Irish and Mediterranean · Galway City Centre, Co. Galway
Open now Closes at 22:00 4.4 on Google · 767 reviews
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| Monday | 13:00 – 22:00 |
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| Tuesday | 13:00 – 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00 – 22:00 |
| Thursday today | 13:00 – 22:00 |
| Friday | 13:00 – 22:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00 – 22:00 |
| Sunday | 13:00 – 22:00 |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions2 High St, Galway, H91 KWH2
You will find The High Cafe, an Irish restaurant, on 2 High St in Galway City Centre, Co. Galway. Traditional Irish dishes sit alongside modern plates built on local produce.
Blake's Castle is around 100 m away, so it pairs well with a visit there. By rail, Galway Ceannt Station is the closest station at 520 m. Galway City Centre has 153 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. Its immediate neighbour is The Bunch of Grapes.
Good to know: wheelchair access are available here. Diners with dietary needs will be pleased to see vegetarian options noted. It opens every day from 1pm to 10pm. On Google it holds 4.4 out of 5 from 767 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning tasty food.
| Cuisine | Irish and Mediterranean |
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| Type | Restaurant |
| Price guide | €€ (mid-range) |
| Google rating | 4.4 / 5 from 767 reviews |
| Address | 2 High St, Galway, H91 KWH2 |
| Eircode | H91 KWH2 |
| Phone | +353 91 532 648 |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Vegetarian options | Yes |
| Open | 7 days a week · 63 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Galway Ceannt Station (520 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Blake's Castle (100 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 186 km |
| Coordinates | 53.27158, -9.05386 |
At a glance
Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.
Menu highlights
Couscous
Irish beef patty, cheddar, bacon jam, brioche bun, fries
Chicken, chorizo, prawns
Boiled loin of bacon, buttered cabbage, parsley sauce, mash
Panko-crumbed brie with cranberry and port compote
Warm brownie with salted caramel ice cream
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Usually busiest around 7pm on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish and mediterranean venues — not live data.
What recent reviewers mention most:
Tasty food
We had a wonderful meal here on a rainy day. The fish soup was very tasty, and the fish & chips were deliciously crispy.
By the way, we were referred to this place by another restaurant (McDonagh's), because they prepare their fish & chips with pork fat. At HighCafé, the fish & chips are made halal.
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I arrived here by accident but it was amazing experience, especially the food and the waitress. Very kind and she recommend a great option. I definitely loved there!
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Such a hole in the wall cozy calm place away from the noise of latin quarters.
Food was really really good. Ordered a soup and a falafel plate. Falafel was light (not oily) and fluffy. The side salad was delicious. The bread with soup was lovely as well. Highly recommend this place!
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Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 13:00 – 22:00.
It is open right now and closes at 22:00 (Irish time).
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
The closest alternatives are The Bunch of Grapes (10 m), Neo Asian Street Food (10 m) and Avenue (10 m).
The High Cafe has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 767 public reviews. Reviewers often mention tasty food.
Galway Ceannt Station is about 520 m away, roughly 6 minutes on foot.
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