Opened in 2009 Monroes was quick to become one of Galway’s best venues for live music. Monroes Live is a 400 capacity award winning venue with nice smoking areas and if you’re lucky, they might even let you bring up a pizza from Monroe’s Pizza Pizza. Since it’s incision into Galway’s nightlife Monroes has seen its fair share of top acts come through the door. Popular Galway act Amazing Apples still play from time to time. They have also played host to big acts such as Sharon Shannon, Hudson Taylor and many more. Monroe’s Club Nights feature some of the best electronic acts in the business too. All powered by a Funktion One sound system. Their backstage venue has a capacity of 150 patrons and plays hosts to intimate nights such as Urban Fridays. Awards they have picked up along there exciting journey include ‘IMRO National & Provincial Winner – Live Music Venue of the Year’