New Years Eve?

Spud83

Anyone an recommendations for New Years Eve?

Before anyone says stay in or get the hell out of here, I am already doing option B. Its for a friend coming over from England.

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Well I'm going to, er, where is it again...:D

HardyBuckFan

need a few recommendations myself, was tinkin of the mercantile of dame street, a tenner in and with a decent bank, get tickets in advance though, heard that dandeloin in stephens green was 50 quid in and free drink, just what i heard though, any one else got any recommendations, looking for somewhere that won't be wedged and where you won't get ripped off

Rezident

HardyBuckFan wrote: »

need a few recommendations myself, was tinkin of the mercantile of dame street, a tenner in and with a decent bank, get tickets in advance though, heard that dandeloin in stephens green was 50 quid in and free drink, just what i heard though, any one else got any recommendations, looking for somewhere that won't be wedged and where you won't get ripped off

Same as. Haven't actually heard of anywhere good yet.

Riamfada

Rezident wrote: »

Same as. Haven't actually heard of anywhere good yet.

the only difference between new years and a regular weekend night is all the same shite places just charge a tenner in.

Rezident

ok looks like there's Dublin Gospel Choir in Christ Church - €30
Guinness Storehouse - €79! Ouch.
any good or any better ideas?

Sergeant

We went out last New Year's Eve and it was one of the quietest nights I've been out in Dublin. The weather was bad that night, but most places were almost deserted.

Spud83

yeah they have heard of the guineas night, also pointed them towards the phantom fm night.

Was in the mercantile two years ago and it was terrible. They had no heat working were gonna kick us out at 12.30. twas terrible night the year before that it was awesome though who knows.

so hard to get a guaranteed good night in Dublin.

magicface1

everyone is invited to my New Years Eve party....

How Strange

Depends on your scene but I'd be more inclined to go somewhere like the long hall, stags head or grogans and just have a few pints/drinks without all the hype and bullsh1t.

hdunne

vicar street are doing a night of music, collaborations and comedy, tickets 35euro and looks good, tickets on ticketmaster.

http://www.visitdublin.com/events/alldublinevents/Detail.aspx?id=237&mid=8715

Varkov

The Japanese Popstars & Kormac's Big Band are playing at Tripod.

http://www.ticketmaster.ie/The-Japanese-Popstars-tickets/artist/987385

chogxox

Here's the link to the Dublin New Year Festival that's happening from December 30th til Jan 1st.

http://www.dublinnewyearfestival.com/

The Dublin Gospel Choir are in Christ Church Cathedral on New Years Eve doing a concert before the ringing of the bells, then 'New Year Live' at Guinness Storehouse has Republic Of Loose and lots of other bands and DJs with food etc and there's loads of other free entertainment happening too including the 'Solas' event in Dublin Castle so if money is tight there's still loads of things to see and do.

Hope this is of some help!

Twee.

Looks like Crawdaddy or Bernard Shaw for my group! Looking forward to it loads.

pink100

heading to guiness storehouse ....variety of bands and dj's...hoping I made the right choice cause the tickets are expensive.

Gaudizeit

Looks like it could be a ****e night in Dublin. Bank Holidays are dead there, I don't expect much from NYE.

problemchimp

How Strange wrote: »

Depends on your scene but I'd be more inclined to go somewhere like the long hall, stags head or grogans and just have a few pints/drinks without all the hype and bullsh1t.

Best pubs in Dublin!

Jay D

HardyBuckFan wrote: »

need a few recommendations myself, was tinkin of the mercantile of dame street, a tenner in and with a decent bank, get tickets in advance though, heard that dandeloin in stephens green was 50 quid in and free drink, just what i heard though, any one else got any recommendations, looking for somewhere that won't be wedged and where you won't get ripped off

Mercantile is a dump man. Most hostile bouncers and a boring atmosphere.

We done the Wright's/Hotel pack. See how it works out.

Lux23

I was thinking of Whelans but my preference would be a few pints in a pub somewhere but noone else wants it.

squeakyduck

Fibbers or Sub Lounge.

I did have a blast in Fibbers last year! Was the only girl dressed up too!

tigar999

Try Vanilla night club, they seem to have a good DJ there for the night.
Or Dandelion night club.
But New Years normally very dead in Dublin and not enough buzz, as nobody makes effort for it.

1968

Warehouse Rave.

Beefy78

I've got five friends over from the UK for the night. Two couples and a single bloke on the pull. Therefore I'm having to think of something for everyone. I've been warned that NYE in Dublin is pretty quiet but that's fine, really. I was thinking of just heading down to Temple Bar as at least there should be some kind of craic down there, if nowhere else.

Will all the pubs be charging to go in tonight?

FreudianSlippers

Anyone know if there are plans for fireworks in City Centre tonight?

