Dublin Nightlife: Grungy/ Live Band Venues

Dublin's best grunge bars.

ANSEO €
Bluesy dive bar. Popular among locals of all ages. Intimate setting, pub quizzes (check dates) and live music.
8 min - Camden St., Lower, Saint Kevin’s, Dublin 2

WHELANS €€
Popular among locals. Rooms and rooms of different live Indie music. Cosy “living room” area tucked away upstairs. Irish trad jamming sessions.
10 min - 25, Wexford St., Dublin 2 


P MACS €€
Sister pub of Cassidy’s. Cosy bar with unique character. Popular among young alternative locals. Perfect place for drinking craft beers.
18 min - Dessie Ellis, 30, Stephen’s St., Lower, Dublin 2 


THE MEZZ €
Popular among alternative mid-late twenties. Some of the best Soul, Funk, Rock and Garage cover bands. Low ceilings. New Orleans dive bar vibe.
21 min - 23-24, Eustace St., Temple Bar, Dublin 2


GARAGE BAR €€
Popular with locals in the mod scene. Plays Northern Soul, Ska, Rock n’ Roll, Blues music. Red mood lighting and sawdust on the ground.
23 min - 10, Essex St., East, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 


WORKMANS CLUB €€
Popular club among alternative young crowds. Mainly live gigs for Rock and Indie. Electronica music and 80s upstairs. WOW burger vendor in smoking area.
24 min - 10, Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 

CASSIDY’S €€
Won best Irish bar in 2013. Cool and relaxed. Rock n’Roll interior. Fussball, board games, arcade games. Popular among mid twenties. Great staff and craft beers.
25 min - 27, Westmoreland St., Dublin 2

BERLIN-D2 €€
Popular late bar among alternative mid twenties crowds. Sociable on street smoking area. Cosy, intimate and great to meet local people.
27 min - 14-15, Dame Lane, Dublin 2

GRAND SOCIAL €€
Popular among alternative young crowds.
Live bands and DJs. Music spans many different genres.
26 min - 35, Liffey St., Lower, Dublin 1

SIN É €€
Pronounced “shin ay”. Cute little late bar with live music every night.
Local atmosphere and red mood lighting.
27 min - 15, Ormond Quay Upper, Dublin 1


FIBBER MAGEES €
Dive bar/ alternative. Popular among locals of all ages. Live gigs for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Pool tables. Cheap pitchers. Take-out beer after closing time.
35 min - 80-81, Parnell St., Rotunda, Dublin 1