Attractions in Sligo
In this blog article we want to highlight 4 Hen and Stag attractions in Sligo town and its surrounding areas. Since gone live with our brand new website, we soon discovered there are far more Hen and Stag attractions than we first thought. Here are just 4 reasons on why you
Activities
While building our brand new website we soon discovered that Sligo had so many unique Hen and Stag suppliers that offered many unique Hen and Stag packages, and that Sligo was certainly not short of Hen and Stag party ideas. We discovered so many we sent some of our team to discover what some of these activities were all about.
Lough Gill Brewery Tour The lough gill brewery tour is another one of those must see attractions while on your Hen or Stag tour of Sligo. The Lough Gill Brewery is the first brewery to be located in Sligo Town in over 100 years since Foley’s Brewery ceased brewing on the site of what is today the Velvet Rooms building. Located in the Heart of Sligo. Lough Gill Brewery strives to think outside the box and brew complex high quality speciality brews. During the tour you get to see how some of the branded beers are made and you will also have a time for tasting ( which is always important )
Deep Sea Fishing Sligo Bay holds good varied fishing grounds from hard reefs to rocks and sandbanks for world class inshore, offshore, light gear and game angling. Targeted game fishing for sea trout, big skate, tope, blue shark and Giant Bluefin Tuna is available whilst in season. This activity is brought to us by Sligo Boat Charters based in Rosses point, along with the Deep Sea Fishing activity, they also have other to choose from. This gives guests and visitors a chance to explore a beautiful area of Sligo town while doing a little bit of fishing.
The Garavogue is without doubt Sligo’s No 1 Party destination, with Live Music and Djs 7 nights a week. The Garavogue has recently gone through a refurbishment where they have added 2 more bars and more seating to cater for all party bookings comfortably. Hen, Stags and party goers from all over Ireland book into Sligo’s best party venue every week, which always creates an unforgettable atmosphere every weekend.
Hotels
We are very lucky to have some of the most amazing Hotels in Sligo town, this enables us to cater for the high accommodation demand when we book in our Hens and Stags.
The Clayton
Set on beautiful grounds overlooked by the spectacular Benbulben Mountain.
The Clayton Hotel Sligo is situated in the idyllic setting of the West coast of Ireland, overlooked by the magnificent Benbulben Mountain, only 2 and a half hours from Dublin. The hotel exudes classic contemporary style complete with a stunning Elizabethan facade. Within walking distance from the bustling town of Sligo, Clayton Hotel Sligo has 73 superior rooms and 89 suites which include kitchenette facilities.
The Glasshouse
The Glasshouse is Sligo’s only 4 star city centre hotel, towering dramatically over the Garavogue River it offers the discerning traveller chic interiors, great city views and proximity to all downtown Sligo has to offer. Shaped like a ship in dock, the hotel’s glass exterior can be seen from afar, inside the quirky interiors are equally as impressive.
Riverside Hotel
Located in the heart of Sligo town, Riverside Hotel offers spacious and stylish en-suite rooms with free WiFi. Sligo bus and train stations are within a 10-minute walk. Each bedroom at Riverside Hotel features a flat-screen TV, an en-suite bathroom with a bath or a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The suites have a lounge with a flat-screen TV.
The property overlooks the Garavogue River and many rooms have stunning river views. The Mill Bar and Restaurant at Riverside Hotel serves full Irish breakfasts and there is an extensive lunch and dinner menu. Public parking is available on the surrounding streets. O’Connell Street is a 2-minute walk away.
The Sligo Park Hotel
Located on the Wild Atlantic Way, just on the edge of Sligo Town, in the Heart of Yeats’ Country, the four star Sligo Park Hotel is set in quiet parkland and surrounded by some of the most scenic countryside in Ireland, ranging from the majestic Benbulben to the Wild Atlantic Way . This contemporary style hotel in Sligo Town boasts 136 spacious, comfortable bedrooms, including 12 superior bedrooms and the Innisfree Suite, located in the private Lough Gill Wing. The hotel has an AA Rosette award winning Restaurant – the Hazelwood, also a modern Leisure Club with a bright, fresh atmosphere and natural light streaming into the swimming pool and Jacuzzi. The hotel also offers dedicated conferencing and banqueting facilities accommodating up to 520 delegates.