Cuba Galway, located at 9-11 Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 VK27, was one of the city's most iconic nightclubs, enjoying a legendary status in the west of Ireland's nightlife scene from its inception in the late 1990s until its closure in the mid-2010s. The venue was carved out of a former furniture store and quickly established itself as a central hub for dance music, alternative events, and youthful revelry. Not only was Cuba renowned for its late opening hours—often staying open well past other clubs in Galway—but it was also praised for its unique split-level structure, cavernous dancefloors, and the historic baroque features that gave the club a gritty, atmospheric charm.

Over the years, Cuba evolved to cater to changing musical tastes, pivoting from a heavy house and techno orientation in its early years to later embrace hip-hop, indie, electronic, and chart music. Its reputation as a melting pot for Galway’s students, locals, and visiting tourists gave it a particular cultural vibrancy unmatched elsewhere in the city. Regular themed nights and a welcoming, casual dress code cemented its identity as an accessible party spot for everyone.

Though the club never physically relocated, it underwent several refurbishments, with various improvements to lighting, sound systems, and VIP areas as management sought to keep pace with modern nightlife expectations. Cuba’s closure marked the end of an era for many Galwegians, and its absence is still lamented by those who remember its golden years as a rite of passage in Galway’s ever-changing social landscape. Notable artists who have performed at Cuba Galway include internationally recognized acts such as DJ Yoda, Felix Da Housecat, The Rubberbandits, and Erol Alkan, alongside local heroes like Daithí, The Amazing Apples, and DJ Fergal D'Arcy, all of whom contributed to Cuba’s enduring status as both a launching pad for Irish talent and a magnet for top-tier visiting performers.