Taste of Sligo Tours

25/03/2026

Delighted to feature in the Irish times
On irelands amazing food tours . Please access article below ⬇️ Up Sligo 🤩

https://www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/2026/03/25/trip-the-taste-fantastic-on-one-of-irelands-amazing-food-tours/

23/01/2026

10/07/2025

Taste of Sligo Food Festival set for September Success

📅 Friday 19th – Sunday 21st September 2025

After an outstandingly successful event in their first year, the Taste of Sligo Food Festival has announced a stellar line up for the 2025 festival which now extends to three days. Running from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September the annual celebration of food, which is the brainchild of local food hero Anthony Gray, brings top chefs and food producers to Queen Maeve Square in the heart of Sligo town. It's all about the atmosphere and a winning combination of cookery demonstrations, al fresco dining, live music and kids’ entertainment as well as dozens of artisan food stalls and food trucks it adds up to a superb experience for foodies of all ages. It’s an additional draw, bringing tourists to Sligo for a foodie weekend.

Professional cookery demonstrations include celebrity chefs Kevin Dundon, Shane Smith and Sham Hanifa with well-known MC Tracie Daly of Ballymaloe fame. Also starring on the demo stage are award winning local Sligo Food Trail members Alan Fitzmaurice (The Glasshouse Hotel), Becca Sweeney (Hooked), Anthony Gray (Hooked & Eala Bhan), Aisling Kelly (Sligo Oyster Experience), Afro Caribbean cooking sensation Funké Egberongbe (Funké Restaurant) and Dr Prannie Rhatigan as part of the Spanish Armada Ireland weekend. Sarah Browne (Oysome) is a new local face on the demonstration stage.

Stands include a fabulous cross-section of producers with lots of artisan produce to bring home and enjoy on the day. Mammy Johnson’s have all the home made ice-cream flavours you can imagine. Drinks are well represented too with Lough Gill Craft Beer catering for craft beer lovers and the Drumshanbo Gin Bar offering delicious options.

New this year is the Cool Food School with cookery workshops for 5th and 6th class students. Presented by BTEC-qualified Health Coach Deirdre, the mission is to teach children of all ages about the joys of healthy eating. Workshops will be held before the festival opens on Friday in Eala Bhán.

For 2025 a third day has been added due to popular demand and the festival begins this year on Friday 19th September with a tapas-style event running from 4.30 to 9pm. Festival hours on Saturday 20th September are 12-8pm and on Sunday 21st September 12-9pm. Large crowds are expected and advance booking is advised.

The Taste of Sligo Food Festival is supported by Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Rural Innovation and Development Fund (RIDF), Sligo BID, Sligo Food Trail, Visit Sligo, Sligo County Council, Fáilte Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way and Sligo Chamber of Commerce, Whitesides SuperValu, Expert Electrical and Hawks Rock Distillery.

The easiest way to get festival tickets is to book in advance through Eventbrite:

www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-sligo-food-festival-2025-tickets-1469189307769

The cost is €10 per day or €15 for an early bird three day-ticket (before 31st July). The standard three-day ticket price is €20. Under-12s get free admission with an adult.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Sligo BID Sligo Food Trail Fáilte Ireland Wild Atlantic Way Sligo Chamber Of Commerce Whiteside's Supervalu Ballisodare Expert Electrical Hawks Rock Distillery

24/06/2025

Another brilliant Taste tour today in beautiful Sligo fantastic bunch of visitors from American 🇺🇸 enjoying our amazing food shops and pubs 😎Along with sampling food from local suppliers , while hearing about the providence of where it comes from .

24/05/2025

This is a 2.5-hour long food tour. You will visit five to seven Sligo venues, taste and sample a variety of dishes made with the freshest local produce and taste drinks such as craft beers, wine & whiskey. Get together to share food, drink, experiences and stories. There is no better way to explore Sligo than through its hospitality industry with Anthony Gray as a host.

