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 most of the crowd...

Populated with students taking advantage of the free Wi-Fi, fashion victims in vintage Dior tank tops and the odd celebrity (Robbie Williams comes here, apparently, when he's...

A 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 warren-like bars...

Uniquely 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 arguably the best beer...

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 revamp has been...

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 surrounded by Soviet...

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 Dublin's most popular...

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 Quarter hotspot is...

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 with Dublin's...

Southwilliam is growing in popularity by the day, thanks to a host of diverse club events. Run largely by local music industry figures, bloggers, stylists, musicians and DJs,...

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 DJs and a good place...

Voodoo 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, the masks, beads and...