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...
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
Three floors of fun make this a destination for half of the beautiful gay guys and all the beautiful gay girls in Dublin. Good house music fills the top...
Essex StreetThe most popular one-nighter in Dublin only comes around every second month making sure the anticipation builds and builds. Recently, it abandoned its...
Temple Bar Music Centre, Curved StreetThis place is a safe bet all week. Mondays are particularly busy with Strictly Handbag (soul and '80s dancefloor fillers), while man-about-town Ollie Cole...
Dame CourtLocated 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
Pumping it out every Saturday night in the Spy complex in the Powerscourt Centre, Spice is one of the most popular weekly nights on the Dublin scene. With...
Spy, South William Street
Two 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...
Powerscourt Townhouse CentreWhile 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 Street
Formerly 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...
Old Harcourt Street StationIf you're in town for shallow, meaningless… discourse with someone of the opposite sex, the Turk's Head has your name on the door. Popular with...
27-30 Parliament Street