‘Blas na Bealtaine’ & ‘Blas na Samhna’ are two month-long food and drink festivals (May & November) that celebrate Galway’s vibrant foodie scene.
There will be something for everyone, from food enthusiasts to all the family. Expect anything and everything from amazing meals, pop-ups, oyster tastings, farm visits, cheese-making demonstrations, seafood trails, distillery visits, foraging, beer masterclasses, coffee cupping, and wine pairings…
Our next festival is Blas na Samhna | A Taste of November. Keep an eye on our social media for updates, or email info@atasteofgalway.com if you would like take part.
Find out about all the workshops, talks, events and more here!
Nov 01
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Early Bird Offer To Celebrate Blas na Samhna
5 TAPAS FOR THE PRICE OF 4
Monday - Thursday 5pm-6.15pm
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CAVA Bodega
Nov 01
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
NEW Vegetarian Menu to Celebrate Blas na Samhna
Vegetarian main course & glass of wine or non alcoholic beverage for €29 to celebrate Autumn & to showcase what our wonderful local suppliers have to offer -
Wednesday to Friday 5pm to 7pm + Saturday and Sunday 3pm to 5pm
Sherry Food Specials on all week - check out Cava's instagram for more details during the month: @cavagalway
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Cava Bodega
Nov 06
5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
Early Bird Offer to Celebrate Blas na Samhna
5 TAPAS FOR THE PRICE OF 4
Monday - Thursday 5pm-6.15pm - No booking required.
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Cava Bodega
Nov 08
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
NEW Vegetarian Menu to Celebrate Blas na Samhna
Vegetarian main course & glass of wine or non alcoholic beverage for €29 to celebrate Autumn & to showcase what our wonderful local suppliers have to offer -
Wednesday to Friday 5pm to 7pm + Saturday and Sunday 3pm to 5pm
Pop Up Tasting Menu with Pasta Toni & Claudio Schiano Di Cola.
Mille Culure
A pop up dinner from two chef friends that are hoping to showcase the flavour of their native land. 5 course tasting menu.
Tasting menu (two sittings) focusing on the Campania region of Italy. Will include a wine pairing option. Venue Aniar Restaurant.
Italian cuisine is fiercly regional, not just north to south or city to city but village to village. We want to showcase that regionality with a series of pop ups from two Italian chefs that understand those nuances deeply.
Starting with Campania, as we are from that region, we want to show you something different yet familiar using outstanding Irish produce to give a unique take on our food.
We will also be using Wild Farmed regenerative flour in our pasta as well as pastry and bread dishes.
Menu
Mozzarella in carrozza with smoked tomato
Salsiccia and friarielli roll
Cavatelli with langoustine and sea lettuce
Aubergine parmigiana, pangrattato
Raviolo alla Genovese
Limoncello sorbet and crushed meringue
Rhum baba, woodroof crema pasticciera and amarena cherry
Affogato
Wine Pairing
-IRPINIA AGLIANICO DOC 2018 Snack
- FIANO di AVELLINO Riserva 2021 cavatelli
- TAURASI DOCG 2018 for the Parmigiana
- FIANO di AVELLINO 2017 Raviolo alla GenoveseLimoncello
Early Bird Special Offer To Celebrate Blas na Samhna
5 TAPAS FOR THE PRICE OF 4
Monday - Thursday 5pm-6.15pm
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Cava Bodega
Nov 15
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
NEW Vegetarian Menu to Celebrate Blas na Samhna
Vegetarian main course & glass of wine or non alcoholic beverage for €29 to celebrate Autumn & to showcase what our wonderful local suppliers have to offer -
Wednesday to Friday 5pm to 7pm + Saturday and Sunday 3pm to 5pm
Vegetarian main course & glass of wine or non alcoholic beverage for €29 to celebrate Autumn & to showcase what our wonderful local suppliers have to offer -
Wednesday to Friday 5pm to 7pm + Saturday and Sunday 3pm to 5pm
Sustainable Fashion Event with Galway Food Tours & Side Hustle
Less really is more when it comes to building the wardrobe of your dreams!
Join us for our ‘create a capsule wardrobe event’, where Lisa Regan will choose staple pieces to take your wardrobe from Autumn to Winter from local sustainable fashion stores Kindf_olk, Aplomb, O’ Máille and Public Romance. Sharing with you all her tips and tricks on combining the staples with items you already have in your wardrobe to create comfortable chic outfits, while embracing your own style!
