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Temple Bar Area   Dublin

Temple Bar Area, Dublin

 126 Reviews  Dublin is one of the places in the world with the liveliest nightlife. Temple Bar is an area where the bars and restaurants are side by side, the choice becoming very difficult. We wanted live... 

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Live Music   Cork

Live Music, Cork

 7 Reviews  An Crúiscín Lán is a nice pub at the centre of Cork with lots of live music- normally there will be bands playing every night from Wednesday to Saturday. But beware: we’re not talking about... 

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Night Clubs   Galway

Night Clubs, Galway

 10 Reviews  So who can help? For a lads' trip (in their mid-20's) to Galway on April 26th for four days where would be good places to visit, hang out and drink. Places where it won't feel like we're in a German... 

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Various Pubs   Limerick

Various Pubs, Limerick

 6 Reviews  Nightlife in Limerick is fairly limited. Pubs I would recommend are: The Cornmarket Old Quarter Charlie Chaplins Mc Daids Smyths Molly Malones The Sibin Smart Casual. Make an effort on Saturday... 

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Danny Mann's   Killarney

Danny Mann's, Killarney

 5 Reviews  Well, there are loads of pubs in Killarney, all of which are sure to impress. The Danny Mann is one that I particularly like. They have live bands every night of the week and the food is also... 

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T & H Doolin's Pub   Waterford

T & H Doolin's Pub, Waterford

 2 Reviews  Have you ever walked past a place every time you're in the City and didn't even think of going inside? Ever wonder what you were missing? Today I was in town shopping for my Vegas trip, and decided I... 

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Langtons Bar & Club   Kilkenny

Langtons Bar & Club, Kilkenny

 6 Reviews  Langton's is probably the best known nightclub in Kilkenny. I've been here far too many times and whenever we go out in Kilkenny we always end up in here. On Saturday nights or over the Christmas... 

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Pubs..   Sligo

Pubs.., Sligo

 4 Reviews  For the complete night out come to Shenanigans where you can Eat, Drink and Dance the night away. For great music, great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere what ever the occasion, you'll find... 

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Muddy Maher's   Kinsale

Muddy Maher's, Kinsale

 1 Review  A wonderful pub with a great atmosphere, get bartender (John) and great live music. Spent my Friday night here and enjoyed the potato skins and Guinness while listening to live music and conversing... 

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An Droisead Beag   Dingle

An Droisead Beag, Dingle

 5 Reviews  This place is definately one of my favorite pubs in Europe. It had a fantastic atmosphere, the music was great, and the people were friendly. I would recommend getting their early, as the bar can get... 

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Good Time Charlies   Howth

Good Time Charlies, Howth

 2 Reviews   A small friendly club with a good atmosphere. My main memories of the club consist of the doorman wearing shiny suits and trilby hats, and my then girlfriends friend putting a condom over his head... 

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Bars...   Tralee

Bars..., Tralee

 2 Reviews  Sean Og's is a great little pub. We were there on the night of the All Ireland Football Championship, so can't say if the place is always this full. There was live music, fiddles playing and patrons... 

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Banquets   Shannon

Banquets, Shannon

 1 Review  Knappogue Castle in Quin, Co.Clare was built in 1467 and was the home of the MacNamara Clan. The original structure has Georgian and Regency additions. It is furnished in 15th century pieces. If you... 

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O'Connors Pub   Doolin

O'Connors Pub, Doolin

 11 Reviews  Gus O'Connor died in the beginning of 2003 and the new owner tries to set the tradition further, that Gus started and made Doolin so famous for it’s life music. We had a great evening there, sitting... 

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Monk's Pub   Ballyvaughan

Monk's Pub, Ballyvaughan

 2 Reviews  A cosy pub at the entrance to Ballyvaughan. We had lunch here (outside even! Something you don't find often in Ireland!) and had planned to return at night. But then we never made it. It looked like a... 

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PJ's....   Castlebar

PJ's...., Castlebar

 1 Review   Panama Jacks Night Club For dancing the night away try Panama Jacks or 'PJs' as it is known at the TF Weekends nightly from ~11:00 pm to late (finishing approx. 2:00am) 

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Nerve Centre   Derry

Nerve Centre, Derry

 1 Review  This venue is primarily a multimedia centre. It has training facilities for all kinds of audio/video. They also hire out practice rooms to local bands and have a small cinema. But the main... 

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The Paddy Quinn   County Clare

The Paddy Quinn, County Clare

 2 Reviews  certain pubs in this region of the world have a charm that is hard to describe but after being there one feels at home. Paddy Quinn is such a place. Easy spot to make friends. The first time you are a... 

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Foxy John's   County Kerry

Foxy John's, County Kerry

 1 Review  DINGLE: Foxy John's This is sooooooo lovely. The left side of the shop is a pub and the right side of the pub is a hardware shop! I loved this place. What I hated though was tourists who come in with... 

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Traditional Irish Music   County Dublin

Traditional Irish Music, County Dublin

 2 Reviews  This is the seond time I have been here and it was just as I had remembered. Busy, loud and great fun. There are normally a few bands playing and there is only a short interval between them. The music... 

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Clubs   Dublin

Clubs, Dublin

 74 Reviews  Copper Face Jacks is a nightclub that is for fun and single people. It's well know to be a pick up place , well know for Teachers, guards, and nurses along with the odd prison officer thrown in... 

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Reardens   Cork

Reardens, Cork

 3 Reviews  I was there on a sunday night, its free entrance and had a live band, who were excellent in my opinion. It was a big venue with lots of beautiful girls! The staff are friendly. Well worth a visit. 

