The Galway Races are in full swing and the city is flooded with revellers, sports fans and fashionistas.

If you and the girls are heading out for a few days, why not make the most of it with a boozy brunch in one of these gorgeous restaurants.

1) Dela

The lovely Dela on Dominick Street is the place to go for a hearty fry, Eggs Benedict or pancakes.

Just look at those crispy rashers!

2) Nox Hotel

Take the stress out of the races with brunch at Nox Hotel, where they'll have a hair stylist and make-up artist on hand on Wednesday and Thursday to help with your beauty needs.

3) Hyde

The recently opened Hyde is a gin lover's paradise - and they do a mean brunch too.

You can also get bottomless prosecco with your meal for just a tenner. Bargain!

4) The Kitchen

Enjoy brunch with a view at the Kitchen Cafe, nestled in Galway City Museum and overlooking the Spanish Arch.

From more traditional soups and sambos to Middle Eastern Mezzes and exciting vegetarian food, you'll find what you're looking for.

5) Biteclub

If you fancy a brunch with major party vibes, head to Biteclub, a "street food discotheque" attached to Electric on Abbeygate Street.

Expect tacos, French toast and lots of cockails.

6) Ard Bia

Ard Bia

This list wouldn't be complete without Ard Bia, a truly fabulous restaurant at Spanish Arch that uses fresh local produce.

Vegetarians should go for the "hippy fry", complete with roast flat mushroom, spinach, tomatoes,

7) Kai

Kai on the Sea Road technically doesn't do brunch but the lunch menu definitely deserves a mention.

Think hearty, healthy food with unusual flavour combinations, like goat's cheese with blood orange and tomato.