The Universal Bar

4.8

5 Reviews

€31 to €50

Contemporary European

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2 people

Mar 9, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 5 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

Location
9 William St W, Galway, County Galway H91 H5R9
Phone number
(091) 728 271
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Irish
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

Cheesy Toast€14.00
Tomme de Savoie, sourdough, Dijon mustard, pickles
Grilled swede€12.00
chestnut mushroom vinaigrette
Iona Farm baby beets€13.00
whipped St Tola goats cheese, hazelnuts
Doonbeg crab€19.50
espelette, cucumber, brown bread
Wild Sea Bass€19.50
surf clams, samphire
Large Black sole otb€23.50
capers, brown butter, lemon
4oz Wild Kildare venison loin€19.50
baby spinach, cauliflower puree, truffle sauce
5oz Gilligan's Farm striploin€19.50
watercress, foie gras butter
Irish baby spuds€5.50
spring onion butter
Celeriac and Granny Smith slaw€5.50
fennel, balsamic vinaigrette

Sweet

Belgian chocolate torte€8.50
creme fraiche, maraschino cherries
Plum frangipane cake€7.50
boulaban vanilla ice cream

Irish Farmhouse Cheese

Irish Farmhouse Cheese€23.00
Young Buck Blue, Boyne Valley Ban Goat, Sinan Galway, Sourdough Crackers, Sliabh Aughey Spiced Honey

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Galway City
Most Booked

5 Reviews

D
Damien
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 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
Connacht
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 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
Connacht
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 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
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 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
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 7, 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 5 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

Mar 9, 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 5 times today

9 William St W, Galway, County Galway H91 H5R9

Additional information

Phone number
(091) 728 271
Price
€31 to €50
Cuisines
Contemporary European, Irish
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa

The Universal Bar

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Menu

Small Plates

Cheesy Toast€14.00

Grilled swede€12.00

Iona Farm baby beets€13.00

Doonbeg crab€19.50

Wild Sea Bass€19.50

Large Black sole otb€23.50

4oz Wild Kildare venison loin€19.50

5oz Gilligan's Farm striploin€19.50

Irish baby spuds€5.50

Celeriac and Granny Smith slaw€5.50

Sweet

Belgian chocolate torte€8.50

Plum frangipane cake€7.50

Irish Farmhouse Cheese

Irish Farmhouse Cheese€23.00

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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