As of 2018 Galway has has quite rightly been designated a European Region of Gastronomy.

One of our all time favourite activities to recommend are Sheena's Galway Food Tours.

During this tour you will get to experience a taste from artisan producers, cheese makers, creative beer projects, artisan chocolatiers, traditional family run businesses to young entrepreneurs with devotion and commitment to showcase the best of Irish produce.

www.galwayfoodtours.com

The Stop is the perfect base to explore The Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands and Connemara. If you have a car and feeling adventurous just let us know during your stay as we can supply maps and recommend routes.

If you feel like taking your foot of the gas we have listed our favourite tour operators below. Remember if you are booking with any of the to let them know you are staying at The Stop as they will be happy to collect you.

www.galwaytourcompany.com
​www.lallytours.com 

​Favourite Restaurants? Too many to mention but if were forced to choose we love...

Ard Bia at Nimmos
Wow, what a place! beautiful design fantastic food and passionate service. The emphasis is on creative and local - serving breakfast lunch and dinner (booking advised)

​www.ardbia.com

Kai Cafe + Restaurant
Massive love goes out to this place! Inspiring decor, unbelievably welcoming and consistently superb. The emphasis is innovative, delicious and local at great value - serving lunch and dinner (booking for dinner advised)

www.kaicaferestaurant.com