Explore Sligo
Sligo is shaped by history and land, by Atlantic air, mountain light, and the steady rhythm of the town and villages. The sea, lakes, mountains, and streets sit close together here, making it easy to move between quiet moments and open ground, culture and coastline.
Rooms at 32 sits on the first floor of 32 O’Connell Street, in the centre of it all. From here, the town unfolds on foot. Beyond it, Sligo opens outward to beaches, forests, mountains, and water.
Sligo Town (Walkable)
Independent cafés, pubs, and restaurants are part of Sligo’s daily rhythm, many just moments from Rooms at 32.
Restaurants
- OTTO – Pizzeria and wine bar, located directly downstairs (bookings taken separately)
- Flipside – Burgers and fries in a family-friendly, urban setting
- Hargadon Bros – Traditional pub food in a long-established local venue
- Donaghy’s Bar – Classic pub setting with food served daily
Breakfast, Cafés, Bakeries & Treats
- Lyons Café – bakery and café, serving breakfast and lunch
- Kate’s Kitchen – the best of everything
- Le Fournil Bakery
- Blend Café
- Rover Coffee Lab
- Fabio’s Ice Cream – small-batch ice cream made in Sligo
Art, Culture & Ideas (Walkable)
- Hamilton Gallery – Irish artists in an intimate setting
- The Hawk’s Well Theatre – Theatre, music, and performance throughout the year
- Sligo Abbey – A quiet historic presence in the town centre
- The Model – Contemporary art and Jack B. Yeats exhibitions
- The Factory – Blue Raincoat Theatre and performance space
Sea & Coast
- Strandhill Beach – Surfing, sea swimming, seaweed baths, cafés, and shoreline walks
- Coney Island – Tidal island to explore
- Rosses Point Beach – Open beaches, cafés, pubs, and views across Sligo Bay
- Mullaghmore – Big wave surfing and seasonal dolphin and whale watching
Walks, Lakes & Mountains
- Knocknarea – A steady walk with wide views
- Carrowmore – Europe’s oldest Neolithic burial landscape
- Gleniff Horseshoe – One of Ireland’s most scenic drives
- Benbulben – Woodland trails beneath a distinctive skyline
- Lough Gill – Lakeside walks and boat trips
- Hazelwood Forest – Quiet woodland paths
- Parke’s Castle – A restored castle by the lake
Golf, Riding & Adventure
- County Sligo Golf Club – Championship links at Rosses Point
- Strandhill Golf Club – Cliff-top course overlooking the Atlantic
- North West Adventure Tours – Guided surfing, hiking, and coastal experiences
- Island View Riding Stables – Horse riding along beaches and countryside routes
