Famous for their traditional Irish music sessions Taaffes is a pub with much more than meets the eye. This family run pub offers food, a nice smoking area and a great selection of Irish Whiskey. So if you’re looking for a bit of an Irish session this traditional pub has it all. The staff are very welcoming and so are the customers who frequent it. You’ll be sure to get recommendations from their selection of Irish Whiskeys both from their staff and the locals who come and go throughout the day. There is also outside seating on one of Galway’s main thoroughfares, Shop Street.