The Great Escape Waterford
The Great Escape Waterford: Hours, Address, The Great Escape Waterford Reviews: 4.5/5
The Great Escape Waterford
The Great Escape Waterford
4.5
12:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 21:00
Wednesday
12:00 - 21:00
Thursday
12:00 - 21:00
Friday
12:00 - 21:00
Saturday
12:00 - 22:30
About
We are Waterford's premiere escape room. Featuring top of the range facilities and games which have been rigorously play tested, you're guaranteed a fantastic session - no matter your ability! Following a briefing session, you’ll be locked into one of our themed rooms. You’ll have 60 minutes to explore the room for clues, keys, combinations and much more. Work together to escape in time!
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AmyK404
8 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We went for both the escape room and the axe throwing. Both were incredible experiences. Mark was so helpful and friendly it immediately put us at ease. We did the Harry Potter themed room which really stuck to the theme and had many hidden Harry Potter gems. It was our first escape room experience and we really enjoyed it. We will definitely be booking again for another room. I would recommend the axe throwing to anyone who has a spare hour. It was incredibly fun and as a couple we enjoyed the competition.
Written 11 February 2022
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Jonty S
Quarteira, Portugal15 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
This was our 10th escape room and our first as a married couple (honeymoon trip!).
Mark was a gentleman and recommended prison-break.
It was a quality room and rather tricky. We managed to get out with 20 seconds to spare.
Would highly recommend. Definitely one of our favourites
Mark was a gentleman and recommended prison-break.
It was a quality room and rather tricky. We managed to get out with 20 seconds to spare.
Would highly recommend. Definitely one of our favourites
Written 10 September 2021
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Sam R
Cowdenbeath, UK83 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
1st time doing an escape room, we done the Cludo room. We had Mark helping us with clues. So many clues to find and puzzles to solve. Great experience
Written 31 August 2021
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Explore588117
3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
This was my third visit to an escape room and have to say it was by far the worst of all three.
1. The place stank of mould and was so just so run down. Not suitable for a place of business for customers.
2. The production value of the room was just dreadful. The puzzle itself was OK but it looked like they had slapped it together in the space of about 5 minutes.
3. No official idea of time or leaderboard or anything.
We did one in Mayo the week before which was half the price and just on another level altogether. Really disappointed in this as I'm from Waterford and was expecting so much more based on the price and the reviews.
We had a good laugh and an enjoyable experience all the same but it wasn't because of the room.
Hate to be so negative but the owners need to do much much better.
1. The place stank of mould and was so just so run down. Not suitable for a place of business for customers.
2. The production value of the room was just dreadful. The puzzle itself was OK but it looked like they had slapped it together in the space of about 5 minutes.
3. No official idea of time or leaderboard or anything.
We did one in Mayo the week before which was half the price and just on another level altogether. Really disappointed in this as I'm from Waterford and was expecting so much more based on the price and the reviews.
We had a good laugh and an enjoyable experience all the same but it wasn't because of the room.
Hate to be so negative but the owners need to do much much better.
Written 19 August 2021
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jonny b
Moone, Ireland2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Myself and 3 friends went to the great escape today to do an escape room. The guy Mark at reception seemed nice and welcoming which was a good start but that unfortunately is where it ends. The escape room comprised of a few rooms and everything in them was run down mouldy and just very badly done. Nothing different in any way bog standard and filthy dirty. Iv been to many escape rooms and this was by far the worst iv seen would not recommend at all unfortunately. The company also offer other activities like axe throwing it also has a pool table but is in need of much repair.
Written 18 August 2021
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Eimear
Clonakilty, Ireland7 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We came here and did axe throwing and one escape room, it was so much fun I would recommend to everyone! Also Mark is very friendly and helpful! Will definitely be back ☺️
Written 5 August 2021
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Siobhain R
3 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Really enjoyed the prison break room today was a fun family activity and we managed to escape just in time and mark was very helpful when we needed a hint, would definitely recommend this as an activity
Written 16 June 2021
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Paula P
5 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Went as a family. Cryptic clues at game of thrones room. Had a great hour of fun. Definitely worth a visit. Owner really nice and obliging. Great fun
Written 20 August 2020
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Phoebe C
3 contributions
Jan 2020
We did the Prison Break escape room and we had a great time doing it! We found it challenging but well worth it, we would definitely go back and do the other escape rooms based off the experience we had with this one room. The staff were excellent, very friendly and they explained things very clearly and kept checking in on us to make sure we were doing okay! Would highly recommend the Prison Break room and The Great Escape to anyone looking for something fun to do in Waterford!
Written 29 January 2020
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Brian Brown
Waterford, Ireland1 contribution
Dec 2018 • Friends
It was like been in the crystal maze TV show ,hence it was great fun bonding with others.lovely friendly staff always there when u need them.i would recommend this to anyone of all ages the cater for parties groups etc.great location if u want something different try this it's awesome and they also have tea coffee and pool available to so check it out.
Written 27 November 2019
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Scenic59170547391
Waterford, Ireland
Well I’m just wondering how if there are all the rooms scary because my daughter is afraid dog jump scares
annscott
Belfast11 contributions
Do u have to book this in advance? also there are only 3 of us is it possible to do it with such small group?
The Great Escap... W
2 contributions
Heya Ann it is possible with those numbers if you would like to book? :)
carolineffz
Galway, Ireland18 contributions
Are they open on a Sunday or Monday?
The Great Escap... W
2 contributions
Hi Caroline, unfortunately we are closed on Sunday and Monday.
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- The Great Escape Waterford is open:
- Tue - Fri 12:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sat 12:00 - 22:30
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