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DUBLIN
JUNE 2011
 Welcome to the June issue contents
of 2night magazine. This month’s special feature
stemmed from a conversation at 2night towers –
where will we go for our next office party? As some
advocated passionately for a hip Thai restaurant,
and others wanted to sample Italian delights, we
were reminded of just how many great restaurants 04
there are in Dublin serving a smorgasbord of cuisine Special Feature
Tastes of the World
from around the world. We still haven’t decided on
a restaurant, but at least the long chat bore some
fruit, as we’ve rounded up 30 of the finest restau-
rants serving exotic cuisine in the city. You can
check it out on page 4.
You can also check out an interview with a ris-
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competitions, on page 16 and 11 – we’re giving away
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And if you’re in the mood for going out, you’ll find
our events listings invaluable – we’ve sized up the
best gigs, festivals and more starting on page 18. The Front Row
We’ve also cast a beady eye over the forthcoming Catch the major film releases
in June
cinema releases – including the first great block-
buster of the summer – on page 12. Finally, our Best
of Dublin section on page 31 profiles over 200 top
venues, so you’ll never be stuck wondering where to
go for drinks or dinner. Unlike us! 16
Interview
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Events
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SPECIAL FEATURE

2night profiles 30 restaurants

serving great global food
to Dubliners.

If variety is the spice of life, Dubliners seem to love a bit of

zing. Even as some restaurants around the country shut their
doors, new eateries are arising, and many of them are shying
away from the ‘modern Irish’ formula that all but guaranteed
success five years ago: instead, they’re offering flavours
from around the world, adding new strings to our collective
culinary bow.
Crucially, it seems to work – restaurants are sticking to the
wall that bit more often when they offer exotic tastes. Maybe
that’s because the competition is a bit less intense when
you’re one of few places offering South American fare. Or
maybe it’s because Dubliners love to try something new.
We fancy it’s a bit of both, but we’re not complaining. Far
from it – instead, we’re celebrating 30 of the best restau-
rants offering tastes from around the world in this fair city.
We’ve mixed the old with the new, the far Eastern with the
European, and just about every element we saw and loved.
In other words, it’s a bit of a melting pot, rather like our res-
taurant scene – we hope you like it just as much.

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 have your say
2nighters and their nightlife

Name Gav Linehan  Name: Brian O’Neill

Age:33 Age: 31
2nightuser: Glino1978  Username: Content King

What’s your favourite national cuisine, and why?  What’s your favourite national cuisine, and why?
Cajun, which originated in Louisiana, and is a combination of American In- I wouldn’t consider myself a connoisseur by any means but I’ve really taken
dian, African, French and Spanish cuisines. I’m a fan of hearty cuisine and to tapas lately. The attraction comes from a short holiday in Zumarraga, a
Cajun or Creole food tends to have a lot of intriguing herbs and spices. small town in the Basque country. They’re called Pinchos there – little treats
Especially good if you’re really hungry!  in every bar you visit. When I came back to Dublin I had to search to find
something on a par and thankfully I found it.
Where’s the best place to enjoy it in Dublin? 
There is only one (I think) and it’s Tante Zoe’s in Temple Bar. Where’s the best place to enjoy it in Dublin?
I’ve tried a couple of tapas places and the best yet has to be Bar Pintxo on
What’s your favourite dish from that style of cooking?  Eustace Street in Temple Bar. The Port House on South William Street is a
A starter of Creole Gumbo: A stew made with a selection of smoked fish close second.
and shellfish - you may have to wait a while before you can make room for
the main course.  What’s your favourite dish from that style of cooking?
The beauty of this style of cooking is that you can try up to five or six dishes
in one sitting. The Mejillones Al Horno – large Galician mussels on the half
shell with rich tomato sauce and Mahon cheese – are exquisite. A sizeable
portion only costs €5.25 too, and that’s one of the most expensive dishes
on the menu.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Acapulco Buenos Aires Grill

7, South Great George’s Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016771085 Castle Way, Golden Lane – Dublin 8. Tel: 014759616

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ome cheaper Tex-Mex establish- or far too long, Dublin diners have
ments have set up in the last few been denied the rich flavours and
years, but Acapulco still has a few hearty recipes of Argentina. Thank-
unique selling points – great service, an fully, Buenos Aires Grill has arrived on
intimate dining room, and super margari- Golden Lane, its menu positively packed
tas, not necessarily in that order. They’ve with dishes from the pampas. We’d be
also perfected the Mexican deep-fried ice quick to recommend both the Argentine
cream: it may be the bane of cardiologists, fish stew and the half rack of lamb with
but it isn’t half addictive. minted wine jus, though there are vegetar-
Opening hours: Open Seven days a week, ian options too.
from 12:00 (1:00 Saturday and Sunday) to Opening hours: Open Monday to Satur-
22:00 (23:00 Saturday, 22:30 Sunday). day. Lunch served from 12:00 to 15:00,
dinner from 17:00 to late.

Balzac Café Topolis

35, Dawson Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016774444 37, Parliament Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016704961

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n a valiant effort to recreate the ambi- pleasantly intimate Italian spot just
ence and glamour of the Parisian bras- on the edge of Temple Bar, Cafe
serie, the owners of Balzac have put Topolis has had a laid-back feel
together a very handsome dining room for any time we visit. Hearty Mediterranean
this Dawson Street restaurant - provided flavours, and interesting combinations of
you don’t mind a hint of pink everywhere. ingredients feature, particularly on the piz-
We don’t, and were similarly impressed zas - try the Capricciosa, with ham, mush-
with the menu, mixing brasserie staples rooms, anchovies, capers, and egg.
with some creative little dishes. Desserts – Opening hours: Open seven days a week,
particularly the roasted plums with cinna- from 12:00 (12:30 Sunday) to 22:00
mon and oatmeal crumble – are fantastic. (23:00 Thursday to Saturday).
Opening hours: Open Monday to Satur-
day, from 18:00 to 23:00 (23:30 Satur-
day).

Bar Pintxo Chez Max

12, Eustace Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016728590 1, Palace Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016337215

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he cosy, candle-lit surroundings ax Deleloubie’s original café
here make Bar Pintxo a far cry from restaurant is a slice of Parisian
some of the nearby paddy-whack- elegance. You can venture in for
ery of Temple Bar. This place specialises strong coffee and croissants in the morn-
in the Basque take on classic Spanish ing, and there’s a lunch menu on offer too,
tapas: you’re free to choose from these but you’ll get your best taste of the French
pre-made options for a quick snack over dining experience in the evening – the
a drink, or you can choose from the exten- beef bourguignon is a treat.
sive hot and cold menu. Opening hours: Open for breakfast from
Opening hours: Open seven days a week, 08:00, Monday to Friday (11:00 Saturday
from 17:00 (12:00 Saturday, 12:30 Sun- and Sunday). Lunch from 12:00, dinner
day) to 21:30 (00:30 Friday and Saturday, from 17:30 to 22:00 (23:00 Friday and
23:30 Sunday). Saturday).

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 SPECIAL FEATURE
D’Vine Wine Bar Havana
Bachelor’s Walk – Dublin 1. Tel: 018720291 10, Georges Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 014005990

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t may have only opened its doors re- f the name is too subtle a hint, don’t
cently, but this welcoming little wine worry – Havana’s Cuban spirit ex-
bar and Italian eatery has made an in- tends from the staff (as welcoming and
stant splash. Aside from a fine selection of friendly as you could wish for) and lively
wines to impress connoisseurs (including atmosphere to the unpretentious food:
a few exclusive bottles), the place also of- it’s colourful, lively, and interesting, rather
fers platters of fine meats and cheeses in like the décor that’s packed with Cuban
a cosy setting. The atmosphere is warm memorabilia. The Havana Platter (a selec-
and relaxed too, making it perfect for an tion of cured ham, cheese, chorizo and
intimate evening. anchovies) and the Spanish meatballs are
Opening hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday, particularly worth trying.
from 13:00 to 00:00 (23:00 Tuesday and Opening hours:Open seven days a week,
Wednesday). from noon to late.

Diep Le Shaker Koishi

55, Pembroke Lane – Dublin 2. Tel: 016611829 174, Pembroke Road – Dublin 4. Tel: 016688393

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his place offers Royal Thai cuisine apanese places opening in the West
at minor nobility prices – it’ll lighten take one of two routes: some go
your wallet, but your belly should for the modern bustle of contem-
be sated. The menu also has a selection porary Tokyo, while some strive to recre-
of Bankok street food dishes, and the Diep ate a more traditional experience. Koishi
group has received accolades from the is firmly in the latter category: even if its
Thai government for its authentic cuisine. high-quality sushi and other dishes aren’t
Opening hours: Open Monday to Satur- pricey, there’s an elegance throughout that
day. Lunch served Monday to Friday from makes it seem, somehow, more exotic.
12:00 to 14:30 (17:00 Friday). Dinner Opening hours: Open seven days a week.
at 18:00 (17:30 Friday)to 23:00 (22:30 Lunch served from 12:00 to 1:30, Mon-
Monday and Tuesday). day to Friday, dinner served from 18:00
to 23:30.

Enoteca DellE Langhe L’ecrivain

Blooms Lane, Lower Ormond Quay – Dublin 1. Tel: 018880834 109a, Lower Baggot Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016611919

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he T.D. for Wexford and developer rguably Ireland’s finest chef fus-
Mick Wallace left a little gift for Dub- ing continental and Irish cuisine,
lin in Bloom’s Lane, a little strip of Derry Clarke has started to pull
shops and cafés for anyone in search of in the cash-strapped lunchtime crowd by
La Dolce Vita. You’ll find it at Enoteca Delle introducing a fixed price lunchtime menu,
Langhe, an authentic Italian wine bar with charging €35 for two courses and €45 for
an extensive list. Food isn’t entirely inci- three. All the same, it’s worth saving up to
dental here - tasty bruschetta and pasta is make an evening visit.
on the menu - but the vino is a primary Opening hours: Open from Monday to
attraction. Saturday. Lunch from 12:30 to 14:00
Opening hours: Open seven days a week, (excluding Saturday), dinner from 18:30
from 12:30 to 00:00. to 22:30.

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L’Gueuleton La Dolce Vita

5, Fade Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016753708 5, Music Hall Cow’s Lane – Dublin 2. Tel: 017079786

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his top notch French bistro has all his modern place is a great spot for
the rustic fare one could wish for, an authentic aperitif, with traditional
along with a dose of indulgence: Italian cheeses , salami, grilled
snails and foie gras battle for space on the vegetables, authentic Italian sauces, cros-
menu with French onion soup, Toulouse tini, biscuits, and melted chocolate bars
sausages and a highly recommend help- all tempting the senses. The décor is cool
ing of slow roasted pork belly. The interior and contemporary, the selection of wines
also has a certain swishness that belies the by the glass is tempting, while they also
moderate price. run film screenings and other interesting
Opening hours: Open seven days a week, events too.
from 12:30 (13:00 Sunday) to 22:00 Opening hours: Open seven days a week,
(21:00 Sunday). from 08:30 (10:00 Sunday) to 23:00
(01:00 Friday).

La Maison La Paloma
15, Castlemarket Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016727258 17, Adsill’s Row – Dublin 2. Tel: 016777392

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astlemarket Street was once known ou can’t judge a book by its cover,
for the workers who’d dutifully line or a restaurant solely by its loca-
up for unpretentious French fare at tion – otherwise, few people would
lunchtime from the original La Maison des go near this delightful Spanish restaurant.
Gourmets. This sit-down restaurant retains The menu makes a nod to the Irish love of
the charm of the original, adding a little bit tapas by featuring a huge range of sides,
more polish, and the upstairs dining room including the ubiquitous patatas bravas,
has a wonderfully intimate atmosphere. croquettes and rustic dishes. However,
Opening hours: Open from Tuesday to heartier, more substantial courses are the
Saturday. Lunch from 12:00 to 15:00, din- culinary mainstay of the place.
ner from 18:00 to 01:00 (22:30 Tuesday Opening hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday,
and Wednesday). from 18:00 to 00:30.

Langkawi Le Bon Crubeen

46, Upper Baggot Street – Dublin 4. Tel: 016682760 81, Talbot Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 017040126

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ith 21 years to its credit, this t’s French food without the fuss – and
restaurant serves deeply tradi- a popular offering. Le Bon Crubeen has
tional Malaysian food. Speciali- a modern but calming feel, with dark
ties from the Hosey household in Serem- wood and solid-but-comfortable furnish-
ban fill an extensive menu: there’s a huge ings. There’s plenty of flare in the kitchen
range of flavour, from the spicy and tangy too: the menu is dominated by gallic bras-
Sambal dishes to the Masak Lemak, where serie classics, though with a distinctly val-
ginger, lemongrass, garlic and turmeric ue-conscious edge – where else in town
provides a milder kick can you get a fine pot roast guinea fowl or
Opening hours: Open seven days a week. a grilled sea bass for €12.50?
Lunch served from 12:30 to 14:00, Mon- Opening hours: Open seven days a week,
day to Friday. Dinner served from 18:00 from 12:00 to 21:30.
to 23:30.

