Going out in Dublin

Luap

Myself and a few lads are going for the weekend to Dublin, where staying in the Bewleys Inn.

I'm only 20 myself, would I get refused by pubs and club, because I'm not over 21? And can anyone reccommend any places to go out?

Thanks in advance.

Twee.

What sort of music are you looking for?

Luap

Twee. wrote: »

What sort of music are you looking for?

Anything bar Rock/ heavy metal.

Brokentime

Twee. wrote: »

What sort of music are you looking for?

Yep, need to know what kind of places you'll be 'trying' to get into.

Esoteric_

I'm totally into rock and metal myself, but some other places that play dancey and RnB music that would kind of suit your age range would be -

The Vaults (behind Connolly Station, over 18s so no bother getting in).

21s (D'Olier Street, mainly filled with 18-23 year olds, chart music, RnB, etc, never any hassle getting in personally).

Fitzsimon's (Temple Bar, 18s AFAIK, chart and RnB mostly, never had hassle getting in when I was 18).

Sin (Temple Bar, behind the Purdy Kitchen/Meeting House Square. Over 18s, mostly young-ish people, RnB mostly. Never any hassle getting in, and they do drink promos on the weekends, where you pay fifty euro entrance and get unlimited drink all night. Good if any of you are heavy drinkers!).

Can't think of any others off the top of my head. There are absolutely loads more, but those are the only ones off the top of my head that you'd have no trouble getting in to which play stuff other than rock or metal. It's been a few years since I've been anywhere other than pubs or rock/metal clubs, so I'm sure there are others too!

Brokentime

LyndaMcL wrote: »

I'm totally into rock and metal myself, but some other places that play dancey and RnB music that would kind of suit your age range would be -

The Vaults (behind Connolly Station, over 18s so no bother getting in).

21s (D'Olier Street, mainly filled with 18-23 year olds, chart music, RnB, etc, never any hassle getting in personally).

Fitzsimon's (Temple Bar, 18s AFAIK, chart and RnB mostly, never had hassle getting in when I was 18).

Sin (Temple Bar, behind the Purdy Kitchen/Meeting House Square. Over 18s, mostly young-ish people, RnB mostly. Never any hassle getting in, and they do drink promos on the weekends, where you pay fifty euro entrance and get unlimited drink all night. Good if any of you are heavy drinkers!).

Can't think of any others off the top of my head. There are absolutely loads more, but those are the only ones off the top of my head that you'd have no trouble getting in to which play stuff other than rock or metal. It's been a few years since I've been anywhere other than pubs or rock/metal clubs, so I'm sure there are others too!

NOne of these are really Rock or Metal bars, tho.

I'm thinking Fibbers and Bruxelles and Sub Lounge. What about Whelans?

Should be no bother getting into any of these places.

Esoteric_

Brokentime wrote: »

NOne of these are really Rock or Metal bars, tho.

I'm thinking Fibbers and Bruxelles and Sub Lounge. What about Whelans?

Should be no bother getting into any of these places.

The OP said anything BAR rock/metal. I personally go to poison, hell, bruxelles, fibbers, etc. But he said he doesn't like rock or metal so I'm trying to tell him places that are the complete opposite.

Brokentime

LyndaMcL wrote: »

The OP said anything BAR rock/metal.

Balls, I read that too quickly. I kinda thought it read "Any bar with rock/metal"

Okay, all those places you said. Also, is Tramco still open? (kip, but a good laugh)

LyndaMcL wrote: »

I personally go to poison, hell...

What the? Where are these places? I left Dublin nearly 3 years ago - never heard of them before I left.

Esoteric_

Brokentime wrote: »

Balls, I read that too quickly. I kinda thought it read "Any bar with rock/metal"

Okay, all those places you said. Also, is Tramco still open? (kip, but a good laugh)



What the? Where are these places? I left Dublin nearly 3 years ago - never heard of them before I left.

I've never been in Tramco, so no idea!

Hell is a club run in O'Reilly's down by Tara St. Station on a Saturday and occasionally a Sunday. It's decent, plays heavier music than the likes of Bruxelles and no scumbags in it like Fibbers. Also REALLY cheap drink promos every week.

Poison is run by Hell. They take over 21s every Thursday, run cheap drink promos, etc.

The other place I love is the Gypsy. Same kind of music as Fibbers, with some classic and glam rock thrown in, decent drink prices, no scum, lovely staff and a great atmosphere.

Come back and visit!

Brokentime

LyndaMcL wrote: »

I've never been in Tramco, so no idea!

Hell is a club run in O'Reilly's down by Tara St. Station on a Saturday and occasionally a Sunday. It's decent, plays heavier music than the likes of Bruxelles and no scumbags in it like Fibbers. Also REALLY cheap drink promos every week.

Poison is run by Hell. They take over 21s every Thursday, run cheap drink promos, etc.

