Black Cat, Restaurant in Salthill, Galway, Ireland
Black Cat is a restaurant in Salthill, a neighborhood in Galway, Ireland, serving small sharing plates in a compact two-story building. The menu draws on Mediterranean-style cooking while using Irish ingredients, including fresh seafood, regional meats, and vegetarian dishes.
The building that houses Black Cat is over 200 years old and changed function several times before becoming a restaurant. It opened in 2011 under owners Joanna Paszkiewicz and chef Leon Mellsop, who kept much of the original structure while adapting the interior.
Black Cat sits close to the Salthill Promenade, which gives it a steady flow of both locals and visitors throughout the evening. Inside, soft jazz plays in the background, and the wooden tables and low lighting make the space feel like a regular neighborhood gathering spot.
Because the space is small and can fill up quickly on weekends, it is worth calling ahead to reserve a table since online bookings are not available. The restaurant is within walking distance of the Salthill Promenade, and parking can usually be found close by for those arriving by car.
Above the dining room, the same building contains a handful of guest rooms, making it possible to sleep right where you ate. This makes Black Cat one of the few places in Salthill where a meal and a night's stay happen under the same roof.
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