Nightlife in Dublin
Earthy traditional bars cluster around Trinity College and Temple Bar. But there's more to Dublin than pints of Guinness, including the Wine Cellar, cocktails at sculpture–filled Café en Seine and club nights at POD. North of the river, musicians play informal sessions at Cobblestone and jazz fans opt for JJ Smyth's. All venues are smoke free. Most bars close at 11.30pm (some at 2am at weekends), and clubs around 4am.
Bars
Expand all1. The Wine Cellar - Informal wine bar
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Part of Fallon & Byrne's in the city centre, the unpretentious Wine Cellar has brick walls, bar stools and a menu of cheese and meat platters. You can choose wine from 12 countries, sold at the same price as their upstairs food hall.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
11-17, Exchequer Street, Dublin 2
Telephone
+353 (0) 1 472 1010
2. Café en Seine - Arty cafe-bar with cocktails
Show moreCafé en Seine by St Stephen's Green is filled with Art Nouveau sculptures, deep sofas and plants, turning from stylish daytime café to busy DJ bar at night. It's packed at weekends, when the cocktail menu is a real hit.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
39, Dawson Street, Dublin 2
Telephone
+353 (0) 1 677 4567
3. Cobblestone - Traditional music and pints
Show more It might look a little shabby and earthy, but the wooden-floored cosy Cobblestone in Smithfield is one of Dublin's best bars for live music. Traditional Irish bands attract Guinness-drinking locals every night, with the occasional bluegrass sessions at weekends.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
77, North King Street, Dublin 1
Telephone
+353 (0) 1 872 1799
Transport
Luas to Smithfield
Clubs
Expand all4. POD - Multi-venue music heaven
Show moreThere's plenty of choice at POD near St Stephen's Green, built from a 19th-century train station. Inside, Crawdaddy's stage hosts small gigs, major artists play at Tripod and international DJs appear at POD's club nights.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Old Harcourt Station, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2
Telephone
+353 (0) 1 476 3374
Entertainment
Expand all5. Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann - Traditional Irish dance
Show moreFor traditional Irish music and dance, the headquarters of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (Association of Ireland's Musicians) in Monkstown has regular nights where everyone can participate. Bar Sessions mean impromptu jamming nights, with weekly ceilidhs getting everyone on their feet.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
32, Belgrave Square, Monkstown County Dublin
Telephone
+353 (0) 1 280 0295
6. JJ Smyth's - Jazz and blues venue
Show moreDublin's main jazz and blues hot spot, JJ Smyth's hosts live bands and solo artists most nights in its upstairs bar. Downstairs you can enjoy a pint and the good-natured banter between locals in an authentic and uncontrived city-centre pub.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
12, Aungier Street, Dublin 2
Telephone
+353 (0) 1 475 2565
Transport
Bus to Aungier Street
