# Hen Party Galway — Packages, Ideas & Accommodation at Victoria Hotel
Galway has long been one of Ireland’s favourite hen party destinations, and it earns the reputation every weekend. The Latin Quarter, the cobbled laneways, the bars, the craic, the mix of old-world atmosphere and genuinely brilliant nightlife — it all makes for a hen weekend that people talk about for years.
The question is where to base yourselves. The Victoria Hotel, right on Eyre Square in Galway city centre, has become one of the go-to choices for hen parties in Galway — and not just because of the location, though the location is hard to beat. It is the combination of stylish rooms, a bar and restaurant on-site, and a set of hen party experiences that can be as low-key or as full-on as your group wants.
## Why Victoria Hotel for Your Hen Party in Galway?
Location is everything for a hen party, and ours is as central as it gets. Step out of the hotel and you are a few minutes’ walk from:
– **Quay Street and the Latin Quarter** — Galway’s legendary nightlife strip, home to traditional music pubs, cocktail bars, and the kind of atmosphere you cannot replicate elsewhere
– **Shop Street** — Galway’s main pedestrianised street, ideal for a morning of shopping and coffee before the evening kicks off
– **The Spanish Arch and the River Corrib** — brilliant for afternoon photos and a walk before getting ready
– **Galway’s independent restaurants** — from seafood on the quays to everything the Latin Quarter has to offer
You can walk everywhere. That is the point. No taxis in and out, no logistics headache — just the city on your doorstep from the moment you check in.
The hotel itself has [stylish, refurbished rooms](/stay/) that work for groups, with Queen Street Bar & Restaurant downstairs for breakfast, group dinners, and late-night cocktails. It is a proper base, not just a place to sleep.
## Hen Party Experiences at Victoria Hotel
We offer a menu of hen party experiences that can be booked individually or combined into a package tailored to your group. Here is what is available:
### Cocktail Making Class — €25 to €35 per person
This is our most popular hen party experience, and the one that gets the most messages from brides-to-be. The [Cocktail Making Class](/cocktail-making-class/) takes place in the mezzanine of Queen Street Bar — a gorgeous, private-feeling space above the main bar floor.
Your group will spend one to two hours with one of our experienced bartenders, learning the techniques behind two or three signature cocktails. Shaking, muddling, garnishing — the lot. It is interactive, relaxed, and genuinely fun, even for those who would not describe themselves as cocktail people.
Pricing:
– €25 per person — 1 cocktail session (up to 15 participants)
– €30 per person — 2 cocktails session (up to 12 participants)
– €35 per person — 3 cocktails session (up to 10 participants)
Sessions run from 5pm daily. To book, email queenstreet@victoriahotelgalway.com with your group size and preferred date.
### Bubbly & Bliss Package — €15 per person
A private event space for four hours, with a glass of prosecco on arrival. This package is designed for the activities you want to bring in yourselves — hen games, speeches, a quiz, whatever the group has planned. It is a flexible, affordable way to get a dedicated private space in the heart of Galway city centre without over-complicating it.
### Creative Workshops
For hen parties that want something a bit different, we can arrange flower crown making and Paint & Prosecco sessions. Both are informal, sociable, and produce excellent photos. Ask us about availability and current pricing when you enquire.
### Drinks Trees
One of the most-photographed features of a Queen Street hen party: our cocktail trees, prosecco trees, and gin trees. A sharing centrepiece that looks brilliant, encourages group conversation, and saves a lot of time at the bar. Available for hen party bookings — ask when you enquire.
## A Cocktail Making Class in Galway City Centre
If you are specifically looking for a cocktail making class in Galway, it is worth knowing what sets ours apart from activity-day companies. Ours takes place in an actual bar — Queen Street — with a working bartender who knows the menu inside out, using the same spirits and equipment the bar uses every night. It is not a corporate training room with a portable cocktail kit.
The mezzanine setting is intimate and has its own atmosphere. Groups tend to find it naturally social — there is something about standing at a bar learning to make drinks together that breaks the ice fast, even if everyone already knows each other.
After the class, you are already in the bar. The evening can start immediately, without anyone having to organise transport to the next venue.
## Galway for a Hen Party — The City Guide
Galway punches above its weight for a hen weekend. Here is a quick guide to making the most of it:
**Friday afternoon:** Arrive, check in, freshen up. Coffee at our café or on Shop Street. A wander through the Latin Quarter to get your bearings.
**Friday evening:** Cocktail making class at 5pm in Queen Street mezzanine. Dinner in the restaurant afterwards. Move on to the Latin Quarter — Tigh Neachtain, Massimo, Garavan’s, Roisín Dubh depending on your group’s taste. Galway’s live music scene is one of the best in Ireland, and it runs late.
**Saturday:** A lazy brunch at Queen Street (running from 12pm to 4pm at weekends). Optional afternoon activity — flower crown making, Paint & Prosecco, or a walk out to Salthill along the Promenade. Dinner at a group booking in the restaurant, or out to one of the city’s other great restaurants. Then the Latin Quarter again, because Galway on a Saturday night is not to be missed.
**Sunday:** Breakfast available, checkout, and a slow walk back through the city before heading home.
## Group Accommodation at the Victoria Hotel
The Victoria Hotel offers rooms in a range of types to suit different group configurations — doubles, twins, and room options that can be adjusted to how your group is travelling. All rooms are fully refurbished with luxury bedding, en-suite bathrooms, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
For hen party group room bookings, contact our reservations team directly — we can look at what is available across your dates and work with you on the best configuration for the group. Email info@victoriahotelgalway.com or call +353 91 567433. See [our rooms](/stay/) for full details on room types.
## How to Book a Hen Party at Victoria Hotel Galway
For hen party packages and room reservations, the best starting point is a direct enquiry. Tell us:
1. Your preferred dates
2. Group size (people, not rooms — we will work out the room configuration)
3. Which experiences you are interested in (cocktail class, Bubbly & Bliss, creative workshop, drinks trees, or a combination)
Email: info@victoriahotelgalway.com (rooms) / queenstreet@victoriahotelgalway.com (experiences)
Phone: +353 91 567433
Or visit our dedicated [hen parties and girly getaways page](/hen-parties-girly-getaways/) for a full overview of everything we offer.
Galway is ready for you. We will make sure the hotel is too.