FreudianSlippers

Beefy78 wrote: »

I've got five friends over from the UK for the night. Two couples and a single bloke on the pull. Therefore I'm having to think of something for everyone. I've been warned that NYE in Dublin is pretty quiet but that's fine, really. I was thinking of just heading down to Temple Bar as at least there should be some kind of craic down there, if nowhere else.

Will all the pubs be charging to go in tonight?

Yes, they will be charging out the ass. Basically I don't think you can get in anywhere for less than €10.

Most places that don't charge will charge between €10-€20 tonight.
Places that usually charge hike their prices. AFAIK you also needed to buy these tickets in advance (someone told me XXI, a shíthole, sold tickets on ticketmaster this year ).

Beefy78

Is that just places in Temple Bar which will be charging or other places in the City Centre (the likes of Sinnotts, Bruxelles, Cafe en Seine)?

I object on principle to paying to get into a pub, particularly if it wil be less busy than a normal weekend evening.

FreudianSlippers

Beefy78 wrote: »

Is that just places in Temple Bar which will be charging or other places in the City Centre (the likes of Sinnotts, Bruxelles, Cafe en Seine)?

I object on principle to paying to get into a pub, particularly if it wil be less busy than a normal weekend evening.

Yep, all charging. I know for a fact that Cafe en Seine is charging €10. Doors open at 8pm, but I was told by a friend of a friend who is a manager (or something) there that the queue will start around 6ish.

Beefy78

Well they hope that the queue will start at 6pm. That seems to conflict with all the stories I've had that Dublin will be quiet.

Is the 'doors open at 8pm' thing pretty standard across town?

FreudianSlippers

Beefy78 wrote: »

Well they hope that the queue will start at 6pm. That seems to conflict with all the stories I've had that Dublin will be quiet.

Is the 'doors open at 8pm' thing pretty standard across town?

Dublin is usually mental on NYE. That's why I never go out. Don't know where people are going that is quiet really.

sandvigen

I just moved here yesterday, and doesn't really know anyone, yet..

Is there anyone who wants a norwegian guy to join them today?
I do feel ready to party, and I'm quite excited, even though I end up at a bar alone :P

kirr

Anyone know if there are plans for fireworks in City Centre tonight?

Anyone? I didn't find any information about the fireworks today... wouldn't they usually do something in IFSC area?

lods

Dublin City has nothing for News Years Eve, its a disgrace. Dublin Tourism are a joke. This could be a huge occasion for the city & we have nothing.:mad:

chris85

lods wrote: »

Dublin City has nothing for News Years Eve, its a disgrace. Dublin Tourism are a joke. This could be a huge occasion for the city & we have nothing.:mad:

agree with this. its shocking really. Londons fireworks looked the business and would be great to see here.

All we had was the ringing of the bells at Christchurch, its a great tradition for some people i know that but a fireworks display would get a lot more people out.

Beefy78

OisinT wrote: »

Dublin is usually mental on NYE. That's why I never go out. Don't know where people are going that is quiet really.

And mental, it certainly was. Temple Bar was heaving. I was pleasantly surprised to not be charged a cover anywhere we went though and that the drinks were, if anything, cheaper than they normally would be of an evening.

Happy New Year, everyone.

_Lola_

Hi everyone. I was thinking about coming to Dublin for New Year's all the way from sunny Mediterranean coast. So if anyone has any suggestions where to go that night...?

John Mason

my advice would be to stay where you are.

Dublin does not celebrate NYE

frag420

_Lola_ wrote: »

Hi everyone. I was thinking about coming to Dublin for New Year's all the way from sunny Mediterranean coast. So if anyone has any suggestions where to go that night...?

Party in my place....... Bring your friends!!

Yillan

_Lola_ wrote: »

Hi everyone. I was thinking about coming to Dublin for New Year's all the way from sunny Mediterranean coast. So if anyone has any suggestions where to go that night...?

One of the best nights of the year for robbing people's houses, but the worst night out of the year for anything else. Everywhere is packed full of drunk arseholes. As usual yes, but in this case it's been topped up by those who might not drink that often and will end up celebrating the change of year by puking all over the toilet floor.

House parties are the way to go. Take frag up on his offer

Beefy78

My friends and I had a cracking night out in Temple Bar last New Year.

Irish Halo

Only thing I have seen so far is "Living After Midnight" at The Pint on Eden Quay. €5 in with DJs and cover bands both catering for the heavier end of the music spectrum.

Barryfromhome

check out www.dublinnewyearfestival.com
I have heard there is also an outdoor event going on in city centre, details are yet to be announced

stovelid

Don't go out NYE because no babysitters but had stopped going into town years ago anyway. Just used to have (or go to) or go down the country somewhere quiet.

All we used to do was just get in early to one of our usual pubs and stay there basically.

Beefy78

I'm getting out of town this New Years as well.

Going to Vegas

rafaetha

Looks like there will be a more organised event on college green. They mention a show of lighting and pyrotechnics but they don't explicitly say there will be fireworks. Does anybody know for sure if they will have fireworks this year or will it be the same old lame ****e?