Discover Ireland's Most Interesting Bars

The Temple Bar Pub, Dublin's iconic red landmark since 1840, offers live Irish music 24/7, Ireland's largest whiskey collection, and a lively atmosphere. Enjoy craft beers, fresh oysters, and toasties in the heart of the city's cultural quarter.

A theatrical Victorian‑inspired cocktail lounge on Dawson Street, Peruke & Periwig mesmerizes with velvet, mahogany, and even an 18th‑century wig or two — where every drink feels like stepping into history.

r.i.o.t. is a buzzing city-center dive bar with a Brooklyn vibe—neon lights, street art, and retro cocktails like Devils Reject & Dirty Diana. Ranked among Europe’s best, it hosts top DJs, pool, darts, and arcade games for non-stop fun.

Bar 1661 is a fiercely independent Dublin cocktail haven celebrating Ireland’s native spirit, poitín. Cozy yet bold, this stylish Northside venue serves inventive drinks like the iconic Belfast Coffee and barrel‑aged Irish cocktails.

The Back Page in Phibsborough is a lively sports pub with epic pizza, a buzzing beer garden, arcade games & weekend Quiz + Bingo! Enjoy brunch, pints, karaoke, darts, ping pong & more. Open daily—game on!

A stunning 18th-century church transformed into a vibrant bar and restaurant, offering Irish cuisine, live traditional music, and a unique historic ambiance in the heart of Dublin.

A sleek, modern cocktail bar in the heart of Cork serving creative, expertly balanced drinks in a stylish, upbeat setting — perfect for late-night cocktails, dates, and refined after-work drinks.

Step into The Long Hall—a Victorian gem lit by warm gas-lit glow, rich mahogany carvings, beveled mirrors, and golden accents. One of Dublin’s oldest pubs, where history and pints of Guinness flow side by side.

A refined neighbourhood wine bar in Cork’s city centre, Cask is all about carefully sourced wines, seasonal small plates and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere that rewards lingering conversations and thoughtful drinking.

Step into The Chelsea Drugstore—a stylish, bohemian-chic cocktail bar in a repurposed early-1900s pharmacy on George’s Street. Dual-level dives, inventive drinks, and mellow grooves make this Dublin staple feel both secretive and social.

Opium is a vibrant three-story hotspot in Dublin, serving bold pan-Asian & Thai flavors like Mekong duck. With a stylish cocktail bar & the lush Botanical Garden terrace, it’s perfect for dining by day and partying by night.

Discover Vintage Cocktail Club—a 1920s-inspired speakeasy hidden behind a discreet Temple Bar door. Over three cozy floors and a rooftop terrace, it serves award-winning cocktails and elegant bites in timeless surroundings.

Ireland’s iconic “oldest pub” in Dublin — firelit nooks, live trad music nightly, hearty stews & pints flowing where Joyce and rebels once wandered.

A vibrant Latin American-inspired cocktail bar in Cork’s Victorian Quarter blending bold, creative drinks with buzzing vibes, lush small plates and upbeat music — a must-visit for drinks lovers seeking style and flavour.

A bold, high-energy pub & steakhouse born in Crumlin, Dublin — where McGregor’s swagger meets live DJs, fiery décor, and signature cocktails in a modern, immersive setting.

Café en Seine, near Trinity College Dublin, is an elegant Art Nouveau bar featuring gilded ceilings, lush greenery, and intimate nooks across three floors. Enjoy signature cocktails curated by Ireland's 2021 World Class Bartender of the Year,