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Zinc Cafe, Newcastle
International food typical of Zinc Cafe
International food typical of Zinc Cafe
International food typical of Zinc Cafe

International · Newcastle, Co. Galway

Zinc Cafe Newcastle

Open now Closes at 14:30 2.9 on Google · 13 reviews

Opening hours

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Open now Closes at 14:30
Weekly opening hours for Zinc Cafe
Monday08:30 – 15:30
Tuesday08:30 – 15:30
Wednesday08:30 – 15:30
Thursday08:30 – 15:30
Friday today08:30 – 14:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

Full hours & directions

Alice Perry Engineering Building, 1st Floor, Distillery Rd, Galway

  • CuisineInternational
  • Price€€
  • Phone+353 91 583 816
  • Nearest stationGalway Ceannt Station · 1.6 km
  • SeatingOutdoor tables
  • ServiceTakeaway
  • AccessWheelchair friendly

About Zinc Cafe

On Alice Perry Engineering Building, 1st Floor, Distillery Rd in Newcastle, Zinc Cafe is a restaurant serving locals and visitors alike. The kitchen offers a broad menu built around well-loved favourites.

If you are sightseeing, James Mitchell Geology Museum is only 720 m away. By rail, Galway Ceannt Station is the closest station at 1.6 km. Our Newcastle guide currently covers 11 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Nearby, The Wall Café is only 190 m down the road.

Good to know: takeaway, outdoor seating and wheelchair access are available here. It is open 5 days a week and closed on Saturday and Sunday. The earliest start is 8:30am on Monday, and the latest close is 3:30pm on Monday. On Google it holds 2.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews.

Key facts

CuisineInternational
TypeRestaurant
Price guide€€ (mid-range)
Google rating2.9 / 5 from 13 reviews
AddressAlice Perry Engineering Building, 1st Floor, Distillery Rd, Galway
Phone+353 91 583 816
TakeawayYes
Outdoor seatingYes
Wheelchair accessYes
Open5 days a week · 34 hours in total
Nearest stationGalway Ceannt Station (1.6 km)
Nearby landmarkJames Mitchell Geology Museum (720 m)
From Dublin city centre186 km
Coordinates53.28369, -9.06338

At a glance

Services & amenities at Zinc Cafe

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Details as published on the venue's public business listing; they can change, so confirm anything essential with the restaurant.

Menu highlights

What to order at Zinc Cafe

Full menu
  • Soup of the Season

    Homemade brown bread

    V

    €7.50
  • Smoked Salmon

    Horseradish, pickled cucumber

    GF

    €13
  • Crispy Pork Belly

    Apple, cider jus

    GF

    €12
  • Beetroot & Goat's Cheese

    Candied walnuts

    VGF

    €10.50
  • Duck Spring Rolls

    Hoisin, cucumber

    €11.50
  • Burger

    Irish beef, smoked cheddar, fries

    €18.50

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of restaurant. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for international venues — not live data.

Good to know

  • Today is — hours: 08:30 – 14:30
  • Sunset in Newcastle today: 19:11
  • Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2pm
  • One of 11 places to eat in Newcastle

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Reviews

2.9/5 on Google · 13 reviews

Gregory WheelerFebruary 2026 · via Google
★★★★★

I'm an American recently moved to Galway, trying to find one decent burrito in all of Ireland. My quest brought me to try Zinc's Burrito Blasta.

I am a vegetarian, so I got the veg and halloumi burrito, which I know is not exactly a strict, traditional choice.

Ingredients:
Halloumi -- Good, but maybe could've been seasoned/marinated with something.
Rice -- Good.
Veg -- Huge chunks, not much taste, not my favourite.
Beans -- Worst part and negatively impacted the whole burrito. This was like a bean soup, and not seasoned with any of the correct spices. Remove a lot of the liquid and add more chili, cumin, and oregano. Or, just offer refried beans as an alternative option.
Lettuce, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese -- Normal; can't really mess this up.
Pickled Jalapeños -- Good, a bit of heat.
Hot Habanero Salsa -- Very good. I would not call this "very hot" by the standards I'm used to, but I was satisfied with it and it had good flavour. Best part of the burrito.
Flour Tortilla Wrap -- Fine, but wasn't wrapped correctly (needs to be tighter or the burrito will unravel).
Tortilla Chips (Crisps?) -- Good, and included with order, but didn't come with any extra salsa to dip them.

There was an option to add "crunch" to the burrito, which is a mixture of crispy onion, chip bits, and pumpkin seeds. The first two sound good, but why pumpkin seeds? (I did not try this.)

For the same price, it is a much better burrito than An Bialann's veg burrito offering. I would guess the meat options are likely better. Could've been pretty good if they changed the style of the beans, but alas. My search continues.

Maciej Stec2025 · via Google
★★★★★

Rude staff, apparently you have to bring your own cup if you want to get coffee after 2pm because they're "almost closing" despite them not closing for another while. It does not take an hour to clean a mug. Also extremely overpriced for a student cafe.

siba alrasheed2020 · via Google
★★★★★

Nice place but rude staff. One lady literally poked the machine with her pen as a way of telling me to “ pay here”

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Questions & answers

Where is Zinc Cafe?

Zinc Cafe is located at Alice Perry Engineering Building, 1st Floor, Distillery Rd, Galway. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

Is Zinc Cafe open on Sunday?

No — Sunday is listed as a closing day.

What time does Zinc Cafe close tonight?

It is open right now and closes at 14:30 (Irish time).

Does Zinc Cafe do takeaway?

Yes, takeaway is available.

Is Zinc Cafe wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

What other restaurants are near Zinc Cafe?

The closest alternatives are The Wall Café (190 m), Friars Restaurant (200 m) and Matt's Sandwiches (300 m).

How is Zinc Cafe rated?

Zinc Cafe has a rating of 2.9 out of 5 on Google, based on 13 public reviews.

What is the nearest train station?

Galway Ceannt Station is about 1.6 km away, roughly 20 minutes on foot.

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