Best club in dublin (Vote)

senordingdong · 03-07-2005 7:41pm

Can anybody tell me about the clubs on Harcourt st?

Sue* · 03-07-2005 8:01pm

senordingdong wrote:

Can anybody tell me about the clubs on Harcourt st?

D2 is the best club on harcourt street, good crowd and there is a beer garden out the back... mixed ages, but not too young.

There is also the odean around the corner, its ok, bit posery

axtradub12 · 03-07-2005 8:03pm

Auld IRA Club in Blessington Dublin 7. Booze,Craic & Women

senordingdong · 03-07-2005 8:16pm

What's an odeon?

Also, I'm only 19 so what's your definition of too young?

What about the Ivy and Copperface Jacks?

Sue* · 03-07-2005 8:27pm

senordingdong wrote:

What's an odeon?

Also, I'm only 19 so what's your definition of too young?

What about the Ivy and Copperface Jacks?

The odean is a bar/club just at the harcourt street luas stop. D2 would have your age group in it, but it would also have an older... mid twenties etc and upwards... it s just very varied, but a great laugh.
Have nt been to copper's in a while, but if it s the same as then, then i would nt bother and never been to the ivy.. did it use to be called something else ?

senordingdong · 03-07-2005 8:30pm

Oh yeah, now I remember the Odeon.
That place is far too upper class for me.

Sue* · 03-07-2005 8:36pm

senordingdong wrote:

Oh yeah, now I remember the Odeon.
That place is far too upper class for me.

lol, upper class no... wannabeys yes !!... anywho you should check out d2.. its free before 11 most night... its a good one.

senordingdong · 03-07-2005 8:39pm

Hairy fluff.

It looks pricey and strict on dress code.

Sue* · 03-07-2005 8:41pm

senordingdong wrote:

Hairy fluff.

It looks pricey and strict on dress code.

its no more expensive than anywhere else... plus dress code is normal as most places, no runners... thats all

senordingdong · 03-07-2005 8:50pm

Grand.

Thanks.

Maynooth · 05-07-2005 6:49pm

There should be a poll on this.

wrafter · 05-07-2005 10:43pm

akindoc wrote:

I tried to make a poll but failed terribly. Where is Ri-Ra? Is it big?

Here's Ri-Ra's site: http://www.rira.ie

Berns · 13-07-2005 5:29pm

Goin down till Dublin this weekend. Don't people give locations to the clubs they suggesting

Fitzimmons / Ballroom not mentioned, went there last year with rugby club after ireland scotland match. Was good craic. No trouble like, let in straight away & saw a nice girl there

few others talkin to & friendly enough. Mate even got a few pints of some american visitors. Went about easter this year think was with a mate, just 2 of us like. Bouncer wouldnt let us in. Almost totally sober like. Couldnt seem to get in anywhere like either, tried Club M & just said not tonight. Didnt even check id like. Do ya need a crowd of bout 15 people to get into clubs down in Dublin like??

Copperfield Jacks seemed decent enough when went there. Wouldnt say quality of girls there is the best like, & any that are seemed stuck up or iggnorent. But was ok for us after a rugby match like, went there this & last year like. One of the lads wouldnt stop fartin & dj was jokin about most of night so was bit of a laugh (apart from the smell of the farts that was spreadin)

Fitzimmons/Ballroom around Temple Bar
Think Club M somewhere near Temple bar
Not sure bout Copperfield Jacks is

Maynooth · 14-07-2005 6:00pm

I don't know why Coppers gets such a slating. Country people need places to go in Dublin too, I've always had a ball everytime I've gone there. At least people aren't full of sh1t like they are in the majority of Dublin clubs.

madfistbt · 21-07-2005 9:22pm

Does anyone know what fireworks is like? That club that used to be a firestation? I think its on Pearce Street

dublinguy2004 · 22-07-2005 12:16pm

hussey wrote:

Barcode is full with mutton dressed as lamb .. all the girls look the same (pearls followed by a grayhound skirt) - Most have accents that would strip paint
but very nice to look at

For some reason their is a huge number of guys wear :
Tight t-shirts (Usually Pink or white) white a sparkly earring, and spiky bleached hair, blue faded jeans
or Shirts from ben sherman

But saying that - it's fairly cheap and cheerful

Lol. I agree about the bouncers. Sure God love any hard man who works as a bouncer. And as for the good-looking chaps who all look the same (rather ironic considering such persons think they are soo unique). The term I use to describe such people is generic.