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Nyonya
76, Dame Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016707200
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welcome break from the pubs and
fast-food outlets of Dame Street,
this Malaysian place has plenty of
stimulation in the decor – and the menu
too. Many ethnicities and a rich tradition of
trade with other nations are reflected in the
broad-ranging choice of dishes, and prices
are very keen for the high quality.
Opening hours: Open seven days a week,
from 12:30 (14:30 Saturday and Sunday)
to 23:30.
Peploe’s
16, Stephens Green – Dublin 2. Tel: 016763144
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arry Canny’s restoration of the
now-beautiful vaults that house
Peploe’s was, we’re told, a labour
of love involving the removal of other 350
tonnes of reinforced concrete. Thankfully,
it hasn’t been such a struggle to establish
the continental restaurant on the Dublin
scene. The wine selection here is particu-
larly impressive.
Opening hours: Open seven days a week
from 12:00. Lunch served from 12:00 to
15:30. Small plates from 15:30 to 23:00.
Dinner from 18:00 to 22:30.
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
21, Upper Merrion Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016764192
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ith two Michelin stars to its
name, Restaurant Patrick Guil-
baud cultivates certain expec-
tations from patrons as they walk through
the door. Happily, it doesn’t disappoint.
Particularly noteworthy dishes include the
vegetarian-friendly Basque pepper terrine,
and the Anagassin blue lobster with green
apple and lime jus.
Opening hours: Open Tuesday to Satur-
day. Lunch served from 12:30 to 14:14,
dinner from 19:30 to 22:15.
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Salamanca
38, Dame Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016719308
his little restaurant has done almost
as much as to introduce tapas to
Dublin-based foodies as Ryanair’s
cheap flights to Spain. It’s got a consider-
ably nicer atmosphere too – you can enjoy
a nice Sangre de Torro rather than a shot
of vodka in a foil packet – and the food
remains hearty and flavourful as ever.
Opening hours:Open seven days a week,
from 12:30 (12:00 Thursday to Saturday,
13:00 Sunday) to 22:00 (23:00 Thursday,
00:00 Friday and Saturday).
Salon des Saveurs
16, Aungier Street –Dublin 2. Tel: 014758840
onrad Gallagher’s restaurant is in-
novative, inviting, and excellently-
run. The concept is simple: a
selection of four tasting menus, ranging
from €24 right up to €54, are on offer with
complementary flavours and ingredients
all adding up to a super meal. The influ-
ences are mainly French, but drawn from
across Europe.
Opening hours: Open Monday to Satur-
day. Lunch served from 12:30 to 14:30
(extra sitting Friday at 16:00). Dinner from
17:00 to 22:00.
Thai Orchid
7, Westmoreland Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016719969
etween staples like the pad Thai,
and more esoteric dishes including
Neud Tod Krob (fried crispy beef
in a honey chilli sauce with cashew nuts),
there’s plenty of tasty fare to satisfy lov-
ers of Thai cuisine at this very convenient
spot. Service is good, and prices have re-
cently dropped.
Opening hours: Open Monday to Satur-
day. Lunch served from 12:00 to 15:00,
dinner from 17:00 to late.
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The Blackboard Bistro
4, Clare Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016766839
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he Blackboard Bistro is a relatively
new addition to the restaurant
scene, but has already impressed
with French-influenced fare. The menu
changes with the seasons, though there’s a
reliable emphasis on the rustic (their pou-
let Basquaise, a traditional hot pot from the
Basque country, is great when it’s on) with
a good spread of game, farm fare and fish.
Opening hours: Open Tuesday to Satur-
day. Lunch served Tuesday to Friday, din-
ner from 18:00 to 22:00.
The Chili Club
1, Ann’s Lane – Dublin 1. Tel: 016773721
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ublin’s first Thai restaurant is still
humming under the direction of
talented head chef Don Pia Kew.
The restaurant remains nice and intimate –
all elegant shades of cream and classically
set tables – and the atmosphere still has a
distinct buzz. The menu is still packed with
authentic Thai dishes too, and the green
curry remains a highlight.
Opening hours: Open Tuesday to Satur-
day. Lunch served Wednesday to Friday,
from 12:30 to 14:30, dinner from 17:30
to 23:00.
The Italian Connection
95, Talbot Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018787125
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cosy, possibly family-owned
restaurant with a passionate but
unpretentious approach to food,
The Italian Connection has been run by
the same husband-and-wife team in Talbot
Street for some 15 years, and is one of the
most consistently enjoyable restaurants in
Dublin. Diners are guided through a menu
covering the whole country’s cuisine with
that rare mix of friendliness and efficiency.
Opening hours: Open seven days a week,
from 08:00 (10:00 Sunday) to 22:00.
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Town
21, Kildare Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016624800
et in the old cellars of Mitchell’s
Wine Merchants on Kildare Street,
Town has a wonderfully intimate
atmosphere for a 100-seater dining room
and an exceptional menu of high-end ‘New
York Italian’ fare. If you’re not quite sure
what that’s like, try their fresh and indul-
gent rib-eye. Snappy service is a bonus.
Opening hours: Open seven days a week.
Lunch served from 12:30 to 15:00 (17:30
Friday to Sunday), dinner from 17:30 to
23:00 (22:00 Sunday).
Wagamamma
4, South King Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 014782152
his hip noodle bar can still draw a
queue out the door, probably be-
cause the food is worth the wait.
The model is drawn on the ramen bars that
have been all the rage in Japan for some
years now: a selection of sides and mains
are delivered as and when they’re ready to
ensure maximum freshness, so don’t be
polite while you wait on your friend’s meal
to arrive – just tuck in.
Opening hours: Open seven days a week,
from 12:00 to 22:00 (23:00 Thursday to
Saturday).
Yamamori
38-39, Lower Ormond Quay – Dublin 1. Tel: 018720003
mix of the traditional Japanese ex-
perience (witness the low tables
and long benches) and the mod-
ern (green lighting in the outdoor area,
hopping music in the background) works
well here. The sushi itself is similarly eclec-
tic, with a broad menu to choose from.
Even if the range fails to excite you, a
menu of side dishes, ramens and popular
specials offers plenty.
Opening hours: Open seven days a week,
from 12:00 to 23:00 (23:30 Thursday to
Saturday).
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thentic Mexican food in brant disco scene, Her- years, all blurring the rant opened its doors from New York’s indie
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– in fact, they’re even have set about conquer- electro-pop – that may Bar, and it’s still going ing Pure at Heart have
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to dish up their very own after releasing their sec- radical now, but it was a that allows diners to worldwide since their
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CINEMA
The front row
Catch the major film releases in June with 2night!
June 3
X-Men: First Class
Prequels rarely work, especially when they nominally offer
the back-story to a beloved series. For proof, just look how
reviled The Phantom Menace became – it was nothing spe-
cial, for sure, but hardly the monstrosity fans of Star Wars
made it out to be. X-Men: First Class, which looks at the
origins of Professor X and arch-rival Magneto, could easily
have fallen into this trap, but instead feels like a positive re-
lief from the increasingly joyless interconnected superhero
flicks that Marvel are churning out. Part of that is at least
down to the casting of James McAvoy as the young Charles
Xavier, working together with Magneto (Erik Lehnsherr) to
prevent nuclear war in the middle of the Twentieth Century.
As fans of the series know, the pair were the best of friends
once upon a time, but – as these things do – it all started to
go wrong. The breakdown of their relationship is managed
well, even if it’s slightly hammy stuff, and the special effects
are top notch. This could be the first good blockbuster of
the summer.
Prom
In our day (groan), high school films were fun, dumb and
ever-so-slightly offensive – part of American Pie’s magic
was circumventing the risibly lax certification controls to
see it in the cinema, or watching it on DVD when the old
pair were out. In the last few years, though, High School
Musical showed studios that teen flicks could revert to
the safe and saccharine, and make far more money from
parents all too eager to bring their sprogs to something
wholesome. Blame the all-singing teen movie, therefore,
for the fact that Prom doesn’t contain gross-out sexual mis-
adventures. Rather, the movie follows a bunch of couples
and would-be couples as they gear up for the biggest social
occasion of their young lives. The cast are likeable enough,
even though they’re never called upon to do much, and
what seems initially like a by-the-numbers teen movie turns
into quite a thoughtful film about the pitfalls of growing up.
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June 10
Kung Fu Panda 2
A wise-cracking animated panda named Po does kung fu
– as a concept, it seemed more suited to daytime TV than
a major feature. But thanks to the inspired casting of Jack
Black, the original Kung Fu Panda was strangely winning,
and did well at the box office too. Sadly, few people can
resist the lure of another ride on the cash cow. It becomes
apparent a few minutes into this sequel that the bovine legs
of Kung Fu Panda are buckling, even as Po learns of a new
threat to the martial art that, as the Chosen One, he must
overcome. The jokes are running low and, even though the
action is flawlessly animated and several big names lend
their voices to characters, the whole endeavour has an aura
of cynical money-grubbing.
June 17
Green Lantern
He may come somewhere between The Silver Surfer and
Thor in the pantheon of superheroes here, but The Green
Lantern has a truly dedicated American following that made
a film adaptation inevitable. For this effort, Ryan Reynolds
has been recruited to play Hal Jordan, a playboy test pilot
drawn into the order of the Green Lantern Corps, a group
who protect peace and justice throughout the universe,
and need a human to defeat a new enemy called Parallax. If
Hal can overcome fear and defeat Parallax, the story goes,
he can become the greatest Green Lantern of them all. If
you can overcome the fact that this film’s baddie is named
after an optical illusion, this is plenty of fun – hardly pro-
found, but a more than adequate adaptation.
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Bad Teacher
It may sound odd to say about a film where her character
rubbed semen into her hair, but There’s Something About
Mary may well have been the peak of Cameron Diaz’s ca-
reer – the actress has turned in some good performances
since, but never captured the ‘America’s Sweetheart’ vibe
in quite the same way. For this comedy, she’s anything but
a sweetheart – instead, she’s a foul-mouthed and self-cen-
tred junior high teacher who, dumped by a sugar daddy,
sets out to woo a colleague (Justin Timberlake) into pro-
viding for her, ignoring likeable gym teacher Jason Segel.
We may be able to telegraph early on that she’ll become
a bit less shallow, and perhaps see the charms of the gym
teacher she spurns, but there are plenty of laughs along
the way, particularly from Segel’s character. Diaz does her
bit too – along with Timberlake and a strong supporting
cast – and this can be fairly described as a partial return to
form for the actress.

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Anyone who cosily thought that the chances of nuclear
war decreased when the Soviets called it a day was sorely
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nuclear weapons around the world, we learn early on, and
nobody knows where they all are – and brings some heavy
hitters in the intelligence world to cast a harrowing light on
the situation. The makers of An Inconvenient Truth man-
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rather like a well-footnoted, better spoken Michael Moore,
and Countdown to Zero is all the more chilling for that. As
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INTERVIEW FEATURE
D
ublin band Readers Wives
are enjoying a quick rise
on the indie scene since
forming in 2008. After releasing a
strong debut album and a string of
EPs, the avant garde poppers are
launching second effort Rachel’s
Apartment this month. We chat-
ted to lead singer Niall Holohan
about why going indie is best, the
band’s summer festival plans and
carrying the ‘captain’s armband’
for the band.
How are things going with the
band?
Great, yeah. The album’s done,
16
Wav es
king
Ma
2night
talks to Niall
ready to go at the end of June.
There’s loads going on in the back-
ground as well – we’re still in the
position where we’re creating op-
portunities rather than it all being
offers – we haven’t gone over that
hump yet. We’re still honest about
where we’re at, that we’ve a lot
of work to do, but we’re excited
about the album.
Were you happy with how things
went on your last few releases?
Well, EPs are cool: they’re more
of a promotion tool as not many
people are buying CDs anymore.
But we were received well on-
rs Wive
Holo han of
Reade
line, and came to the attention of
people behind the scenes. We’re
at the point where people know
the name rather than the band –
we want to make the switch where
people know us from a song or
record.
And have you changed over the
past year, musically?
Definitely. The Readers Wives
that made this album was a much
more focused affair. Everything
that was done before was much
more a case of me demoing songs
and bringing them to a band, but
this was four guys in the room –
s.
maybe shepherded by me, or I
was wearing the captain’s armband
– but much more of a band effort.
The sound is much more together,
and it’s the strongest thing I’ve
ever done musically.
The album was meant to be out
in March but we realised that, in
Ireland, the biggest opportunity
to get around the country and for
people to see you is at festivals. It’s
not really the done thing to release
in the summer – the old industry
thing was that there wasn’t space
in magazines and that, because
they’d be covering the festivals.
But the reality is that the whole

industry is changing, and we pride
ourselves on being different. So
we said ‘why not just put it out in
July?’, because that’s when we’d
be most active, doing festivals and
getting around the country. It’s
also fun going into the summer
and having things happening in
the summer.
What would you consider to be
your main influences for the al-
bum?
Well, it changes depending on
what you’re working on, and
they’re different for everybody in
the band, but I suppose it starts
for me with rock music – less indie
rock, because indie tends to have
tiny drum sounds and I like a big-
ger sound. It’s not cool to say it,
but I love Oasis! I’m big into punk,
but that’s kind of after the fact. The
main influence is late 90s Britpop,
but getting really into punk music
has probably been the biggest
influence on this album for me:
bands like The Modern Lovers, a
proto-punk band from the 70s,
Iggy Pop, Generation X, all those
bands that I just discovered.
Have you lined up your summer
festival plans?
We’re still waiting on a couple of
big ones, but we’re definitely play-
ing Temple House in Sligo, and
we’re definitely doing the Sham-
rock in Cavan. There’ll be more
though!
As far as creating opportunities,
where do you start with that?
It’s tricky! I tended, in the past
couple of years, to take it all on
myself. That’s comforting in one
way, because you’re doing every-
thing yourself, but it’s more about
spreading the net really wide.
There are people on the conti-
nent that are really interested too,
but it’s a case of putting one foot
in front of the other and hoping
things come through. People in
Germany, Italy and Finland are
very interested in us, but we have
to go play the right places at the
right time. Ireland’s great, and
we’re aiming to put another album
out very quickly after this one,
because we’re writing like there’s
no tomorrow. But we reckon that,
by this time next year, we’ll have
made our mark in Ireland and we’ll
also be looking abroad. America’s
way in the back of our minds. We’ll
probably go to the south or south-
west in a couple of years, but
there’s no point going there unless
you’ve got guns blazing in Europe.
We’re putting the feelers out in
Europe but, at the moment, we’re
making our mark in Ireland and
getting over to London as much
as we can too. By the autumn we
should be doing little tours in Italy,
Finland.
We’re independent, so we have
to cobble it together ourselves.
We’re on the label I run, mega-
phone. The good thing about that
is that we can choose who the
people we work with are – if you’re
on a major label, you’re stuck with
whoever you’ve got. If you’re a su-
per band and really popular world-
wide, that’s grand. But if you’re a
band where the A&R guy loves
you in England but the German
guy doesn’t care for you, it’s very
uneven. That can be frustrating.
Bands are getting signed, but it’s
not what it used to be, and we’re
actively not looking for that. We’re
holding our rights and spreading
our wings in different countries,
working with the people we like.
Would most working musicians
you know have that view?
Well, so many people are mak-
ing money off musicians like
Sonic bids, or another publishing
company I heard of trying to take
bands on a flat fee to use their mu-
sic on TV. But it’s so anonymous
– you don’t know who you’re deal-
ing with. If you’re new in the indus-
try you might have that feeling like
“oh, I can go on TV and radio”, but
that doesn’t mean what it used to.
There are very clever businesses,
and a lot of money is being made
by artists trying to break into the
industry. More, probably, than is
being spent trying to help them
into the industry. So they have
to be very clever, realise ways of
making money and not be scared
of spending that money to get
the next thing. That’s me with my
‘label’ head on, but I think I’ve
become better at separating that
from the band. When the gigs are
on, and the tours, I’m not thinking
about the label stuff – I’ve dealt
with all that. By the time it gets to
that stage, all the business stuff is
done.
And do you find it easy to sepa-
rate the two things?
It’s taken a while. Either or can
be frustrating, and both can have
good days, so you have to strike a
balance. One thing I did, which was
very simple, was to have a place in
my room that’s an office rather
than a studio. That just separates
it psychologically. If I’m spending a
day doing business stuff, then I’m
doing that and I don’t have to think
about a lyric I didn’t get right. They
do go together, though, if you’re
ambitious. But, when you’re in the
room with musicians, you don’t
have business discussions.
That’s quite rare – it seems a lot
of bands find it hard to manage
the business end of things while
still being creative.
Well, what happened with me was
INTERVIEW FEATURE
that I was doing stuff on my own,
acoustic stuff, early twenties. I
went to an event South by South-
west in Texas, in 2004. At that was
Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips
and Ani Difranco. They were all
speaking about digital, which is
now common knowledge. They
were talking about it as an industry
thing, and I realised that I’d need
to have some knowledge of it.
Some people can’t wrap their head
around it, but I enjoy it almost as
much as the music. That kind of
relates to how ambitious you are
too – if you’re not ambitious, you
won’t really care, you just want to
play. That’s cool, but this isn’t a fly
by night thing or a rite of passage.
If you’re serious about things long
term, I don’t see how you can’t
take an active interest in it. If you
can’t wrap your head around it,
that’s one thing, and you can get
somebody to help you. But I find
that I do have a head for it. One
thing I don’t like is the managing
people end of things. I don’t like
having a boss, which is one of the
reasons why I’m a musician, and I
understand that other musicians
don’t like it either. So I try to be
‘captain’s armband’ rather than
the boss, telling people what to
do. I might have the final say, but
there’d be input from across the
board – and not just with the band.
Readers Wives’ second Al-
bum, Rachel’s Apartment,
will be released on July 1.
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June 4 and 5
FORBIDDEN FRUIT FESTIVAL*
The Royal Hospital in Kilmainham doesn’t usually arouse too much excitement: even though many of the
IMMA exhibitions are well worth checking out, we reckon many people will be more energised by this two-
day festival from the folks behind Electric Picnic. Headlining Saturday night’s event, alt-rockers The Flaming
Lips will be joined by Wild Beasts, Erol Alkan, Jape, Aeroplane, Ham Sandwich and Colourmusic. Sunday
night will see a more electronic vibe, with Aphex Twin accompanied by Battles, Caribou, Jamie XX, Dan Le
Sac vs Scroobius Pip, Kormac’s Band and Solar Bears entertaining the crowd in a pretty sumptuous setting.

€90 (weekend pass)/ €49.50 (day ticket), 14:00

Irish Museum of Modern Art

Royal Hospital
Military Road
Kilmainham.

