Dublin Nightlife: Places and Districts to Go Out in Dublin
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As the sun sets, Dublin shakes itself down in preparation for another night of living up to its reputation as one of the wildest centers of nightlife in the whole of Europe. And it’s a reputation that few travelers would disagree with...
The Temple Bar area is where most travelers in the city tend to head straight for. On weekends it’s packed to the rafters with tourists and stag and hen party revelers (as well as the odd local) enjoying more than just a taste of the black stuff.
The problem is that many provide a watered-down ‘Irish’ experience, and its clubs play cheesy commercial dance late into the night. People who take their traveling (and partying) more seriously and want to see the real Dublin, might want to head elsewhere.
For a more authentic night out in Dublin, the narrow lanes and alleyways around Grafton Street can offer a great alternative to the Temple Bar area. Out west, meanwhile, South Great George’s Street proves another hub of Dublin nightlife.
More options open up beyond the old city and out along the quays that line the river to the west of the city. Capel Street and nearby Queen Street and King Street North mix some of the city’s coolest bars with a handful of traditional Irish music venues.
Further south, St Stephen’s Green is surrounded by attractive nightlife options. Baggott Street has plenty of typically snug old Dublin pubs, while over to the west of the park, smart DJ bars abound on and around Camden Street and Wexford Street.
Nearby, the cluster of venues around Harcourt Street Station offer some of the best live entertainment – from music to comedy – in the city, as well as a couple of clubs. Like the rest of Dublin, the pace tends to pick up as the week goes on.
To see Dublin at its most raucous, though, a visit during St Patrick’s Day, or Rugby’s Six Nations tournament, is always likely to be a memorable event – especially if the Irish are celebrating a victory over the English!