Formerly Spirit nightclub, the new-look Academy on Abbey Street Middle has been reborn largely as a live venue. Still, there is much to love here for clubbers: ditching the...
57 Abbey Street MiddleOne of the city's oldest and largest theatres by day and a mega club by night, this big, Victorian place has several spaces for bands, DJs and films. There are lots of bars,...
King Street SouthThanks in part to resident electro/house DJs like Calvin James, Simon Hayes and Dave Salacious, new life has been breathed into this bar-cum-club venue on Westland Row. Given...
31-32 Westland RowOwned 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...
7-8 Capel StreetOne 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...
35 Lower Liffey StreetOne 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...
31 Wexford StreetTwo flash, upmarket clubs in one: Spy upstairs, Wax downstairs. Spy is for those who like to watch and be watched rather than sweat on the dancefloor; Wax is all about the...
Powerscourt Townhouse CentreFormerly the famed Red Box, Tripod is one of the city's newest kids on the block. The club doubles up as a live venue, but is still renowned for its explosive club nights. Each...
Old Harcourt Street Station