June 1
THE PAINS OF BEING PURE AT
HEART
The indie pop quartet with the cum-
bersome name have released two
albums since their formation in 2007,
including their latest release, Belong.
Belong still contains the vintage in-
fluences of their debut, but with an
updated sound that some critics have
said is reminiscent of the Smashing
Pumpkins.
€16, 19:30
The Button Factory. Curved
Street, Temple Bar – Dublin 2. Tel:
016709202
RICHARD MARX
Chicago-born Richard Marx may not
be held up with the Jacksons and the
Beatles in the pop pantheon, but in
fact was the first ever person to have
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their first seven singles make it into
the top five of the Billboard Hot 100
chart. His career in the music industry
since then has spanned almost thirty
years, with several number one sin-
gles including Right Here, Waiting and
Satisfied. These days, he’s showcas-
ing a rather mellow sound in his first-
ever acoustic album, Stories to Tell.
From €30, 20:00
The National Concert Hall. 2,
Earlsfort Terrace – Dublin 2. Tel:
014170077
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING
TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT*
Andrew Lloyd Weber’s very first
musical – originally performed as a
15-minute pop cantata at a London
School in the sixties – proved that,
with a few catchy tunes, a story from
the book of Genesis can become a
Broadway show. Several West End
runs and international shows have
proved the enduring popularity of
this surprisingly family-friendly tale
of brotherly betrayal, rising to power,
and – eventually – being a bigger
person. Little wonder, then, that Bill
Kenwright has revived the musical
for a new touring production, featur-
ing Any Dream Will Do runner-up
Keith Jack and all the popular songs
of the original, from Any Dream Will
Do to Close Every Door To Me and She is a favourite of music critics, win-
One More Angel. The show opened ning the BBC Sound of 2010 Poll and
yesterday evening and will continue winning the Critics Choice Award at
to June 11. the BRITS. Her cover of Elton John’s
From €20, 19:30 Your Song also reached number 2
Grand Canal Theatre. Grand Canal in the UK singles chart. This is a rare
Square, Docklands – Dublin 1. Tel: chance for Irish fans to hear the song-
01 6777999 stress.
€28, 19:30
ELLIE GOULDING The Olympia Theatre. 72, Dame
Since the release of her debut single Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323
Under The Sheets,Ellie Goulding has
been one of the most talked about
artists in the British music industry.
THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH
Otherwise known as songwriter Kris-
tian Matsson, this natural folk star is
touring in support of well received
album The Wild Hunt.
€24, 19:30
Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street –
Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800
June 2
PHOSPHORESCENT
This indie-folk outfit have put the
pedal to the floor in recent months,
relocating to New York and unveiling
new album Here’s to Taking it Easy last
year. Their latest LP, recorded with
outside mixing assistance from Stuart
Sikes (White Stripes, Cat Power, Lo-
retta Lynn, the Walkmen), has critics
gushing – Mojo, The Sunday Times
and the Independent made it album
of the month and week respectively,
while Q and Uncut also praised its
rich, infectious alt-country sound.
€18.45, 20:00
The Workman’s Club. 11, Wellington
Quay – Dublin 2. Tel: 016706692
OLLY MURS
2009’s X-Factor runner-up arrives as
part of his first ever solo tour. The Es-
sex singer jumped into the public con-
sciousness with an X-factor cover of
Stevie Wonder’s Superstition – even
Simon Cowell was impressed – and,
despite missing out to Joe McElderry
in the end, soon found himself with
a record deal writing his own songs.
This is an all-ages show.
€39.20, 20:00
Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street –
Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800
June 3
ANAIS MITCHELL
This folk singer has charmed her way
onto the American music scene with
a crystal clear voice and well-thought-
out songs. Her most recent album,
Hadestown, tells the classical tale of
Orpheus and Eurydice transposed
into post-apocalyptic depression-era
America and has been well received
by critics worldwide.
€20.00, 20:00
The Sugar Club. 8, Lower Leeson
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016787188
THE DEANS
Galway based trio the Deans promise
an Irish spin on folk and roots, and
more if a review on the band’s Face-
book page is anything to go by. A re-
cent live show, we’re told, “was liquid
sex, from which we the audience all
drank and were brought towards the
orgasmic climax that freed us all from
our minds for just a short while, all too
short.” Ahem.
€10, 19:30
Crawdaddy. Old Harcourt Street Sta-
tion, Harcourt Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014763374
KRAFTY KUTS
Martin Reeves has dabbled in dance,
general electronica, and a dash of
backbeat to boot since unveiling de-
but album Freakshow in 2006.
€12.50, 23:00
The Village. 26, Wexford Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555
June 4
3OH! 3
In addition to sending spell-checkers
around the world haywire, Sean
Foreman and Nathaniel ‘Nat’ Mottes
are making waves in the electro-pop
world with a string of hit singles and
well-received albums. The pair have
already collaborated with Katy Perry,
Ke$ha and Gabe Saporta of Cobra
Starship, while last summer’s LP
Streets of Gold gave the pair plenty of
room to show off their talents – they
didn’t disappoint. Standout tracks
include I Can Do Anything, post
apocalyptic ballad Love 2012, and
the throwback hit I Know What to
Say. This over-14s show will have no
alcohol served.
€21, 19:00
The Academy. 57, Middle Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999
THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENAN*
After a highly successful 2010, Druid
Theatre Company have returned to
the stage in style with a new produc-
tion of this black comedy by Martin
McDonagh. First staged in 1996,
The Beauty Queen of Leenane tells
of Maureen Folan, a 40-year-old spin-
ster who takes care of her 70 year-old,
selfish and manipulative mother Mag,
but sees a chance for late romance.
This is your last chance to see the
play, which opened last month.
From €30,19:30
The Gaiety Theatre. 46, South King
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016771717
HUMAN +*
A new exhibition fusing the worlds of
art and science, Human + attempts to
imagine what impact scientific devel-
opments will have on human society.
Will we ever be able to see ultraviolet
light? Will we be able to programme
our evolution, and what exactly does
a petunia plant combined with human
DNA look like? The exhibition features
many world-famous artists and will
run until June 24.
Free (€5 suggested donation),12:00
Science Gallery. Trinity College –
Dublin 2. Tel: 018964091
June 5
ANDREA CORR
Moving on from her days as part of
The Corrs with a little more panache
than wacky brother Jim, and fresh
from a strong Gate Theatre debut in
Jane Eyre, the singer has unveiled
her second solo album, a mix of self-
penned tunes and covers of songs
from a diverse range of artists. Who’d
have thought that the voice behind
Never Loved You Anyway would be
into The Velvet Underground and The
Blue Nile?
€28, 20:30
Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street –
Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING
OSCAR*
Micheál Mac Liammóir may have
passed away, but his spirit still lives on
in an entertaining tribute to another
theatrical luminary and flamboyant
socialite, Mr. Oscar Wilde. The Impor-
tance of Being Oscar blends excerpts
from An Ideal Husband, The Picture
of Dorian Gray and The Importance
of Being Earnest, as well as Wilde’s
delightful poetry and selections from
his personal letters and diaries to give
a rounded, interesting portrait of the
playwright’s work and life. No pro-
duction can capture quite the same
magic as Mac Liammóir’s original
1960s tour, but Original Theatre
Company and Icarus Theatre Collec-
tive’s 2009 revival came darn close,
winning rave reviews and selling out
many performances. This comeback
for the production will run tonight and
tomorrow.
€15, 20:00
The Helix. DCU, Collins Avenue –
Dublin 9. Tel: 01700700
NORMAN JAY
Not many DJs can claim an MBE, but
this pioneer of the Warehouse scene
from the early 80s can. He also still
has some magic behind the decks.
€12.50, 23:00
The Village. 26, Wexford Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555
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June 9 to 12
TASTE OF DUBLIN*
To some, it’s a fantastic way to sample food from several different places for a fraction of the price. To others,
it’s a bake sale for posh people – or an indictment of everything that’s wrong with ‘middle Ireland’. Yes, Taste
of Dublin is upon us once again, and will run at The Iveagh Gardens on what organisers hope will be a sunny
June weekend. Last year, the gardens were filled with restaurants offering samples of food and drink from their
menus, and this year is no exception: several thousand punters are expected over the festival, which will also
feature live music, demonstrations from celebrity chefs, and freebies aplenty.

€25, 17:30

The Iveagh Gardens

Harcourt Street
Dublin 2

June 6
ASH
Almost twenty years after their for-
mation, the Downpatrick rockers
remain ahead of the curve. The band
have enjoyed success in Ireland,
Britain and the United States but
released their last album, Twilight of
the Innocents, back in 2007. They’re
not splitting up, though – instead,
reflecting new trends in music, they
have decided to release only singles
from now on.
€19.50, 20:00
Whelan’s. 25, Wicklow Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 014780766
MATHEW MORRISON
Most people have some sort of opin-
ion on the all-singing, all-dancing
sensation that is Glee. Some see it
as a witty, upbeat show sent to cheer
us up in these gloomy recession-
filled times with bright outfits, white
20
teeth and jazz hands. Others see it
working in concert with the X-Factor
in its aim to bring the ‘real music’
industry to its knees. Either way,
Matthew Morrison (Will Schuester)
has plenty of fans. He’ll be playing
songs from his debut album, plus
mash-ups from the television show.
From €49.20, 20:00
The 02 Arena. North Wall Quay –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888
June 7
JAN AKKERMAN
This uber-accomplished Duth gui-
tarist has worked with artists as di-
verse as BB King, Charlie Byrd, Cozy
Powell, Claus Ogerman and Ice-T (!)
– that’s leaving aside his member-
ship of Brainbox and Focus. Here,
he plays with his regular solo band.
€25.50, 20:00
Whelan’s. 25, Wicklow Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 014780766
BLOOD BROTHERS*
It’s opening night for Willie Russell’s
ever-popular story of twin boys
separated at birth, only to be re-
united by a twist of fate. Set against
the grinding poverty of Liverpool,
Blood Brothers explores friendship,
love, loss, jealousy and the pain of
a mother carrying a dreadful secret.
Songs like the upbeat Bright New
Day, the bittersweet Marilyn Mon-
roe and the haunting Tell Me It’s Not
True also help fill theatres for this
this new touring production that’s
wowed audiences from Glasgow to
Birmingham. Now, it’s Dublin’s turn,
as the show runs at The Gaiety Thea-
tre to June 25.
From €25, 19:30
The Gaiety Theatre. 46, South King
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016771717
JULIAN LYNCH
The Pitchfork-friendly singer-song-
writer drops in for an intimate date.
€16, 20:00
The Workman’s Club. 11, Wellington
Quay – Dublin 2. Tel: 016706692
June 8
LISA HANNIGAN
Eyebrows were raised last year
when Kildare’s famous musical son
Damien Rice proclaimed on a maga-
zine cover that he’d do “anything” to
have his sometime collaborator back
in his life. ‘Perhaps you shouldn’t
have fired her in particularly un-
pleasant circumstances, Damo, and
she’s better off anyway,’ was our
response.
€21, 20:00
Whelan’s. 25, Wicklow Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 014780766
RYAN ADAMS
Several years after retiring with a
chronic ear condition, the crown
prince of Alt-country (and serial dab-
bler in other genres) is back in the
saddle with his first overseas dates
since 2008. Adams is currently work-
ing with producer Glyn Johns on his
first collection of all new studio mate-
rial since 2008’s Cardinology, though
we fancy a few favourites from the
Whiskeytown, Cardinals and early
solo days may be dusted off at this
all-seater show.
€49.20, 20:00
The Olympia Theatre. 72, Dame
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323
DEF LEPPARD, ALICE COOPER
AND THIN LIZZY
It’s an arena rock triple-header as the
spotted ones prepare to release a
brand new live album, Mirrorball, this
summer featuring a mix of live Def
Leppard classics and three brand new
studio songs.
From €59.50, 18:00
The 02 Arena. North Wall Quay –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888
June 9
JIMMY CARR*
After a September run of his Laughter
Therapy tour – and an enthusiastic
response to his planned return –
Marmite-like comedian Jimmy Carr
has added a third date to his plans,
and will perform from tonight to June
11. Since his emergence on the com-
edy scene, Carr has been a dab hand
when it comes to observational, dark
humour, and there are few people bet-
ter equipped to deliver a deadpan quip
than he. Of course, his willingness to
offend sometimes lands him in trou-
ble, but Jimmy Carr flying close to the
wire is often an impressive sight.
€33.60, 20:00
The Olympia Theatre. 72, Dame
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323
FRANCES & FRANCIS*
Written and directed by Brian McAv-
era, this play follows the life of ac-
claimed Irish artist Francis Bacon,
from his difficult childhood in war
torn Ireland, via his rise to fame,
to his legacy as one of the great
masters of modern art. Through
this prism, McAvera also looks at
relationships between men and
women, and Ireland and England
in a music hall style. This is the first
preview night of the play, which of-
ficially opens on June 13 and will run
to June 25.
€TBC, 19:30
Focus Theatre. 6, Pembroke Place –
Dublin 2. Tel: 016763071
MATTHEW DEAR
Electronic avant-pop will fill the
spiritual home of Irish indie when
this Texas born producer, DJ and
Musician comes to town. We’re sure
many failed singer-songwriters are
spitting venom.
€18, 20:00
Whelan’s. 25, Wicklow Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 014780766
June 10
PUBLIC IMAGE LIMITED
When the Sex Pistols did their first
shambolic, shameless cash-in tour,
die-hard fans were aghast – how
could the sometime firebrands fall
to the charms of filthy lucre? Very
easily, it turns out – frontman John
Lydon’s appearance on I’m a Ce-
lebrity… was just one of many such
showings as the former iconoclast
went all mainstream. Somehow, his
re-emergence with the band that
followed the Pistols seems rather
more acceptable – after all, they
always had a poppier, accessible
edge. Their early work has been ac-
knowledged as a huge influence by
modern-day trailblazers (including
LCD Soundsystem, Franz Ferdi-
nand, and The Rapture) and, even
though they wrapped things up in
1992, were held in plenty of esteem.
That explains why, when the group
reformed in December 2009 to
play their first live shows in 17 years
(including a storming Electric Picnic
set), the music press hailed them as
the gigs of the year. Now Lydon, Lu
Edmonds, Bruce Smith and Scott
Firth are hitting the road again.
From €44.50, 19:30
Tripod. Old Harcourt Street Sta-
tion, Harcourt Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014763374
TEMPLE HOUSE FESTIVAL*
Having won the ‘Best New Euro-
pean’ gong at the European Festival
Awards, the music and arts extrava-
ganza returns to Sligo. Something
Happens, The Saw Doctors, Andrew
Strong, The Walls, Interference, DJ
Wool (aka Glen Brady), award win-
ning poet Marty Mulligan and Ross
O’Snodaigh have all been confirmed
for the event, plus many more
guests. With a capacity of 5,000,
Temple House Festival offers a dif-
ferent festival experience to the
norm, with a chilled-out vibe and
intimate sets throughout.
€TBC, 09:00
Temple House. Templehouse De-
mesne, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Tel:
0719183329
June 11
JOURNEY AND FOREIGNER
Two of the biggest names in classic
rock will be joining forces in a good
week for big hair at the 02.
From €49.20, 18:30
The 02 Arena. North Wall Quay –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888
LADYTRON
This Liverpool quartet have released
four albums over the past ten years,
all blurring the line between rock
and electo-pop – that may not
sound particularly radical now, but
it was a decade ago. Their fifth effort
lands this year.
€20, 19:30
Tripod. Old Harcourt Street Sta-
tion, Harcourt Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014763374
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE
SHOW SUMMER SIZZLER
The Room may be challenging the
high-camp classic’s title as film of
choice for midnight participation
cinema, but doesn’t quite have the
sing along magic of The Rocky Hor-
ror Picture Show – tempting as it is
to imagine Tommy Wisseau singing
the timewarp, we’re happy with Tim
Curry as Frank-N-Furter. This Sum-
mer Sizzler show promises much fun
and games.
€17.50, 20:00
The Sugar Club. 8, Lower Leeson
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016787188
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FIGHT NIGHT*
If The Fighter showed that there was
more pathos and drama to be eked
out of boxing than the Rocky fran-
chise may have led us to believe,
then this solo play will reinforce
the point. Written by Gavin Kostick,
Fight Night follows the comeback of
Dan Coyle Jr, a failed amateur boxer
from a long line of accomplished
fighters. Living in the shadows of his
overbearing father and his brother’s
Olympic success, Dan lets his train-
ing slip in favour of girls and booze.
Then, an incident with his father
minutes before a crucial bout splin-
ters the family and exiles Dan from
the ring. It’s not until the birth of his
own son years later that his competi-
tive fire is reignited, and he takes the
first tentative steps on his road to re-
demption. This is the last day in the
play’s run, with the accomplished
Aonghus Óg McAnally in the lead.
From €8, 13.15
Bewley’s Café Theatre. 78-79,
Grafton Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016727720
PYGMALION*
An impoverished flower girl, Eliza
Doolittle, is taken in hand by linguis-
tics professor, Henry Higgins, and
turned into a lady for a bet in Shaw’s
classic satire. This is the final night
of a critically acclaimed production,
which included Risteard Cooper as
Higgins, and Annabelle Comyn in
the director’s chair.
€TBC, 19:30
The Abbey Theatre. 26, Lower Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018872200
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF*
It’s the final night for this produc-
tion, staged to coincide with the
centenary of playwright Tennessee
Williams’ birth. In his searing drama,
a wealthy family gathers to celebrate
Big Daddy’s 65th birthday. He is
dying of cancer, which the family
decide to hide this from him and Big
Mama as they try to boost their own
cut of the estate. The beautiful but
desperate Maggie ‘the Cat’ (married
to the alcoholic Brick) came from
humble beginnings and will go to
any length to secure what is hers.
From €25, 19:30
The Gate Theatre. 1, Cavendish Row
– Dublin 1. Tel: 018744045
June 12
SAFETY LAST!
Legendary producer and actor
Harold Lloyd had many hit silent
comedies under his belt when he
passed away in 1971. However,
few matched the success of his
seminal Safety Last!, which is the
oldest film on the American Film
Institute’s List of the 100 Most Thrill-
ing Movies. The comedy is madcap,
with larger-than-life characters, fun
chases and a great performance
from Lloyd itself. It’s also been digit-
ally remastered, and is set to enjoy
its European premier tonight, with a
new orchestral score devised by Carl
Davis and performed live by the Irish
Philharmonic.
€29.50 (€19.50 for under 18s),
20:00
Grand Canal Theatre. Grand Canal
Square, Docklands – Dublin 1. Tel:
01 6777999
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June 18 and 19
BODY AND SOUL FESTIVAL*
Some of the biggest names in electronic music including The Field, Lamb and Mount Kimbie will be perform-
ing at this weekend festival. Organised by the folks behind Electric Picnic’s chill out area of the same name,
the festival will feature holistic arts, green crafts, a secluded Soul Kids garden, art installations and hot tubs,
as well as a Masquerade Ball on the Saturday night. More importantly, it will feature some of the most excit-
ing performers around, including Fat Freddy’s Drop, Darkstar, Arborea and Cloud Castle Lake. Swing hop
from The Correspondents, acoustic folk from Arborea, and German act Brandt Brauer Frick will also feature.

