If your idea of the perfect staycation involves great food, good cocktails, and a city that knows how to have a good time, Victoria Hotel Galway is where you start. With Queen Street Bar and Restaurant on the ground floor and the Latin Quarter on your doorstep, this is a staycation built around eating, drinking, and exploring.
Why Victoria Hotel for a Food Staycation
Victoria Hotel sits on Victoria Place, just off Eyre Square — a quiet street in the centre of Galway city. The hotel is a 3-star property with individually styled rooms and a focus on dining and experiences that sets it apart from the typical city hotel.
Queen Street is not just the hotel restaurant — it has become a Galway dining destination in its own right. The menu is built around locally sourced Irish ingredients, with a cocktail programme that is one of the strongest in the city. Weekend brunch (Friday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm) has become a Galway favourite.
Your Galway Food Staycation Itinerary
Friday evening. Check in, freshen up, and head down to Queen Street for dinner and cocktails. No need to go anywhere — the restaurant is in the hotel. After dinner, the Latin Quarter is a 2-minute walk for live music and late-night pubs.
Saturday morning. Brunch at Queen Street — take your time. Then walk to the Galway Saturday Market beside St Nicholas’ Church for artisan food, local produce, and street food.
Saturday afternoon. Explore Galway’s food scene: McDonagh’s for the best fish and chips in Ireland, McCambridge’s for artisan cheese and charcuterie, Ard Bia at Nimmos overlooking the Spanish Arch.
Saturday evening. Try one of Galway’s top restaurants — Kai, Aniar (Michelin-starred), or Oscar’s Seafood Bistro. Book ahead. End the night in Tigh Neachtain or The Quays for live music.
Sunday. A lazy brunch at Queen Street before checking out. Or, for something different, try a cocktail making class — one of the most popular experiences in Galway.
Beyond Food — Things to Do
Galway is walkable and full of life. Shop Street buskers, the Long Walk, Galway City Museum, and kayaking on the Corrib are all within walking distance. For a full guide, see our tips on things to do in Galway city centre.
Book Your Galway Foodie Staycation
Victoria Hotel is the only Galway hotel with a destination restaurant on-site, cocktail classes, and weekend brunch — all in the heart of the city. Book direct for the best available rate. View our latest offers.
