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- Waterford was once the Wine Capital of Ireland. As one of the oldest cities, Waterford’s wine culture has played a huge role in its heritage for hundreds of years. With a long and colourful wine history, Waterford was once a bustling European port and a hub of wine commerce.
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- WATERFORD & WINE… Waterford was once the Wine Capital of Ireland. As one of the oldest cities, Waterford's wine culture has played a huge role in its heritage for hundreds of years.
- THE WATERFORD BLAA... A soft white bread roll, is a speciality of Waterford and is traditionally filled with hot bacon, sausages or any breakfast item you fancy!
- THE IRISH TRICOLOUR FLAG... The Irish Flag was flown for the very first time in Waterford City on the 7th of March 1848 by the Irish revolutionary, TF Meagher.
- ST PATRICKS DAY... Waterford clergyman, Luke Wadding was the person responsible for establishing St. Patrick's Day as a national feast day in the mid-17th century.
Reputed to be Ireland’s oldest city – with a Christian parish that predates even St Patrick – Waterford is certainly richly decked in Viking tales, architecture, finery and folklore. Even its name, from the Norse meaning “ram fjord”, holds fast to the city’ pedigree.
- The Waterford Greenway. Waterford Greenway is the longest off-road walking and cycling experience in Ireland. Stretching 46 km, this spectacular route goes from Waterford City to Dungarvan, along the former Great Southern and Western Railway line.
- The Food and Drink. As all good Vikings will know, there’s no fun without a feast, which is probably why Waterford has such a strong food culture today.
- The Viking Triangle. As Ireland’s oldest city, you can’t visit Waterford without soaking up some heritage and history. At the heart of the city, is the ‘Viking triangle’ dubbed for the 1000-year-old walls that were once built around it.
- Amazing Art Festivals. Waterford is never short of a good festival. Whether your interests lie in music, food, literature or the arts, you can be sure that Waterford has a festival for you.
- Some Quick Need-To-Knows Before Visiting Waterford City
- About Waterford City
- Things to Do in Waterford City and Nearby
- Waterford City Accommodation
- Places to Eat in Waterford City
- Pubs in Waterford City
- FAQs About Visiting Waterford City
Although a visit to Waterford City is fairly straightforward, there’s a few quick chunks of information worth knowing in advance of your trip.
Ireland’s oldest city boasts a long and colourful history. You’re never far from the River Suir waterfront, which attracted Viking settlers back in 914AD.
There are plenty of things to do in Waterford City. Many of the city’s attractions are indoor, which makes them perfect for those dreaded rainy days. Below, you’ll find everything from Reginald’s Tower and The Medieval Museum to places to eat, sleep and drink.
There’s no end to the number of places to stay in Waterford City, as you’ll discover if you hop into our Waterford City Hotelsguide. From swanky stays to more pocket friendly nights away in some of the City’s guesthouses, you’ll find plenty of accommodation options here. Here are two of our favourites (affiliate links).
As was the case with pubs, there’s a lot of fine places for a feed in Waterford City, ranging from relaxed and casual to some fancy fine dining. In our guide to the best restaurants in Waterford City, you’ll find several great places to eat that’ll make your belly happy!
There’s some excellent pubs in WaterfordCity, the best of which, in our opinion, is the brilliant J. & K. Walsh Victorian Spirit Grocer. During the summer months, you’ll find live music and mischief taking place in many of Waterford City’s public houses. See our guide to pubs in Waterford here.
Since publishing a guide to theWaterford Greenwayseveral years back, we’ve had hundreds of emails asking various things about Waterford City. In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.
1. WATERFORD & WINE. Waterford was once the Wine Capital of Ireland. As one of the oldest cities, Waterford’s wine culture has played a huge role in its heritage for hundreds of years. With a long and colourful wine history, Waterford was once a bustling European port and a hub of wine commerce.
Feb 22, 2018 · Famed for our blue skies and blue seas, Waterford is packed with a myriad of beaches, hiking trails and bike routes that ensure you see the best of what the county has to offer.
The city is the headquarters of extensive salmon and sea fisheries and is the most important port on the south coast after Cork. Waterford has a vibrant cultural life. Its Theatre Royal hosts the annual Waterford International Festival of Light Opera. The city is also the home of Waterford Institute of Technology (established 1970). Pop.