€TBC, 12:00

Ballinlough Castle
Clonmellon
Co Westmeath

June 13
ERASURE
Nowadays, no self-respecting pop-
per or non-retro indie outfit takes
the stage without at least one synth
in the background. However, this
probably wouldn’t be the case if
keyboardist Vince Clarke and singer
Andy Bell hadn’t exploded onto the
music scene in 1985. The duo, who
crafted intricate, highly emotive pop
songs along their way to becoming
bona-fide gay icons, ruled the singles
charts with anthems including A Little
Respect, Sometimes, Victim Of Love,
Ship Of Fools, Always and more. Their
latest album, Total Pop!, has sparked a
marathon tour.
€39.50, 19:30
The Olympia Theatre. 72, Dame
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323
THE PITCH*
When we’re looking for the kind of
themes that inform Irish drama, land
is right up there with hostility to the
English, Catholic guilt and booze.
This play by My Left Foot screen-
writer Shane Connaughton focuses
on Philly, who lived and played for
his team, the jersey, the parish, his
friends – and the very pitch his en-
emies are now trying to take from
him to turn into a housing estate. The
Moth Company are standing over this
production, which opens tonight and
runs to June 18.
€15 (€12 concessions), 20:00
The New Theatre. 43, East Essex
Street, Temple Bar – Dublin 2. Tel:
01670 3361
MR BIG
The L.A. rockers fronted by Eric Mar-
tin are on a reunion kick, and unveiled
their first album in 10 years, What If,
early this year.
€28, 20:30
The Button Factory. Curved
Street, Temple Bar – Dublin 2. Tel:
016709202
June 14
THE CULT
Following a successful European tour,
which included several top-notch
showings at international festivals,
popular rockers The Cult are return-
ing for a Dublin show. The band,
who have recently released a clutch
of recent recordings on the newly
formatted ‘capsule’ collection, will be
playing new fare along with songs
from across their career.
€42.50, 19:30
The Academy. 57, Middle Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999
June 15
CHEAP TRICK
With more than 5,000 perform-
ances, 20 million records sold, 29
movie soundtracks and 40 gold and
platinum recording awards, these alt-
pop trailblazers have accomplished
quite a bit for a band that always billed
themselves as outsiders. The group,
who’ve been blending elements of
pop, punk and even metal since the
1970s, may also be one of the most
covered bands of all time, and are
now celebrating their 35th anniver-
sary together with a lengthy tour.
From €30, 20:00
The Olympia Theatre. 72, Dame
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323
June 16
TOMMY TIERNAN*
Tommy seems to have toned down
his act in recent years – he’s probably
due another storm of publicity. He’s
performing as part of his Crooked
Man tour tonight and on June 17, 22
and 25.
€35, 20:00
Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street –
Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800
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 MOONEY TUNES
The immensely popular radio man
presents a concert of music chosen
by listeners to Mooney on RTÉ Radio
1, with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra,
conductor David Brophy and special
guests performing.
From €10, 19:00
Grand Canal Theatre. Grand Canal
Square, Docklands – Dublin 1. Tel:
01 6777999
June 17
MARY BLACK*
Black’s ethereal take on traditional
folk has won her a following, not only
in Ireland but also abroad, particularly
in the United States. She’ll be per-
forming tonight and tomorrow.
From €23, 20:00
The Olympia Theatre. 72, Dame
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323
BLAZE BAYLEY
The former Iron Maiden and Wolfs-
bane man will be rocking Fibbers at
the head of the Blaze Bayley Band,
who’ve released five studio albums to
date and three live LPs. Bayley, who
filled in admirably during Bruce Dick-
inson’s long hiatus from Iron Maiden,
has stuck to the same heavy metal
furrow that he’s ploughed through a
long career and revealed in July that
his current effort, Promise and Terror,
has been his best-selling release since
going solo. Support is from Valedic-
tion, Xerosun and Dead Label.
€15, 20:00
Fibber Magees. 82, Parnell Street –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018745253
DJ HYPE
The Drum and Base founding father is
still doing his thing, playing live sets in
tandem with his DJ work.
€12.50, 23:00
The Village. 26, Wexford Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555
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THE SHAZWANDA UP THE DUFF
SHOW.
OMFJ presents a northsider,
Shazwanda, in all her frustrated, hor-
monal, preggers glory in a night of
comedy and music at The Sugar Club.
It’d be nice if this turns out to be more
than just a sub-Katherine Lynch show
laughing at poor people. Being hon-
est, though, we’re not optimistic.
€15, 19:30
The Sugar Club. 8, Lower Leeson
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016787188
FRAMING HANLEY
Fresh from a strong showing on the
Kerrang Tour, Tenessee rockers Fram-
ing Hanley have announced plans to
return to Ireland and the UK with their
biggest headline shows to date. The
five-piece will play Dublin before go-
ing into the studio and working on a
follow up to their most recent release,
A promise to Burn.
€16, 18:30
The Academy. 57, Middle Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999
DON MCLEAN
Not many singer-songwriters can
claim that PhD theses have been
written about their work, but Don
McLean’s American Pie is much more
than drunken karaoke sing-along
fodder. Even leaving aside his eight-
minute, trippy masterpiece, he’ll have
plenty to draw on tonight, including
Vincent (which featured on 1971 al-
bum American Pie), the original pop
incarnation of Rivers of Babylon, and
more intimate love songs are old fa-
vourites.
From €41, 20:00
The Helix. DCU, Collins Avenue –
Dublin 9. Tel: 01700700
TUNE-YARDS
New England native Merrill Garbus
mixes on-the-spot drum loops, uku-
lele, voice, and an electric bass played
by Nate Brenner – this latest tour,
we’re told, will include a sax section.
Even if the results weren’t impres-
sive, we’d still come along for the
spectacle.
€16, 19:30
Whelan’s. 25, Wicklow Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 014780766
June 18
GRINDERMAN
Nick Cave’s regular outfit, The Bad
Seeds, aren’t the sunniest of people
– remember, this is a band that put
out an album entitled Murder Ballads
– so it’s little wonder that the Aus-
tralian-born musician fancied doing
something a little lighter. Of course,
that’s all relative – to most people,
Grinderman (originally known as the
Mini Seeds) play fairly heavy stuff, and
Cave’s familiar lyrical obsessions with
love, death, and violence all crop up.
€49.20, 20:30
Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street –
Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800
TAKE THAT *
Having managed to crash the ticket-
master site thanks to demand for tick-
ets to tonight’s concert (it sold out,
predictably) the pop legends are per-
forming tomorrow as well. Even Rob-
bie Williams is back, and sixth studio
album Progress landed in November.
From €70.70, 18:00
The 02 Arena. North Wall Quay –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM*
One of Shakespeare’s most popular
comedies, A Midsummer Night’s
Dream has captured the imagination
and hearts of audiences worldwide.
But not, it seems, those of the Loose
Canon Theatre Company. “Is it about
fairies and pixies and the course of
true love not running smoothly?”
the company ask in their marketing
blurb. “Or is it about getting off your
face – so off your face that you end
up f**king a donkey… ?” As one might
expect, they’ve taken certain liberties
with the bard’s work. This is the final
night of a Project Arts Centre run.
€20 (€16 concessions), 20:00
Project Arts Centre. 2, Essex Street
East – Dublin 2. Tel: 018819613
PIERCE TURNER
The self-styled heir apparent to Van
Morrison as poetic champion of
Celtic soul (wonder what Van himself
thinks of that), has memorably been
described as “Joyce with a voice, Yeats
on skates” by the ever-enthusiastic
scribes of Hot Press. A pillar of An-
glo-Irish literature skidding about the
Whelan’s stage might be a bit more
entertaining, but the multi-instrumen-
talist does have his devotees.
€20, 10:00
Whelan’s. 25, Wicklow Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 014780766
THE BLANKS
The a Capella outfit made popular
from the hit TV series Scrubs plays a
second Dublin gig in two years.
€20 (€15 concessions), 20:30
The Helix. DCU, Collins Avenue –
Dublin 9. Tel: 01700700
June 19
GOMEZ
One of the hottest English indie bands
of the nineties is still going strong,
having opened for Pearl Jam in their
2009 tour and released an album,
That Same Tide, in the same year.
€26, 19:00
The Olympia Theatre. 72, Dame
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323
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June 21, 23 and 25

RIGOLETTO*
Since forming back in 1962, Scottish Opera has brought some of the most dramatic and engaging works to
theatres around the British Isles with considerable flair. Now, they’re turning their attention to a true classic
in Rigoletto. Verdi’s towering opera tells a tragic tale. Rigoletto, a jester employed by a rich and dissolute
Duke, is forced to keep his master well supplied with fresh conquests. As a web of court intrigue tightens
around him, Rigoletto finds himself the victim of a grave curse, but it is his carefully protected daughter Gilda
who is the one to suffer. Matthew Richardson directs, with baritone Eddie Wade stealing the show in the
title role. After a great showing with La Bohéme in 2010, the company are returning to Ireland with three
dates at the Grand Canal Theatre.

