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Sophie's @ The Dean Galway, Galway, Galway

Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

4.3
4.3
706 Reviews
€30 and under
European

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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



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
    (091) 749 210
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Santa's Lil Brunch!

    €38.00 per person

    Nov 16, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
    🎅 Mark your calendars! Launching 16th November, Sophie’s Galway presents Santa’s Lil Brunch—the ultimate festive brunch for the guys, gals, and the locals in need of sleighing the season! You’ll get a mouth watering brunch main plus 2 jolly-good festive Absolut cocktails. It’s all going down from every Saturday & Sunday from 16th November to 5th January, so come through and make your Christmas in the City one to remember! 🎅
    Santa's Lil Brunch! photo

What 706 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connacht

    Best Ambience

  • Connacht

    Good for groups

  • Connacht

    Healthy

  • Connacht

    Great for fine wines

  • Connacht

    Romantic

  • 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 vibrant dining experience with "outstanding service" and "beautiful views" of the city. The atmosphere is "unique and stylish," complemented by a menu featuring delicious dishes and cocktails. While some reviews mention slow service, the staff's friendliness and the "amazing" food often leave guests eager to return.

706 Reviews
  1. Bruna

    Connacht

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Unfortunately the food wasn’t up to standard last night and I communicated it with the team. They were understanding and dealt with the situation well. I usually love Sophie’s and I also understand things aren’t always perfect.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the review Bruna. We apologise that our food was not up to its usual standard on your visit. Thank you for communicating it to the team and we hope they were able to accommodate you on the evening. Thank you for your repeat visits to Sophie's Galway we are always delighted to hear about our return customers' experiences.

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  2. Sinéad

    Connacht

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We are working our way through Galway brunch spots and unfortunately Sophie’s was very poor. The staff seemed nice and the decor is too. The food was awful- it arrived cold, chips undercooked, and poached eggs cooked solid. One of our party sent their food back but we all should have really. Certainly expensive for the quality of food. The menu looks nice but food is better anywhere else unfortunately.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Sinead. We are sorry to hear that we did not live up to our usual standard on this occasion. We do hope that this was brought to the attention of the staff during your visit as we do try to accomodate and fix any issues that arise during the durration of service. If you have anything else you would like to share about your visit I would love to hear! My email is: amelia.forde@sophies.ie

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  3. Liz

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table of 10 with a beautiful view. The service was very attentive and nice!!
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for the review Liz! We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Sophie's Galway and hope to have you back again soon!!

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  4. Carol

    Connacht

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived later and there was no problem, we’re seated beside window with fantastic view of the city, staff were excellent, food was delicious and desert came with a chocolate congrats on desert plate which was a lovely touch! Highly recommend
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review Carol! We are happy that you enjoyed your visit to Sophie's Galway and that everything was fantastic for your celebration! We appreciate your kind words about our staff and will pass this along to the team!

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  5. fiona

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sophie’s The Dean Galway. Beautiful restaurant, staff were so friendly and welcoming. Food amazing, ambience lovely. A Great experience .
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the 5 star review Fiona! We are glad you enjoyed your visit and hope to welcome you back again soon!!

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  6. Sorcha

    Dublin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The no cake policy was a really nasty experience when we were there to celebrate a birthday. My mother came to surprise me, whom I never get to see, and she was met with hostility when she brought a very small cake to mark the occasion. Waiters were rude and we were all quite upset. My mother was spoken to poorly. A very disappointing experience. Especially when it was one that should been a special one.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on December 4, 2024
    Hi Sorcha, Thanks for the feedback. We do reiterate this in our T & C policy when making a booking with us. It is a traceability factor more so as the food isn't prepared on site- We do however, offer a complimentary dessert plate as goodwill gesture for a special celebration with us. Apologies on the way this was handled by our staff on the day. I will share the feedback and will address this with the team. Thanks, Steven

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  7. Nuala

    Vancouver

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Gorgeous venue, great food, small portion’s but very well presented.
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the lovely review Nuala. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit with us!

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  8. CLARE

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, drinks and atmosphere. Our waitress Taylor was absolutely fabulous. Beautiful dinner for our work night out
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the lovely review Clare! We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Sophie's and glad to hear Taylor was able to make it extra special for you!! We will be sure to let her know you had a great evening with her.

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  9. Sean

    Connacht

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very slow but good Bar service very slow Quite expensive
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on November 16, 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Sean. We're glad you enjoyed the food but regret the delays in service and your concerns about value. We’ll work on improving speed and ensuring a better overall experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  10. Audrey

    Connacht

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food and cocktails, the staff were brilliant, highly recommend
    Sophie's @ The Dean GalwayResponded on November 16, 2024
    Audrey, thank you so much for the 5 star review! We are delighted you enjoyed your visit to Sophie's Galway and will be sure to pass your kind words along to our team. Hope to welcome you back again soon!

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Sophie's @ The Dean Galway is rated 4.3 stars by 706 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sophie's @ The Dean Galway

80-86 Prospect Hill, Galway, Galway Galway

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
    (091) 749 210
  • 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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