Barcode (pronounced in the strongest north dublin accent you can imagine) is but an but an adult entertainment centre for the masses. When you go there conversation usually revolves around "are you a member? (very high status indeed)", "what kind of phone ringtone do you have?" or "oh my God, I love this song" (probably because they've heard it about 100 times on FM104 or MTV and confuse good music with familiarity).

Anyone who thinks Barcode is a "good night out", is a conformist generic who really ought to get a life. Going out getting sloshed at every single weekend at "the latest venue" is but pure escapism for lots of very unhappy people. I hate the lets-all-get-dressed-up-and-look-rich-live4-tonight-whilst-pissed-out-of-mind-pretenting-having-best-night-of-my-life-uh-oh-I'm-loser-crap-job-credit-card-bills-bank-loan brigade. I live beside barcode and heaven knows how that place got planning permission (I've heard lots of tales although that's another topic surely?). It's a disgrace, I've never seen so many riff-raff about Clontarf in all my life.

Blut · 24-07-2005 2:07pm

Fireworks is closed and has been for two years or so almost now, for 'renovations'.

Barcode is on the northside so its obviously gonna be full of scum.

Berns you are possibly the biggest bogger I've ever known of.

senordingdong · 24-07-2005 5:23pm

Ah yeah, we're all scumbags over this side.

You shouldn't insult us like that though, you may anger us enough to stab you unjustly.

ClareBear · 25-07-2005 2:24pm

Coppers!!!!!!!!!! Ha ha, I have to admit I've been there and we had a blast. It's all about who you're with.

madfistbt · 25-07-2005 6:53pm

Copper face Jacks is crusty, too many men for a start, big fat old men in a big group trying to pull below average looking girls who think there gods gift to men. Id like it if there were more girls and they were more approachable.

Maynooth · 26-07-2005 6:36pm

madfistbt wrote:

Copper face Jacks is crusty, too many men for a start, big fat old men in a big group trying to pull below average looking girls who think there gods gift to men. Id like it if there were more girls and they were more approachable.

Too many men isn't a bad thing if you're a girl though. There's too many bars in this city that has more girls than guys anyway.

Sue* · 26-07-2005 7:13pm

Blut wrote:

Fireworks is closed and has been for two years or so almost now, for 'renovations'.

Barcode is on the northside so its obviously gonna be full of scum.

Berns you are possibly the biggest bogger I've ever known of.

Fireworks will not be reopening..certainly not in its current location.. Apartments are been built in its place apparently

ClareBear · 26-07-2005 7:15pm

madfistbt wrote:

Copper face Jacks is crusty, too many men for a start, big fat old men in a big group trying to pull below average looking girls who think there gods gift to men. Id like it if there were more girls and they were more approachable.

I know it's crap but I went with friends from home that night and it was a great night despite the crapness that is Coppers. We made up our own Coppers song too. Everyone should go to Coppers at least once....I've only been once but I wouldn't mind going back again if my friends wanted to. It's not that bad.

madfistbt · 26-07-2005 8:20pm

Maynooth wrote:

Too many men isn't a bad thing if you're a girl though. There's too many bars in this city that has more girls than guys anyway.

Rah, please give me a list of these places with more girls than guys. Ive just recently moved to Dublin so I dont know it too well. I really cant stand it when I go to a club and its packed up with big groups of high testosteroned men.

ClareBear yeh Ill admit you can have a fun night there if your mates are up for it but its a place Id go to a maximum of once a year!

baby*cham*bell · 26-07-2005 8:28pm

dublinguy2004 wrote:

Lol. I agree about the bouncers. Sure God love any hard man who works as a bouncer. And as for the good-looking chaps who all look the same (rather ironic considering such persons think they are soo unique). The term I use to describe such people is generic.

Barcode (pronounced in the strongest north dublin accent you can imagine) is but an but an adult entertainment centre for the masses. When you go there conversation usually revolves around "are you a member? (very high status indeed)", "what kind of phone ringtone do you have?" or "oh my God, I love this song" (probably because they've heard it about 100 times on FM104 or MTV and confuse good music with familiarity).