From €35, 19:30

Grand Canal Theatre

Grand Canal Square
Docklands
Dublin 2

June 20 June 21 PARKWAY DRIVE

PAUL SIMON
Though his work as one half of Si-
mon & Garfunkel remains his most
popular to date, Simon’s long solo
career has seen him dabbling in eve-
rything from African native music to
synth-pop, with many genres in be-
tween – whatever you may say about
his precisely put together pieces, you
can’t claim he’s a one trick pony. His
latest album So Beautiful Or So What
has a heavy bluegrass influence.
€81.25, 20:00
Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street –
Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800
UPIGENIA IN AULIS*
As superlatives are thrown around
about our economic meltdown and
the misery that it’s caused, Classic
Stage Ireland offer a bit of perspective:
when it comes to tragedy, nobody can
beat the Ancient Greeks. Following on
from their successful productions of
The Bacchae and Oedipus The King
comes the story of King Agamemnon
and his decision to sacrifice his daugh-
ter in order to appease Artemis and
allow the Greek army to sail for Troy.
Their production of Uphigenia in Aulis
will be running at Project Arts Centre
from June 17 until July 2, with a special
discount on tickets tonight.
€14, (normally €20, €16 conces-
sions), 20:00
Project Arts Centre. 2, Essex Street
East – Dublin 2. Tel: 018819613
Australia’s top metal band are com-
ing to Ireland for the first time this
summer. Their third studio album
Deep Blue has been rated as one
of the most successful metal LPs of
2010 in their native Australia and
also in the UK. This gig is open to
people aged fourteen and up, and no
alcohol will be served.
€25, 19:00
The Academy. 57, Middle Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999 tus, with appearances on Jools Hol-
land’s touring show, the Royal Variety
show and the BBC Electric Proms
June 22 helping the Londoner along.
€33.60, 19:00
RUMER
The Olympia Theatre. 72, Dame
Pakistan-born singer-songwriter
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323
Rumer has made an instant splash
in her adopted homeland of great
Britain. Debut album, Seasons of my
Soul, has already achieved gold sta-
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BRYAN ADAMS
He may have spent the last few years
pushing his own boundaries – from
wearing eyeliner and dueting with
Nelly Furtado to enhancing his repu-
tation as a photographer – but the
public still knows and loves Bryan
Adams as a conduit for slabs of solid
guitar-driven pop-rock. His Bare
Bones acoustic tour, supporting
the album of the same name, was
highly successful. For his latest tour,
he’s been mixing up the ‘bare bones’
approach with a full band to play his
biggest hits.
From €59.80, 18:30
The 02 Arena. North Wall Quay –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888
LAURA MARLING
The 21 year old has already estab-
lished herself as one of the most
innovative artists in English folk
music. As well as having her first
two albums nominated for the pres-
tigious Mercury Prize, she won the
best British female award at the
BRITS and Best Solo Act at the NME
awards. Support for this latest tour
comes from Louise and the Pins.
€25, 20:30
Vicar Street. 57, Thomas Street –
Dublin 8. Tel: 017755800
GILBERT O’SULLIVAN
Fear not, Gilbert Fans! If you missed
out on tickets to the diminutive
songwriter’s sell-out March 10 gig
you’ll have another chance tonight.
€41, 19:00
The Olympia Theatre. 72, Dame
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323
RON SEXSMITH
The Canadian singer-songwriter has
raised gloom to a rare art form, and
won more praise from critics and
fellow artists than commercial suc-
cess. Then again, as he admitted in
a 1999 interview, “I’m a 35-year-old
26
guy from Canada and I don’t write
groove oriented-music, so I can’t ex-
pect too much.” Twelfth album Long
Player Late Bloomer landed earlier
this year.
€25, 19:00
The Academy. 57, Middle Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999
June 24
MAN 1 – BANK 0
Still angry at the banks? Want to see
them get their comeuppance? Then
Man 1-Bank 0 is probably the show
for you. Patrick Combs once logged
a fake junk mail cheque to the value
of $95,000 to his account as a joke,
and was shocked when the amount
actually cleared. The subsequent ef-
forts of the bank to recover its cash
fuel a rip-roaring one man show
that’s impressed critics.
€18 (€15 concessions). 20:00
Civic Theatre. Town Centre, Tallaght
Village – Dublin 24. Tel: 014627477
MOLLY SWEENEY*
Brian Friel has a long-running re-
lationship with The Gate Theatre,
which continues with this play, tell-
ing the story of a woman who has
been blind since infancy but decides
to undergo surgery to restore her
sight. Molly’s story is told mainly
through sometimes funny, some-
times poignant monologues from
her husband, her surgeon Mr. Rice,
and Moll herself. This production
at The Gate is directed by Patrick
Mason, and opens on June 28, but
lower priced previews start tonight.
From €20, 19:30
The Gate Theatre. 1, Cavendish Row
– Dublin 1. Tel: 018744045
TRANSLATIONS*
More than thirty years since it was
first produced, Translations is now
regarded as one of Brian Friel’s
greatest plays, blending political
drama, history, ruminations on lan-
guage and a tender love story into
three acts. As with many of Friel’s
efforts, Baile Beag is the setting,
though this play opens in late August
1833. At a hedge school in the small
Irish speaking village, the pupils
gather for their evening class. They
worry about potato blight, gossip
about a new baby’s father and make
fun of the Royal Engineers surveying
the area. However, as goodwill and
relationships with the English grow,
hostility does too – with devastating
consequences for the locals and the
newcomers. Conall Morisson is in
the director’s chair for this new pro-
duction, which opens tonight on the
Abbey Stage.
From €13, 19:30
The Abbey Theatre. 26, Lower Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018872200
ATHEIST
The Florida metallers are known for
combining metal riffs with subtle
Latin music arrangements and jazz
fusion. It’s a weird trip, but a popular
one – despite two hiatuses (includ-
ing one from 1994 to 2006), they’re
going strong. Support comes from
Zealot Cult and the brilliantly-named
Killface.
€20, 19:00
The Button Factory. Curved
Street, Temple Bar – Dublin 2. Tel:
016709202
June 25
NEIL DIAMOND
He may have over 50 years and 128
million album sales under his belt,
but Neil Diamond still seems keen
to impress new fans. The consist-
ently-feted singer-songwriter is still
producing top-drawer albums like
clockwork – Dreams, released last
October, is a collection of 14 inven-
tive covers of Diamond’s favourite
songs.
From €65.70, 18:00
Grand Canal Theatre. Grand Canal
Square, Docklands – Dublin 1. Tel:
01 6777999
PERVE*
It’s your last chance to see Stacey
Greg’s controversy-friendly play on
the Peacock Stage. Perve is centred
on 23-year-old Gethin, who’s just
completed a film course and keen to
take on a daring project, one that will
test his friendships, shatter his ideal-
ism and turn his life and that of his
family upside down.
From €13, 20:00
The Abbey Theatre. 26, Lower Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018872200
June 26
RAGUS*
Having completed three summer
runs, one in Dublin’s Vicar Street
and two consecutive years in the Ol-
ympia Theatre, the song and dance
spectacular has since spent the
summer months touring throughout
Europe, Asia and the U.S.A. Now, it
runs from May 1 to October at The
Burlington. A three-course dinner
and Irish coffee come free with the
show.
€55, 20:00
The Burlington Hotel. Sussex Street
– Dublin 4. Tel: 016185600
June 27
TOXIC*
This play by Gaiety School Of Acting
Graduates looks back at 2004, and
how everything went wrong from
there, with a wild-eyed look at the
post-boom city. Toxic opens tonight
and runs to July 2.
€15 (concessions €12.), 20:00
Project Arts Centre. 2, Essex Street
East – Dublin 2. Tel: 018819613
PINCHING FOR MY SOUL*
Anew play by Elizabeth Moynihan
(pictured), Pinching for my Soul is
set in a department store, where
punters can nick pants and pernod
under the same roof. Previews run
tonight and tomorrow, with the offi-
cial run from June 29 to July 16.
€TBC, 19:30
Focus Theatre. 6, Pembroke Place –
Dublin 2. Tel: 016763071
June 28
ROB ZOMBIE
It’s hard for outsiders to fully explain
the enduring appeal of Rob Zombie.
Maybe it’s his willingness to dabble
in everything from music to comic
books and even appearances on
WWE wrestling shows. Perhaps it’s
down to the public’s enduring fas-
cination with the walking dead. Or June 29
maybe he just bangs out a decent
tune when he’s so inclined. Latest THE DALKEY TUDORS TOUR*
album Hellbilly Deluxe 2 landed in The Deilg Inis Theatre Company per-
February. form daily from May 1 to October 31
From €39.20, 19:30 (excluding Tuesdays), giving visitors
The Olympia Theatre. 72, Dame to the Heritage town a new perspec-
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793323 tive on the area’s history.
€6 (€4 concessions), 10:00
SUMMERJAM Dalkey Castle and Heritage Cen-
It’s nice to see a concert that’s un- tre. 4, Castle Street, Dalkey – Co
apologetic about being for ‘fans of Dublin. Tel: 012858366
good commercial pop music’ – after
a summer of high-concept strum-
ming, something a little more ac- June 30
cessible is always handy. This year,
Nashville singer/songwriter Ke$ha CAROLINE MCCARTHY
heads a bill including electric hip- EXHIBITION*
hop duo LMFAO and Alexis Jordan, Crisps, toilet-paper, plastic bags, su-
with more artists to be announced. permarket packaging, rubbish and
From €39.50, 19:00 furniture all feature in artist Caroline
The 02 Arena. North Wall Quay – McCarthy’s latest exhibition, which
Dublin 1. Tel: 018198888 opens today and runs until August
30.
JOHN MELLENCAMP Free, 10:00
For the first time in 19 years, John Green on Red Gallery. 26-28,
Mellencamp is set to tour Ireland, Lombard Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
the UK and Europe this summer. 016713414
The new No Better Than This Tour
is formatted as an “evening with” the
blue-collar songsmith, drawing on
many hits from a 35-year career and
newer material from latest album
No Better Than This, produced by T
Bone Burnett and released last year
by Rounder Records.
From €59.80, 19:00
Grand Canal Theatre. Grand Canal
Square, Docklands – Dublin 1. Tel:
01 6777999
RIVERDANCE*
The showcase of Irish dance and
music begins another tourist-friendly
Gaiety Theatre run tonight, and will
play to August 28.
From €20, 19:30
The Gaiety Theatre. 46, South King
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016771717
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REGULAR EVENTS
Mondays
LOUNGE LIZARDS
The ever-popular Lounge Lizards sees
guest DJs step up to the plate and spin
their favourite tunes for lounging. Ex-
pect a chilled-out evening with a sur-
prise guest on occasion.
Free, 20:00
Solas. 31, Wexford Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 014780583
KING KONG CLUB
The top musical gameshow is now in
its third year, with free live music and
an ongoing knock-out tournament to
win a free recording session.
Free, 21:00
The Village. 26, Wexford Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555
PISS UP WITH PEACHES
A student-friendly gay night, with all
drinks €4 or less, and three Jager-
bombs for €10.
Free, 21:00
The George. 87-89, South Great
Georges Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014782983
TASTE
Lady Jane takes over the Solas decks,
spinning soul classics and a few more
modern tunes.
Free, 21:00
Solas. 31, Wexford Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 014780583
DOLLY DOES DRAGON
This evening of €4 cocktails, candy,
and fabulous tunes has been presid-
ed over by the inimitable Dolly since
2006. Together with DJ Lee, Dolly
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entertains the crowd until the wee
hours. Admission free.
Free, 22;00
The Dragon. 64, South Great
George’s Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014781590
HEFTY HORSE
A simple concept for a Monday night
club - live music and bands playing
their own DJ sets to 02:30 - is made
all the sweeter by cheap drinks and
free admission. The line-up varies,
but the post-gig atmosphere is almost
always rocking.
Free, 22:00
Whelan’s. 25, Wicklow Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 014780766
MAKE AND DO WITH PANTI
The queen bee of Dublin drag does
arts and crafts with her adoring fans.
Free, 22:00
Pantibar. 7-8, Capel St - Dublin 1. Tel:
018740710
Tuesdays
SHEBEEN FLICK
A new film night showing much-loved
Irish films and some unseen work.
Each night has a short film followed
by a full-length feature.
Free, 19:30
Shebeen Chic. 4, South Great
George’s Street – Dublin 2.
THE SOCIAL CINEMATIC
A weekly cinema club, screening old
and new favourites.
Free, 19:30
The Grand Social. 35, Liffey Street –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076
LIVE MUSIC CLUBBING
EATING AND DRINKING
THEATRE
FREE GAFF
There’s a new broom in the Thomas
House, and a new night – Crackity
Jones veterans bring this alternative
club night to the table.
Free, 20:00
Thomas House. 86, Thomas Street –
Dublin 8. Tel: 016772619
TASTE
Classics, Soul and more make for an
easy Tuesday night.
Free, 20:00
Solas. 31, Wexford Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 014780583
THE IRISH BLUES CLUB
Rather like it says on the tin, these
guys do great straight-up blues every
Tuesday night.
€8, 20:00
JJ Smyths. 12, Aungier Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 014752565
ANDREW STANLEY’S COMEDY
MISH-MASH
Comedy laissez faire with a laid-back
evening of stand-up, sketches, songs,
messing about and free biccies host-
ed by Comedy Cellar man Andrew
Stanley.
€TBC, 21:00
The International Bar. 23, Wicklow
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016779250
BATTLE OF THE AXE
Looking to start in comedy? Look no
further than this open-mike night at
the Ha’penny Bridge Inn.
€7, 21:00
The Ha’penny Bridge Inn. 42,
Wellington Quay – Dublin 2. Tel:
016770616
ongoing event
ARTS
GENTLE TUESDAYS
The Mighty Stef and chums sing their
favourite songs on out-of-tune acous-
tic guitars.
Free, 21:00
The Workman’s Club. 10, Wellington
Quay – Dublin 2. Tel: 016706692
GROOVALIZACION
Brazilian food and music fill this hop-
ping club every Tuesday.
Free, 21:00
South William. 52, South William
Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016725946
THE RUBY SESSIONS
This singer-songwriter night has been
on the go for over 10 years and fea-
tures some great performers in an
intimate setting.
€6, 21:00
Doyles. 9, College Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 016710616
WHITE CHOCOLATE
Classic rock and modern covers are
on offer from a soulful outfit.
€TBC, 21:30
The Mezz. 23, Eustace Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 016707655
JUICY BEATS
The Village’s resident DJs churn out
the best of indie, rock, classic pop,
synth pop and electro music at this
weekly Tuesday nightclub.
€5, 22:00
The Village. 26, Wexford Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 014758555
C. U. NEXT TUESDAY
There’s more than just a naughty
name to recommend this new club
night – indie, electro, pop and dance
tunes make a varied mix.
€12/5, 23:00
Crawdaddy. Old Harcourt Street Sta-
tion, Harcourt Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014763374
Wednesdays
THE WORKMAN RESIDENTS
Indie and Alternative sounds are on
offer at the venue bar, while electro
predominates on the first floor.
Free, 18:00
The Workman’s Club. 10, Wellington
Quay – Dublin 2. Tel: 016706692
LAUGH OUT LOUD
A regular comedy night featuring MC
Aidan Killian and special guests.
€7/€5, 20:30
Anseo. 18, Camden Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 014751321
SONGS OF PRAISE
It’s karaoke, Jim, but not as we know
it. This long-running DIY rock’n’roll
night has moved to Wednesdays after
tiring of kicking everyone out early on
Sundays. Check out the full playlist
on www.therescuesquad.com/song-
sofpraise.
Free, 21:00
The Village. 26, Wexford St – Dublin
2. Tel: 014758555
SPACE’N’VEDA
Veda Beaux Reeves and Davina De-
vine rule the big gay roost at this club-
cum-cabaret evening.
Free before 22:00/€10, 21:00
The George. 87-89, South Great
Georges Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014782983
THE SONG ROOM
Hamlet Sweeney presents this show-
case of up-and-coming artists at The
Globe.
Free, 21:00
The Globe. 11, South Great Georges
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: 016711220
THE ZODIAC SESSIONS
An acoustic showcase featuring some
promising talent at Bruxelles.
Free, 21:00
Bruxelles. 7-8, Harry Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 016775362
SEVEN DEADLY SKINS
Ignore the lame pun in the name,
and focus on the musicianship of this
quality reggae cover band.
€TBC, 21:30
The Mezz. 23, Eustace Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 016707655
INTERGALACTIC
Indie and electro bliss is on offer at
the Whelan’s late club.
Free, 23:00
Whelan’s. 25, Wicklow Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 014780766
VOGUE
Pop, pop, and more fantastic pop –
with lots of drinks promotions.
€8 (€6 with flyer), 23:00
ALT – Andrew’s Lane Theatre. 9-17
Saint Andrew’s Lane – Dublin 2. Tel:
016795720
Thursdays
PHANTOM 105.2 DJS AND
GARAGE BAR RESIDENTS
Dublin’s favourite alternative music
station provides the tunes downstairs,
while 60s sounds are on the first floor.
Free, 18:00
The Workman’s Club. 10, Wellington
Quay – Dublin 2. Tel: 016706692
ISOTOPE
Dublin’s longest-running jazz session
is still going strong.
€10, 20:00
JJ Smyths. 12, Aungier Street – Dub-
lin 2. Tel: 014752565
THE ODEON MOVIE CLUB
Relax to classic films while being pam-
pered by a full bar and waiter service.
To reserve seats or a table, e-mail
hello@odeon.ie
Free, 20:00
The Odeon. Old Harcourt Street Sta-
tion, Harcourt Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014782088
MASH
Matjazz, Lex Woo, Baby Dave, Marina
Diniz and friends spin late into the
evening at South William.
Free, 21:00
South William. 52, South William
Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016725946
MUZIK
An unabashed student night, Muzik is
packed with upbeat indie and electro
tunes, with plenty of drinks promo-
tions to get the party going in earnest.
€6, 21:00
The Button Factory. Curved
Street, Temple Bar – Dublin 2. Tel:
016709202
OCTOPUSSY
Resident DJs, an 18-foot pool, twister,
and charting hits recommend this
new club.
€8 (€4 early bird, €5 students), 22:00
The Academy. 57, Middle Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999
THE PANTI SHOW
Pantibar’s fabulous proprietor takes
to the stage in all her glory every
Thursday, with Bunny and some
special guests for support. A medley
of music, dramatic reconstructions,
connect 4 (yes, that one throws us
too) and puppets makes for a very
dramatic night.
Free, 22:00
Pantibar. 7-8, Capel St - Dublin 1. Tel:
018740710
TANKED UP
Dublin’s biggest student night in an
ideal location. You’ll find drinks pro-
motions aplenty.
€5, 22:30
Tramco Brewery. 121, Lower
Rathmines Road – Dublin 6. Tel:
014968050
PARTY ANIMAL
Gorillas with vodka guns, all drinks
costing €3.50, and the hot and
sweaty Andrews Lane Theatre dance-
floor – you guessed it, it’s a student-
friendly night.
€8 (€6 concession), 23:00
ALT – Andrew’s Lane Theatre. 9-17
Saint Andrew’s Lane – Dublin 2. Tel:
016795720
THE LITTLE BIG PARTY
DJ Brendan Conroy takes over the
decks at Rí Rá, beneath the Globe
bar, every Thursday. An eclectic mix
of soul, indie and rock prevails.
Free, 23:00
Rí-Rá. 11, South Great George’s St –
Dublin 2. Tel: 016711220
Fridays
FRIDAYS AT MY HOUSE
The master room includes upcoming
DJs Ray Shah, Keith Feely and Rafiq.
€TBC, 23:00
Buck Whaleys. 67, Lower Leeson
Street – Dublin 2.
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Richie Rock, Mark Kiernan and War-
ren Kiernan hit the decks from 23:00
to 03:00, with a set from Marina
Diniz.
Free, 23:00
The Exchequer. 3-5 Exchequer Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: 016706787
SHAKEDOWN
A hot new Friday club with 70s-influ-
enced rock’n’roll from original bands
playing lengthy sets. The line up varies
from week to week.
Free, 23:00
Pacinos. 18 Suffolk St - Dublin 2. Tel:
016775651
WAR
The popular Spy club night relocates
to Andrew’s Lane. Drinks promotions
abound, and the first 40 people (and
the first 40 to show up with dog tags)
get in free.
€5 before 00:00 (€10 thereafter),
23:00
ALT – Andrew’s Lane Theatre. 9-17
Saint Andrew’s Lane – Dublin 2. Tel:
016795720
Saturdays
THE MATINÉE BRUNCH CLUB
Another Odeon film club, this time
featuring more family-friendly movies.
But then again, who wouldn’t like to
see Up over brunch with a pint?
Free, 12:00
The Odeon. Old Harcourt Street Sta-
tion, Harcourt Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014782088
DADDY OR CHIPS
Techno, house and hip-hop are all
offered across three rooms at this
new club.
€8, 22:00
The Good Bits. 1, Store Street – Dub-
lin 1. Tel: 018197635.
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INDIETRONIC
DJ Eamonn Barrett promises the
soundtrack to your big Saturday
night out, mixing classic rock, indie
anthems and big beat electro tunes.
Free, 22:00
The Grand Social. 35, Liffey Street –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076
MICROFUNK
A hopping clubnight in the bowels of
this cavernous bar and club.
€5, 22:00
Pygmalion. Powerscourt Townhouse,
South William Street – Dubin 2. Tel:
n/a
PROPAGANDA
The legendary club night now has a
Dublin colony in The Academy.
€10/8, 22.30
The Academy. 57, Middle Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: 018779999
GOSSIP
Yes, the popular Spy club night has
moved – it’s still loaded with indie-pop
and fun times though.
€TBC, 23:00
ALT – Andrew’s Lane Theatre. 9-17
Saint Andrew’s Lane – Dublin 2. Tel:
016795720
PENTAGON
Local residents and special guest DJs
play across five rooms of the Tripod
complex.
€12, 23:00
Tripod. Old Harcourt Street Train Sta-
tion, Harcourt Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014780225
TRANSMISSION SAUCY SUNDAYS
This club night is on a mission to A new weekly live music session run-
break down the barrier between guitar ning in the loft venue.
and DJ culture in the city. Good luck Free, 14:00
with that, we hear you say, but it’s The Grand Social. 35, Liffey Street –
made a great start thus far. Dublin 1. Tel: 018740076
€12, 23:00
The Button Factory. Curved SWING NIGHT
Street, Temple Bar – Dublin 2. Tel: The Dublin City Jazz Orchestra has a
016709202 new home on Sunday nights in the
Tivoli. A 17 piece big band plays from
21:00, and novices can enjoy a free
Sundays lesson.
€10, 20:00
PLAY! The Tivoli Theatre. 135 – 138, Fran-
DJ Ronan O’ does a mix of classic 80s cis Street – Dublin 8. Tel: 014544472
and 90s tracks, drawing on disco,
pop and feel-good tunes. Cocktails DANCEHALL STYLES
are available from €5. The button factory becomes Reggae
Free, 18:00 Central on Sunday nights from 23:00,
The Odeon. Old Harcourt Street Sta- with foundation reggae, dancehall
tion, Harcourt Street – Dublin 2. Tel: classics and contemporary Jamaican
014782088 music getting an airing.
€5, 23:00
M.A.S.S The Button Factory. Curved
Power FM curates a blessed-out night Street, Temple Bar – Dublin 2. Tel:
of music, arts, sights and sounds. 016709202
Free, 19:00
Hogan’s. 35, South Great Georges
Street - Dublin 2. Tel: 016775904
SUNDAY SUSHI
Jazz is dished up with a Far Eastern
flavour.
Free, 19:30
Yamamori Sushi. 38/39, Lower
Ormond Quay – Dublin 2. Tel:
018720003
COMEDY CRUNCH
Free comedy + free food = great night.
Free, 21:00
Shebeen Chic. 4, South Great
George’s Street – Dublin 2.
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After Work
4 Dame Lane. 4, Dame Lane
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016790291.
Yummy cocktails and great DJs
make this place a winner.
Accents Coffee Lounge.
23, Lower Stephen Street -
Dublin 2. Tel: 014160040. A
new place offering great coffee
from a handy spot - it works
for us!
Against the Grain. 11,
Wexford Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014705100. A new bar with a
host of craft beers on offer.
BiaBar. 30, Lower Stephens
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
014053653. Appealing food,
great drinks on tap, and live
music are on offer here.
Borderline Records. 17,
Temple Bar – Dublin 2. Tel:
016799097. One of the most
popular punky record stores
around, and deservedly so.
Brannigans. Cathedral Stre-
et - Dublin 1. Tel: 018725315.
An old-school northside pub
with a friendly welcome.
Brewbakers Café. 23, South
Frederick Street – Dublin2. Tel:
N/A. A very popular spot for
a sandwich – the chicken and
bacon effort is simply delicious.
Brian Boru. 5, Prospect
Road, Glasnevin – Dublin 9.
Tel: 018304527. A welcoming
northside bar.
Bruxelles. 7-8, Harry Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016775362. A
favoured indie/metal music bar,
this place gets packed out by
18:00 most evenings.
Busy Bean Café. Talbot Street
– Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. A fun café
that’s bustling without being too
frantic. There’s a selection of
sandwiches and whatnot, plus
daily specials.
Busyfeet & Coco Café.
41-2, South William Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 016719514. A
characterful little place with a
particularly nice atmosphere
after dark.
Butler’s Café. 24, Wic-
klow Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016710599. Hot drinks, and
some of the best little choco-
lates around: it’s a winning
combination.
Café 7. 7, St Andrew’s Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: 016792988. A
welcoming place with a great
selection of wines.
Café Aroma. 84, Middle
Abbey Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
N/A. A very pleasant little
place just off O’Connell Street.
Café Urbano. 4, Upper
Abbey Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018786823. Part of a popular
new chain of coffee shops.
Caffe Cagliostro. Mille-
nium Walkway, Abbey Street
– Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. A decid-
edly authentic Italian café.
Café Werburgh. 2, Lord
Edward Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: N/A. A very welcoming
little spot, and a great place to
linger a while.
Capitol. 18/19, Lower
Stephen Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 014757166. A popular
cocktail bar, particularly with
the younger crowd – we
think drinks for €5 may have
something to do with it.
Carr & O’Donnell.
Bachelor’s Walk – Dublin 1.
Tel: N/A. Formerly known as
Panama, this bar does just as
busy a night-time trade as its
predecessor.
Chorus Café. Fishamble
Street – Dublin 2. 7, Scarlett
Row, Fishamble Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 016167088. A bright
little place to enjoy a quick
sandwich or salad.
Citibar. 46-49, Dame Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: 016794455.
An enjoyable bar, club, and
hotel located right at the heart
of things – their ‘Irish tapas’ is
also an interesting twist.
Copper Alley Bistro. 2,
Lord Edward Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 0167965000. Linked to
the Harding Hotel, this place
has a great menu which isn’t
too pricey either.
Coffee Society. 2, Lower
Liffey Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
014781064. A favourite coffee
shop for many years now
among shoppers seeking a
little refuge.
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Dakota. 9, South William
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016727690. This trendy
place still packs them in on
Fridays – it’s just as nice for
a lunchtime visit if you don’t
fancy a crowd.
Dame Tavern. 18, Dame
Court – Dublin 2. Tel:
016793426. A homely place
for a relaxing pint.
Davy Byrnes. 21, Duke Stre-
et - Dublin 2. Tel: 016775217.
A literary pub with a great bar
food menu.
Dame Café. Centra, Dame
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: N/A.
You might think that a café
based in a convenience store
wouldn’t be a nice place to
while away a few hours. You’d
be wrong.
Dicey’s Garden Bar. 21-
25, Harcourt Street - Dublin
2. Tel: 014784066. There’s
nothing dicey about this
popular bar, which boasts an
impressive beer garden.
Dublin Tourism. O’Connell
Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
1850230330. Searching for
something to do in Dublin?
Look no further.
Dublin Tourism Centre.
Suffolk Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
1850230330. An excellent
source of information for both
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tourists and curious Dubliners
about the city.
Enoteca delle Langhe.
Blooms Lane - Dublin 1. Tel:
018880834. A welcoming and
authentic Italian wine bar.
Fitzgerald’s Pub. 22,
Aston Quay – Dublin 2.
Tel: 016779289. A handy,
welcoming place that’s just
a little bit off Temple Bar’s
beaten track.
Fitzsimons Bar and
Hotel. 21-22, Wellington
Quay, Temple Bar - Dublin
2. Tel: 016779315. Even if
you’re not looking for a room,
the relaxing bar is a nice place
to spend an evening.
Gerard’s Café. 4, Lower
Leeson Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016615703. It’s nice to see an
independent little coffee shop
like this continue to thrive.
Graingers. 51, Talbot Street
- Dublin 1. Tel: 018363249‎.
A great place for a slightly-off-
the-beaten-track pint.
Hogans. 35, South Great
Georges Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016775904. The former jazz
club is beloved by the over-
thirties, and rightly so: it’s still
wonderfully mellow and the
service is top-notch.
Insomnia. 2, Lower
Mayor Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016720320. This place dishes
up a much-needed caffeine fix
for docklands workers.
Insomnia. 40-43, Nassau
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
017071582. Stuck for a place
to rest just off Grafton Street?
Look no further.
Insomnia. 51B, Dawson
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: N/A.
An excellent spot for people-
watching over coffee – grab
the bay window if you can.
Insomnia. 9, Wexford Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. A branch
of the popular coffee chain on
Ireland’s premier gigging strip.
Insomnia. Custom House
Quay, IFSC, Docklands –
Dublin 1. Tel: 016720320.
Another great place to grab a
coffee near the Liffey.
Insomnia. Pembroke Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. A handy
location makes this place a
top spot among workers in the
nearby offices.
Insomnia. Spar, Capel Street
– Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. Another
branch of the popular coffee
chain that’s teamed up with a
convenience store.
Insomnia. Spar, Dame Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. Got the
shopping? Reward yourself
with a nice cuppa.
Jack Nealon’s pub. 165,
Capel Street - Dublin 1.
Tel: 018723247. Nealon’s
traditional pub is a welcome
– and welcoming - sight in
these parts.
James Joyce Café Bar and
Ulysses Venue. 52, Middle
Abbey Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018728188. A lively and fun
café bar with a great food
menu and a tasty selection of
cocktails, plus regular gigs and
club nights.
J McNeill’s. 140, Capel Stre-
et - Dublin 1. Tel: 018747679.
Another popular bar on the
perpetually-rocking Capel
Street Strip.
Karma Stone. 40, Wexford
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: N/A.
Bracken’s Corner Stone
has made way for this more
student-friendly bar.
Kate’s Cottage. 1, Amiens
Street - Dublin 1. Tel:
871315291. A traditional Irish
pub with a warm atmosphere.
Keoghs. 9, South Anne
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016778312. A very popular
bar and lounge for old-school
atmosphere.
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Angler’s
Rest
Strawberry Beds Knockmaroon Hill, Chapeli-
zod - Co Dublin
Tel: 018208314
It’s worth journeying to the picturesque
northside village of Chapelizod to see that
rarest of things: an Irish restaurant with a
traditional – and authentic – feel. Set in the
shadow of the Phoenix Park, The Angler’s
Rest is welcoming on the ground floor, and
feels much like one would imagine the ideal
Irish local, with a roaring fire, a friendly wel-
come, a good selection of booze and a good
sense of solitude. There’s live music on oc-
casion too, adding greatly to the atmosphere
– we reckon Mick Collins, a famous patron
during his day, would feel right at home.
Upstairs, there’s a sleeker dining room,
with creams and elegant wooden furniture
dominating, a stylish bar, and even a Victo-
rian ‘fainting couch’. It’s the ideal setting for
enjoying great quality seafood – enjoy the
platter for two if you really like your fish –
and other fine dishes.
Opening hours: Open seven days a week,
from 12:00 to 21:00 (22:00 Thursday to
Saturday). Bar open to 23:30 (23:00 Sun-
day).
Getting there: From the bridge at Chapeli-
zod, head north, taking the second left onto
main street. Follow the road for roughly ten
minutes on foot, before you come a sign
telling you to turn left for the Angler’s Rest.
You’ll see the restaurant on your right soon
after turning – the car park, if you’re driving,
is just a little further down the road.

