Soma 2 in Cork

26/01/2025: Probably the best climbing place Ever

15/01/2025: Lovely climbing gym, nice large set of walls, with two recent island additions for both the rock climbing and rope climbing area. In addition to the walls, there is a nice assortment of some basic gym equipment upstairs (yoga mats, pullup bars, dip bars, resistance bands, and a climbing wall). As you enter, you are greeted by the lovely staff, where you can check in, and rent or buy the equipment you need (shoes, ropes, etc). They also have a nice assortment of foods, and free water out for you. Plenty of bathrooms that are nicely kept, and one stall has a shower if you want it. Recently the price has gone up, but it is still justifiable, especially given the lovely environment. They do also offer a yearly membership, which is appealing once you find out if the place is right for you. For those still deciding, they do have a punch-pass membership, which gives you a few visits for a onetime fee, or a member ship that gives you reduced entry fare and rental fares, for someone who wants to go, but maybe not that often to justify the full monthly costs. Constant music is playing, and everyone there is very supportive of each other, it really is nice. Route setting is now being completed on a section by section basis, instead of the old colour by colour method, so while Routes will be up longer now, at least once a week a new section of wall climbing will be added. Thank you to the staff for reaching out :)