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 Lame Dames Not Allowed |
Dame Lane Dublin, Co. Dublin 2 Ireland +353 1 679 0291 |
Those-in-the-know refer to this bar as the Dame Lane, which also happens to be the perfect place to spot the bold and the beautiful. This upstart hangout is a regular celeb haunt. The smaller upstairs lounge is always crowded. Most nights are hot and happening, so make sure you are in top gear to party the night away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Ireland's historic National Theatre |
26 Lower Abbey Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 887 2200 (Administration) / +353 1 878 7222 (Box Office) http://www.abbeytheatre.ie |
Founded in 1904 by W.B. Yeats and Lady Gregory, the Abbey is Ireland's national theatre and remains a crucial promoter of established and emerging Irish playwrights. The theatre's early years saw much controversy: the 1926 premiere of O'Casey's 'The Plough and the Stars' upset nationalist sensibilities and provoked Yeats to personally rebuke the audience, who felt offended by the depiction of the 1916 nationalist movement. Although generally less controversial these days, new Irish plays are still staged in the basement theatre, the Peacock. The theatre's Abbey Street premises has been open since 1961, but changes are afoot. The management is currently considering a move south of the river. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Letting loose |
Fleet Street Dublin, Co. Dublin Ireland +353 1 677 3333 http://www.boomerangniteclub.com |
Installed with 3 bars and state-of-the-art sound and light systems, the Boomerang Nightclub is the hottest place to visit in the city. The party doesn't just take place on the weekends. On Wednesday nights everybody gets a number on their hands; you can then approach the 'shagtag' desk to leave a message for that person, whoever gets the most messages gets a free bottle of champagne. So if you fancy someone, this is a unique way to let them know! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bound for Boomers |
Dutch Village Clondalkin Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 464 1018 |
Boomers bar, located in the Dutch Village in Dublin, doesn't fail to keep its regulars entertained. Expect live music, lots of beer and typical pub chatter to keep you going through the night. So, step out and hit the pub to have a fun-filled evening with your mates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Ireland's oldest tavern |
20 Bridge Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 677 9549 / +353 1 679 5186 http://www.brazenhead.com/inde... |
Across the river from the Four Courts stands the Brazen Head, reputed to be the oldest pub in Europe. A tavern has stood on this site since Viking times and the Brazen Head celebrated its 800th birthday in 1998. James Joyce was a regular and makes two references to a "Brazen Head" in Ulysses. Today one can enjoy a drink, order some scrumptious food and listen to the impromptu Irish traditional sessions that usually take place at the weekend; all in a historical and literary setting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cocktails and models |
Upper Hatch Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 478 0166 |
If you are a model, look like a model, like the look of models, or just want to hang with the beautiful people, forget that diet and grab a piece of chocolate. In the same converted railway station as the POD and Red Box, you won't have to teeter too far in your designer kitten-heels to continue the night in the style to which you have become accustomed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Airy and stylish hang-out |
Parliament Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 670 4112 |
The Front Lounge is a classy joint that does not cause personal affronts with ridiculous door policies or intimidating clientele. Plush sofas, good art, and attentive waiters make this one of the more comfortable bars in Dublin. It attracts a well-dressed crowd that makes anyone in jeans feel uncomfortably underdressed. It is one of the few area bars where gays and heterosexuals freely intermingle. For a quieter setting visit during the day for lunch or coffee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chic, busy bar on two floors |
35 South Great Georges Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 677 5904 |
This is one of the most popular bars in the city centre and it's not difficult to see why. Two spacious floors accommodate hordes of affluent twenty-somethings and the mood is understandably upbeat. The ground-floor is quite chic in the daytime when you can appreciate the beautiful wood-carved bar, but at weekend nights you'll be too busy trying to attract the barman's attention to notice the décor. Hogan's is also the place for a late pint: it stays open until 2:30a at weekends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the city's finest pubs |
51 South Great Georges St Dublin Ireland +353 1 475 1590 |
This kind of pub seems to be a dying breed these days. Instead of offering neon-glowing dance floors it provides nothing but good beer and good conversation in a long room with a long bar. Its walls are festooned with a bewildering array of exotic trinkets and portraits of ancient Chinese gods, making for perfect conversation jumpstarters. The bar-staff is friendly, as is the crowd. Weekdays are mellow, but on weekends it becomes so packed that finding a seat borders on wishful. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best pint in Dublin |
