Pitching itself somewhere between a DJ bar and a nightclub, Dame Lane is a two-level, New York loft-style space, popular with club kids during the week and...
4 Dame Lane
Since it's in the centre of Temple Bar, Fitzsimons is popular with tourists and plays chart hits. The large basement club gets very crowded at weekends, and...
Fitzsimon's HotelPopulated with students taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi, fashion victims in vintage Dior tank tops and the odd celebrity (Robbie Williams comes here,...
11 South Great George's StreetA range of techno club nights first made this bar popular among students and backpackers, but the emphasis has recently shifted to live indie music. The...
Opposite Busáras StationUniquely located in the up-and-coming Dublin 8 area near the Guinness Storehouse, McGruder's is the capital's best-kept secret. The venue is home to...
18 Thomas Street
Owned by the eponymous Panti, Ireland's doyenne of drag, PantiBar is an enormously popular addition to Dublin's gay scene. Housed in the former Gubu, the...
7-8 Capel Street
One of the more consistent spots on the north side of Dublin's River Liffey, this Russian-themed bar has comfy seating and a fine selection of vodkas, all...
35 Lower Liffey Street
Located on the north side of the quays, two minutes' walk from Capel Street Bridge, Sin é survived initial fad-dom to secure an enduring place as one of...
14-15 Ormond Quay
One of the city's best DJ bars, Solas is still a good spot at which to kick off your night. Renowned for its sunny rooftop bar, the vibe at this Camden...
31 Wexford Street
Very quickly after it opened its doors in 2007, Southwilliam - or Swilly as its pressed for time clientele have been known to call it - became a favourite...
52 South William StreetSouthwilliam is growing in popularity by the day, thanks to a host of diverse club events. Run largely by local music industry figures, bloggers, stylists,...
52 South William Street
While its decor is stylish and trendy, Traffic's glory days as a style bar seem to have passed. However, it's now becoming a favourite venue for aspiring...
54 Middle Abbey StreetVoodoo is a happening bar-club with garage bands seven nights a week and DJs at weekends. (A board in the window communicates the musical line-up.) Inside,...
39 Arran Quay