Hooker Beers

Galway Hooker Teams up with Hooked Restaurant to Launch Beer

The well-known family-owned restaurant Hooked have launched Ali’s Irish Ale – a beer crafted by Galway Hooker Brewery for visitors to enjoy. 


A Beer Crafted with Seafood in Mind

The partnership between Galway Hooker and Hooked is certainly an exciting one, and anyone who tastes Ali’s Irish Ale will surely agree that it is the “reel deel”.

Ali’s Irish Ale by Hooked is the name of the fantastic new beer that is sure to go down a treat with customers.

Brewed and canned onsite at Galway Hooker Brewery’s premises in Oranmore, it is an ideal accompaniment to any of the tantalising dishes you’re sure to find at one of Hooked’s locations on Henry Street and in Barna.

Plus, Ali’s Irish Ale has been crafted by Galway Hooker with seafood very much in mind. 

The fantastic flavour of this beer is complemented beautifully by an eye-catching can design that is sure to grab your attention when you arrive at either of Hooked’s fantastic restaurants.

So, if you’re looking for a beverage to complement your seafood journey, then this brew by Galway Hooker is certainly the one for you – especially when you hear the story behind it.


Named in Honour of Seafood Legend

Ali’s Irish Ale is brewed by Galway Hooker Brewery in the traditional style of an India Pale Ale, and the beer is packed full of citrus and tropical fruit flavours.

Galway Hooker Brewery is the oldest existing brewery in Connacht, and they have been crafting beers since 2006.

Ali’s Irish Ale is well suited to seafood, cured meats, or dessert dishes.

It is the ideal choice on your visit to Hooked, where you can enjoy all manner of fresh seafood favourites like spicy-coated calamari, steamed Killary Harbour mussels, and spicy shrimp taco. 

Ali’s Irish Ale is named in honour of Hooked owner and culinary entrepreneur Ali Jalilvand who began his sea-faring journey in Galway in 1981 when he arrived to become a fishmonger.

Today, some 42 years later, Ali owns multiple restaurants across Galway as well as a fish shop.

Ali knows the seafood industry inside-out, and his restaurants have garnered acclaim from near and far, in addition to winning awards.

Hooked Partnership

Fish, Chips, and Beer

“At Hooked, Seafood isn’t just our business, it’s our passion, and crafting dishes that bring together the best of our region’s produce is a journey that is as exciting today as it was when we opened our first restaurant,” Nuisín Jalilvand, Hooked Managing Director, said.

“We are thrilled to have teamed up with Galway Hooker to craft our very own Hooked beer that perfectly complements our seafood dishes. We have been captivating our customers with Ali’s Fish Market and our restaurant menus over the years, and the introduction of Ali’s Irish Ale perfectly aligns with our culinary vision. What’s more harmonious than the trio of fish, chips, and beer? Nuisín said.

Ali’s Irish Ale can be savoured at either one of the Hooked locations on Henry Street or in Barna, so why not make a reservation and grab your favourite seafood dish and a glass of Ali’s Irish Ale?

Galway Hooker beers can be purchased from your local off-license or supermarket – why not visit their website to find out more about their core range?


The Connacht Hospitality Group

Galway Hooker is owned by The Connacht Hospitality Group, the group behind popular hotels like The Connacht Hotel, Residence Hotel, and HYDE Hotel, while they also own An Púcán, 1520, and HYDE Bar. The family-owned Group is run by the Fitzgerald family and company Director John Carmody, together with their great leadership team.