Bars With Entertainment in Dublin

The Lighthouse is a cool, quirky destination in Dun Laoghaire, located close to the harbour. This is reflected in the nautical theme of the venue, where you'll find multiple bars, a kitchen and an open mic stage that hosts regular live music performances and late-night DJ sets.

You'll also find fun board games here, as well as the occasional art show in their outdoor space. Feeling peckish? Their all-day menu features everything from chicken and waffles to wild mushroom pizzas or cheeseburgers.

As you've probably guessed by the name, Shuffleboard Bar Dublin is home to champion-sized tables so that you can play the retro game with friends. On top of that, it has giant Connect Four, pool, cocktails, craft beers and tasty food.

Looking for a bar in Dublin that delivers more than just good drinks? TapHouse Bar and Kitchen is your spot. Downstairs, it's a cosy local favourite with great food and drinks - but head upstairs and the party really begins.

Their hi-fi music lounge features karaoke, a multimedia setup, and live DJ sets every Friday and Saturday night. Whether you're belting out a classic or dancing into the early hours, TapHouse combines entertainment, atmosphere, and seriously good eats in one stylish package.

If you like your drinks with a side of entertainment, NYX Hotel Dublin delivers the goods. Every weekend, their Apollo series brings live DJ sets from 7pm 'til 11pm, turning the hotel bar into one of Portobello's hottest hangouts.

Think bold interiors, exclusive drink deals, and an all-day food menu to keep you fuelled between dance breaks. Whether you're pre-gaming or planning to stay all night, it's got energy in spades.

Looking for a fun and laid-back bar? The Back Page has you covered with arcade games, foosball, and a super lively atmosphere. Take a shot at karaoke or darts, then fuel up at their pizzeria with a slice of the Flo Jo (a sweet-savoury hit of Serrano ham and pineapple). And don't miss out on the weekly events—Fifa Mondays, chess Tuesdays, and hot wings and ping pong Thursdays are guaranteed to keep the fun going all night long. Plus, you can delight in delicious cocktails such as a raspberry Tom Collins or a vodka and salted caramel-based Bohs-Tini. 

Complete with state-of-the-art Trackman IO simulators, Pitch Dublin is a fantastic virtual golf experience that promises huge screens across 10 different bays. They offer varying levels of difficulty, from beginner to expert, tracking your scores for you while you play.

After our game, head to the chic bar and lounge area for some tasty drinks and snacks - we're talking ham and cheese toasties, soy-glazed chicken skewers and garlic sesame edamame.

For delicious pints, classic cocktails and all kinds of entertainment, head to Disndat in the city centre. This lively pub boasts live music seven nights a week, as well as sports across several screens in the day, with mouthwatering toasties to keep you fuelled throughout.

Looking for a quirky twist on your next night out? Then head to Flight Club, located on Dawson Street. The fairground-inspired bar is kitted out with cutting-edge digital dartboards, that add up your scores for you as you play a whole range of multiplayer minigames.

There are cracking cocktails and tasty sharing plates available to order while you play, or to enjoy afterwards. And for the ultimate day out, book one of their weekend brunch socials - these offer a whole bottle of prosecco or four beers per person, as well as unlimited pizza and an hour of digital darts.

Riot may be a roar of a dive bar in Dublin, known for its late nights and party hearty crowd, but it's also known for fun things to do. From live music to arcade games, grab a cocktail and this unapologetic watering hole and have fun until you can have no more.

More than just a spot to lap up bubblegum colours and vintage furniture, The Workmans Club isn't shy of entertaining things to do. From comedy nights to live music alongside a whole roster of alternative events, you're sure to find something to do at this location on Wellington Quay. 

Buskers On The Ball is a Dublin bar that has fun on the brain in more ways than one. From ping pong tables and pool tables to live sport and shuffle board, they're all about pairing your drinks with great (and competitive) forms of entertainment to keep you on your toes. 

This five floor party haven is restaurant, gig space and bar with entertainment in Dublin. Perfectly perched on Essex Street, Bad Bob's promises live music Monday to Sunday, with a mixture of bands and DJs, along with its own roof terrace, nightclub and whisky bar. 

Opium is a bar, restaurant, roof terrace and club all under one roof, with a unique Pan-Asian theme running throughout it. Entertaining nights here can be started off with a meal in the main dining room, followed by drinks under the fairy light-lit bar, and rounded off by hitting the dancefloor. 

A landmark location known for the mark it's made on Dublin's music scene, The Grand Social is a great place to head for pints and cocktails with a dash of entertainment. Stopping by in the summer months? Make the most of their pretty rooftop beer garden for socialising under the sun.

A beloved mainstay in Dublin's nightlife scene, Pygmalion is a bar of many talents. After playing host to cutting-edge DJ nights, the bar becomes a haven for full Irish breakfasts the day after, and provides delicious plates of nachos to accompany the hand-crafted cocktails. 

Searching for a bar that'll give you a dash of sporting action with your cocktail sipping? Look no further as Sin Bin is the place for you. Screening all the regular fixtures as well as a few more quirky sport events, it serves up gastro plates alongside expertly-mixed cocktails for a top viewing experience.