This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM

A well known city pub has taken home a big award at the Irish Restaurant Awards at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road.

McSwiggans in Woodquay was named Gastropub of the year

The pub has recently added more rooms and weekly activities such as Atlantic Room, Sunday Sessions, and Tasting Thursdays

It also hosts many live gigs, match-day gatherings, book clubs and even bespoke weddings.

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