The other place I love is the Gypsy. Same kind of music as Fibbers, with some classic and glam rock thrown in, decent drink prices, no scum, lovely staff and a great atmosphere.

Come back and visit!

Hell at Tara Street station - that does really sound like Sub Lounge. Is it very red inside?

Esoteric_

Brokentime wrote: »

Hell at Tara Street station - that does really sound like Sub Lounge. Is it very red inside?

Nah, it's all black mainly. It's only open about a year.

Brokentime

LyndaMcL wrote: »

Nah, it's all black mainly. It's only open about a year.

I'll give it a whirl next time I"m home. Ta for the recommend.

OK, what else can we come up with for the OP?

Porterhouse
Reeds
Messr Maguires
The Church
Sosumi (spl?)
The George (I'm not gay but I've had a few funny nights with friends in here)
The Globe and Ri-Ra

Esoteric_

Brokentime wrote: »

I'll give it a whirl next time I"m home. Ta for the recommend.

OK, what else can we come up with for the OP?

Porterhouse
Reeds
Messr Maguires
The Church
Sosumi (spl?)
The George (I'm not gay but I've had a few funny nights with friends in here)
The Globe and Ri-Ra

War
Panti-Bar
The Dragon
Q Bar
Break for the Border

That's all I can think of. I'm out of ideas!

Brokentime

LyndaMcL wrote: »

Q Bar

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

skeleton_boy

I'm also out in Dublin for the night with a couple of mates. Where's a few good places to go if you're into indie/rock music. I'm thinking of ending up in Whelans but any suggestions for cool pubs before that?

Brokentime

skeleton_boy wrote: »

I'm also out in Dublin for the night with a couple of mates. Where's a few good places to go if you're into indie/rock music. I'm thinking of ending up in Whelans but any suggestions for cool pubs before that?

Over to you, Lynda

Lux23

If you are going to Whelans, I would pop into The Long Hall first for a couple then maybe dig across to Hogans then on up to Camden Street for a couple in Solas or Anseo.

DipStick McSwindler

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arybvtcw0eolkf

LyndaMcL wrote: »

The other place I love is the Gypsy. Same kind of music as Fibbers, with some classic and glam rock thrown in, decent drink prices, no scum, lovely staff and a great atmosphere.

Come back and visit!

Do you work there?.

Esoteric_

Ignacio Billions Swimmer wrote: »

Do you work there?.

:pac: I wish. Nah, I work in a candle shop. Wouldn't ever promote a place I work in on boards because of the whole no-shilling thing. I just like the place. It seems similar to Fibbers, but always seem to have more fun there.


To the guy who likes indie/rock - if you want to stay up by Whelan's, try the places like Solas and such that are mentioned above. If you're looking to go somewhere a bit more central first, maybe Bruxelles or something? Messrs is always good for a few pre-drinks, but no rock contingent!

frag420

LyndaMcL wrote: »

I've never been in Tramco, so no idea!

Hell is a club run in O'Reilly's down by Tara St. Station on a Saturday and occasionally a Sunday. It's decent, plays heavier music than the likes of Bruxelles and no scumbags in it like Fibbers. Also REALLY cheap drink promos every week.

Poison is run by Hell. They take over 21s every Thursday, run cheap drink promos, etc.

The other place I love is the Gypsy. Same kind of music as Fibbers, with some classic and glam rock thrown in, decent drink prices, no scum, lovely staff and a great atmosphere.

Come back and visit!

Great spot for a pint and some shenanigans of a Sat night!! Staff are gems too.................the girls, not the guys!!

caff

Bernard Shaw and Twisted Pepper are quite good too
http://www.bodytonicmusic.com/events/

Against the Grain is good for its selection of beers.

Whelans is pretty good too.

Brokentime

Lux23 wrote: »

If you are going to Whelans, I would pop into The Long Hall first for a couple then maybe dig across to Hogans then on up to Camden Street for a couple in Solas or Anseo.

The Long Hall - there was always a mad smell in there. Great pints and quintessentially grumpy service, too.

But that smell. Like bleach and .... pish

Brokentime

LyndaMcL wrote: »

Hell is a club run in O'Reilly's down by Tara St. Station on a Saturday and occasionally a Sunday. It's decent, plays heavier music than the likes of Bruxelles and no scumbags in it like Fibbers. Also REALLY cheap drink promos every week.

As weird as this sounds, is this place Hell?

http://publin.ie/2011/sub-lounge-oreillys/

budgemook

hell is where sub lounge used to be I think.
so sue me is now the dragon which is a gay club
bernard shaw is awesome and you'll have no trouble getting in. Go to coppers after that, it's what lads up from the country do. Kip though.

Brokentime

budgemook wrote: »

so sue me is now the dragon which is a gay club

I thought the Dragon was just a few doors up from The George?

