Viking Hotel Blog

If you are thinking of planning a little trip away; Waterford is a good choice! There is loads to see and do over the next couple of months; below are just a few that we have picked: Theatrical shows If you enjoy comedy shows; the Theatre Royal is hosting the popular...

Great design and space The newly refurbished bar and restaurant ‘The Wooden Pestle’ at The Viking Hotel offers a new contemporary but cosy look and feel. Thinking back to when the plans from the design company were unveiled, the excitement among the staff began to...

It has been a busy year for The Viking Hotel and ending on a high with our new look hotel just around the corner! Our Restaurant and Bar is currently undergoing a massive facelift. A welcome change the colours of the Bar and Restaurant will be contemporary with clean...

A winter wonderland Winterval has really put Waterford on the map as a destination over the festive period. Winterval runs from Saturday 17th November until Sunday 23rd of December this year with loads to see and do for all the family! The festival kicks off in JR...

Being the oldest city in Ireland, Waterford has quite a bit of history attached to it. There are three fantastic museums in the city that capture the essence of the area's fascinating history. These museums are Reginald’s Tower, Bishop's Palace and the Medieval Museum...

No 9 CAFÉ This café is based on Barronstrand Street in the centre of Waterford City. This café offers a bright and modern space with loads of choice for lunch such as soups, salads, sandwiches & burgers and won’t make a huge dent in your pocket either! See their...

 Waterford itself has a lot of local attractions to enjoy but what if you want to see just a little bit further afield? Luckily Waterford is a great starting point to see the many attractions that Ireland has to offer. Here are our top picks of the best day trips...

   If you are a fan of gin and craft beers, the new fashionable way to enjoy a tipple – Waterford does not disappoint with plenty of places to go to enjoy a drink. Waterford is home to three notable businesses that are working on distilling high-quality...

What to do in Waterford There is plenty to see and do in Waterford, from The Viking Triangle, Mount Congreve Gardens, Waterford Crystal Visitor Centre, The Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre to The Waterford Greenway and shows at The Theatre Royal. The beauty of...

 Escape Rooms These are becoming increasingly popular. If you are competitive and love puzzles; this one is one for you. Escape Rooms involves being locked in a room with a small team of people, solving problems and finding the key to get your team out. Generally, the...

 A day trip or an overnight stay in Waterford can be a great experience for all considering the offerings. Whether you are travelling as a couple, family or part of a group there is plenty to choose from. There are a few places, I would personally recommend if...

Often our guests are of a sporty nature and it really brings home to me how much there is in Waterford for the sports enthusiast. At the Viking Hotel we have welcomed all kinds of sporting groups from Soccer, Gaelic Football & Hurling to golfers and runners. The...