Discover Dublin’s 200 best Social Spark spots for your trip

Copper Face Jacks

★ 3.6 · 3,041 reviews

Discover Copper Face Jacks, the legendary Dublin club famous for its feel-good, unapologetically cheesy playlist. Dance under its showpiece lighting, join the singalongs and keep going until the early hours.

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.

Generation Pub Crawl

★ 4.6 · 3,770 reviews

Kick off your Dublin night with the Generation Pub Crawl, a guided evening built for meeting people. Start with a welcome Guinness, hop between lively pubs with shots and drink offers, and finish with included nightclub entry.

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.

Temple Bar

Dive into Temple Bar, Dublin's famous cobbled nightlife quarter beside the Liffey. Wander the narrow lanes past live-music pubs and street performers, then pick a doorway where a traditional session is under way.

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.

Traditional Pub Walking Tour

★ 4.7 · 568 reviews

Start your Dublin evening with a guided crawl through the city's traditional pubs. Sample craft beers, a half-pint of Guinness, Irish whiskey and gin while your guide shares local pub lore.

Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub

★ 4.7 · 369 reviews

Spend an evening at the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a lively night of Irish song and dance. Enjoy dinner, then settle in for ballads, humour and dancers performing in a warm, informal pub.

The Gaiety Theatre

★ 4.6 · 5,871 reviews

Step inside the Gaiety Theatre, a Victorian showpiece in the heart of Dublin. Take your seat in the ornate auditorium for a musical, opera or Irish dance production, with the stage close enough to feel part of the show.

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.

Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s

★ 4.8 · 385 reviews

Spend an evening at Johnnie Fox's with the Irish Dinner & Dance Show in the Glencullen hills. Sit down to a three-course meal, then watch live traditional musicians and dancers perform the Hooley show.

The Temple Bar Pub

★ 4.6 · 43,136 reviews

Discover The Temple Bar Pub, the district's best-known address for an Irish night out. Grab a craft beer, join in with the live traditional songs, and head to the garden if you need some air.

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

★ 4.7 · 11,835 reviews

Treat yourself to a night at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Libeskind's striking Docklands venue. Settle into a comfortable seat for a touring ballet, opera, musical or orchestral concert with excellent sightlines and acoustics.

Tapped Late Bar & Kitchen

★ 4.2 · 2,100 reviews

Discover Tapped Late Bar & Kitchen, a roomy Dublin bar that keeps the taps flowing into the small hours. Pair a craft beer or cocktail with comfort food and soak up the sports-night energy.

Dark Walking Tour of Haunted Dublin

★ 4.8 · 467 reviews

Step into Dublin's shadowy side on this evening walk with a local storyteller. Follow narrow lanes and historical corners while hearing tales of medieval crime, body snatchers and Bram Stoker.

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.

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.

Bow Lane Social Club

★ 4.2 · 1,696 reviews

Discover Bow Lane Social Club, a Dublin venue that moves from brunch to live music as the day goes on. Enjoy steaks and cocktails, then stay for the terrace or an evening gig.

Dublin Ghostbus Tour - Gravediggers & Body Snatching

★ 4.6 · 896 reviews

Climb aboard the Dublin Ghostbus for a late-night ride through the city's darker side. A live narrator guides you past a hidden graveyard and St Audoen's steps with tales of grave robbers and Dracula's creator.

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.

The Cobblestone

★ 4.7 · 5,966 reviews

Discover The Cobblestone, a down-to-earth Smithfield pub where traditional Irish music fills the room every night. Grab a pint and listen as local musicians pile into a session.

DiFontaine's Pizzeria

★ 4.5 · 2,244 reviews

Pull up a seat at DiFontaine's, the Temple Bar pizzeria locals have trusted for years. Share a freshly made New York-style pie with a perfectly crisp crust.

Darkey Kelly's

★ 4.7 · 6,477 reviews

Discover Darkey Kelly's, a spirited Temple Bar pub with a traditional interior and live Irish music. Grab a table near the stage, order hearty pub food and a pint, and soak up the atmosphere.

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.

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.

O'Donoghues Bar

★ 4.6 · 6,608 reviews

Discover O'Donoghues, one of Dublin's best-known traditional music pubs. Grab a stool, order a pint or a bowl of stew and listen to a live session fill the room.

Gravedigger Ghost Bus & Pub Stop

★ 4.5 · 1,076 reviews

Board the Gravedigger Ghost Bus for an evening of Dublin's macabre side. Actor-guides spin tales of plague and grave robbers with sound effects, before you raise a themed shot at Gravediggers Pub.

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.

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.

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.