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Knightsbridge Bar.
Bachelors Walk, O’Connell
Bridge – Dublin 1. Tel:
014970111. A welcoming
traditional-style pub.
La Boulangerie. 6, Cha-
tham Court, Chatham Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. A great
place for sweet treats with
your coffee fix.
La Corte. Custom House
Square, IFSC – Dublin 1. Tel:
N/A. Whisper it – this little
place does some of the nicest
Italian coffee in the area. And
in Dublin, for that matter.
Laser DVD. St Andrew’s
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. A
great place to pick up some
obscure or foreign movies.
Lemon Jelly. 11, Essex
Street East - Dublin 2. Tel:
016776297. Delicious crepes
and more are available at this
trendy café.
Lotts Bar. 9, Lower
Liffey Street - Dublin 1. Tel:
018727669. A mixed décor of
a traditional and modern café
bar, and a trendy crowd.
McDaids. 7, Harry Street -
Dublin 2. Tel: 016794395. A
haunt of no less than Brendan
Behan in its day, this is one of
the oldest pubs in the city and
one of the best.
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McGowan’s. 18, Phibsboro
Road, Phibsboro – Dublin 7.
Tel: 018306606. This family-
owned pub in Phibsboro also
features a hopping nightclub.
Mercantile Bar and
Grill. 28, Dame Street – Du-
blin 2. Tel: 016707100. With
a revamped food menu – plus
a cracking live venue – this
place has enjoyed a new lease
of life in recent months.
Messrs Maguire. 1-2,
Burgh Quay - Dublin 2. Tel:
018041205. A massive pub
set on many levels, with a
good bar food menu and
some excellent Messrs-
brewed beers.
Metro. 43, South William
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016794515. A coffee shop
that feels like it’s been here
for decades. Lovely expresso,
even lovelier leather seating.
Munchies. Harbourmaster
Place – Dublin 1. Tel: N/A.
The IFSC branch of Munchies
sees plenty of action, particu-
larly at lunchtime.
Munchies. Lower Baggot
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: N/A.
With a perfect location, this
branch of Munchies draws
queues of office workers.
National College of
Ireland. Custom House
Square, Lower Mayor Street -
Dublin 1. Tel: 014498500. A
well-regarded institution with
a range of full and part-time
courses.
O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar.
34, Lower Abbey Street – Du-
blin 1. Tel: 018747868. Sitting
right by the Luas line, this
branch of the sandwich chain
sees plenty of business.
O’Brien’s Sandwich
Bar. Harbourmaster Place,
IFSC – Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. A
conveniently-located sandwich
bar for IFSCers.
O’Donoghue’s. Suffolk Stre-
et Dublin 2. Tel: 016770605.
A very popular spot with
people who want that ‘local
pub’ feel in Dublin 2.
O’Neills. 2, Suffolk Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 016793656. A
sprawling pub with oodles of
atmosphere and a mean selec-
tion of gourmet beers.
O’Sheas. 19, Talbot Street
– Dublin 1. Tel: 018365670.
A veritable treasure trove of
a pub, with many cosy little
spaces.
Oliver St John Gogar-
ty’s. Fleet Street, Temple Bar
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016711822.
A traditional pub that’s very
popular with tourists.
Peadar Kearney’s. 64,
Dame Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016753971. Looking on the
outside like any salty boozer,
Peadar Kearney’s actually
attracts a reasonably young
crowd for some great music
nights.
Porterhouse North.
Cross Gunnes Bridge,
Glasnevin – Dublin 11. Tel:
018309922. Part of the grow-
ing Porterhouse chain of bars,
Porterhouse North features all
the craft beers and cocktails
that make the city centre
establishments so popular.
Pygmalion. Powerscourt
Townhouse Centre, South
William Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
014539890. This place has
taken over Bar Mizu’s prime
location, and offers a great
atmosphere.
Q-Bar. 1-2, Burgh Quay -
Dublin 2. Tel: 016777835.
One of the first places to serve
good-quality cocktails at prices
to compete with a pint, Q-Bar
is still a fun venue.
Queen of Tarts. 3-4,
Cow’s Lane - Dublin 2. Tel:
016334681. Known inter-
 nationally for both savoury
tarts and sweet treats. This is
the larger of the two twinned
restaurants, and the original
Queen of Tarts is based on
Dame Street.
Red Rose Café. 23,
Dawson Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 0863704873. A cosy,
welcoming café has taken on
the space once occupied by
an O’Brien’s sandwich bar.
Rhubarb. 18, Upper
Merrion Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016767870. A bright and airy
coffee shop.
Sabotage. 14, Exchequer
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016704789. A clothes shop
with some refreshingly differ-
ent looks on offer.
Shakes. 15, Dame Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. Dublin’s
very first milkshake bar has a
wealth of recipes to choose
from and very efficient staff.
Solas. 31, Wexford Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 014780583.
A cocktail bar with a bit of
outsider charm – and a very
nice lunch menu.
Soup Dragon. 168,
Capel Street - Dublin 1. Tel:
018723277. A great place for
hearty and creative soups,
as well as some indulgent
sweets.
South William. 52, South
William Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016725946. Trendy club with
a pie-themed food menu,
extensive cocktails and varied
club nights.
Sufi’s Café. 45-50, Lower
Stephen Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 016798577. A continen-
tal-style café with a secluded
atmosphere.
Sweeney’s. 2, Dame Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016350058.
The boutique hotel-cum-
cocktail bar and Jazz club has
recently undergone a very
good revamp.
The Arlington Hotel
and Legends. 16, Lord
Edward Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016708777. A popular tourist
hotel with Irish dancing seven
nights a week.
The Abbey Theatre. 26, lo-
wer Abbey Street – Dublin 1.
Tel: 018962335. Ireland’s Na-
tional Theatre is well-furnished
and has plenty going on.

