Step into a warm and inviting space where the rich aroma of freshly brewed Segafredo Italian coffee fills the air. Whether you’re here to catch up with friends, get some work done, or simply enjoy a quiet moment, our Merchant Cafe provides a relaxed and stylish atmosphere. Soft lighting, comfortable seating, and a welcoming vibe create a perfect space to unwind. View our latest food menu here.
Merchant Café
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Open daily: 7.30am – 4pm (Sun 8am – 4pm)
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Whatever the celebration, make Merchant Bar and Restaurant in Eyre Square your go-to Galway City Centre party venue for fantastic food, drink and a great nights' craic! We have plenty of options available for large groups and small get-togethers. Allow our team to create and craft your night exactly how you want it.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Our Reviews
- Deborah McMahon 12/13/2025Oh what a great visit everyone was professional, helpful and cheerful. The room was fantastic and the addition of the bottles of water were inspired especially arriving back to the room after a night socialising in Galway cityread moreread lessDavid Collins 12/13/2025Nice clean hotel right in the hart of the city with all the atmosphere ,with bars and restaurants on your doorstep.read moreread lessStevie0m1 1/13/2026I spent one night in this hotel and have to say that it was very comfortable. The room was very nice and modern, and the location is fantastic; you are directly in the city center. I will definitely come back and stay again.read moreread less
- Paul Kaesberg 10/13/2025Great hotel, all amenities (no pool). Location right next to train and bus.read moreread lessMariaReginaCanada 9/29/2025
Good Hotel with Great Location in Galway Stayed three nights in this hotel in Galway. Hotel is very well situated in the midst of all the shopping, pubs and restaurants in the area, including a couple of nice pubs with good food and traditional music right next door and across the street. Close to bus station if you are coming to city by bus and also to the city bus stop for local buses to places such as the Salthill Promenade. Our recently renovated room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The room at times had a faint smell of bacon frying which we thought was coming in from our open window but even with window closed you could smell it. It didn't really didn't bother us and you got used to it quickly but others might be put off by it. The reception staff were friendly and efficient. Hotel restaurant offers the full Irish breakfast buffet-style so you could serve yourself. Restaurant staff were very friendly. .
read moreread lessHarry Andrew O'Neill Jr. 10/13/2025Excellent location walking distance to many popular locations, extremely helpful and knowledgeable front desk employees. Large room, comfortable bed. two fans in the room.read moreread less - michaelcopues gxgxcdcch 1/13/2026Great location near everything a great place to stayread moreread lessKelly H 10/26/2025
Great hotel, great staff, will stay again!! Came here with a few friends to celebrate my birthday. Rooms were clean, breakfast was superb and the staff were very attentive to all my needs, the blonde girl in the cafe in particular. Bar staff made me delicious cocktails and very chatty.
read moreread lesskhI989HW 11/13/2025Came here with a few friends to celebrate my birthday. Rooms were clean, breakfast was superb and the staff were very attentive to all my needs, the blonde girl in the cafe in particular. Bar staff made me delicious cocktails and very chatty.read moreread less - Amy Toric 10/13/2025Great location, clean hotel with friendly staffread moreread lessNaomi du Bois 2/06/2026Excellent staff - very easy to deal with in terms of booking and checking in/out, very clean and pleasant - very good quality food for breakfast.read moreread lessO.L 12/28/2025
Walking distance Great location right on Eyre Square. My friends and I stayed here for two nights while on a short getaway to Galway. The Christmas markets were on during our stay which was lovely. Hotel was comfortable, breakfast was decent and the staff were polite and helpful. Everywhere we needed to go was within walking distance of this hotel which was ideal. We picked the perfect weekend to go to Galway. Weather was dry and mild while the East of the country was battered by a storm! I would recommend Eyre Square Hotel for a short break as it is the perfect location to explore the surrounding shops and pubs.
read moreread less - Dennis McGuire 10/13/2025located great for moving around he town, easy access.read moreread lessPaul Dooley 1/13/2026A Nice Hotel very Clean nice friendly sraff and good food ,read moreread lessAnna Sazonova 12/13/2025Зручне розташування отеля, смачні сніданки, великий вибір продуктів, привітний персонал, який одразу допомагає вирішити всі питання, можливість залишити багаж до заселення в отель.Не сподобалося · Вікна номеру виходили на внутрішній "колодязь", не дуже добра звукоізоляція, чутно як тече та зливається вода в сусідньому номері.read moreread less
- 430ronniec 11/13/2025Perfect for us. A quiet,comfortable room in a substantial, historic building, close to the centre of a vibrant city.read moreread lessheatherc359 10/13/2025Eyre Square Hotel is in a terrific, central location just off of Eyre Square and near the bus and train stations. The rooms are small but well-appointed. The rooms were quiet (very little noise from the hall or the adjacent rooms) and the staff was very helpful. The hotel provides a discount at a nearby parking garage if you are driving. The coffee in the hotel restaurant is excellent but we didn't get a chance to try anything beyond a breakfast pastry. Overall a good value for the price.read moreread lessSarah D 10/25/2025
Amazing Stay It was a great stay with very welcoming and friendly staff. Such a good Atmosphere. lovely live music. We will definitely be back again on our next visit to Galway.
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