Galway gets a taste of Africa as new restaurant Habib & Abu opens in Westend
Habib & Abu opens on Dominick Street, bringing bold African flavours, upbeat Afro tunes, and a vibrant new energy to Galway's dining scene.
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A new restaurant opening in Galway is set to bring a much-needed addition to the city's dining scene as it officially launches this week.
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