Discover Dublin’s 200 best spots for a Young Friend Groups' trip

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Escape Boats Dublin

★ 4.9 · 1,302 reviews

Try Escape Boats Dublin, an immersive escape room in Grand Canal Dock. Gather your team, pick a scenario such as SOS, and race the clock to crack puzzles with help from friendly staff.

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.

Incognito Escape Room

★ 4.9 · 1,487 reviews

Test your wits at Incognito Escape Room in Usher's Quay. Choose a theme such as Baker Street Mystery or King's Quest and work with your team to solve clues before time runs out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Guinness Storehouse

★ 4.4 · 27,012 reviews

Head to the Guinness Storehouse in The Liberties for a deep dive into Ireland's famous beer. Follow the brewing story through interactive displays, then finish with a tasting and a drink at the rooftop bar.

Gravity Climbing Centre

★ 4.7 · 1,042 reviews

Head to Gravity Climbing Centre in Inchicore for an indoor climbing and bouldering session. Work through routes and challenges suited to your level, whether it's your first climb or your fiftieth.

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.

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.

Awesome Walls

★ 4.8 · 1,489 reviews

Try Awesome Walls, Finglas's indoor climbing centre where first-timers are welcome. Get strapped in with a patient instructor and work your way up several walls, with the kids climbing alongside you.

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.

Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson

★ 4.7 · 1,402 reviews

Learn a few steps at the Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson in the heart of Temple Bar. After your lesson, sit back and watch professional dancers and musicians fill the pub with sound.

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.

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.

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.