8 Poolbeg St Dublin Ireland +353 1 677 5582 |
Licensed in 1792, this drinking institution rates as one of the oldest pubs in Dublin. It holds a tremendous allure with locals and visitors alike, and John F. Kennedy even made it his favorite stop while working in Ireland in 1945. Its old wooden interior creates the perfect setting for sipping a fresh pint of Guinness. As a worthy nod to its past cell phones are banned inside its doors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sprawling city centre bar |
2 Suffolk Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 679 3656 http://www.oneillsbar.com |
This rather labyrinthine pub near Dame Street draws a wide cross-section of Dublin punters, primarily due to its central location. Popular with students, office workers and die-hard locals, O'Neill's can get very busy, but its sprawling layout means that it's a suitable venue for both large groups or one-to-one conversation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful decor and fab cocktails |
Clarence Hotel 6-8 Wellington Quay Dublin Ireland +353 1 670 9000 http://www.theclarence.ie/ |
The Octagon is one of the the most understatedly beautiful bars in Dublin. As part of U2's Clarence Hotel, it attracts the obvious music and media types, but the intimate layout of the place prohibits the kind of catwalking that you might expect. An open fire and complementary bowls of yummy snacks add extra charm to this bar which, incidentally, serves the best cocktails in Dublin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Stylish and roomy |
57 Harcourt St Dublin Ireland +353 1 478 2088 |
The Odeon offers Art Deco elegance, and a long bar that almost spans the length of building. Spacious and airy, it is the perfect spot for late afternoon and Sunday drinks. The lunch menu contains a few delicious surprises (the seared beef or the cannelloni are both musts!), although the service can sometimes border on the lethargic. The evenings draw an after-work crowd, making open space a premium. However, it's always a fine spot for a night out. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Place of Dance |
Harcourt Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 478 0225 |
The POD was one of Dublin's first nightclubs to be located outside the immediate city-centre. Once voted European Club of the year, the POD has to rank as the most classily-designed of all Dublin clubs. The management have had extensive experience in some of the world's most famous dance clubs including London's Ministry of Sound and Equinox. With this in mind, the calibre of DJ the POD can command are some of the best on the circuit, both homegrown and international. Handbag house dominates the sound system and the club is well worth visiting - if you can get in, of course. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Irish time going by… |
Edmondstown Road Rathfarnham Dublin Ireland +353 1 493 1495 http://www.dohertyspub.com/ |
Ireland comes to life at this old classic tavern. Do not miss its 'Hooley Nights' with the traditional Irish dancing, Irish music and great food. If you want to have fun, this is where you should be. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cutting-edge Temple Bar club |
Eustace Street Temple Bar Dublin Ireland +353 1 670 7655 |
One of the newer venues in Dublin's nightlife strip, Switch has garnered a strong reputation amongst clubbers, presenting some of the most hard-hitting techno and drum 'n bass nights in town. Easy access and a trendy crowd ensures that the pace is kept up all week. Admission ranges from EUR6-12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Stylish gig venue |
58-59 Thomas Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 454 6656 http://www.vicarstreet.com/ |
A sumptuously decorated venue on the site of an old church, Vicar Street plays host to Irish and international rock acts usually of the mainstream variety, although theatre, spoken word performances and comedy nights are also quite common. The Vicar Street bar, with its impressive glass facade looking out onto Thomas Street, is proving very popular, while the venue's latest addition, the Shelter, provides an intimate space for low-key, often acoustic, performances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hip-hop and skeletons |
39/40 Arran Quay Dublin Ireland +353 1 873 6013 |
Part-owned by Huey from US rock outfit, Fun Lovin' Criminals, this new bar may take some getting used to. It's well worth a trek down the quays for the variety of eerie, supernatural murals, candle-lit wooden tables and long bar. But, then there's the hip-hop, the dancing bouncer, and a two-storey wall of green flashing lights. With so many of Dublin's super-pubs conforming to the same basic formula, Voodoo's unashamed weirdness is refreshing. Don't expect to find Huey supping pints at the bar, though. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live bands up close |
25 Wexford St Dublin Ireland +353 1 478 0766 http://www.whelanslive.com/ |
An integral part of Dublin's music, Whelan's front bar is convivial and relaxed, with an intimate music venue that's the real heart of the place. It's a great spot to catch some of Dublin's better bands; there's a strong contemporary country or roots slant to a lot of the acts. On weekends, a club follows the gig so you don't have to rush home. Check the local listings for what's on, and tip your hat to the eerily lifelike sculpture at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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