About Us

Our Story

Since 2014

Multi Award Winning Bar

Whether it’s afternoon lunch, after-work drinks,  evening dinner or late night catch-ups An Púcán Bar is the perfect place to get together with friends and have the craic. Visit our Garden on a sunny afternoon and you’ll soon find you never want to leave, with a relaxed atmosphere, easy-to-drink cocktails and chilled craft beers always on hand. With live music seven nights a week, all day dining, big screens, incredible events – what more could you ask for?

Warm & Welcoming

Award-Winning Irish Bar with just the right amount of crazy

If you’re looking for an authentic Irish Pub in Galway for a get-together, our Front Bar is ideal for intimate groups and casual get-togethers. Coupled with our reputation for great food and great craic, you’d be mad not to visit!

Timeline

1985

An Púcán opens in Galway

2014

Connacht Hospitality Group purchases An Púcán

2015

Bar of the Year Awards – Best Use of Social Media
Bar of the Year Awards – Connacht Bar of the Year
Irish Craft Cocktail Awards – Best Cocktail Bar in Galway

2016

  • Bar of the Year Awards – Best Use of Social Media
  • Irish Whiskey Awards – Connacht Whiskey Bar of the Year
  • Global Pub Awards – Best Irish Pub at Home
  • Gossies – Best Hotspot
  • Galway Advertiser, Best of Galway – Best Pub
  • Galway Advertiser, Best of Galway – Best Business

2017

Southern Comfort’s People Choice Award – Best Bar
Irish Pub Awards – Best Outdoor Space
VFI – Connaught Region – Innovative Pub of the Year
Galway Chamber – Best Use of Social Media

2018

  • Irish Pubs Global – Best Place in the World to Watch a Match
  • Irish Pubs Global – Best Sport’s Experience
  • Bar of the Year Awards – Best Outdoor Space
  • Bar of the Year Awards – The People’s Choice, Connacht & Ulster Region
  • Southern Comfort’s People Choice Award – Best Bar
  • Irish Pub Awards – Innovative Pub of the Year 

2019

Galway Advertiser, Best of Galway – Best Pub

2022

An Púcán sponsor a car in the Galway International Rally

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