Friday 28th - Sunday 30th September 2012

Each September, Galway City comes alive with seafood & oysters as it celebrates the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival, the most internationally recognised food festival in Ireland and the world's longest running International Oyster Festival

Throughout the festival, a host of tantalising events to whet your appetite will take place, including; a seafood trail in some of Galway city's finest restaurants, Taste of the Sea/Blas na Mara - showcasing Galway's seafood heroes, the National Oyster Opening Championship, The Food village at The Festival Marquee, the World Oyster Opening Championship, a Mardi Gras event through the streets of Galway and the Festival Finale with family activities, kids fancy dress, live music, cooking demonstrations, 'Hot Oyster Awards' cooking challenge, Irish Coffee making and jive & jazz.

Here in the Spanish Arch Hotel you will find Oysters and more, check out our new Seafood Menu showcasing some of the finest catches from the West Coast. You can also enjoy oysters with the perfect accompaniment, a Pint of Guinness and some live traditional music.

For more information visit: www.galwayoysterfest.com