Whelan's
Pub and Music Venue€€€€
Dublin
"Great Guinness, great gigs!"(2 Tips)
"Nice pint of Guinness."(2 Tips)
"4 very distinctly different along with a smoking area upstairs"(2 Tips)
"Crowded on weekends"(2 Tips)
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Christopher LoesslNovember 17, 2016Been 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!
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.- Florian IsachsenJune 17, 2016Great venue for concerts! Small and up-close with the artists, wonderful atmosphere, nice people.
JoakMarch 26, 2014Great venue. Music, staff, people rocks. Good smoking area. One of the best places in Dublin.
great for music any day. bigger acts sell out in a flash, but they also have regular small bands gigs.- Peter DoneganMarch 30, 2012Nice pint of Guinness. Decent smoking area upstairs. Lovely little bar on level 3 if, you can get up there. ;)
I Wanna Go ThereOctober 25, 2011turns 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- Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsNovember 14, 20144 very distinctly different along with a smoking area upstairs which is reminiscent of the average stage door back lane. Read more
Luca SIDDHARTA RubertoJanuary 1, 2015Friendly place, Free WiFi and everyday live music for enjoying the night together
Late night service and the best live gigs nightly in the city, need I say more?
ConciergeQFebruary 5, 2011What 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
Ruairi KeoghAugust 26, 2013Check out
Steven LouieFebruary 7, 2010Great any night of the week, but Fridays and Saturdays make it in before 11pm to avoid cover charges.
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The place is cool but the music that night wasn't so good- Renata BarcelosMarch 11, 2010My favorite spot in Dublin; good music, beer, people... Crowded on weekends but great fun anyway
Get into the front bar before 9:30 to get in to the venue free- Kate GreyMay 19, 2018Very crowded, many douchies, weak drinks, but the music selection makes it all up
Ben FarrFebruary 12, 2011Look out for the statue at the end of the bar. Scares the beejaysus out of me every time.
Micky okoMay 12, 2019Whelan's was always overrated. Pack them in. Charge €10 entry (even if you're only going to the bar part)
Daniel Mc LaughlinJanuary 19, 2012What a great pint of Guinness!!! Never realized how much I'd missed it...
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Whelan's is Dublin's original live music venue & best indie nightclub. First est. 1989, it has become one of the most important venues in Ireland for catching international and local bands. Open late seven nights a week!
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–3:00 AM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–1:30 AM
+353 1 478 0766
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. NFC Payments & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Smoking
Yes
Music
Live Music
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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"This is one of my favourite places in Dublin, great atmosphere and selection of drinks... And very few stag/hen parties.."
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"After 10pm they open their beer garden and other bars. Their DJ is really good!"
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"Great carvery food at a decent price in comparison to other places around."
Ivan Frantar - 8.5
"Very nice Asian fusion kitchen. Papaya salad shaking beef are a delight. If you go a bit later in the weekend - you can go up for some cocktails and into the club directly after dinner!"
Nick van Mierlo
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