The Galway Girl
📍 11 Ropergate, Pontefract WF8 1LJ, UK
About The Galway Girl
The Galway Girl is a popular Irish bar and kitchen nestled in the historic market town of Pontefract. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and authentic charm, this establishment has garnered an excellent Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from numerous satisfied visitors. Guests consistently praise the lively setting and genuine hospitality that makes it a standout destination for both locals and those exploring Yorkshire.
Step inside and discover a truly immersive experience, complete with an impressive dark wooden bar, reportedly imported directly from Ireland. Patrons frequently highlight the exceptional quality of the Guinness, often described as the best outside of Dublin. The venue regularly hosts live music events and engaging open mic nights, creating a fantastic buzz, especially on weekends. Beyond the main bar, there’s additional seating and a modest beer garden, perfect for enjoying a drink or a meal in a relaxed setting.
Visiting Information
The Galway Girl is open Wednesday to Sunday, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings. The venue features a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all guests. For convenience, a variety of payment options are accepted, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
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📍 11 Ropergate, Pontefract WF8 1LJ, UK
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Showing 5 of 34 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 6 February 2026.
Called here after suit shopping with the boys, never seen this place before but fancied a quick pint ... We was not disappointed! Genuinely the best pint of Guinness I've had outside Dublin! Lovely atmosphere and fantastic decorum. We will absolutely be returning! 🍀
Great night and a fabulous venue with a wonderful atmosphere and dj Michael Cladman and the bands they put on big thanks from jjsounds disco and karaoke services Bradford
Charming and authentic looking (huge dark wooden bar imported from Ireland). A lively place, often with live music events at weekend or Open Mic nights during the week. Can be very busy at weekend, but its a large place with room behind the main bar and stairs down to a modest sized beer garden.
Nice bar, good Guinness, was open mic night on Thursdays but not very well supported which is a pity.
Early Saturday watching football, good choice of food, friendly staff. Werent expecting the loaded fries to be the quality they were, highly recommend