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A Coastal Hour of Irish Micro-Brews: Tasting the West at Galway Bay Hotel
A 60-minute craft beer tasting at the Atlantic Bar that samples local micro-brewers and outlines what to expect from this complimentary, weekly experience.
A Coastal Hour of Irish Micro-Brews: Tasting the West at Galway Bay Hotel.
Set in the Atlantic bar of the Galway Bay Hotel, this compact, 60-minute craft beer tasting brings together the best of Ireland’s micro-brewing scene — from pale ales and lagers to stouts — with selections from local names such as Black Donkey Beer, Galway Hooker and O’Hara’s IPA. It’s a relaxed, social hour designed to showcase regional flavors and brewing variety.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Local micro-brewers on the pour
The tasting brings a curated selection of Irish craft beers to the bar, including Black Donkey Beer, Galway Hooker and O’Hara’s IPA, spanning pale ales, lagers and stouts.
An hour-long, weekly tasting
This complimentary tasting runs for 60 minutes and is scheduled weekly; the session is organized as a short, focused introduction to local craft beer.
Atlantic Bar atmosphere
Hosted in the Atlantic bar at the Galway Bay Hotel, the tasting is delivered in a relaxed setting that encourages sampling, conversation and soaking up the local brewing culture.
What the day feels like
What the tasting feels like
Expect a measured, social hour of guided sampling: a line-up of small pours from regional breweries, an easy-going pace that lets each beer speak for itself, and a setting that favors conversation over ceremony. The format is brief and approachable — designed to expose tasters to a range of styles without pretense.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tasting suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tasting is scheduled as a one-hour session; sessions are run weekly on Tuesdays at 5pm. Expect the full activity to last about 60 minutes.
No special equipment is required; the session is a seated tasting in the Atlantic bar. Plan for casual evening attire.
The tasting is offered complimentary and is operated by the Galway Bay Hotel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tasting?
The craft beer tasting runs for 60 minutes.
Where does the tasting take place?
The tasting is held in the Atlantic bar at the Galway Bay Hotel.
Which beers will be sampled?
Samples are drawn from local micro-brewers and include names such as Black Donkey Beer, Galway Hooker and O’Hara’s IPA, covering styles from pale ales to lagers and stouts.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes — the tasting is for guests aged 18 and over.
Does it cost anything?
The tasting is offered complimentary.
When is the tasting scheduled?
Sessions are scheduled on Tuesdays at 5pm.