Nightlife in Ireland

Nightlife in Ireland is something that is totally different from nightlife in other cities of Europe. If you ever get the chance to visit Ireland, you can go to plenty of nightclubs in the country and enjoy the nightlife there.

Nightlife in Ireland circles around the pub. The most significant social meeting places of Ireland are its pubs. It is the place where people congregate once they finish their work, talk about business, meet friends, make conversation, make new friends, make fun and on certain occasions, drink.




At present, Irish pubs are permitted to remain open till 1 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11:30 p.m. on other days of the week. Opening hours of nightclubs have been stretched from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. in the morning.

Dublin, specifically boasts one of the most vibrant nightlife cultures in Europe. There are conventional pubs that play Irish music and huge international bars and stylish nightclubs that are crammed with celebs. In places like Cork and Galway, the nightlife is significantly influenced by the teenagers. The ambience is constantly youthful and energetic.

Nightlife in Ireland is famous throughout the world. From chic nightclubs to comfortable pubs and cafes, there is something for everybody. You can enjoy a glass of beer at the traditional pubs and can visit disco bars, café bars and nightclubs in the bigger towns and cities. You can listen to regional Irish music played at pubs to unwind yourself. The youthful workforce of Dublin has made it one of the most happening nightlife venues in Europe. Since Ireland is one of the richest nations in Europe, it has played a key role in bringing various new venues and forms of clubs into the scene.

List of nightclubs in Ireland

Given below is a list of nightclubs and other nightlife venues in Ireland where you can go and have the taste of nightlife in Ireland:

  • Club Lapello – Based in the Temple Bar region in Dublin City
  • Brazen Head – Oldest Pub in Dublin.
  • Cuba – Located on Eyre Square, Galway.
  • Cronin’s Irish Pub – Located in Crosshaven Village near Cork City.
  • Direct DJ’S
  • Dinn Ri- Hotel Bar & Entertainment Complex – Cedar Square
  • Freakscene – Located at Cork
  • Frank Owens pub – Main Street, Limavady
  • International Bar - 23 Wicklow Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • Fitzsimons - Essex Street EaStreet Dublin, Ireland
  • The Market Bar - Fade Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • Turks Head - Parliament Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • Dakota - South William Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • SoSuMe - South Great Georges Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • The Oliver - St John Gogarty 57/58 Fleet Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • Hogans - South Great Georges Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • Midnight at the Olympia - 74 Dame Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • Stags Head - Dame Court, Dublin, Ireland
  • Mulligans Pub - 8 Poolbeg Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • Nearys - 1 Chatham Street Dublin, Ireland
  • Porter House - Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
  • Davy Byrnes - 21 Duke Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • The Duke - Duke Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • Kehoes - 9 South Anne Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • McDaids - 3 Harry Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • Zanzibar - Ormond Quay, Dublin,
  • Spirit - Middle Abbey Street, Dublin
  • Rí-Rá - Dame Court, Dublin, Ireland
  • The Village - 26 Wexford Street, Dublin, Ireland
  • POD – Harcourt Street, Dublin City Centre
  • Neptune Comedy Club – Lower Abbey Street, Dublin 1
  • Trivia Nightclub - 10-12 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, Dublin
  • The Old Orchard Inn - High Road, Letterkenny, Donegal
  • Neros Night Club - Main Street, Donegal, Donegal
  • Parnell Mooney - 72 Parnell Street, Dublin 2, Dublin
  • Hillgrove Niteclub - Dingle, Kerry
  • Whelan's - 25 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, Dublin
  • Battle of The Axe Comedy Club: Ha' Penny Bridge Inn, Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Dublin
  • Trinity Rooms - The Granary, Michael Street, Limerick City, Limerick
  • The Carraig Bar - 113-121 Strand Road, Derry, Derry
  • The Octagon Bar
  • Johnnie Fox's Pub
  • The Royal Pier
  • The Moorings
  • Mulcahy's Wine Bar
  • Tynan's Bridge House Bar
  • The Lobby Bar
  • The Oyster Bar
  • Queen Street Club