Dublin Things to Do

The Village is the third inhabitant of a building that formerly housed Mono and the Mean Fiddler. Taking a page from its adjacent sister, Whelan's, this expansive, three floor venue is now one of the most popular venues in the... more

Native Dubliners tend to dismiss Roddy Bolands as a "culchie pub". A culchie, for those not familiar with the lingo, is an Irish person who had the misfortune of being born in "the country"—a vague expanse basically covering an... more

Situated under the foyer of the evergreen Abbey Theater , the Peacock Theatre with its traditional seating arrangements and beautiful decor is primarily used for the showcasing of new plays and encouraging new talents. A sort o... more

Located at Grafton street, Lillie's Bordello is an upscale nightlife joint, where celebrity spotting is a favorite pastime. The posh ambiance, along with the live music and the occasional DJ nights, add a special touch to this... more

Contrary to what the name suggests, you will in fact find numerous examples of good art at the Bad Art Gallery. This gallery displays over 200 works by various painters at any given time. So whether you are looking to own a sou... more

There is something for everyone at 'The Academy', as it offers a large variety of music types. It has state-of-the-art sound system called "L Acoustics". With the place vertically expanded to 4 floors, the main room can accommo... more

While the manicured finery of St. Stephen’s Green and lush space of Merrion Square buzz with summer tourists, it’s the smaller, lesser-known urban parks that can really capture the calm elegance of Dublin’s boom-time affluen... more

Despite being located on the somewhat dingy Pearse Street, O'Neill's is a friendly pub popular with both Trinity College students and locals alike. The Guinness is excellent, the staff are friendly, the open fires are cosy, and... more

HQ is an airy purpose-built live music venue, whose building is also home to the Hot Press Irish Music Hall of Fame. HQ plays host to a variety of international and home-grown acts, most of which are of the mainstream variety,... more

Jazz lovers thoroughly enjoy an evening in Le Basement located on Dame Street. The likes of Emilie Conway and Johnny Taylor have performed here, giving jazz aficionados an unforgettable experience. more