Sligo’s hospitality experts not only compliment each other in their unique offerings but also come together to strengthen the visitor experience. From an exclusive local Oyster farm and tasting experience, to world class wines, gourmet sweet treats, locally distilled beverages and a buzzing music and culture scene, Taste of Sligo Tours combines it all to ensure that Sligo remains in every food lover's heart.
What's included

5 to 7 stops in Sligos top Food Spots
Drinks and Food
Dietary Requirements Catered For
Local Expert Foodie and Guide

16/05/2025

Stop No. 3: Sligo Oyster Experience 🦪

The third stop on our Taste of Sligo Food Tours is the Sligo Oyster Experience in WB Yeats café. Here, the incredible Aisling Kelly tells the history of oysters in Sligo and their benefits not only to us but to the environment, all whilst providing a feast of oysters in innovative ways. This stop is a winner for all oyster lovers. And for those who aren’t so sure about them, you may just leave with a new found love.

Each stop on our tours incorporates a unique Sligo business that offers something different from the last. An incredible 2.5hr experience that is perfect for so many occasions - whether it is your first visit to Sligo, celebrating a milestone with friends and family, or having a weekend away for a special event.

To find out more or to book your Taste of Sligo Food Tour today, visit our website on www.tasteofsligo.ie 💻

09/05/2025

Stop No. 2: Hooked 🪝

Next up on your Taste of Sligo Food Tour is Hooked restaurant, situated along the Garavogue River 🌊

Hooked is a funky, casual dining spot that is full of surprises - with all the classics and new favourites you’ll never forget! Here you will try a selection of the Chef’s favourites, with a local craft beer to wash it down 🤩

Each stop on our tours incorporates a unique Sligo business that offers something different from the last. An incredible 2.5hr experience that is perfect for so many occasions - whether it is your first visit to Sligo, celebrating a milestone with friends and family, or having a weekend away for a special event.

To find out more or to book your Taste of Sligo Food Tour today, visit our website on www.tasteofsligo.ie 💻

02/05/2025

Stop No. 1: Eala Bhán 🥂

The first stop on our tours is Eala Bhán - a fine dining restaurant that incorporates fresh, local produce in their innovative dishes. Here you will enjoy two of their staple dishes, accompanied with some bubbly 🥂

Each stop on our tours incorporates a unique Sligo business that offers something different from the last. An incredible 2.5hr experience that is perfect for so many occasions - whether it is your first visit to Sligo, celebrating a milestone with friends and family, or having a weekend away for a special event.

To find out more or to book your Taste of Sligo Food Tour today, visit our website on www.tasteofsligo.ie 💻

16/04/2025

🌟TASTE OF SLIGO TOURS 2025🌟

The days are warmer, the evenings are longer and the Taste of Sligo 2025 summer season is well underway! ☀️

We are so excited for another summer jam-packed full of incredible food tours with amazing company and unbeatable local produce, all while making memories that will last a lifetime ✨✨

Whether you are visiting Sligo this summer, planning a hen or stag party, celebrating a milestone, or simply wish to try some of the best local produce in the world - our Food Tours are the way to do it. Book now at www.tasteofsligo.ie and they are filling up fast so don’t miss out 💻



Sligo BID Fáilte Ireland Wild Atlantic Way Sligo Chamber Of Commerce Sligo Food Trail Visit Sligo

26/02/2025

✨TASTE OF SLIGO FOOD TOUR 2025✨

Brighter evenings and longer days mean one thing to us here at the Taste of Sligo… our 2025 food tour bookings are open! ☀️

Our food tours allow the incredible experience of learning Sligo’s history and rich culture through a 2.5hour tour taking you around seven of the amazing food and drink establishments our beautiful town has to offer ✨✨

Bookings are now open through to June 2025 at www.tasteofsligo.ie 💻

If you are interested in booking later in the year, or have any queries about our tours, please contact us at [email protected] 📧



Sligo BID Wild Atlantic Way Fáilte Ireland Sligo Food Trail

13/12/2024

Gift the unforgettable experience of a Taste of Sligo Food Tour this Christmas 🎁

Vouchers available now at www.taste Sligo.ie ✨✨

14/11/2024

We would like to wish a very happy 10th birthday to our friends in WB’s Coffee House cafe 🎂🎂

Aisling has done an outstanding job, not only with the cafe itself, but also with her oyster experience which she runs from the cafe. Her innovation and hard work are an inspiration to us all, and what she has done to promote Sligo’s incredible produce is commendable!

We cannot wait to see how WB’s Coffee House continues to grow, and we are so proud to work with them as a fan-favourite stop on our Taste of Sligo Food Tours 🎉🎉

WB's Coffee House
Sligo Oyster Experience