Discover Dublin’s 200 best Influencer spots for your trip

Vintage Cocktail Club

★ 4.5 · 2,263 reviews

Discover Vintage Cocktail Club, a candle-lit speakeasy hidden behind an easy-to-miss door in Dublin. Settle into the intimate room and work through a list of well-reviewed cocktails surrounded by vintage details.

The Little Pig Speakeasy, Dublin

★ 4.4 · 351 reviews

Discover The Little Pig Speakeasy, a Dublin cocktail bar you enter through a special payphone. Once inside, settle at a table and sample inventive seasonal cocktails in a moody, hidden room.

BIGFAN

★ 4.7 · 1,503 reviews

Discover BIGFAN, the Dublin Chinese restaurant diners keep calling one of their best meals in the city. Share a spread of inventive plates with friendly staff guiding you through the menu.

Hang Dai Chinese

★ 4.5 · 1,781 reviews

Eat Chinese food in a very cool interior in the heart of Dublin. Book a table for dinner and share dishes with friends.

The Workman's Club

★ 4.1 · 3,380 reviews

Discover The Workman's Club, a colourful multi-floor venue in the heart of Temple Bar. Catch a live act, grab a drink at the bar and dance upstairs with a young, music-loving crowd.

Button Factory

★ 4.3 · 2,596 reviews

Head to the Button Factory, Temple Bar's intimate live music and club venue. Catch a band or DJ set on the standing floor, grab a drink at one of its bars, or watch from the balcony.

Brown Thomas Dublin

★ 4.4 · 5,904 reviews

Step into Brown Thomas, Dublin's grand luxury department store in the heart of the city. Wander through designer fashion, beauty halls and fragrance counters, then pause at the in-store restaurant between floors.

Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience

★ 4.9 · 729 reviews

Discover Roe and Co Distillery, a lively whiskey workshop in Dublin's Liberties. Learn the flavours behind a cocktail or blend your own whiskey, then enjoy your drink in the Power House Bar.

allta

★ 4.4 · 323 reviews

Reserve a table at allta, a Grand Canal Dock restaurant serving seasonal tasting menus well into the evening. Work through the courses, with an optional wine pairing, in a trendy setting suited to couples.

Index Dublin

★ 3.3 · 76 reviews

Discover Index Dublin, a North City club that builds its nights around big-name DJs. Join a dance-focused crowd and stay on the floor until the late-night finish.

Fidelity Bar & Studio

★ 4.7 · 989 reviews

Discover Fidelity Bar & Studio, a Smithfield spot where food, cocktails and music come together. Share small plates, try the sample menu and enjoy a well-tuned soundtrack on a night out.

Caribou

★ 4.6 · 382 reviews

Discover Caribou, a Dublin bar where creative cocktails meet generous plates of food. Order the spicy margarita, share some wings or a French dip, and settle in from lunchtime onwards.

Sophie’s Rooftop Restaurant, Terrace & Bar

★ 4.3 · 4,333 reviews

Discover Sophie's, a rooftop bar and terrace with sweeping views across Dublin. Order a cocktail or a meal and watch the city shift from daylight to evening lights.

Peruke & Periwig

★ 4.4 · 1,711 reviews

Discover Peruke & Periwig, a Dublin cocktail bar with a peaceful, elegant mood. Browse a long menu of beautifully made cocktails and settle in for an unhurried evening.

BAR 1661

★ 4.8 · 1,690 reviews

Discover Bar 1661, a Dublin cocktail bar celebrated for its inventive menu and its poitín-led drinks. Settle in, ask the staff for guidance and sample cocktails that reviewers call among the most memorable of their trip.

9 Below

★ 4.5 · 422 reviews

Discover 9 Below, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Dublin with an atmospheric, carefully designed interior. Choose between a private room or the buzzing bar area and work through a well-regarded cocktail list served by knowledgeable staff.

Lane7 Dublin City Centre

★ 4.6 · 909 reviews

Round up friends for a game at Lane7 Dublin City Centre. Bowl a few frames, try beer pong, and keep the drinks flowing in a lively, social setting.

Stella Cocktail Club

★ 4.4 · 217 reviews

Discover Stella Cocktail Club, an Art Deco cocktail bar in Rathmines with a cosy, elegant mood. Sip creative, themed cocktails and settle in for a special evening out.

Ranelagh

Spend an evening in Ranelagh, one of south Dublin's most popular village-style neighbourhoods. Browse the main street's independent shops, then pick from its restaurants and wine bars for a relaxed meal.

The George

★ 3.7 · 1,910 reviews

Discover The George, a Dublin favourite with a moody front bar and a lively club room behind it. Start with a drink under low lights, then move on to drag shows and DJ sets.

Stoneybatter

Discover Stoneybatter, a village-like pocket of north-side Dublin with a strong community feel. Walk its main street past old pubs, delis and vintage shops, then explore the side lanes of artisan cottages.

Bonobo, Smithfield

★ 4.6 · 2,184 reviews

Discover Bonobo, a lively Smithfield bar with a patio and fireplace. Pair a pizza with a pint from the large beer list or order one of the signature cocktails.

Amy Austin

★ 4.4 · 378 reviews

Discover Amy Austin, the trendy car park restaurant where cocktails and a generous chef's menu share the spotlight. Order the chef's selection, share the warm waffle with cheese and Spanish ham, and settle in for an unhurried evening.

designist

★ 4.6 · 163 reviews

Drop into designist, a Dublin gift shop packed with clever stationery, housewares and original presents. Browse work by Irish and international designers and leave with a gift that is easy to carry and hard to find elsewhere.

The Fumbally

★ 4.6 · 2,080 reviews

Head to The Fumbally in the Liberties, a community café with a loyal local following. Order a locally roasted coffee with a health-minded brunch dish, then browse the grocery section on your way out.

3fe Grand Canal Street

★ 4.4 · 2,036 reviews

Start your day at 3fe Grand Canal Street, a contemporary coffee spot in Grand Canal Dock. Sip a carefully brewed coffee and order a brunch plate, soup or slice of cake from the counter.

Pichet

★ 4.7 · 2,013 reviews

Treat yourself to Pichet, a fashionable Dublin bistro with a cosy, good-looking room. Linger over inventive French-Irish dishes with attentive service for a relaxed lunch or dinner.

herbstreet

★ 4.4 · 2,326 reviews

Brunch at Herbstreet in Grand Canal Dock pairs sustainable produce with a calm waterside setting. Order the pancakes or a chicken or salmon plate and sit outside by the water if the weather is kind.

Proper Order Coffee Co.

★ 4.5 · 1,093 reviews

Drink a carefully made specialty coffee in Smithfield. Pause at one of Dublin's best-loved coffee spots before you carry on exploring.

Irish Whiskey Museum

★ 4.7 · 8,246 reviews

Join a guided tour at the Irish Whiskey Museum in the heart of Dublin. Follow whiskey's history through interactive displays and finish with a tasting led by a lively guide.