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Pubs with Traditional Music   Galway

Pubs with Traditional Music, Galway

 14 Reviews  Came across a brilliant session here on Thursday (18/1/2007), eleven or so musicians, great acoustics and ambience. Fast reels and jigs, but also ballads, slow airs, even some blues thrown in.... 

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Dolen's   Limerick

Dolen's, Limerick

 5 Reviews  It's a very typical, no frills pub but I've never had a bad time. I come to Ireland 6-8 times a year and always stop at this pub when I'm in town, I refuse to spend my evening elsewhere =) The food... 

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The Crypt   Killarney

The Crypt, Killarney

 2 Reviews  Killarney has no shortage of pubs, and the craic is equally good in places such as Tralee, Dingle and Kenmare. For clubs, you can try The Crypt in Killarney, it's a hotspot for the young of Kerry.... 

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Reviews from VirtualTourist Members

Temple Bar: Where else for a night out?

by Maryimelda

If you are looking to go for a wander at night in Dublin or to have a wild night out, it doesn't matter which, the place to go is of course, the Temple Bar area.Here you will find an endless array of typically Irish pubs and eateries and the area is vibrant and alive every night. Many of the pubs serve wonderful traditional Irish meals ranging from Irish Stew to Fish and Chips and for the most part, the meals are hearty, tasty and not usually budget breaking. A stroll around is a good way to start. You can check a lot of the establishments out before you settle on one to have your meal or just a pint of Guiness if you so desire. Many have bands playing if you feel like being entertained whilst others are a little quieter and allow a good opportunity for coffee and conversation.Whatever your preference it's all there. Enjoy! Smart casual.

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Ha' Penny Bridge inn: Open mic Stand-up comedy & singer/songwriters

by antoanto1

Stand-up comedy, singer/songwriters, drama and open mic are premier features of the Battle of the Axe show (now in its 10th year). Every Tuesday 9.30pm Ha’ Penny Bridge Inn, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, Ireland. Adm:€6 The acts battle it out for the Lucky Duck Award & certificate, voted for by the audience. New acts are always welcome, but must book in advance. See www.battleoftheaxe.com for up-to-date details, performance details, discount vouchers, group bookings, etc Casual smart!

The Porterhouse, Dublin: One of Sourbugger's favourite Dublin haunts

by sourbugger

Try one over the eight - all brewed here. The Porterhouse chain only has three pubs - in Bray, Temple bar (Dublin) and London.The pub in Parliment Street is perhaps mainly frequented by tourists and beer-lovers, rather than 'locals' , but is still very worthwhile sampling.The signs in the pub could be seen as a direct dig against Guinness -e.g "Home of the best stout in the world", when the Guinness brewery is only about half a mile up the road. Another sign says "Home of the largest Irish-owned brewery in the world".They brew eight different beers here, including several stouts (originally called Porters after the men who used to drink the stuff in ancient markets), ales and lagers.I was especially enamoured of the Porterhouse Red, which was a fine hoppy brew. This micro-brewery is a refreshing throwback to the days when the Liffey was lined with small breweries - before the days of...

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DICK MACKS PUB: SESSION IN DINGLE

by florry

DICK MACKS is a DAY and NIGHTTIME place to be .It used to be a shop where you can get your shoes fixed or buy some new ones and have a drink while you waiting. It still has all the old thinks in there. brilliant sessions happen there. great pub dont miss it... ANYTHING GOES!!!

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Dublin: O'Sheas Merchant

by Rhondaj

Looking for a night out, we happened here only because it was near our hotel. We seemed to be the only tourists. Nice to find a local place, but got lots of looks...There is live traditional music and at about 9pm-10pm some older couples appeared and began dancing on a little spot o' wood floor space available. Kind of looked like square dancing--but whatever-- it was fun to watch! Walls were heavily decorated with newspapers articles umpteen years old... Casual

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The Danny Mann: World Famous Singing Pub in Killarney

by TRimer

Somewhat of a tourist trap but lots of fun. Check out the Irish Weavers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are wonderful. The selection of the drinks is limited to Guinness, and a small selection of other drinks, but it does have a couple of decent beers, and the usual range of spirits, and not badly priced either.

The Brazen Head: Making Merry

by jewels63

Atmospheric little ancient pub, full of photos and mementoes, including the old claim to fame that James Joyce drunk here! They put lunch and dinners on - but like everywhere in Dublin it is expensive to eat for budget travellers. (Irish Stew for 12 euro!) Well we cooked that at our apartment...However, its good to go and have a drink, and lose yourself in the Irish music which is on nightly. Smart casual

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Galway: Galway or Limerick???

by ConorB

Galway v Limerick??? Galway without a doubt... it has everything going for it. I went to College there for three years & it's probably the best location in Ireland for a hectic social life. To be honest, you cannot go wrong in the City of the Tribes!Enjoy,C Casual

Whelan's Pub, Dublin: P.S I Love You bar <3

by deb.workman

Whelan's Pub is the pub seen in the movie P.S. I Love You. It has a live band every night and affordable drinks! The atmosphere is great and the people are very friendly. They have tv's throughout the place for live rugby or football matches and some seating, though not much. Casual

An Pucan: Galway Pub

by chrissie611

Very friendly bartenders, live traditional Irish music and fun people! We loved this place --- stayed to closing. Good variety of ages, nationalities, etc. Met people from the U.S., Ireland, Italy and France the night we were there. Good music, traditional and nontraditional Irish. Loved it! Casual.

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hi All, My wife and I are planning an 8 night self drive tour of Ireland for my 50th birthday. We are set with flights and... 

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A: Beg, steal, borrow or even buy a copy of the late, great, Pete McCathy's amazing book "McCarthy's Bar" (never pass a pub with your name on it) for the definitive guide to... 

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