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Celebrate your Wedding with us

9 January 2025

Looking for a spectacular setting with a cosy atmosphere and a romantic meal to remember as you celebrate your wedding day? Or a relaxed venue for your ‘day two’ celebrations? Then look no further than Blackrock Cottage. The restored famine-era cottage is proving to be a popular choice for intimate weddings as the award-winning restaurant’s…

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The story behind Blackrock Cottage Salthill Galway

4 January 2025

The Cottage was built during the famine-era – in the 1830s – and has a long and storied history. Over the years it became one of the most recognisable and well-known buildings in Galway, situated at the end of famous Salthill Promenade. Back in 2018, Brían McHugh from McHugh Property Holdings Ltd bought the cottage…

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Blackrock Cottage Pantry is a big hit

2 January 2025

The Blackrock Cottage Pantry is a fine food store that has proven to be extremely popular with the people of Knocknacarra and Salthill. Located at the former Spinnaker House Hotel, the Pantry offers some of the quality produce that visitors to the nearby Blackrock Cottage restaurant will be very familiar with. The team at Blackrock…

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New Year’s Eve at Blackrock Cottage

20 December 2024

Celebrate New Year in style with us Blackrock Cottage, Galway’s award-winning restaurant at the end of Salthill Promenade, invites guests to ring in the New Year with an unforgettable Gala Dinner on Tuesday, December 31st. With the stunning backdrop of Galway Bay, this exclusive event promises a night of fine dining and celebratory ambiance to…

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Book a Christmas Party Night with us

9 October 2024

Celebrate Christmas with us this year Are you looking for a venue that offers a unique, cosy and intimate setting with great food, a wide-ranging drinks menu and a ready-made festive atmosphere this Christmas? Well, look no further! You’ve come to the right place. Because our team at Blackrock Cottage is pulling out all the…

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Summer launch a great success

11 July 2024

Blackrock Cottage announced details of some exciting new initiatives at their summer launch event on Tuesday, July 9th. The restaurant and surrounding area at the end of Salthill Promenade was bathed in beautiful sunshine as the Blackrock Cottage team celebrated winning ‘Best Restaurant in Galway’ earlier this year with a host of invited guests on…

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Sundays are easy at Blackrock Cottage

8 July 2024

Sundays in Salthill have always been special, but the team at Blackrock Cottage are sparing no effort to make them extra special. The Cottage’s award-winning executive head chef, Martin O’Donnell, has designed a menu that features breakfast, all-day brunch and some Sunday specials that will be available until 7pm. So whether you’re out for an…

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Try ‘The Cottage’ craft beer

8 July 2024

A new addition to our drinks list this summer is ‘The Cottage – Unfiltered Lager’. This is a craft beer that is exclusive to Blackrock Cottage and our Pantry that has been created in collaboration with Galway Hooker Brewery. It’s clean, crisp and refreshing! “Our culinary offerings mirror the floral and spicy hop aroma of…

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Venue Hire at Blackrock Cottage

8 July 2024

Blackrock Cottage is now available to hire for everything from private events and parties to corporate dinners and intimate weddings. The restored famine-era Cottage is perfect for celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business meeting, wining and dining clients, or bringing family and friends together to create some magic memories. We can help you to…

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Blackrock Cottage in ‘Top 100’ Irish restaurants

20 June 2024

Blackrock Cottage in Salthill is making headlines again after receiving two major accolades in less than a week. The popular eatery was named ‘Best Restaurant in Galway’ at the Restaurant Association of Ireland awards recently and was also included in the ‘Top 100 Restaurants in Ireland’ by The Sunday Times. Blackrock Cottage’s head chef, Martin…

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