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Whelan's

Whelan's

Pub and Music Venue€€€
Dublin
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8.7/10
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    WhatToDo D.
    "Great Guinness, great gigs!"(2 Tips)
    Peter D.
    "Nice pint of Guinness."(2 Tips)
    Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals
    "4 very distinctly different along with a smoking area upstairs"(2 Tips)
    Renata B.
    "Crowded on weekends"(2 Tips)
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  • Christopher L.heart icon on user image
    Christopher LoesslNovember 17, 2016
    Been here three times and every time found a new room/floor to explore. It already became my favourite bar the first time I was there. Must visit if you are into rock!
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  • Jim H.
    Jim HealyFebruary 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Whelan's is probably the best small music venue in Dublin. You can find local and international acts playing there every night. And you might just meet your future wife or husband there.
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  • Florian I.heart icon on user image
    Florian IsachsenJune 17, 2016
    Great venue for concerts! Small and up-close with the artists, wonderful atmosphere, nice people.
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  • Joakheart icon on user image
    JoakMarch 26, 2014
    Great venue. Music, staff, people rocks. Good smoking area. One of the best places in Dublin.
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  • Masha K.heart icon on user image
    Masha KrupskayaNovember 5, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    great for music any day. bigger acts sell out in a flash, but they also have regular small bands gigs.
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  • Peter D.
    Peter DoneganMarch 30, 2012
    Nice pint of Guinness. Decent smoking area upstairs. Lovely little bar on level 3 if, you can get up there. ;)
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  • I Wanna Go There
    I Wanna Go ThereOctober 25, 2011
    turns into an alternative/indie/rock dance bar just to hang out with your mates. e sure to be there before 10pm on weekends to avoid paying to get in You & everyone else to lol. Read more
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  • Spotted by Locals - city guides by locals
    4 very distinctly different along with a smoking area upstairs which is reminiscent of the average stage door back lane. Read more
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  • Kim P.heart icon on user image
    Kim PhamJuly 12, 2015
    Great venue to see live acts!
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  • Luca SIDDHARTA R.heart icon on user image
    Luca SIDDHARTA RubertoJanuary 1, 2015
    Friendly place, Free WiFi and everyday live music for enjoying the night together
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  • Imogen C.heart icon on user image
    Imogen CJuly 9, 2015
    Live varied music, cosy feel
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  • Renato D.heart icon on user image
    Renato DellMay 19, 2017
    Live music, beers and friendly staff. Great place.
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  • ConciergeQ
    ConciergeQFebruary 5, 2011
    What is your favorite indoor activity in Dublin? Kojii Helnwein, Model, Actress & Singer: "Seeing a great local band play in any of Dublin's venues especially Whelan's." Read more
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  • Patrick P.heart icon on user image
    Patrick PeaseMay 2, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Late night service and the best live gigs nightly in the city, need I say more?
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  • Julie M.heart icon on user image
    Julie Moyle3 weeks ago
    Iconic Dublin music venue & great bar. Lovely staff.
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  • Caroline S.heart icon on user image
    Caroline SmithSeptember 23, 2016
    One of the best places for music in Dublin!
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  • Laura B.heart icon on user image
    Laura BosSeptember 17, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The place to be in Dublin for live music.
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  • Ruairi K.
    Ruairi KeoghAugust 26, 2013
    Check out www.wildturkeymash.com for free ( they shouldn't be) gigs in Dublin in September 2013
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    RickOctober 27, 2017
    Great music and excellent ale selection.
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  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MurphyMarch 14, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Good gigs, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices.
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  • Ben M.heart icon on user image
    Ben MartinMarch 5, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Amazing bands, beers and company. Must visit-type-place.
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  • Kevin D.heart icon on user image
    Kevin DelemmeMarch 12, 2017
    Good music venue with different scenes
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  • Cynthia E.
    Cynthia ErozaApril 13, 2014
    The music is amazing! I just loved it!
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  • David H.heart icon on user image
    David HoltzDecember 17, 2016
    Even when there's not live music, the tunes are quality.
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  • Steven L.
    Steven LouieFebruary 7, 2010
    Great any night of the week, but Fridays and Saturdays make it in before 11pm to avoid cover charges.
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  • Susanna C.heart icon on user image
    Susanna CoronelOctober 5, 2018
    Great place for live music.
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  • Lucas G.heart icon on user image
    Lucas GurattiDecember 5, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Best music in town.
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  • Mashaheart icon on user image
    MashaApril 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great venue! Or a mix of venues, to be precise.
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  • Trbheart icon on user image
    TrbApril 20, 2015
    Best place in town for live music
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  • Alessandra A.heart icon on user image
    Alessandra AlêJanuary 12, 2018
    Great music! Lovely place
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  • WhatToDo D.heart icon on user image
    WhatToDo DublinJanuary 19, 2015
    Great Guinness, great gigs!
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  • Cata d.heart icon on user image
    Cata de LeonMarch 25, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    The place is cool but the music that night wasn't so good
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  • Renata B.
    Renata BarcelosMarch 11, 2010
    My favorite spot in Dublin; good music, beer, people... Crowded on weekends but great fun anyway
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  • Paddy O.heart icon on user image
    Paddy O'ReillyDecember 21, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Get into the front bar before 9:30 to get in to the venue free
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  • Kate G.heart icon on user image
    Kate GreyMay 19, 2018
    Very crowded, many douchies, weak drinks, but the music selection makes it all up
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  • Jan S.
    Jan SuchdomilýApril 22, 2014
    Great buskers gigs every Thursday
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  • Bob K.heart icon on user image
    Bob KargerApril 5, 2015
    Staff & choice of drinks!!
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  • Ben F.
    Ben FarrFebruary 12, 2011
    Look out for the statue at the end of the bar. Scares the beejaysus out of me every time.
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  • Laura P.
    Laura PradoDecember 28, 2013
    Friday indie club, great music!
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  • Ilaria O.heart icon on user image
    Ilaria OmiJune 4, 2018
    This is a Nice One!
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  • Micky o.
    Micky okoMay 12, 2019
    Whelan's was always overrated. Pack them in. Charge €10 entry (even if you're only going to the bar part)
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  • Esteve M.
    Esteve MarcóOctober 15, 2013
    Good music & good beers!
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  • John G.heart icon on user image
    John GrahamAugust 6, 2014
    Music excellent
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  • Daniel M.
    Daniel Mc LaughlinJanuary 19, 2012
    What a great pint of Guinness!!! Never realized how much I'd missed it...
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  • Paddy D.
    Paddy DunneOctober 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Pour a great Guinness here. Top notch.
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  • Thiago F.heart icon on user image
    Thiago FerreiraNovember 15, 2014
    Great place
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  • C G.heart icon on user image
    C GatenhousenSeptember 24, 2018
    Comedy on a Monday night
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  • Karol K.
    Karol KarpinskiDecember 6, 2012
    Mad Men - good time
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  • Merciless 5.
    Merciless 526October 11, 2023
    Municipal Waste & Gel
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