When in Galway a trip around the local shops in Galway’s Westend is a must! Read on to discover where are the best places in Galway’s Westend to spend a few bob.

When headed off on a shopping spree in Galway’s Westend, you might as well start at one of the locals favourites, at Ernies. Ran by Ernie Deacy, his daughter Anne Marie and son Ernie Jnr. Ernies in the Westend is a traditional green grocer that stocks goods from local producers including fruit, vegetables, fine foods, wines and other organic goods. If you adore browsing through books, vinyl and CDs looking for your newest love or an old favourite, Bell Book & Candle is the book and music shop of your dreams. Hard to find books and vinyl, limited editions, short print runs, you name it, this is the place to look.

Shopping in Galway's Westend

A retail shop, art gallery and workshop space, you won’t find anywhere else quite like Just Art It in all of Galway. A curated selection of artist quality art materials and a wide range of original artwork by Irish artists are just a few of the things that they specialise in. Find out more by paying them a visit next time you’re in town. To add another bit of loveliness to your day, pop into Daisy Bowl Florists in Galway’s Westend to admire all the gorgeous colours of the seasonal blooms, you might even find yourself bringing home a bouquet or two!

Shopping in Galway's Westend

Spruce up your wardrobe with the newest styles of clothing at the sustainable menswear and lifestyle store Aplomb. Aplomb Menswear is Galway’s leading sustainable fashion store, constantly adding the latest seasonal styles from across Europe, looking good was never so ethical. Talking about seasonal changes, Dr. Clare Apothecary provides natural herbal medicines for all those pesky seasonal woes such as hay fever and colds & flus. Not sure which product is best for you, simply call into the knowledgeable team in-stores and ask. If you have your special wedding day on the way, find the dress of your dream at Vintage Pearl. Vintage Pearl is an intimate bridal boutique and private accessory showroom in the heart of Galway’s Westend. Tell the team your style preferences and let the team work their magic to get you the dress you’ve always wanted.

Shopping in Galway's Westend

Keeping the people of Galway’s Westend happy for years, McGuire’s Daybreak is the one stop shop for all the necessities. At the very heart of this Galway community, we would be lost without it. Another Galway business that will always come to our rescue is Collerans Locksmiths. If you need advice on security, a new door lock, a safe or have lost your keys, the experts at Collerans are the best in the bizz. There’re so many places to visit and shop at in Galway’s Westend and we don’t want you to miss out on anything which is why West Ireland Cycling is so wonderful. Buy or hire a bike from them and zoom about Galway’s Westend visiting all these stunning businesses.

If a day of shopping doesn’t leave you longing for a bit of grub, nothing will! Tap here to discover all about the best food spots in Galway’s Westend.

Shopping in Galway's Westend