to an oyster. Unfortunately they only had a total of 3 oysters left for my wife and I. They we’re good however. Nice restaurant and rest of food was great.
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jamesc
Cork
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2022
overall1food2service1ambience3
7 Family get-together after 3 yrs lock down. Lunch menu very limited and very expensive. 2 had fish and chips which was over baked and reheated. Dessert was returned as ice-cream was frozen and 1 strawberry on top frozen. Cost overall too expensive. Waitress helpful but ignored complaints. Supervisor arrived after meal was finished to enquire if our meal was alright. Too late to make changes.
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LucaD
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
This is an excellent restaurant, both the Oyster Bar and the Gaslight restaurant. Being Italian, I enjoyed the "risotto", I rice based dish I love, and this is the first or second I experienced in Ireland worth to be named risotto. An authentic positive surprise. Not the usual, trivial desserts: the cherry, red berries and pistacchio semifreddo was excellent as well. Classy environment, no annoying music and loud noise, I hate them. Careful and and prompt service.
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Tony
London
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on 12 August 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Service really slow. Oysters and chowder excellent but main course of sea bass and prawns with baby new potatoes lacked finesse. In fact the presentation was awful.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 July 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped on the way during a family trip. what looks like a cozy pub on the outside is clean, new and bright inside, with a fish tank. service was excellent, food great quality with starters very reasonably priced and some higher end dishes. even coffee was excellent.
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Steph
Dublin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 19 June 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
We were there from 2.50pm with 2 kids on Fathers day. The staff member took our order right away and we did not receive our starter until after 3.30. At 4pm I had to ask staff for our mains as no one came to clean the table or ask if we were ok. Trying to keep 2 young kids entertained (3 yr old and a baby) for that long was impossible. When the mains arrived, the goujons we ordered for our 3 year old was not goujons. It was some sort of breaded fillet that was cut up and the chicken was so tough, he could not eat it, and neither could we. My steak ciabatta was cold when it arrived and the steak was so tough, I couldn't eat it either. Very disappointed with the service and the food. It was so bad that we left and went to supermacs for dessert as no one came near us after dinner either and we did not want to be waiting another hour
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FoodieTechGirl
Austin
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2022
overall3food3service3ambience5
Just all right. There are far better options to eat in Galway!
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ZuzanaB
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and nice service. Loved the environment and the coctail menu is absolutely amazing. Quick effective and friendly staff. We will be definitely back 👍
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Aimee
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The waiter was outstanding, he truly went above and beyond for us! Such a pity we never got his name to credit him for his hard work. The meals were large and tasty, the steak was amazing! Would highly recommend
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SamanthaL
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous food and great service!
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David
Sligo
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2021
overall5food5service4ambience3
Managed to get in for a Christmas meal with two others. Nice comfy spot with lovely food. I didn't expect live music there but it was quite good and overall we had a great evening.
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HelenM
Connacht
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
Our food after a long delay , came out cold. Rest of party were so hungry the ate it , when I eventually caught the attention of a waiter- manger I think, the rest were finished. One in party asked for salmon, with sauce to the side and no broccoli. He got a peice of salmon, that was it. Also asked for a pint of Bulmers and got a pint of Hinekan... Of course the person paying did't want to make a fuss - typical Irish and paid for it in full.. Would not recommend anybody to eat here ever. Totally over priced and a terrible experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Dublin
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2021
overall2food3service1ambience4
Booked for lunch at 2.30pm. Got off to a good start but after we had finished our meal the table wasn't cleared for 25 minutes; staff were preoccupied setting up the restaurant for dinner service. When table was finally cleared we weren't offered more drinks, dessert, tea, coffee even though we were previously interested in all of them. We just paid and left instead.
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OpenTable Diner
Connacht
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 October 2021
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a lovely evening- staff were friendly. Good food and wine. Lovely surroundings
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MingtheMerciless
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 13 August 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great. BUT...Oyster Bar is only the name of the restaurant...you can't get oysters there.
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OpenTable Diner
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 July 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went here for an anniversary dinner and we were so thrilled with the experience. Food was really superb and our server Jessica was so good at her job. We will be going again.
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NoraM
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 September 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, but it is the staff that make the experience
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on 4 August 2020
overall1food1service4ambience1
How in the world an oyster bar has no oyster. Change the freaking name then.
4 people found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 July 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in the lovely oyster bar.
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MikeTateout
Connacht
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2020
overall2food3service5ambience1
Fantastic team very lovely friendly service. The dinning area in the oyster bar wasn't warm didn't have that friendly atmosphere that you get here in Ireland. We stay in gallway with ate out for 5 days .Booking was pretty easy. Wasnt sure if it was family freindly.Thanks
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- 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
- Proof of vaccination required to dine indoors
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Hardiman - Oyster Bar is rated 3.8 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Sept 2023

19:00

Google Map for The Hardiman - Oyster Bar

The Hardiman 14/15 Eyre Square, Galway, Galway H91 NFD2

Additional information

Area
Galway City Centre
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:30 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Irish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jonathan Mannion
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thehardiman.ie/
Phone number
(091) 564 041

The Hardiman - Oyster Bar

Make a booking

Additional information

Light Bites

Kelly's Oysters

Soup of the Day€7.00

Hardiman Seafood Chowder€10.50

Golden Fried Scampi€13.50

Sticky Pork Belly Bites€11.50

Korean Twice Fried Chicken Wings€10.75

Irish Smoked Trout, Goatsbridge Trout Caviar€15.50

Trio of Hummus€11.50

Salads

Chicken Skin Caesar Salad€13.00

Tender Stem Broccoli, Kale, Buckwheat€13.00

Sandwiches

Irish Baked Ham & Wicklow Brie Toastie€9.50

Peruvian Spiced Pulled Pork Bap€11.50

Crab and Crawfish Brioche Bun€15.00

Chicken Katsu Sandwich€11.50

Mains

Irish Fish and Shellfish Pie€22.00

Fresh Catch of the Day

Kelly's Rope Mussels€18.00

Beer Battered Cod and Chips€19.50

Chargrilled Beef Burger€19.00

Massaman-Based Chicken Curry€19.50

Spaghettoni€18.50

Sides

Rocket and Parmesan€6.00

Gem Heart Salad€6.00

Fries€6.00

Roast Carrot€6.00

Steamed Spinach€6.00

Springs Buttered Greens€6.00

Truffle Chips & Cais Na Tire€6.50

Cauliflower Wings€6.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is The Hardiman - Oyster Bar restaurant rated?

Is The Hardiman - Oyster Bar currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information