THE SLIDING ROCK INN, Galway

The Sliding Rock Inn - A landmark B&B with live music, sports screenings, and restaurant near Galway University

Located on the west side of Galway City, this welcoming Galway hotel features nine comfortable bedrooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, and tea/coffee makers. Each room at The Sliding Rock Inn includes heating, carpeted floors, wardrobes, and free toiletries. The on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while the bar hosts live music on Fridays and Saturdays until 00:30, with entertainment also available on select public holidays. Sports enthusiasts can watch Sky Sports, Setanta, and BT Sports on large screens. The property sits 984.3 ft from the National University of Galway and an 11-minute walk from the city center. Key attractions within 1 mile include the Spanish Arch, Galway City Museum, and Eyre Square, while Salthill's seafront is 1 mile away.

Pros

Live entertainment available until late on weekends

Secure parking available for vehicles and bikes

Walking distance to multiple restaurants including Mr. Waffle, Wholly Cow Burger, and Supermac's (all within 984.3 ft)

Convenient base for exploring Connemara region (21.5 miles away)

Cons

Shannon Airport is 40.5 miles from the property

Entertainment noise may be noticeable until 00:30 on weekends