Anyone who thinks Barcode is a "good night out", is a conformist generic who really ought to get a life. Going out getting sloshed at every single weekend at "the latest venue" is but pure escapism for lots of very unhappy people. I hate the lets-all-get-dressed-up-and-look-rich-live4-tonight-whilst-pissed-out-of-mind-pretenting-having-best-night-of-my-life-uh-oh-I'm-loser-crap-job-credit-card-bills-bank-loan brigade. I live beside barcode and heaven knows how that place got planning permission (I've heard lots of tales although that's another topic surely?). It's a disgrace, I've never seen so many riff-raff about Clontarf in all my life.

i won't have you slagging barcode!! its probably the only place in dublin where a girl can go without getting groped! i agree the music is ****, but there's alot to be said for the layout, decor ect, as in there's always somewhere to sit and chat, and it isn't claustraphobic.
seems to be getting a weird mix of people lately though...........................

ClareBear · 27-07-2005 2:27pm

Where is this Barcode? I'm intrigued.

dublinguy2004 · 28-07-2005 10:21am

baby*cham*bell wrote:

i won't have you slagging barcode!! its probably the only place in dublin where a girl can go without getting groped! i agree the music is ****, but there's alot to be said for the layout, decor ect, as in there's always somewhere to sit and chat, and it isn't claustraphobic.
seems to be getting a weird mix of people lately though...........................

Are you a conformist generic? And as for the "layout, decor ect (sic.)" - it's an awful combination of tackey aluminium/glass/brushed wood. Now that's pure class.
I guess for every 1000 or so conformist generics, there's one guy laughing on top of them all. The best prisons are those without walls.

Lilly81 · 28-07-2005 2:02pm

SIN all the way baby!

baby*cham*bell · 28-07-2005 4:21pm

dublinguy2004 wrote:

Are you a conformist generic? And as for the "layout, decor ect (sic.)" - it's an awful combination of tackey aluminium/glass/brushed wood. Now that's pure class.
I guess for every 1000 or so conformist generics, there's one guy laughing on top of them all. The best prisons are those without walls.

stop picking fights........ "conformist generic".....its a plce to go thats not too full of scummers, not claustraphobic, and sells cheap drink. And can you show me a night club that isn't tackily decorated!? sure that adds to the fun!!
i agree with you as far as the music and clothes (or lack thereof) go, there are alot of fashion victims there, due to it's proximity to clontarf, ect. weird mix of snobs and scummers!!
but there's a good atmosphere (on thurs nights), been a bit weird lately though....

senordingdong · 28-07-2005 7:52pm

How has it gotten weird lately?

Alkers · 31-07-2005 5:04pm

Are the likes of D2, RíRá and Tramco 21's or 18's. not being 21 yet but being sick if the Iveagh, Bondi, Redz etc, where else would you reccomend to give a try?

Chucky the tree · 31-07-2005 7:25pm

i heard tramcos was 20;s, but know people 19 who have gotten in. Its a handy excuse when they dont like you. Being female should mean your grand.

Not sure about d2 or rira. Try places in temple bar, like boomerrangs, bad bobs and club M. They would be similiar to redz etc. Same music and type of people.

baby*cham*bell · 31-07-2005 7:57pm

senordingdong wrote:

How has it gotten weird lately?

actually was grand on thursday night there, but starting to get bored of Bar code, have 2 stop going for a while

baby*cham*bell · 31-07-2005 7:58pm

Simona1986 wrote:

Are the likes of D2, RíRá and Tramco 21's or 18's. not being 21 yet but being sick if the Iveagh, Bondi, Redz etc, where else would you reccomend to give a try?

yup try bad bobs!!

RedRaven · 02-08-2005 3:22pm

Nobody has mentioned Lillies Bordello??!!!!

ClareBear · 02-08-2005 8:11pm

RedRaven wrote:

Nobody has mentioned Lillies Bordello??!!!!

