Must-see nightlife in Ireland

  • Porterhouse

    Temple Bar

    The Porterhouse looks like a cross between a Wild West bar and a Hieronymus Bosch painting. It has lots of its own delicious brews, including its Plain…

  • Octagon Bar

    Temple Bar

    Gone are the days when this was the bar to be seen in – preferably within proximity of a celeb or two – but this handsome room decked out in art deco…

  • Suas Rooftop Bar

    Cork City

    You could easily walk along South Main St and never know that this sleek bar with heated roof terrace was right above you. The cocktail menu covers all…

  • Dan Lowrey's

    Cork City

    Genial is the word that springs to mind as you enter this timeless family pub and are greeted by generations of regulars. It's cosy in more ways than one;…

  • Dylan Whisky Bar

    Kilkenny City

    Sit back in the comfy leather seats and peruse the enormous whiskey menu (200 varieties and counting). If you're lucky you might even grab the coveted…

  • Slattery's

    Dublin

    A decent boozer that is a favourite with rugby fans who didn't get tickets to the match – they congregate around the TVs and ebb and flow with each…

  • Brogan's

    Temple Bar

    Only a couple of doors down from the Olympia Theatre, this is a wonderful old-style bar where conversation – not loud music – is king. The beer is also…

  • Havana Browns

    Cork City

    Long-running Havana Browns has three bars, a VIP room, an outdoor terrace and a fine line in neon and amber backlighting. The music doesn’t stray far from…

  • McGinley's

    County Donegal

    The best spot in town to catch some live music, this old-style pub with an open fire has trad sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and live bands…

  • Arabica Coffee

    Galway City

    Baristas brew up fairtrade coffee in this sleek dark-wood-floored cafe in a historic stone building. There are other branches scattered throughout Galway…

  • Sally Rogers

    County Meath

    Pop in for a drink on the large terrace overhanging the River Boyne at this central pub. It gets crammed at weekends when there's live music.

  • John B Keane

    County Kerry

    Once run by the late writer himself, this small, unassuming bar is swathed in Keane memorabilia.

  • Healy's Bar

    County Mayo

    A sky-blue-painted family-run bar on the main road offering live music and a beer garden.

  • Cíaran's Bar

    County Clare

    Live music plays on Saturday nights at 10pm at this traditional pub.

  • McMahons

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    McMahons' cavernous tiered bar puts on regular live bands and DJs.

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