Of course, a beautiful outfit deserves a delicious glass of wine…we will finish the evening out showcasing some of the finest low intervention wines. Gosia from ‘Side Hustle’ will talk about her recent travels to Mosel and advise how to pick the perfect wines for the upcoming festive season!
We will be serving a nice glass of Pet Nat from Wild Wines or Kombucha from All about Kombucha, Sheridan’s Cheese platters and Delicious Treats from Lán Kitchen.
Join us for an evening of wine tasting and a discussion led by three Irish-based winemakers: Liam & Sinead Cabot of Cabot & Co, Simon Tyrrell of Tyrrell Wines, and Rafa Salazar of Vinostitos.
Guests will enjoy a wine flight featuring six different wines from these winemakers followed by a talk and discussion where the winemakers will share their journey and experiences, explaining how they transitioned from being wine merchants to becoming wine producers.
This wine-tasting event promises to be an informative and enjoyable evening for anyone interested in wine, the art of winemaking, and the personal experiences of these accomplished wine producers.
The Incredibly Popular Siam Kitchen Are Introducing A Special Menu – Just for Blas na Samhna.
They are delighted to promote local produce with some additional dishes just for the month of November - Every Thursday - Saturday.
Homemade Fish Pie With Creamed Mash
Homemade Seafood Chowder With Homemade Bread
Stir Fried Calamari Salad
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Galway Bay Seafoods, New Docks, Galway
Nov 23
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Special Shui Menu for Blas na Samhna, by City Sushi
From Thursday - Sunday every week for November - City Shui, in collaboration with Galway Bay Seafoods, are promoting Galway as a world class seafood destination.
Check out City Shui's special menu for A Taste of November
2p seared Joe
2p Salmon Ball
2p Uramaki Philadelphia
2p Prawn Nigiri
2p Chicken Gyoza
2p Squid
For 22€ - no booking required. Walk in Restaurant.
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Galway Bay Seafoods, New Docks, Galway
Nov 23
7:00 PM
Builín Blasta Wine Tasting Event
In association with Wild Wines: Food & wine pairing - 3 wines / 3 courses
Wild West Sourdough. POP UP: Lucia’s Vegan Sweet & Savoury Waffles.
Pop along to Galway Bay Seafood and treat yourself to 'HOT VEGAN SOURDOUGH WAFFLES’... Kid's absolutely love them!
Drop in service - booking is not necessary. Served warm on location.
Freshly prepared sweet or savory waffles, made with healthy sourdough cultures.
SWEET waffles are made with organic wheat and premium spelt flours, left fermenting in the fridge overnight, to allow the healthy gut sourdough cultures process gluten, which makes WWS waffles a healthier alternative to conventional waffles.
SAVOURY waffles are made entirely of wholegrain wheat & organic rye/spelt wild yeast mixed with fresh potato, flavoured by crushed garlic, dillisk flakes, herbs and sea salt.
Blas na Samhna Banquet at Brasserie on the Corner.
Head Chef Joe Flaherty, along with the Brasserie on the Corner team, present Blas na Samhna Banquet at Brasserie on the Corner in celebration of Blas na Gaillimhe – Blas na Samhna.
Indulge in the rich flavours of Galway at our Blas na Samhna Banquet as you join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating our local supplier’s seasonal delights.
Immerse yourself in a unique culinary experience as we take you on a journey through our three course menu, with each dish expertly paired with the perfect wine accompaniment to enhance your dining experience.
To secure your seat to experience the finest of culinary artistry email: info@brasseriegalway.com
Entry to the event includes a full three course meal and a glass of wine with each dish.
We are also running a selection of Blas na Samhna specials for the whole month of November – so keep an eye on our socials.
Vegetarian main course & glass of wine or non alcoholic beverage for €29 to celebrate Autumn & to showcase what our wonderful local suppliers have to offer -
Wednesday to Friday 5pm to 7pm + Saturday and Sunday 3pm to 5pm
It’s time to get in to Xmas spirit. A tasting night dedicated to all things bubbly!! Tasting amazing Fizz from Prosecco to Cava, from Cremant to Champagne and a few surprises!! Paired with artisan local cheeses to get the tastebuds popping!! (Might wanna take Friday off!!)
Price per person €70
All enquiries to Trieste Café & Wine Bar - triestegalway@gmail.com
''Seven Boneless Basket Day'' Event. We will have offers on our famous Boneless baskets and a DJ on in the evening time.
Just pop along - no booking required.
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Seven Bar & Restaurant
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