There's a reason for that.

melekalikimaka · 02-08-2005 8:43pm

yeah that place sucks, i'm a regular 92 goer and that place is to stuck up even for me

pokermonkey · 02-08-2005 11:28pm

i used to go to 92 a lot, but its the same thig every week. and they seem to have one cd they play every time ( depending on the night). the birds are pretty savage on the whole, but 90% are tossers, and you get bored of them after about 10 mins. although there are exceptions. also, it still smells of stale smoke and puke.

bondi is pretty much the same thing, but with a touch more ( how do i put this delicatly) economic diversity. better craic than 92 though. and they have theme nights which are great craic. ie the beach party which included a pool, and a rake load of sand.

have been going to rio's recently, but mainly due to the fact its way handy, and extra drinking in bucks is generally there to end the night. plus you got the bonus of the odd hen night. lol.

anyway. i dunno. good luck

Bowing2Buddha · 03-08-2005 10:12am

I'm lookin for a club that plays real dance / trance music.. I'm sick of the usual RnB crap thats played everywhere, and need sumwhere i can actually go an dance.. any suggestions????

Also whats the playhouse like.. I live nearby but havent been yet..

Bondi is sh*t.. For a start its bright.. even on the dancefloor.. Its like bein on a poxy beach.. an its dear an full of wannabe posh kids..

akindoc · 04-08-2005 9:10pm

pokermonkey wrote:

i used to go to 92 a lot, but its the same thig every week. and they seem to have one cd they play every time ( depending on the night). the birds are pretty savage on the whole, but 90% are tossers, and you get bored of them after about 10 mins. although there are exceptions. also, it still smells of stale smoke and puke.

bondi is pretty much the same thing, but with a touch more ( how do i put this delicatly) economic diversity. better craic than 92 though. and they have theme nights which are great craic. ie the beach party which included a pool, and a rake load of sand.

have been going to rio's recently, but mainly due to the fact its way handy, and extra drinking in bucks is generally there to end the night. plus you got the bonus of the odd hen night. lol.

anyway. i dunno. good luck

I'm interested in the size of 92 and bondi, especially the smoking areas. Are they big?

zinc · 05-08-2005 1:56pm

Bowing2Buddha wrote:

I'm lookin for a club that plays real dance / trance music.. I'm sick of the usual RnB crap thats played everywhere, and need sumwhere i can actually go an dance.. any suggestions????

Also whats the playhouse like.. I live nearby but havent been yet..

Spirit will be play some pretty hard dance as well as the Redbox, check them out, make sure you get the right night with spirit however. Roger Sanchez is playing tonight, I might or might not be going but a friend won tickets off Spin or whatever.

Also the Playhouse is ok, less hassle, I presume youre from Tallaght, thus you can walk home. Other than that, bouncers are annoying, a lot of regular bull**** there but nothing too bad if you look well and whatnot. Worth a drop in on a boring Saturday night.

ClareBear · 05-08-2005 3:09pm

zinc wrote:

Spirit will be play some pretty hard dance as well as the Redbox, check them out, make sure you get the right night with spirit however. Roger Sanchez is playing tonight, I might or might not be going but a friend won tickets off Spin or whatever.
.

Roger Sanchez should be class tonight. I'm tempted to go but I'll be there tomorrow night so one night in the weekend is enough to go to Spirit. Armand Van Helden soon too, should be brilliant.

KillerShamrock · 05-08-2005 8:36pm

The playhouse is good for sundays and bankholiday mondays as its €15 in and €2.50 a drink for any drink.
Zanzibar is good, good music and some good women ( aint that right zinc

)
Spirit is ok, if your into hardcore dance its a good place to go.
Coyote is meh depends on what your into really

melekalikimaka · 06-08-2005 11:05pm

bondi and 92 have smallish smoking areas, always quite packed, but sheltered and heated so they ain't terrible

foxybrowne · 08-08-2005 10:25pm

Was in Bad Bob's there Saturday night and had a laugh.

Rb · 09-08-2005 2:54am

Barcode
I've been to Barcode a fair few times and always had a good time there. Very mixed crowd, alot of scum but given the size of the place and the number of people it can hold, they can easily be ignored.
Some great drink promos too, ask for a "Diggie Special" during the happy hour.
The security do their job well, if you've had problems with them then theres obviously a good reason, they're not knobs to people for no reason.
Also, if you go for the happy hour and then decide to head into town it'll usually only cost around €13-15 in a jo.

