Waterford City is home to a vibrant nightlife scene. The region has numerous pubs and bars as well as a few nightclubs along with some of the finest theatres in the country. The possibilities are endless, from a quiet night out with friends with traditional Irish music and storytelling, or a night out dancing to the early hours.

 

The hotel offers music every weekend from local musicians and from May to September also offers music on Sunday Nights and a traditional Irish Session on Wednesday Evenings from 8:30pm.

 

If you just want to relax and enjoy the atmosphere in a pub with character there are a number of excellent pubs scattered around the City which you should check. Ideally located beside Reginald's Tower is The Reg, which offers entertainment 7 nights a week.  Downes on Thomas Street, which was established in 1759 and is still in the same eccentric family for six generations. It is also one of the few remaining houses to bottle its own whiskey. Located down the narrow streets of Waterford City’s historic quarter, The Munster Bar was established as a public house in 1822 and has been in the hands of the Fitzgerald family since 1952. The interior has beautiful oak panelled walls and elegant fireplaces. Other traditional pubs also well worth a visit include Geoffs Bar, The Gingerman, Katty Barrys, Jordans and the Three Shippes which are in the City Centre and within easy walking distance of each other.

There is an excellent choice of night clubs catering to all tastes and interests and conveniently located close by to each other in the John Street Village where the main concentration of night clubs and bars are in the City, these include Kazbar, Crystal nightclub and The Foundary.

The late bars which are also close by and serve until 2.30am are Revolution, The Reg, Sinnots bar.

The Theatre Royal is a beautifully restored Victorian theatre hidden inside a Georgian building and is both Ireland's oldest theatre with the smallest stage. 

Garter Lane offers a continuous programme of music, dance, theatre, film and visual arts. For details of current productions, please check out our Calendar or visit Garter Lane’s website.

Slainte - The Show, Ancient Songs & Stories

With 8 screens The Odeon Cinema always has a wide line up to choose from. You also have the newly opened Omniplex to choose from as well.

Greyhound Racing at Kilcohan Park, Waterford

Looking for something fun, that all ages and groups can enjoy? Check out the thrills, the experience and the excitement, that is a night at the dogs. Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium, situated in Waterford City, boasts excellent facilities, combined with fun and food, as well as top class racing. For a night out with a difference try a visit to the Kilcohan Greyhound Track which along with the attraction of the racing also has a restaurant and bar facilities. Ask at your hotel for your ‘Welcome to Waterford’ voucher which will get you two tickets for the price of one. Racing is on every Friday and Saturday night with gates opening at 7.00pm.

Book a table in the restaurant  which you can enjoy as you follow the racing action, with panoramic views of the track from your table. You can relax as drinks are delivered right to your side, along with a Tote betting service. For something a little less formal, there is a range of fast food options available, or simply pay at the turnstile and enjoy the atmosphere!
For more information  please visit www.igb.ie/waterford  or call the National Sales Centre on 1890 269 969 for bookings.

Tramore Race Course has a number of evening meets during the year.