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Sophie's @ The Dean Galway, Galway, Galway

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

4.4
4.4
742 Reviews
€30 and under
European
80-86 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway Galway

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
Rooftop Dining in Galway City Centre
Soak in the views whilst you dine at Sophie’s rooftop restaurant, complete with amazing panoramic views of Galway City, whatever the weather.
Blazing sun, howling gales, she’s just beautiful. And fun. And friendly. And tasty.

Our chefs pack every mouthful with international and Irish flavours. We’ve also got a range of cocktails so good you’ll wanna work your way through the entire menu.
We serve breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. We do lunch on weekdays and brunch at the weekend.

If you haven't found your desired time please get in touch with us at bookgalway@sophies.ie


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Irish, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Julian Thorpe
  • Private party facilities
    For any enquires on Private Events in Sophies please get in touch with galwayevents@thedean.ieFor parties of 8 or more please reach out to bookgalway@sophies.ie
  • Area
    Galway City Centre
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    All major bus/train stops are located within 3-5 mins walking distance of the hotel. Taxi rank service is located within same distance. We would recommend using Fairgreen Car Park which is situated adjacent to Galway Coach Station. Directions to this will be outlined in your booking confirmation.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 742 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connacht

    Best Overall

  • Connacht

    Best Food

  • Connacht

    Best Service

  • Connacht

    Best Ambience

  • Connacht

    Best Value

  • Connacht

    Good for groups

  • Connacht

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Connacht

    Great for fine wines

  • Connacht

    Good for special occasions

  • Connacht

    Lively

  • Connacht

    Most Booked

  • Galway City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sophie's @ The Dean Galway offers a "stunning place" with "amazing views" of the city and a "beautiful" interior. Guests rave about the "lovely atmosphere," "delicious food," and "friendly, attentive" staff. While service can sometimes be slow during busy periods, the overall experience is highly praised for its "fantastic cocktails," "impeccable service," and "wonderful ambiance."
742 Reviews
  1. Ana

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The lovely staffs, I’ll definitely be there again!

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  2. Angela

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hi myself and my husband had a very lovely dinner at Sophie's last night food was amazing a bit long waiting for main course but was well worth the wait in the end 😉 waitress Catherine(i hope i remember her name correctly 😬) was super nice and she made our evening very special and enjoyable so thank u so much for that 🩷 as it is very hard to find good service nowadays we will definitely come back soon 🥰
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the review Angela. Delighted you enjoyed your time and apologies for any delay! Catherine is the best we are glad you enjoyed your evening with her!!

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  3. Riley VIP

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sophie’s was delicious, and we had such a great time. The service was impeccable - we loved Susannah!
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the review Riley. Zuzanna is a star! We will be sure to pass on your kind words.

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  4. Kay

    Connacht1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we arrived to the time we left, we were looked after really well. Lovely attentive staff, beautiful food, and great atmosphere. Thoroughly recommend Sophies, I will certainly be back.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for leaving such a kind review Kay! We are happy you enjoyed. See you again soon!!!

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  5. Berenice

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a lovely breakfast here; full Irish, toast & a pot of tea. It was very quiet when I arrived (it was later on in the morning). That 360° view upstairs is something else and very different between the morning and night-time. The food is lovely, the sausages & white pudding in particular and it was a nice change to have crushed potatoes served as well. Honestly I didn't feel hungry again until well after lunchtime.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
    So happy to hear your enjoyed your breakfast Berenice! You can grab a different view of Galway on our rooftop at any given time!! Sunrise and sunset are my personal favourites. We hope you come back again soon!!

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  6. Berenice

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably the best pizza I've ever eaten (Diavola) & the skin-on fries were gorgeous. Ambience was lovely and I was very grateful for a wee bourbon selection. Near me there were two ladies drinking cocktails & they looked/sounded very impressed with them. The staff are lovely in the hotel, whether at reception or at one of the bars or in the dining room @ Sophie's and they're good at anticipating what you might need. It was a positive experience for me and I liked it so much that I'm returning soon. I didn't manage to eat at Elephant & Castle on this trip, but I will try it the next time.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
    Delighted that you enjoyed all the aspects of your stay at the hotel Berenice. Super proud of our team and how they can go above and beyond. Definitely give Elephant and Castle a go when you come back. Their chicken wings are the best ever!!

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  7. Julia VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 20 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great views of the city but the service was bad. Was never checked on. A couple next to us got sat after us but was served before us and was checked on regularly. They never brought my second drink I ordered. They also did not have ingredients for a dirty gin martini.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Julia,, sorry to hear Sophie's didn't live up to your expectations. I do hope any issues on the night were raised to staff as we do our best to rectify any issues that arise on the day.

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  8. Mike

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We were thrown off by the lack of reception at check in, felt very unwelcome, and then had a 20 minute wait to be greeted at the table. “Jess” was so sweet and fantastic to us thereafter, but it was a little too late for us.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Mike, we typically have a host at the front desk of the restaurant to assist with seating! We are glad you enjoyed your time with Jess nonetheless and sorry to hear that her great service couldn't make up for the delays on the evening.

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  9. Cwilsey

    Orlando23 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food but service needs some work. Took 45 minutes to get all drinks. Servers did not know who had what and kept bringing wrong items to our table. When it came to depart we had to find our server to get our check. Seafood linguini was wonderful as well as other items. Just wished service was better.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the review we are glad you enjoyed your food and will raise these concerns with the team!!

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  10. Reggie VIP

    Tucson5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely interior space with attentive, unobtrusive service. Scallop starter was nicely prepared. Diavalo pizza and calzone were incredible. Plenty of beverage options.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for the 5 star review! We pride ourselves on the variety of options on our menu! We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Sophie's Galway and hope to welcome you back again soon.

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Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

80-86 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway Galway

Additional information

  • Area
    Galway City Centre
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    €30 and under
  • Cuisines
    European, Irish, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    All major bus/train stops are located within 3-5 mins walking distance of the hotel. Taxi rank service is located within same distance. We would recommend using Fairgreen Car Park which is situated adjacent to Galway Coach Station. Directions to this will be outlined in your booking confirmation.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Julian Thorpe
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    For any enquires on Private Events in Sophies please get in touch with galwayevents@thedean.ieFor parties of 8 or more please reach out to bookgalway@sophies.ie
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