Bondi

Last summer Bondi was an incredible club, absolutely no knackers knew of it and they didnt allow so many underagers in. Since September 2004 I've noticed more and more knackers turning up, slowly ruining the club.
However, good music, good drink promo's and usually great talent means ya cant really go wrong for a decent night out.
Alot of underagers on the weekend but a good college crowd during the week
Also, the crowd on a Sunday night is by far the most horrible I've ever seen; a huge amount of knackers and then 9/10 women are fat :eek: .
Security used to be better except now they seem to let just anyone in.
A positive point is that it is very easy to get a jo outside straight afterwards.

Club 92

Great crowd, great music and amazing women.
The security do their job effectively, so anyone who hasnt been is best off going with regulars otherwise they most likely wont get in.
Also, knackers need not even try.

Anabels

My favourite club to go to during the week,though it can get packed as it is small. Usually would know nearly everyone there, they have good drink promo's (€3 for a pint) and great music and some pretty amazing women at times.
Effective security, have never seen a knacker there and hopefully never will, not too many underagers and theres never any trouble.

The Ivy

A lot of underagers, to whoever it was that asked about getting in under 18, The Ivy is probably your best bet.
There is a good crowd though, you get the odd knacker but they know themselves that they dont fit in. Decent talent also.
Its a small club and can get packed and the dance floor is tiny, pretty sure its the smallest ive ever seen.
Decent drink promo's and I've found that if you ever want to sit down you'll always find a couch without much looking.
Also, it has a great smoking area, and you can get food there too, which is always nice.
As I implied, the security is a bit too relaxed on the underagers but generally do an alright job.
Getting a taxi afterwards can be a bitch though.

Il Mondo/Safari

This is a great venue, the place is huge and the decor is cool too. The crowd tends to be young but the talent is unbelievable. The music is decent, some dodgy tracks come on occasionally but by the time they do you're usually locked and couldnt really care. Usual drink promos, free til 11 (€10 after).
You can expect to see the occasional knacker, they tend to stay in little groups and keep to themselves though, hopefully it wont hit the downward spiral like Bondi did.
Good security, do their job well so no complaints there.
Very easy to get a taxi afterwards.

Redz

Redz could well be the worst club ive ever been to. The place is tiny, even the roof is low. A generally poor crowd, lacking in talent and a surplus of Dublin's scum make for a pretty poor atmosphere. Alright drink promos but found the pints(Heineken) to be off tasting and the shorts to be watery.
The security must be poor to let that crowd in.
Hate the place in general.

Q Bar

Had a few good nights here, and a few poor nights.
The dance floor isnt the worst ive seen, and they place good music.
Theres the occasional honey there, but overall the talent is medioker.Good pints though, and seats can be gotten fairly easily so itd probably be best used as a pre-club drinking spot.
Great security.
Again, being where it is, can be very difficult to get a jo after.

Redbox

Not really worth mentioning. Was good in the day but havent went in at least a year and a half as it was only the slippery slope to becoming knacker central last time i checked.

Spirit

Too many knackers(for my liking anyway) & too many drugs spoil Spirit. If the crowd were different it would be a pretty good spot, with the three floors, and everything else but,again, the crowd ruins it. Student night on a thursday is extremely cheap though, but personally wouldnt even think about going back.
The security is decent but could be alot better.

RiRa

Small venue with an odd crowd and bad pints. Not even worth thinking about.

Lillies

The best club in Dublin, IMO.
Attracts a great crowd, plays great music and serves great quality drinks. VIP area is extremely comfortable, to the extent that you can just leave your coat(with your phone, wallet etc) at your table and not have to worry as it will remain untouched.
Absolutely no knackers, no underagers & the talent is amazing.
Security is unmatched, strict as they should be. Only go with regulars or your just wasting your time and dont bother asking for VIP as its not that simple(unlike redbox where all you need to do is ask),
Without my favourite club in Dublin.

McGowans(Churchtown)

Mixed crowd, alright drink promos, good music & simple to get a taxi afterwards.
The place is huge so its easy to get a seat, the dance floor isnt too bad and the layout is pretty cool.
Can be some old men lurking about, quite a few knackers also but the talent is usally good so its worth going to occasionally.
Free in before 11(i think).
Quite strict security.

Tramcos is also worth checking out but havent had the chance since its refurbishment.

