Live Music at Talbot Hotel Wexford

What to Expect

The Talbot Hotel sits on the quay overlooking the River Slaney, a four-star, 107-room hotel whose main draw is its position: walk out the front door and the whole of Wexford town is behind you. The hotel bar runs live music three nights a week, typically a solo performer or small duo playing covers and ballads for a mixed crowd of hotel residents and locals in for a drink. It is a more comfortable, sit-down alternative to the pubs on Main Street and around the Bull Ring, with proper seating and a view over the water rather than a standing-room session in a back bar. Guests treat it as part of a night out rather than a destination gig, which suits anyone who wants music without committing to a ticketed show.

As one of the bigger hotels in Wexford town, the Talbot also does steady business hosting weddings, conferences and tour groups, and the bar’s live music slots into that wider mix rather than standing alone as a dedicated venue night. It suits visitors staying at the hotel who want an easy night without moving on to the pubs further into town, as well as locals who prefer a quieter, seated setting to the louder bars around Crown Quarter. The quayside location also makes it a natural stop either before or after a walk along the harbour.

Good to Know

• Three nights a week, Wexford town, exact nights can vary by season so check with the hotel for the current week’s line-up
• No cover charge to listen in the bar
• Comfortable hotel bar setting with harbour views, food available earlier in the evening
• A five-minute walk from the Bull Ring and Main Street if you want to combine it with the rest of the town
• Good option if you are staying at the hotel or nearby and want music without travelling further

Getting There

The Talbot Hotel is on the quay in Wexford town, a short walk from the train station. Irish Rail connects Wexford to Dublin Connolly in around two hours, and Bus Éireann and Wexford Bus both stop in the town centre. The hotel has its own car park for guests and visitors, and it is an easy walk into the rest of the town from the front door.