Doyle’s
9, College Street – Dublin 2
Tel: 016710616
Even with the students away, this easy-going pub by day is still
hopping by night: DJs play an eclectic mix of sounds upstairs
and downstairs. There’s a spacious room available to hire for
private functions, and some top-notch events including the
long-running Ruby Sessions showcasing new songwriting talent
every Tuesday. Doyle’s is getting pretty popular outside student
circles too, and it’s easy to see why.
Opening hours: Open seven days a week, from 12:00 to 02:30
(23:00 Sunday).
Getting there: From the front gates of Trinity College (facing
onto Dame Street), turn right and follow the railings of the col-
lege as you turn onto College Street. After about two minutes,
you should see Doyles across the street on your left.
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The Bagel Factory. 34,
Lower Liffey Street – Dublin
1. Tel: 018782935. Shoppers
surely appreciate this conve-
nient place for grabbing bagels
on the go.
The Bagel Bar. Unit 1,
Custom House Square, IFSC
- Dublin 1. Tel: 016739923.
Great value bagels are served
with a smile at this Docklands
place.
The Bagel Factory. Lower
Mayor Street, IFSC - Dublin 1.
Tel: 016119730. There’s plenty
of variety in the bagels from
here, along with seating room if
you want to eat in.
The Bagel Factory. Nassua
Street. 2, Nassau Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 016611806. A
conveniently-located branch of
the popular bagel chain.
The Bachelor. 31, Bache-
lor’s Walk – Dublin 1. Tel:
018731238. A popular bar
right by the boardwalk.
The Bankers. 16, Trinity Stre-
et – Dublin 2. Tel: 016793697.
A welcoming little bar with a
great weekly comedy club.
The Church. Junction of Mary
Street and Jervis Street - Dublin
1. Tel: 018280102. Excellent
pub-cum-restaurant-cum-club
that ticks all the boxes.
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The Clarence Hotel. 6-8,
Wellington Quay - Dublin 2.
Tel: 014070800. One of the
city’s best hotels and home to
both the Tea Rooms and the
Octagon Bar.
The Czech Inn. Essex Gate,
Temple Bar - Dublin 2. Tel:
016711535. Czech-themed
bar with plenty to appeal to ev-
eryone, including an extensive
beer range.
The Dark Horse Inn. 1,
George’s Quay – Dublin 2. Tel:
016751862. Formerly known
as the White Horse Inn, this
old sea dog’s haunt has been
transformed into a cool venue
for jazz and other live music.
The Dawson Lounge. 25,
Dawson Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016771487. An antidote to
the trendiness of the Dawson
Street strip, The Dawson lounge
claims to be the smallest pub in
the city. We believe it.
The Dice Bar. 79, Queen
Street, Smithfield - Dublin 7.
Tel: 016746710. Part-owned
by fun loving criminal Huey
Morgan, this cool little bar has a
lot of noo yawk charm.
The Dragon. 64, South Great
George’s Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 014781590. A relatively
new kid on the gay bar block,
this pub has a packed event
programme.
The Duke. 8-9, Duke Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 876764657.
A nice large traditional pub
with good service and a trad
evening on Sundays.
The Flowing Tide/
Neptune Bar. 9, Abbey
Street Lower - Dublin 1. Tel:
018744108. Very popular with
the post-theatre crowd, and
home to a comedy club that’s
generating considerable buzz.
The Garage Bar. East Essex
Street, Temple Bar – Dublin
2. Tel: N/A. 1930s style
petrol pumps, sawdust on the
floor, and surprisingly good
cocktails.
The George. 89, George’s
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014782983. The grand dame
of Dublin gay bars is as popu-
lar as ever.
The Grafton Lounge.
Unit 2, Royal Hibernian Way,
Dawson Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 016796260. Opened
where the popular Cocoon
once stood, this has a rather
more laid-back feel than its
predecessor.
The Grand Social. 35,
Lower Liffey Street – Dublin 1.
Tel: 018740076. Since taking
over Pravda, this live music
bar – which hosts a range of
other events has gone from
strength to strength.
The Harbourmaster.
Customs House Dock, IFSC
- Dublin 1. Tel: 016701688.
Great coffee by day and a
crackling atmosphere by night
make this a winner.
The Hut. 159, Phibsboro
Road, Phibsboro – Dublin 7.
Tel: 018302238. A decidedly
old school bar – in a good
way. Friendly service and a
fine pint of Guinness are both
on offer.
The Long Hall. 51, South
Great Georges Street - Dublin
2. Tel: 014751590. A popular
pub with impeccable tradi-
tional credentials.
The Marble Bar. The
Westbury Hotel, Harry Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016791122.
Just off Grafton Street lies one
of the most relaxing and best-
staffed cocktail bars in the city.
The Mint Bar. Westin Hotel,
Westmoreland Street - Dublin
2. Tel: 016451322. This
underground bar has a cosy
atmosphere and great drinks –
try the elderflower Collins.
The Morgan Hotel. The
Morgan Hotel, 10, Fleet Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 014757166.
This place is very popular,
and it’s easy to see why – the
cocktails are frankly fantastic.
The Odeon. 57, Harcourt
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
014782088. With more
room to breathe, you can
appreciate the wonderfully
restored décor of this place all
the better – arrive before the
late-night rush.
The Pint. 28, Aston Quay
- Dublin 2. Tel: 018745255.
Neighbourhood bar with a
varied live music mix.
The Port House. 64, South
William Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016770298. A gorgeous little
tapas bar with candlelight, and
some innovative dishes.
The Palace Bar. 21, Fleet
Street, Temple Bar - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016717388. One of the
most welcoming traditional
pubs to survive in Dublin city
centre.
The Real Coffee Company.
Talbot Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
N/A. Like it says on the tin –
real coffee, making a real treat.
The Secret Bar. 3, Fade
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
017645681. The city’s worst-
kept secret doesn’t even need
a name badge to draw in the
punters.
The Streat. The Campshires,
North Wall Quay - Dublin 1.
Tel: 016700073. A nice little
café for grabbing a quick
coffee and watching the Dock-
lands traffic passing.
The Sweetest Thing. 17,
Bachelor’s Walk – Dublin 1.
Tel: 018720233. It’s high time
there was a dedicated choco-
late café in the heart of Dublin,
we say. These folks agree.
The Tea Garden. 7, Lower
Ormond Quay – Dublin 1. Tel:
0862191010. A veritable oa-
sis from noisy pubs and clubs
in the city centre, this place
is ideal for enjoying gourmet
teas or shisha.
The Workman’s Club. 10,
Wellington Quay – Dublin 2.
Tel: 016706692. One of the
city’s newest – and best – live
venues.
Thomas Reads. 1, Parlia-
ment Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
N/A. Still a very popular bar
among clued-in people who
don’t fancy the full-on Temple
Bar night out.
Toss’d. CHQ Building, Cu-
stom House Quay, Docklands
– Dublin 1. Tel: 018291607. A
great place for fresh noodles
and salads, Toss’d gets par-
ticularly busy at lunchtime.
Ukiyo. 7-9, Exchequer Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016334071.
Karaoke, sushi and cocktails
may be an unconventional
recipe, but it certainly works.
West Coast Coffee.
Bachelor’s Walk – Dublin 1.
Tel: N/A. A lovely little spot to
enjoy good coffee while look-
ing out onto the Liffey.
West Coast Coffee. West-
land Row – Dublin 2. Tel: N/A.
Just a few minutes walk from
Trinity, this place is a handy
spot for a cuppa away from
the bustle.
Wright’s Findlater
Howth. Findlater House,
Howth – County Dublin.
Tel: 018324488. A striking
outdoor facade offers a hint
at the stylish café bar that lies
within.
Dinner
101 Talbot. 101, Talbot Stre-
et - Dublin 1. Tel: 018745011.
Fresh and contemporary
Irish, continental and African
cuisine.
Acapulco. 7, South Great
Georges Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016770733. Popular Tex
Mex establishment with quality
ingredients.
Bar Italia. 26, Bloom’s
Lane, Lower Ormond Quay
- Dublin 1. Tel: 018741000.
An unpretentious Italian
restaurant with authentic, well-
prepared ingredients.
Boojum. Millenium Walkway,
Abbey Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018729499. A great little
burrito bar, which even offers
frozen margaritas.
Broadway Pizza Parlor.
Unit 6, Custom House
Square, IFSC - Dublin 1.
Tel: 016721812. It’s always
buzzing at this place – taste
the pizzas or calzonés to find
out why.
Burritos & Blues. 2,
Wexford Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 014254022. Heading to
a gig on this strip? This is a
great spot for a quick meal
beforehand.
Cactus Jacks. Millenium
Walkway, Middle Abbey Street
- Dublin 1. Tel: 018746198.
Fun Tex-Mex spot with an
outlet in Galway. Great
margaritas.
Café Azteca. 19-22, Lord
Edward Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016709476. Great burritos
and more are on offer from
this informal restaurant.
Café Carlo. 63, O’Con-
nell Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018880856. You can get
more than just Italian stuff at
this cosy, central spot – they
do some mean Irish dishes
too.
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Café des Irlandaise. 12,
George’s Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 017664567. So long
Cafebardeli, make way for this
new French restaurant.
Café de Topolis. 37,
Parliament Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 016704961. A wonder-
fully atmospheric pizzeria and
Italian restaurant.
Café Irie. 11, Fownes Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016725090.
Indie-esque coffee shop and
sandwich bar which shares a
building with lots of intriguing
stores.
Café Mao. 2-3, Chat-
ham Row - Dublin 2. Tel:
016704899. An excellent
Asian restaurant, with a
branch in Dun Laoghaire too.
Cafe Novo. The Westbury
Hotel, Harry Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016463353. An elegant
restaurant in one of the city’s
most-loved hotels.
Captain Americas. 44,
Grafton St - Dublin 2. Tel:
016715266. Long-standing
American style cookhouse
and bar.
Casa Nostra. 85, Malbo-
rough Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018728143. A relatively new
Italian kid on the block.
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Carluccio’s. 52, Dawson
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016333957. The first Irish
branch of a popular UK chain,
this venue blends a coffee
shop, foodhall and Italian
restaurant.
Chapter 1. 18, Parnell
Square North - Dublin 1. Tel:
018732266. Quite possibly
the best restaurant in this fine
city. Top food at very competi-
tive prices.
Chatham Brasserie.
Chatham Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016790055. A new new-york
style restaurant with a twist of
personality. Ideal for brunch.
Chez Max. 133, Baggot Stre-
et - Dublin 4. Tel: 016618899.
Max’s full-scale bistro is one
of the nicest spots on Baggot
Street.
Chez Max. 1, Palace Street -
Dublin 2. Tel: 016337215. A
wonderful little French bistro,
with an intimate atmosphere.
Ciao Bella Roma. 25,
Parliament Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016770004. A great place
for a late night, sit-down pizza
that’s fresh and authentic.
Cornucopia. 19 Wicklow
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016777583. An all-vegetarian
restaurant with lots of tricks up
its sleeve. Also offers a cook-
book for sale if the recipes
appeal to you.
Dunne & Crescenzi. 16,
South Frederick St - Dublin
2. Tel: 016773463. Popular
Italian wine bar and restaurant,
with an extensive range.
Fallon & Byrne. 2,
Exchequer Street - Dublin
2. Tel: 014721000. A mix of
wine bar, gourmet food hall
and high-class restaurant,
this place is packed with little
treats for yourself.
Fire. Mansion House,
Dawson Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016767200. Fire has food to
do its beautiful setting justice.
The flatbreads are particularly
worth a try.
Flanagan’s. 61, Upper
O’Connell Street – Dublin 1.
Tel: 8731388. A great family
restaurant in the shadow of
the spire.
FXB Restaurant. 2, Lower
Pembroke Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 016764606. A high-
quality steakhouse that also
does a mean bit of seafood
and offers great value.
Gotham Café. 8, South
Anne Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016795266. A menu packed
with delicious salads, innova-
tive pizzas and other treats
ensures Gotham is packed out
even on weeknights. A great
place for a weekend brunch.
Govindas. 83, Middle
Abbey Street - Dublin 1.
Tel: 018727463. Vegetarian
restaurant with a varied menu.
Branches are also on Merrion
Row and Aungier Street.
Green Nineteen. 19, Cam-
den Street Lower - Dublin 2.
Tel: 014789626. Popular good
value restaurant. All main
courses cost €10.
Gruel. 68, Dame Street -
Dublin, 2. Tel: 016707119.
Wilfully unpretentious and
hearty food. The ‘roast in a
roll’ is a lunchtime treat.
Hard Rock Cafè. 12,
Fleet Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016717777. Dublin’s outlet
of the popular franchise does
well from both tourists and
temple bar revellers in need
of a refuel.
Harry’s Mediterranean
Cafe & Wine Bar. 22,
Dawson Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
012808337. Popular post-
work café bar with a branch in
Dun Laoghaire.
Havana. Georges Street -
Dublin 2. Tel: 014005990. An
unpretentious tapas bar with a
Cuban twist.
Hell. 36, Wexford Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 1890456666.
A recently opened gem of a
pizza place, offering both eat-
in and take-away deals.
Honest to Goodness.
George’s Street Arcade,
George’s Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 016337727. Simple
home-style recipes and
great ingredients are an ideal
formula for a successful little
restaurant.
Il Posto. 10, Stephen’s
Green – Dublin 2. Tel:
016794769. Outstanding
Italian food is on offer here
in a very atmospheric under-
ground dining room.
Juice Café. 73, George’s
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014757856. A great spot for
veggie grub in the heart of
the city.
Just Off Francis. 78,
Thomas Street – Dublin 8. Tel:
014738807. A friendly restau-
rant serving a mix of Irish and
international cuisine – prices
are great for high-quality fare.
Koh. 7, Jervis Street,
Millenium Walkway - Dublin
1. Tel: 018146777. This Thai
restaurant and cocktail bar has
a constant hum of activity.
Kokoro Sushi Bento. 19,
Lower Liffey Street – Dublin 1.
Tel: 018728787. A great new
place for reasonably-priced
sushi.
Kudos. Clarion Hotel, IFSC
- Dublin 1. Tel: 014338866.
The Clarion’s Kudos restaurant
has considerable style.
Kylemore at the Spire.
1, Upper O’Connell Street –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018780498.
This Dublin institution has
benefited greatly from a major
sprucing-up.
La Cave. 28, Anne Street
South - Dublin 2. Tel:
016794409. Long standing
wine bar and restaurant with a
loyal clientele.
La Maison. 15, Castle Mar-
ket - Dublin 2. Tel: 01727258.
A dedicated French restaurant
opened where the much-loved
Maison des Gourmets once
stood.
La Med. 22, East Essex
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016707358. This promises a
bit of sunshine and delivers
with a selection of Italian and
international dishes.
Lagoona. Mayor Square,
IFSC - Dublin 1. Tel:
017918928. A burger and
a pint from here is an unex-
pected delight.
Le Bon Crubeen. 81-82,
Talbot Street - Dublin 1. Tel:
017040126. A stylish and
(thank heavens) affordable
brasserie, and a welcome ad-
dition to the northside.
Lemon. 66, South William
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016729044. Before a host
of pretenders started serving
crepes, there was this place,
which is still dishing up sa-
voury and sweet snacks from
South William Street.
Mamma’s Pizza. 4, Talbot
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: N/A.
Quick, hearty pizza on the go
will float anyone’s proverbial
boat.
Milano. 38, Dawson Street -
Dublin 2. Tel: 016707744. The
first outlet of Milano’s (Pizza
Express in the UK) to make it
over to these shores.
Milano. 6, Excise Walk,
Clarion Quay - Dublin 1. Tel:
016119012. A spacious and
airy branch of the successful
Milanos chain.
Mongolian BBQ. 7,
Anglesea Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016703802. An all-you-
can eat restaurant with fresh
Mongolian fare cooked in
front of you.
Munchies. Millenium
Walkway, Middle Abbey Street
- Dublin 1. Tel: 018733455.
The perfect spot for grabbing
a quick and healthy sandwich
on your break.
MYO. Lower Mayor
Street, IFSC - Dublin 1. Tel:
016721031. Create your own
wraps, sandwiches or even
pizzas from a good buffet of
ingredients at this innovative
new spot.
Nyona. 76, Dame Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 016707200. A
great place for truly Malaysian
cuisine.
O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar.
Custom House Square, Doc-
klands – Dublin 1. Tel: N/A.
The sausage toastie from this
branch of the O’Brien’s chain
is hard to beat.
Odessa. 13, Dame Court -
Dublin 2. Tel: 016707634. A
mouth-watering menu and a
laid back atmosphere makes
this a perfect ‘unwinding’
restaurant.
One Pico. 5/6, Mole-
sworth Place - Dublin 2. Tel:
016760300. A delightful little
restaurant, that knows it’s a
little bit special. Great French-
influenced food.
Pablo Picante. Pembroke
Market – Dublin 2. Tel: N/A.
Top-class burritos just off
South William Street.
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Pacino’s. 18, Suffolk Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016775651.
A very lively Italian restaurant
and club just off Grafton
Street.
Pasta Fresca. 2, Chatham
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016792402. Good value,
fresh Italian food in the heart
of the city.
Pichet. 14-15, Trinity Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: 016771060.
A popular restaurant and café
with a modern dining room.
Rustic Stone. 17, George’s
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
017079596. Dylan McGrath’s
new place has an emphasis on
straightforward, healthy fare.
Saba. 26-28, Clarendon Stre-
et - Dublin 2. Tel: 016792000.
One of Dublin’s coolest Thai
restaurants, with an award
winning cocktail bar to boot.
Salamanca. 1, St Andrew’s
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016774799. A fantastic long-
standing tapas restaurant.
Doesn’t usually take reserva-
tions.
Samsara Café Bar. 35,
Dawson Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016774444. Thai food café
bar, with a strong cocktail
menu.
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Sherie’s Café. 3, Lower
Abbey Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018747237. A welcoming café
bar that’s open conveniently
late.
Siam Thai. 14-15, St
Andrew’s Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 016773363. Fresh,
healthy and enjoyable Thai
cuisine is served amid stylish
surroundings.
Sushi King. Baggot Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016449836.
Cheap – and tasty – sushi will
always appeal to tastebuds.
This smaller Baggot place is
ideal for grab-and-go.
Sushi King. 13, Daw-
son Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016752000. You can grab
a seat at this outlet from the
increasingly-popular Sushi
King.
Swai. Unit B, The Campshires,
North Wall Quay - Dublin 1.
Tel: 018561633. A modern
Malaysian restaurant set with
views over the Liffey.
Taste. 39, South Wil-
liam Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 016798475. Simple,
straightforward-but-tasty food
served up by friendly staff.
The Angler’s Rest.
Strawberry Beds, Castlek-
nock – County Dublin. Tel:
018204351. Elegance is the
predominant theme at this
easy-going restaurant.
The Bad Ass Café. Temple
Bar Square, Temple Bar - Du-
blin 2. Tel: 016712596. There
are great pizzas to be tasted,
along with plenty of unpreten-
tious fare at this spot in Temple
Bar Square.
The Cedar Tree. 11, St
Andrew’s Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016772121. An authentic
Lebanese restaurant with a rich
and intriguing décor. An early
bird menu also offers good
value.
The Chilli Club. 1 Anne’s
Lane, South Anne Street -
Dublin 2. Tel: 016773721.
Reportedly Dublin’s first Thai
restaurant, and still a popular
choice.
The Coffee Co. 13, Dame
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016797141. This place does
exactly what it says on the tin: a
great cup of the black stuff.
The Epicurean Food Hall.
Corner of Liffey Street and
Middle Abbey Street – Dublin
1. Tel: N/A. You’ll find a great
selection of food from across a
range of traditions at this hall.
The Exchequer. 3-5, Ex-
chequer Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016706856. Brilliantly restored
hotel bar with a very strong
food menu using Irish-sourced
ingredients.
The Farm. 3, Dawson Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016718654.
This organic-themed restaurant
also has a pleasant little cocktail
menu.
The Italian Connection.
95, Talbot Street – Dublin 1.
Tel: 018787125. A lovely,
wholesome restaurant with a
cosy dining room.
The Italian Corner. 23,
Wellington Quay – Dublin
2. Tel: 016719114. One of
Temple Bar’s favourite Italian
joints.
The Mill Stone. 39,
Dame Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016799931. An intimate, warm
restaurant with some surpris-
ingly creative pizzas.
The Pantry. 64, Talbot Street
– Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. This hid-
den gem does one of the best
breakfasts in the city.
The Pig’s Ear. 4, Nassua
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016703865. An excellent new
little bistro, with hearty fare
and charming views of Trinity
College.
The Steps of Rome. 1,
Chatham Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016705630. A great place for
hot slices of pizza to go.
Kennedy’s
31, Westland Row - Dublin 2
Tel: 016799077
Between the club downstairs and
the more traditional main bar up top,
Kennedy’s should have something for
anyone. The ground floor an old-school
place, with good Guinness, plenty of
wooden furniture, a relaxed vibe, some
of the best pub grub in town – trust us,
you’ll have to sneak out early to grab
a table. A particularly warming bang-
ers and mash makes our day, as does
the friendly service too. By night, The
Underground venue brings part animals
and rising DJs to enjoy late nights in a
cool industrial.