Overall my favourite clubs would be Lillies, Anabels or 92.Couldnt pick between the three though.

akindoc · 10-08-2005 11:57am

rb_ie wrote:

Barcode
I've been to Barcode a fair few times and always had a good time there. Very mixed crowd, alot of scum but given the size of the place and the number of people it can hold, they can easily be ignored.
Some great drink promos too, ask for a "Diggie Special" during the happy hour.
The security do their job well, if you've had problems with them then theres obviously a good reason, they're not knobs to people for no reason.
Also, if you go for the happy hour and then decide to head into town it'll usually only cost around €13-15 in a jo.

Bondi

Last summer Bondi was an incredible club, absolutely no knackers knew of it and they didnt allow so many underagers in. Since September 2004 I've noticed more and more knackers turning up, slowly ruining the club.
However, good music, good drink promo's and usually great talent means ya cant really go wrong for a decent night out.
Alot of underagers on the weekend but a good college crowd during the week
Also, the crowd on a Sunday night is by far the most horrible I've ever seen; a huge amount of knackers and then 9/10 women are fat :eek: .
Security used to be better except now they seem to let just anyone in.
A positive point is that it is very easy to get a jo outside straight afterwards.

Club 92

Great crowd, great music and amazing women.
The security do their job effectively, so anyone who hasnt been is best off going with regulars otherwise they most likely wont get in.
Also, knackers need not even try.

Anabels

My favourite club to go to during the week,though it can get packed as it is small. Usually would know nearly everyone there, they have good drink promo's (€3 for a pint) and great music and some pretty amazing women at times.
Effective security, have never seen a knacker there and hopefully never will, not too many underagers and theres never any trouble.

The Ivy

A lot of underagers, to whoever it was that asked about getting in under 18, The Ivy is probably your best bet.
There is a good crowd though, you get the odd knacker but they know themselves that they dont fit in. Decent talent also.
Its a small club and can get packed and the dance floor is tiny, pretty sure its the smallest ive ever seen.
Decent drink promo's and I've found that if you ever want to sit down you'll always find a couch without much looking.
Also, it has a great smoking area, and you can get food there too, which is always nice.
As I implied, the security is a bit too relaxed on the underagers but generally do an alright job.
Getting a taxi afterwards can be a bitch though.

Il Mondo/Safari

This is a great venue, the place is huge and the decor is cool too. The crowd tends to be young but the talent is unbelievable. The music is decent, some dodgy tracks come on occasionally but by the time they do you're usually locked and couldnt really care. Usual drink promos, free til 11 (€10 after).
You can expect to see the occasional knacker, they tend to stay in little groups and keep to themselves though, hopefully it wont hit the downward spiral like Bondi did.
Good security, do their job well so no complaints there.
Very easy to get a taxi afterwards.

Redz

Redz could well be the worst club ive ever been to. The place is tiny, even the roof is low. A generally poor crowd, lacking in talent and a surplus of Dublin's scum make for a pretty poor atmosphere. Alright drink promos but found the pints(Heineken) to be off tasting and the shorts to be watery.
The security must be poor to let that crowd in.
Hate the place in general.

Q Bar

Had a few good nights here, and a few poor nights.
The dance floor isnt the worst ive seen, and they place good music.
Theres the occasional honey there, but overall the talent is medioker.Good pints though, and seats can be gotten fairly easily so itd probably be best used as a pre-club drinking spot.
Great security.
Again, being where it is, can be very difficult to get a jo after.

Redbox

Not really worth mentioning. Was good in the day but havent went in at least a year and a half as it was only the slippery slope to becoming knacker central last time i checked.

Spirit

Too many knackers(for my liking anyway) & too many drugs spoil Spirit. If the crowd were different it would be a pretty good spot, with the three floors, and everything else but,again, the crowd ruins it. Student night on a thursday is extremely cheap though, but personally wouldnt even think about going back.
The security is decent but could be alot better.

RiRa

Small venue with an odd crowd and bad pints. Not even worth thinking about.

Lillies

The best club in Dublin, IMO.
Attracts a great crowd, plays great music and serves great quality drinks. VIP area is extremely comfortable, to the extent that you can just leave your coat(with your phone, wallet etc) at your table and not have to worry as it will remain untouched.
Absolutely no knackers, no underagers & the talent is amazing.
Security is unmatched, strict as they should be. Only go with regulars or your just wasting your time and dont bother asking for VIP as its not that simple(unlike redbox where all you need to do is ask),
Without my favourite club in Dublin.

