Blas na Samhna food festival is bringing flavour to Galway this November  

‘Blas na Samhna’ food festival which translates to ‘taste of November’ aims to spice up the quieter months of the year with a wide range of food experiences across Galway City and County.

The months long festival will be celebrating food, people and produce, with the aim of bringing the best of Galway’s culinary delicacies together to enrich the winter season in the West of Ireland.  

The festival will highlight a range of cultural food prominent in Galway, from ramen and bao to pasta workshops or exploring the exotic Brazilian and romantic French cuisines.  

There will also be a selection of intimate dinners, but if that’s not your cup of tea, you can participate in an exciting food trail.  

If you’re feeling more creative, why not take part in a cocktail making competition, or an exclusive wine tasting. This festival aims to cater for all cultures, lifestyles and tastebuds.  

What’s on calendar at Blas na Samhna:  

10 November: Tradathon in An Púcán from 12pm. Live traditional Irish music all day, €5 pints of Guinness and €2 oysters.  

11 November: Five Tapas for the Price of Four in Cava Bodega from 5:00pm – 6:15pm.  

12 November: Cocktail Competition with Micil Distillery at Buddha Bar from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.  

12 November: Fresh Pasta Making Class with Tony Carelli at Massimos from 6:30pm – 9:30pm.  

14 November: Tasting Classic Wines of France, Spain & Italy at Trieste Café & Wine Bar from 7:00pm.  

15 November: A Night of Portuguese Wine, Food & Brazilian Music at Alma restaurant from 6:00pm.  

16 November: Chef Swap with Kevin Burke at Aniar from 4:30pm – 9:30pm.  

18 November: 5 Tapas for the Price of 4 in Cava Bodega from 5:00pm – 6:15pm.  

21 November: Christmas Fizz & Bubble’s at Trieste Café & Wine Bar from 7:00pm. 

24 November: Ramen & Bao Pop up at Aniar from 1:00pm – 7:00pm.  

24 November: Festive Afternoon Tea at The Connacht Hotel from 1:30pm – 4:30pm.  

24 November: Oyster, Gin, and Whiskey Pairings at McSwiggans from 6:30pm.  

25 November: 5 Tapas for the Price of 4 in Cava Bodega from 5:00pm – 6:15pm. 

27 November: ‘Writing on Wine’ at Daróg Wine Bar from 6:30pm – 7:30pm.  

27 November: The ‘Grapest’ Sushi & Wine Pairing at Pear Tree Wine Bar from 7:00pm.  

29 November: An Autumnal Affair at The Twelve Hotel from 6:30pm.  

For more details about these events, you can visit their website here.