The Universal Bar

4.8

6 Reviews

€31 to €50

Irish

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem
Great for craft beers

Welcome to The Universal Bar we look forward to serving you.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Irish, Contemporary European, Gastro Pub
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 18:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–20:30
Phone number
(091) 728 271
Website
http://www.theuniversal-bar.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
9 William St W, Galway, County Galway H91 H5R9
Area
The Claddagh
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Cheesy ToastEUR 15.00
Tomme de Savoie, sourdough, Dijon mustard, pickles
Charred teardrop cabbage, wild garlic, parmesan & walnutsEUR 13.00
chestnut mushroom vinaigrette
Iona Farm baby beetsEUR 14.00
whipped St Tola goats cheese, hazelnuts
Doonbeg crabEUR 19.50
espelette, cucumber, brown bread
Wild Sea BassEUR 19.50
surf clams, samphire
6oz Black sole EUR 23.50
capers, brown butter, lemon
5oz Roast Roacommon lamb chops, spring veg, truffle sauce EUR 20.00
baby spinach, cauliflower puree, truffle sauce
6oz Gilligan's Farm striploinEUR 24.50
watercress, foie gras butter
Irish baby spudsEUR 5.50
spring onion butter
Celeriac and Granny Smith slawEUR 5.50
fennel, balsamic vinaigrette

Sweet

Belgian chocolate torteEUR 8.50
creme fraiche, maraschino cherries
Plum frangipane cakeEUR 7.50
boulaban vanilla ice cream

Irish Farmhouse Cheese

Irish Farmhouse CheeseEUR 24.00
Young Buck Blue, Boyne Valley Ban Goat, Sinan Galway, Sourdough Crackers, Sliabh Aughey Spiced Honey

What 6 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Galway City
Most Booked

6 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was tasty but over priced for portion size. First time I’ve eaten sole on the bone the size of two fish fingers
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Damien
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing gem in the city!! 10/10 have to say gorgeous
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Emmett
Connacht1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easily my favourite restaurant in Galway. Plates of elegant, delicious food and quiet, unassuming, friendly staff make The Universal a joy to dine in. I recommend this place to everyone who asks and will continue to do so.
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Colm
Connacht1 review
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Food good but portion sizes too small and tables way too close together. Wine prices extortionate
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John
Dublin1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredibly tasty food, very attentive staff, all in a lovely and calm setting. Cocktails were amazing and Cian was very helpful with his knowledge of each one! Would highly recommend for a date night or even just for a few drinks with friends.
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Patrick
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely evening. Cool bar, tasty food, great drinks selection, strong cocktails!
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The Universal Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 6 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

30 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

9 William St W, Galway, County Galway H91 H5R9

Additional information

Area
The Claddagh
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 18:00–22:00 Sun 17:00–20:30
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Irish, Contemporary European, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theuniversal-bar.com/
Phone number
(091) 728 271

The Universal Bar

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Additional information

Menu

Small Plates

Cheesy ToastEUR 15.00

Charred teardrop cabbage, wild garlic, parmesan & walnutsEUR 13.00

Iona Farm baby beetsEUR 14.00

Doonbeg crabEUR 19.50

Wild Sea BassEUR 19.50

6oz Black sole EUR 23.50

5oz Roast Roacommon lamb chops, spring veg, truffle sauce EUR 20.00

6oz Gilligan's Farm striploinEUR 24.50

Irish baby spudsEUR 5.50

Celeriac and Granny Smith slawEUR 5.50

Sweet

Belgian chocolate torteEUR 8.50

Plum frangipane cakeEUR 7.50

Irish Farmhouse Cheese

Irish Farmhouse CheeseEUR 24.00

What 6 people are saying

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