I've lived in the area for almost 10 years and only noticed the Galway Arms a few weeks ago. Toronto definitely has a plethora of Irish Pubs and I honestly have to say this isn't the best in my opinion.
The crowd seems like local regulars who like to chit chat with the bar tender, which means it takes FOREVER to get served. Although the Irish bartender who served us was very nice.
The seating is old and the corner booth where I sat had lots of rips and patches on the cushion seat.
One thing I do like about the Galway Arms is that they have a good selection of Irish beers on tap, including my favourite Kilkenny. But this is sort of expected of an Irish pub ya know?
The menu is your standard pub fare with an Irish twist. They have nightly specials such as liver an onions (seriously, does ANYONE actually like liver?!)
So overall, nothing wrong with the place really, it's just sort of meh = 2 stars in my book. But I'm giving it a 3 star because I aksed the bartender if I could buy one of their Kilkenny pint glasses, since I sort of "collect" these, and she said I could have it for free :) What a nice lady. But shhhhh, don't tell anyone. ;-)
Free street parking out front after 6pm and on weekends.