Rabbitt's Bar and Restaurant Galway, Ireland

Just off Eyre Square and close to Galway's bus and train station lies this family-run business, which attracts its regulars with its reliably good food. Cormac Rabbitt bought the premises in the 1870s after his success prospecting for gold in California's Gold Rush. The pub is friendly and comfortable. Locals and tourists come for the Guinness and oysters, and stay for the chat.The oysters are also served in the restaurant with other delectable dishes, such as fresh scallops, salmon and trout. The homemade soups and traditional Irish Stew will satisfy the most ravenous appetite.