McGowans(Churchtown)

Mixed crowd, alright drink promos, good music & simple to get a taxi afterwards.
The place is huge so its easy to get a seat, the dance floor isnt too bad and the layout is pretty cool.
Can be some old men lurking about, quite a few knackers also but the talent is usally good so its worth going to occasionally.
Free in before 11(i think).
Quite strict security.

Tramcos is also worth checking out but havent had the chance since its refurbishment.

Overall my favourite clubs would be Lillies, Anabels or 92.Couldnt pick between the three though.

good posting

where is Il Mondo/Safari? Tell me more about it. Is it as big as bar code?

Jonny Arson · 10-08-2005 1:10pm

rb_ie wrote:

Barcode
I've been to Barcode a fair few times and always had a good time there. Very mixed crowd, alot of scum but given the size of the place and the number of people it can hold, they can easily be ignored.
Some great drink promos too, ask for a "Diggie Special" during the happy hour.
The security do their job well, if you've had problems with them then theres obviously a good reason, they're not knobs to people for no reason.
Also, if you go for the happy hour and then decide to head into town it'll usually only cost around €13-15 in a jo.

Barcode is a good club but sadly in the last 9-12 months the place has become infested with absolute scum.

There is a massive problem with the doormen in that place. They are arrogant, obnoxious f**ks. They are letting in scum and refusing decent punters like myself for no reason. I know so many people who have given up on that place.

Essential advise if you want to get into barcode:

Guys - white shortsleaved Ben Sherman/Fred perry shirt, NY wankees baseball cap at a 45 degree angle, have a knacker tash and always say you are from Darndale.

Gals - fake ID to prove that you are under 18 is essential and don't even bother wearing a mini-skirt

A bit exaggerated I know but I know for a fact of girls as young as 16 let into that place without any trouble.

Barcode simply sucks now.

baby*cham*bell · 10-08-2005 3:03pm

Zane from MTV2 wrote:

Barcode is a good club but sadly in the last 9-12 months the place has become infested with absolute scum.

There is a massive problem with the doormen in that place. They are arrogant, obnoxious f**ks. They are letting in scum and refusing decent punters like myself for no reason. I know so many people who have given up on that place.

Essential advise if you want to get into barcode:

Guys - white shortsleaved Ben Sherman/Fred perry shirt, NY wankees baseball cap at a 45 degree angle, have a knacker tash and always say you are from Darndale.

Gals - fake ID to prove that you are under 18 is essential and don't even bother wearing a mini-skirt
note:i have yet to see anyone wearing a baseball hat in barcode
the girls dress like pole dancers though

A bit exaggerated I know but I know for a fact of girls as young as 16 let into that place without any trouble.

Barcode simply sucks now.

can you name me anywhere in dublin that isn't scum infested?? or full of snobs???
why is there no happy medium!!!
Thursday night is barcode night for one reason- 3 EURO drinks before 11!!!
i was there once in May when school and stuff was still on, and the crowd was a good bit older than me (i was 17 then)
now im legal, and everyone seems waaay younger on a thurssday night!!
i'd say in September it will be back to normal.

akindoc · 10-08-2005 4:17pm

baby*cham*bell wrote:

can you name me anywhere in dublin that isn't scum infested?? or full of snobs???
why is there no happy medium!!!
Thursday night is barcode night for one reason- 3 EURO drinks before 11!!!
i was there once in May when school and stuff was still on, and the crowd was a good bit older than me (i was 17 then)
now im legal, and everyone seems waaay younger on a thurssday night!!
i'd say in September it will be back to normal.

bar code is crap and the bouncers are absolute knobs.

I went there a few months ago and got in twice but one day I turn up to get in and I got refused. Here was the exact conversation

Bouncer: Sorry, can't let you in tonight lad.
Me: Why?
Bouncer: Err... you look tired
Me: I "look tired"? But I'm not?!
Bouncer: Sorry, can't let you in.
Me: Because I look tired?
Bouncer: *looks me up and down* You're wearing runners, can't let you in.
Me: *sees two people with runners going in* But they're wearing runners and you let them in
Bouncer: Don't get smart.

Knobs.

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