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The Perfect Irish Coffee

At Garavan's we are renowned for our Irish coffee. Prepared meticulously and served in one of our specifically designed Garavan's glasses.

"If you want to tuck into a snug corner with the best Irish coffee you’ll have in your life, stop into Garavan’s.” - The boston Globe

What our customers have said...

TRIPADVISOR

"The Irish coffee was incredible. Had it at many stops in Ireland but this was by far our favorite.

Perfectly balanced. Not too sweet. The whiskey flight was
also a great experience. The bartender was awesome. Loved it all!!"

-Jesika

TRIPADVISOR

"Ideal location on the middle of shop street. Best Irish Coffee I've had. I was there on the May bank holiday weekend so it was a nice mild evening out .


Was roasting and packed on the inside but great vibe and service, I decided to sit outside under the canopy, was nice breezy but warm summer evening, there was a busker across the road playing a good mix of summer songs. It was a great spot to just people watch and see the evening go by in the city centre."

-Aaron

TRIPADVISOR

"Nice, cosy Irish whiskey bar with knowledgable staff and plenty of options for drink. Their whiskey selection is brilliant as well as the location.

The Irish coffee is great as well! Myself and my partner always go back when we’re visiting Galway."

-Cj

TRIPADVISOR

"I had only two hours in Galway and I was looking for an authentic, famous amongst locals, pub to try someIrishspecialties. Quick review on TripAdvisor led me to a Garavan’s pub that turned out to be a very good choice. Just sitting there, you get the feeling that the place is absolutely authentic, soaked with history and tradition.

I ordered typical (and my favourite)Irish drinks - Baileys and Irish coffee to feel that Irish vibe even for a couple of minutes. I wish I could return there for longer. Highly recommended."

-Acidov

Who invented Irish coffee?

The Invention and History of Irish Coffee

Origin

The drink's true origin traces back to Foynes, a small town in County Limerick, Ireland. In the 1940s, Foynes was a vital stop for transatlantic flights. On a stormy night in 1943, chef Joe Sheridan created Irish coffee for travelers stranded by weather, blending strong coffee with Irish whiskey and cream. When asked if it was Brazilian coffee, Sheridan famously replied, "No, that’s Irish coffee."

Spread to San Francisco

While other countries like Austria and France had mixed spirits with coffee before, Irish coffee was unique for its use of Irish whiskey. The drink reached San Francisco in 1952, thanks to Stanton Delaplane, a travel writer who enjoyed it in Foynes. He partnered with Jack Koeppler of the Buena Vista Cafe to perfect the recipe. They mastered the technique of floating lightly whipped cream on top, making the drink a hit in the city.

Popularity Today

Irish coffee is now enjoyed worldwide in pubs, cafes, and homes. Crafting the perfect Irish coffee requires a balance of strong, hot coffee, smooth whiskey, and freshly whipped cream for its signature floating layer.

Call into Garavan's to try the best one you'll ever have in your life...

The Boston Globe

"If you want to tuck into a snug corner with the best Irish coffee you’ll have in your life, stop into Garavan’s.”

Would you like to make your own Irish Coffee from home?