Dublin Travel Guide

Dublin Nightlife

One of the most vibrant and youthful cities in Europe, Dublin has a bustling nightlife that has survived the ages. Known for their love of all things drinking, the Irish take their pubs and pints very seriously and it''s little wonder traditional old pubs and bars dominate the nightlife scene.

The Temple Bar district is the by far the most popular place to start and the hub of Dublin''s nightlife scene with around 24 bars and 73 cafes and restaurants to choose from. Most evenings finds Temple Bar buzzing with trendy restaurants, pubs, musicians, hotels and shops creating a stir. Many of the trendier clubs have a cover charge.

The Grafton Street side of things provides a much quieter and relaxed alternative to the chaos of Temple Bar, attracting a different type of crowd. Wine bars are also becoming a popular addition to the entertainment scene, providing patrons with a wine list and reasonably priced meals. The gay scene in Dublin is taking off too and there are many gay clubs and bars springing up everywhere. Most pubs and bars close early, around 11pm, but some have official permission to stay open late, including the Capitol on Aungier Street, and Major Tom''s in South King Street.

On just about every night there is something happening and rock, jazz, blues and traditional Irish folk concerts can be found at theatres, sports stadiums, churches, clubs and castles. If you''re in the mood for a show, head down to Dublin''s Northside and see what''s on.