Open Monday to Saturday from 12:00

to late. Nightclub open Friday and Sat-
urday from 23:00 to 02:30.
Getting there: From Pearse Street DART
station (facing onto Westland Row),
turn left and head up the street towards
Merrion Square. Kennedy’s will be on
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The Unicorn. 12, Mer-
rion Row - Dublin 2. Tel:
016624757. Established long
ago and still going strong, the
Unicorn repays Dubliners’
continued affection with hearty
Italian fare.
The Winding Stair. 40,
Lower Ormond Quay - Dublin
1. Tel: 018726576. The
restaurant above this well-
loved bookshop has gone all
upmarket in recent years, with
considerable success. Some
great value lunch deals are
on offer.
Thunder Road Café. Fleet
Street, Temple Bar - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016794057. A big restau-
rant with big portions and big
rock’n’roll playing.
Toscana. 3, Cork Hill
Dame Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016709785. Authentic Tuscan
food served in very-pleasant
surroundings.
Toto. 8, Talbot Street – Dublin
1. Tel: N/A. A surprisingly nice
restaurant and pizzeria.
Town Bar & Grill. 21,
Kildare Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016624800. A fun New York
style eatery, Town’s strong
menu and service ensures it
packs out most evenings.
Trocadero. 3, St Andrew’s
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
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016775545. The famous
restaurant for a special
pre-theatre meal is still going
strong.
Urban Picnic. George’s
Street Arcade, George’s
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. A
wilfully unpretentious spot for
cheap eats.
Venu. 2, Anne’s Lane, South
Anne Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016706755. This brasserie-
cum-cocktail bar is nothing if
not stylish, with both the food
and cocktail menus having
plenty of appeal.
Wolfes. 153, Capel Street
- Dublin 1. Tel: 018749570.
This lovely little food and
wine store has a cosy feel and
plenty of treats - it’s now serv-
ing dinner too.
Yamamori Sushi. 38-39,
Lower Ormond Quay - Dublin
1. Tel: 018720003. Excellent
spot for sushi from the same
folks behind the George’s
Street restaurant.
After Dinner
Amir’s Delights. 5,
Bloom’s Lane, Ormond Quay
– Dublin 1. Tel: 0863536404.
Excuse the pun, but this is a
delightful little place for enjoy-
ing Turkish coffee or shisha.
Anseo. 18, Camden
Street Lower - Dublin 2.
Tel: 014751321. A very
old-school music bar that also
features a regular comedy
club.
Bowes Bar. 31, Fleet Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: 016714038.
An old-school pub, with a
warm welcome and a fine
collection of whiskeys.
Café en Seine. 40, Dawson
St - Dublin 2. Tel: 016774017.
The club-cum-restaurant is as
enjoyable as ever.
Dandelion. St Stephens
Green West - Dublin 2. Tel:
014760870. A popular club
with cheap cocktails, celeb
appearances and contempo-
rary music.
Darky Kellys. The Harding
Hotel, Fishamble Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: N/A. The official
bar and bistro of the Harding
Hotel.
Doheny & Nesbitt’s. 5,
Baggot Street Lower - Dublin
2. Tel: 016762945. The clas-
sic local-for-a-listers is a lot
bigger than it used to be, but it
still consistently packs out.
Doyles. 9, College Street -
Dublin 2. Tel: 016710616.
A traditional bar by day and
student mecca by night.
Opens late at weekends.
Dylanbar. The Dylan Hotel,
Eastmoreland Place - Dublin
4. Tel: 016603000. A stylish
cocktail bar that’s worth the
journey out to D4.
Ely. CHQ, IFSC, Docklands
- Dublin 1. Tel: 016768986.
Another branch of the suc-
cessful Ely wine bar chain.
Ely Wine Bar. 22, Ely Place
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016768986.
Ever-trendy wine bar with
a hearty food menu and an
impressive range.
Fixx Coffee House Daw-
son Street. 17, Dawson
Street – Dublin 2. Tel: N/A.
A great place to enjoy award-
winning coffee.
Gilbert & Wright,
Malahide. 1, Ross Lane,
Malahide – County Dublin. Tel:
018456580. There’s a hint of
70s retro chic at this stylish
bar in a seaside village.
Gin Palace. 42, Middle
Abbey Street - Dublin 1. Tel:
018748881. Obviously a
place for some gourmet gins,
but you’ll find a lively bar and
some nice tapas here too.
Grand Central. 10/11,
O’Connell Street - Dublin 1.
Tel: 018728658. A Dublin
landmark, this place is packed
out by post-work drinkers
most evenings.
Hairstyle. 12, South
William Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 016706202. Want a chic
haircut? Just hop in here.
Kennedy’s. 31, West-
land Row – Dublin 2. Tel:
016611124. You’ll find this
place packed out at lunch-
times – they do some of the
best pub-grub in town, and
have a hopping late club too.
La Cuvé. Burton Hall, Mayor
Square, IFSC - Dublin 1. Tel:
016054912. A renamed and
revamped wine bar in the
heart of the docklands.
La Dolce Vita. 5, Music Hall,
Cow’s Lane – Dublin 2. Tel:
017079786. A wonderful little
café and wine bar just away
from the bustle of Temple Bar.
Madigan’s. 4, Lower
Abbey Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018745456. A traditional pub
with a good pint to offer.
Munchies. 2, South
William Street – Dublin. Tel:
018733455. The original
Munchies restaurant, this
place has recently started
serving late night tapas.
O’Donoghues. 15,
Merrion Row - Dublin 2. Tel:
016607194. A legendary
trad music pub that was loved
by The Dubliners, and is still
popular today.
Olesya’s Wine Bar. 18,
Exchequer Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016724087. Well-stocked
wine bar with a mix of Irish
and continental fare.
Pantibar. 7-8, Capel Street
- Dublin 1. Tel: 018740710.
The fabulous Panti presides
over this popular gay bar.
Peter’s Pub. 1, John-
son Place – Dublin 2. Tel:
016778588. A surprisingly
cool little city-centre bar.
Ron Black’s. 25, Dawson
Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016728231‎. A still-chic
cocktail and champagne bar.
Rush Bar. 65, South
William Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 016719542. It’s not as
frantic as the name suggests,
but that’s no criticism of this
well-run bar.
Shebeen Chic. 4, South
Great George’s Street - Dublin
2. Tel: 016799667. Don’t let
the shabby décor fool you –
this is a very happening bar
and restaurant.
Simon’s Place. 22, South
Great George’s Street - Dublin
2. Tel: 016797821. A bohe-
mian café with lots of charm
and delightful cheesecake.
Taste of Emilia. 1, Lower
Liffey Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
0876402448. A great place for
a rustic, Italian-style aperitif.
The Baggot Inn. 143, Lower
Baggot Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016618758. A much-loved
older pub that’s received a
successful renovation in recent
years.
The Bailey. 2, Duke Street -
Dublin 2. Tel: 016773055. This
hip place also serves a nice
little food menu.
The Bank. 20-22, College
Green - Dublin 2. Tel:
016770677. This lovingly-
restored bank building now
houses a very popular bar and
restaurant.
The Bernard Shaw. 50/51,
South Richmond Street -
Dublin 2. Tel: 0857128342.
Imagine an old-man bar on
powerful hallucinogens. It’s
better than you think.
The Bleeding Horse. 24,
Camden Street Upper - Dublin
2. Tel: 014752705. One of
the oldest pubs in the city,
this place is spacious, grand
and lively.
The Bloody Stream. 14,
West Pier, Howth – Dublin
13. Tel: 018395076. A cosy
pub that makes the most of its
setting, just a few short yards
away from the picturesque
Howth Harbour.
The Boar’s Head. 149,
Capel Street - Dublin 1. Tel:
014752705. A very popular
spot for lunch and a pint, this
is also fun to visit after work.
The Brazen Head. 20,
Bridge Street - Dublin 8. Tel:
016779549. Apparently the
oldest pub in Dublin, this
place does great food and has
friendly staff.
The Celt. 81, Talbot Street –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018788655. A
welcoming, traditional pub.
The Clarendon. 32,
Clarendon Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016170060. A stylish bar
with some nice grub during
lunchtime and early evening.
The Confession Box.
Malborough Street – Dublin 1.
Tel: N/A. Don’t be put off by
the genuinely teeny interior.
Staff is efficient, and it’s great
fun here once the trad session
gets going.
The Foggy Dew. 1,
Fownes Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016779328. A traditional bar
that’s retained its atmosphere
through modernisation. Still
great for a singsong on special
nights.
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The Front Lounge. 33,
Parliament Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016704112. A relatively
quiet – but nonetheless fun
– gay bar.
The FXB Bull & Castle.
Christchurch Place - Dublin
2. Tel: 014751122. A huge
gastropub with a great range
of craft beers.
The Gaiety Theatre. South
King Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016771717. This stately old
theatre is host to some inno-
vative shows and musicals.
The Gingerman. 40,
Fenian Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016766388. Inspired by
the JP Dunleavy novel, this
place has a strong literary
theme and a warm, moody
atmosphere.
The Globe. 11, South Great
Georges Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016711220. Also home to the
popular student night Rí-Rá,
the Globe is a consistently-
packed bar with a friendly vibe
all round.
The Good Bits. 1,
Store Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018197635. Formerly known
as Radio City, this live venue
remains hugely popular.
The Hairy Lemon. 42,
Lower Stephen Street -
Dublin 2. Tel: 016797724. An
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extensive pub with plenty of
nooks and crannies for a quiet
conversation.
The International. 23,
Wicklow Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016779250. Home to the leg-
endary International Comedy
Club and a very nice little bar
in its own right.
The Market Bar. 14a,
Fade Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016139094. No piped music,
a tapas menu, and a surreal
decorative display of foot mea-
sures. You can’t accuse it of
being unoriginal!
The Old Stand. 37,
Exchequer Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016777220. Apparently a
favoured haunt of Michael Col-
lins in the day, you’ll see why
from a visit to this traditional
pub.
The Olympia Theatre. 172,
Dame Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
016793323. The popular live
venue and theatre still heaves
with action on gig nights.
The Ormond Wine Bar. 6,
Ormond Quay Upper - Dublin
7. Tel: 018749778. A recently-
opened gem, this place has
frankly stunning décor and a
great range of wines.
The Pembroke. 31-32, Lo-
wer Pembroke Street – Dublin
2. Tel: N/A. A handily-located
pub with plenty of character
and some interesting design
features.
The Plough. Lower Abbey
Street – Dublin 1. Tel: N/A. A
cosy and charming pub that
reopened its doors to a grate-
ful public in 2008.
The Porter House. 16-18,
Parliament Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016798495. You’ll find a
breathtaking array of beers at
this massive pub/brewery.
The Purty Kitchen. 34,
Essex Street East - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016770945. A large pub
and club with live music.
The Quays. 11-12,
Temple Bar – Dublin 2. Tel:
016713922. Get over the
griping about Temple Bar
being a tourist trap, and you’ll
find this pub very nice for a
night out.
The Stag’s Head. 1,
Dame Court - Dublin 2. Tel:
016793701. Space is at a
premium here but it’s worth
persevering – once you sit
down, this old-school pub is
impossible to leave.
The Temple Bar. 2,
Temple Bar - Dublin 2. Tel:
016725286. A consistently
packed tourist pub, this of-
fers live music and plenty of
atmosphere.
The Turks Head. Junction
of Parliament Street and Essex
Gate, Temple Bar - Dublin 2.
Tel: 876764657. Criminally
underrated nightspot with
lashings of atmosphere and a
fun crowd.
The Village. 26, Wex-
ford Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
014758555. A worthy addi-
tion to the Camden/Wicklow
Street Strip, this place has
booze, music and atmosphere
in abundance.
The Woolshed. Unit 4,
Parnell Centre, Parnell Street
- Dublin 1. Tel: 018724325. A
popular sports bar with many
drinks promotions on quieter
nights.
The Vaults. 1, Harbourma-
ster Place, IFSC - Dublin
1. Tel: 016054700. This
sprawling venue features a
restaurant, bar, and late night
club at weekends.
The Temple Bar Hotel.
13-17, Fleet Street, Temple Bar
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016773333.
Handy, centrally-located hotel
with some good last-minute
deals.
TGI Fridays. St Stephens
Green West - Dublin 2. Tel:
014781233. Cheap cocktails
and a consistently-lively
atmosphere make this a handy
hangout for the young.
West Coast Coffee. 21,
Lower Camden Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 014756144. Whether
you’re sobering up – or just
trying to stay awake – this cof-
fee shop is mighty handy.
Whelans. 25, Wexford Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 014780766.
A long-standing indie music
pub, this place is increasingly
featuring innovative live acts.
Late Night
Abbey Court Hostel. 29,
Bachelor’s Walk – Dublin 1.
Tel: 018780700. Good budget
accommodation by the Liffey
with free wifi.
Alexander Hotel. Merrion
Square – Dublin 2. Tel:
016073900. A handy place to
stay just off Nassau Street.
Boomerang’s Bar and
Night Club. 13, Fleet Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: 016773333. A
popular late spot in the heart
of Temple Bar.
Brooks Hotel. 59-63,
Drury Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
012788093. A boutique hotel
just off Grafton Street, you
say? Yeah, we’ll take that.
Buck Whalleys. 67, Lower
Leeson Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016334200. Popular wine bar,
now with a full bar license and
late opening.
Camden Court Hotel.
Lower Camden Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 014759666. Good
accommodation at a competi-
tive price.
Celtic Lodge. 81-82,
Talbot Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018788810. Great facilities,
bars and restaurants nearby,
and a spot by the Luas are all
in this establishment’s favour.
Citi Hotel. Dame Street. 46-
49, Dame Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 016794455. Sitting within
a stone’s throw of the Central
Bank, this place is hard to top
for location.
Club Nassua. 1-2, Nassua
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016794388. The ‘home of
the slow set’ plays old school
hits from the 1980s and other
decades every week.
Copper Face Jacks. 29,
Harcourt Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
867816251. Many a romance
has begun (and ended) in this
heaving Dublin club.
Crawdaddy. Old Harcourt
Street Train Station, Harcourt
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
014780225. An intimate live
venue downstairs at the POD
complex.
Day’s Inn. 95-98, Talbot
Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018749202. A handily
located hotel, particularly for
02 concert-goers.
Dtwo Nightclub. 60,
Harcourt Street – Dublin 2.
Tel: 014764603. A popular
bar and nightclub for hard-
pressed office workers.
Gilbert & Wright,
Dun Laoghaire. 128,
Lower Georges Street, Dun
Laoghaire – County Dublin.
Tel: 016636148. One of the
newest additions to the Dun
Laoghaire social scene has
drawn new nightlife-lovers to
the seaside town.
Grafton Capitol Hotel.
Lower Stephen Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 016481100. Good
rooms, great rates, and helpful
staff – it’s all anyone really
needs from a city-centre hotel.
Harcourt Hotel. Harcourt
Street. 60, Harcourt Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: 014783677.
Tired after a night on the tiles?
Rest your head here.
Jacob’s Inn Hostel. 21,
Talbot Place – Dublin 1. Tel:
018555660. A welcoming,
youth-orientated hostel.
Kinlay House Hostel.
2-12, Lord Edward Street –
Dublin 2. Tel: 016796644. A
very handy place to kip just off
the edge of Dame Street.
Harding Hotel. Fishamble
Street, Christchurch - Dublin
2. Tel: 016796500. This
place has all the benefits of a
location just on the edge of
Temple bar, but without all the
noise you’d get right in the
centre of it.
Hotel Isaacs. 1, Store
Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018134700. A handy little ho-
tel for anyone in the O’Connell
Street area, with a great live
venue in The Good Bits.
Howl at the Moon. 7-8, Lo-
wer Mount Street - Dublin 2.
Tel: 016345460. A spacious
club with many levels – and
lots going on most evenings.
Ice Bar. Four Seasons Hotel,
Simmonscourt Road - Dublin
4. Tel: 016654000. You can
now get top-drawer sushi at
this stylish cocktail bar – we’re
amazed nobody thought of the
combination before.
Krystle. 21-25, Harcourt
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
014784066. A club clearly
aiming for the high-class, high-
spending market, and hitting it
right on the button.
Lillies Bordello. Adam
Court, Grafton Street - Dublin
2. Tel: 016799204. The
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playground for the super-rich
is increasingly letting in the
hoi-polloi. Just don’t try ap-
proaching the celebs.
Mezza. 13, Parliament Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 016706424.
Late night Lebanese cuisine is
understandably popular.
Molloy’s. 59, Talbot Street –
Dublin 1. Tel: 018550017. An
old-school Irish pub.
North Star Hotel.
Amiens Street, Dublin 1. Tel:
018363136. A convenient
location makes this an ideal
place for travellers by bus.
O’Callaghan Davenport
Hotel. Fenian Street – Dublin
2. Tel: 016073900. A great,
cosy hotel bar makes this
place a winner.
O’Shea’s Hotel. 19,
Talbot Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
014568901. A hotel promis-
ing great food, drink and fun
within walking distance of
O’Connell Street.
Paramount Hotel. Par-
liament Street & Essex Gate,
Temple Bar – Dublin 2. Tel:
014179900. This Temple Bar
Hotel is just as lively as you’d
expect.
Raddisson Blu Hotel.
Golden Lane – Dublin 2. Tel:
N/A. A very impressive hotel
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within a short walk of the city
centre.
Rí-Rá. 11, South Great
Georges Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016711220. A hugely popular
student nightclub.
Ripley Court Hotel. 37,
Talbot Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018365892. A new three-star
hotel based in the centre of
the city.
Sin. 17-19, Sycamore Street
- Temple Bar - Dublin 2. Tel:
016334232. Uber-popular
Temple Bar nightclub with a
mixed music policy.
The Abbey Hotel. 52, Mid-
dle Abbey Street – Dublin 1.
Tel: 018728188. Good quality,
good value accommodation
right on the Luas line and in a
central location.
The Academy. 57, Middle
Abbey Street – Dublin 2. Tel:
014751895. A cool club and
live venue that makes the
most of its space.
The Button Factory.
Curved Street, Temple Bar -
Dublin 2. Tel: 016709202.
The refurbished and revamped
Temple Bar Music Centre is a
great place for smaller gigs.
The Drury Court Hotel.
28-30, Lower Stephen Street
– Dublin 2. Tel: 014751988.
Sitting close to the heart of
the city, this is a lively hotel
with some delicious food on
offer too.
The Mezz. 23, Eustace Street,
Temple Bar - Dublin 2. Tel:
016707655. Formerly the
mezzanine bar, this Temple
Bar club is winning many new
converts.
The Sugar Club. 8, Lower
Leeson Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016787188. An intimate live
venue with comfy seating,
a pleasant bar, and a strong
event line-up.
The Twisted Pepper. 54,
Middle Abbey Street - Dublin
1. Tel: 018734038. This venue
gives a welcome stage to
some cutting edge electronic
musicians and DJs. Regular
club nights Pogo and Mud are
also great fun.
The Wright Venue. Airside,
Swords - Co. Dublin. Tel:
018900099. A gigantic,
Miami-style club. Buses are
available as transport to the
venue from the city centre.
Tramco Brewery. 121,
Lower Rathmines Road -
Dublin 6. Tel: 014968050. A
purveyor of craft beer by day
and hip student club by night,
this place ticks two very differ-
ent boxes very well.
Trinity Lodge Hotel. 12,
South Frederick Street – Du-
blin 2. Tel: 016170900. A ho-
tel with excellently appointed
rooms in a great location.
Tripod. Old Harcourt Street
Train Station, Harcourt Street
- Dublin 2. Tel: 014763374.
One of the best clubs and
live venues in the city, Tripod
hosts some top international
acts along with more offbeat
artists.
Vanilla Nightclub. 19-21,
Morehampton Road – Dublin
4. Tel: 016739805. A stylish
boutique club with great
private booths.
Wrights Café Bar. The
Plaza, Swords – County
Dublin. Tel: 018406744. One
of Ireland’s original superpubs
remains a fun place both for a
cocktail (try the Wright Flirt) or
good Irish food.
Wynns Hotel. 35-39, Lower
Abbey Street – Dublin 1. Tel:
018745131. A very comfort-
able hotel that still manages to
have a lovely historic feel.
Zaytoon. 14-15, Parliament
Street - Dublin 2. Tel:
016773595. One of the best
kebab places in Dublin, and
just off Temple Bar. Enough
said.
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