Why stay at Barnacles Quay Street House? Lonely Planet, 2008: “Barnacles is in the heart of the action in Galway on a pedestrianised street. It is located on the same street as all the pubs & restaurants you came to Galway for. Barnacles Quay Street House is ideally situated in the pedestrianised area that is Galway’s Latin Quarter. Surrounded by the very best in shops, pubs, theatres and restaurants.