Sosume was further down that street, over the road from Hogans....?

arybvtcw0eolkf

LyndaMcL wrote: »

:pac: I wish. Nah, I work in a candle shop. Wouldn't ever promote a place I work in on boards because of the whole no-shilling thing. I just like the place. It seems similar to Fibbers, but always seem to have more fun there.

Sorry if I came across like I was questioning you, I was just curious thats all.

Esoteric_

frag420 wrote: »

Great spot for a pint and some shenanigans of a Sat night!! Staff are gems too.................the girls, not the guys!!

Tbh I find all the staff great there, male and female. One chick working behind the bar was so nice that I gave her my fairy wand on Gay Pride night. :pac:

Luap

Thanks very much for the responses, much appreciated.

Any pubs around Clondalkin?

Danye

Luap wrote: »

Thanks very much for the responses, much appreciated.

Any pubs around Clondalkin?

Hush at the Red Cow. The Arc in Liffey Valley. The Village Inn in Clondalkin village. Then there's the Plaza in nearby Tallaght and Entourage which is also in Tallaght.

These places can be hit and miss though so I would suggest heading into the city centre for more variety and better chance of having a good night in somewhere that suits yourself and the lads.

Have a good one!

grimm2005

Brokentime wrote: »

As weird as this sounds, is this place Hell?

http://publin.ie/2011/sub-lounge-oreillys/

It is indeed. The bar is called O'Reillys Sub Lounge as far as I know or else it was one and is now the other. Some people call it O'Reillys and some call it Sub Lounge! There seemed to be some confusion there. Club Hell is just a rock and metal themed night which is run by a promotions company and they "rent out" the pub, so to speak. There's great craic to be had although it does get VERY packed which can sometimes be both a good and bad thing.

Brokentime

grimm2005 wrote: »

It is indeed. The bar is called O'Reillys Sub Lounge as far as I know or else it was one and is now the other. Some people call it O'Reillys and some call it Sub Lounge! There seemed to be some confusion there. Club Hell is just a rock and metal themed night which is run by a promotions company and they "rent out" the pub, so to speak. There's great craic to be had although it does get VERY packed which can sometimes be both a good and bad thing.

That's what I thought, it was a promo or theme night. I've always known that place as The Sub Lounge. Didn't surprise me, though, when people on this thread said it was a rock venue. It has a very crypt-rock-goth type vibe to it.

Luap

Thanks again for all the recommendations.

Twee.

skeleton_boy wrote: »

I'm also out in Dublin for the night with a couple of mates. Where's a few good places to go if you're into indie/rock music. I'm thinking of ending up in Whelans but any suggestions for cool pubs before that?

Workman's Club on Wellington Quay. Similar music to Whelan's, no cover charge and they don't out pints in plastic cups

CavanCrew

Whoever is recommending 21's .......... God.


Flannerys is good

If you're an alternative head, what twee said... workmans club.

Esoteric_

CavanCrew wrote: »

Whoever is recommending 21's .......... God.


Flannerys is good

If you're an alternative head, what twee said... workmans club.

The OP asked for recommendations for NON rock venues, suited to 20 year olds. I might hate 21s, but it seemed to suit what was asked for.

frag420

LyndaMcL wrote: »

Tbh I find all the staff great there, male and female. One chick working behind the bar was so nice that I gave her my fairy wand on Gay Pride night. :pac:

I get ya. The guys are well sound there, good laugh. If its the wee bar girl in there then you are right she is so polite and beautiful too!!

CavanCrew

LyndaMcL wrote: »

The OP asked for recommendations for NON rock venues, suited to 20 year olds. I might hate 21s, but it seemed to suit what was asked for.

well i do NOT recommend 21s at all, there are a lot better places.

dRNk SAnTA

Nobody has said Copperface Jacks but it might be the type of thing you're looking for. Otherwise these are all good suggestions:

Lux23 wrote: »

If you are going to Whelans, I would pop into The Long Hall first for a couple then maybe dig across to Hogans then on up to Camden Street for a couple in Solas or Anseo.

feeney92 wrote: »

Go to hu$$le(the academy), Sin(Temple bar),Wright venue(Swords) or Palace(Near aungier street), in my opinion there probably the best places in or around our age to go, hu$$le and Sin being number 1 & 2

caff wrote: »

Bernard Shaw and Twisted Pepper are quite good too
http://www.bodytonicmusic.com/events/

Against the Grain is good for its selection of beers.

Whelans is pretty good too.

Twee. wrote: »

Workman's Club on Wellington Quay. Similar music to Whelan's, no cover charge and they don't out pints in plastic cups

Esoteric_

CavanCrew wrote: »

well i do NOT recommend 21s at all, there are a lot better places.

There certainly are, but most people in the OP's age range seem to enjoy it for a year or two.

mud

Sin É on the quays is a great late bar.

Danye

@ The Op...

How did it go? Where did you end up?

Brokentime

mud wrote: »

Sin É on the quays is a great late bar.

2nd this. Great vibe in there.

Good place to ... meet people, too