{"id":566933,"date":"2026-07-25T02:42:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T02:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/566933\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T02:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T02:42:10","slug":"newest-galway-restaurant-opening-selling-all-day-comfort-food-in-well-known-city-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/566933\/","title":{"rendered":"Newest Galway restaurant opening selling &#8216;all day comfort food&#8217; in well known city spot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s a double opening with one planned in Dublin as well<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Double Down Smash Burger \" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Sidekick-Menu-Regular-Shots-61-2.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The Double Down Smash Burger \" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The Double Down Smash Burger (Image: Sapient Media)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Food enthusiasts in Galway are in for a treat with a brand-new all-day dining concept promising delicious comfort food, opening soon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sidekick will soon open in The Dean Galway, and its Dublin equivalent is centred on wing-led comfort food, sharing plates and standout cocktails.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;ll be a versatile destination running from lunch through late-night dining; the new concept combines bold flavours, an inventive cocktail menu, and an energetic, music-led atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Read More: <a aria-label=\"\u20ac400 payment boost proposed as part of Budget 2027Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galwaybeo.ie\/news\/ireland-news\/400-payment-boost-proposed-part-11074606\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">\u20ac400 payment boost proposed as part of Budget 2027<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Read More: <a aria-label=\"Money saving experts 7 Irish supermarket swaps as grocery bills skyrocketLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galwaybeo.ie\/news\/ireland-news\/money-saving-experts-7-irish-11074468\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Money saving experts 7 Irish supermarket swaps as grocery bills skyrocket<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">American BBQ tradition dominates the Sidekick concept but with a modern twist.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Top of the tree\/menu is the signature chicken wings tossed in a choice of Buffalo, Spicy BBQ, or Gochujang glazes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If wings aren&#8217;t to your fancy, there are plenty of other options available.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Why not try the Double Down Smash Burger (loaded with cheddar, pickles, and burger relish) or the Sidechick Burger (crispy breaded chicken served on a pretzel bun with chipotle ranch slaw and yuzu pickles).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you&#8217;re with a group, maybe the Sharing Meat Platters, packed with ribs, brisket, crispy chicken, and traditional sides, is the best option.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Steak lovers can opt for a 10oz striploin, while seafood fans are catered to with crispy fried haddock. Lighter options include a classic Cobb salad and a superfood salad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">After all that, tucking into a sweet treat is the perfect way to finish the meal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Highlights include a chocolate and hazelnut brownie, strawberry cheesecake, and a pecan and honeycomb sundae.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sidekick is designed as a social hub centred around great music and community atmosphere. Launch festivities across both locations will feature live DJ sets, interactive launch moments, and special giveaways.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A year-round calendar of limited-edition menu specials, events and partnerships will give guests plenty of reasons to come back.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Sidekick opens on 31st July at The Dean Docklands and The Dean Galway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Join Galway Beo&#8217;s top stories and breaking news service on WhatsApp.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Click <a aria-label=\"this linkLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/JKzaGg32BJ54ycVuIghN2y\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">this link<\/a> to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If you\u2019re curious, you can read our<a aria-label=\" Privacy NoticeLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reachplc.com\/site-services\/privacy-policy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"> Privacy Notice<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s a double opening with one planned in Dublin as well The Double Down Smash Burger (Image: Sapient&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":566934,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[72,87100,61,60],"class_list":["post-566933","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-business","tag-business","tag-galway-restaurants","tag-ie","tag-ireland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/566933","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=566933"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/566933\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/566934"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=566933"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=566933"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=566933"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}