The Market Bar Group
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- Cocktail Bar
Description
The Market Bar at No 14A Fade St opened in Aug 2004. It is housed in a 19th century Victorian warehouse which is part of the historic George’s Street South City Markets Building. There are two restaurants, six bars and a night club. The Market Bar Group includes The Market Bar and Restaurant, the Black Market bar and restaurant, The Chelsea Drugstore cocktail lounge and basement night club, WSKY Bar and Idlewild bar.
The Market Bar is located in the South Great Georges Street Arcade Building; the warehouse was previously a sausage factory owned by the award winning butcher Edward Byrne and prior to this in the 1950’s it was a renowned Fish Market. Fade Street has evolved from a street of tenements to the Dublin’s best boutique street of quality bars & restaurants; its the heart of social Dublin.
Info
- Cocktail Bar , Event Space , Lounge Bar
- After work drinks , Chilling with mates , Clubbing
- City Centre
- Cocktail Making
- Happily Affordable ££
- Taking Bookings
- Wheelchair Access
- Casual
- Background Music , Live Music , Commercial/Pop
Hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 12:30 | 23:30 | |
| Tuesday | 12:30 | 23:30 | |
| Wednesday | 12:30 | 23:30 | |
| Thursday | 12:30 | 23:30 | |
| Friday | 12:30 | 1:30 | |
| Saturday | 12:30 | 1:30 | |
| Sunday | 12:30 | 23:30 |
Special opening hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 25th December 2025 | - | - | |
| Friday 26th December 2025 | - | - |
Location
Address
The Market Bar Group, 14a Fade Street, D02A368
Area
City Centre
Menus
Private Hire
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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| The Market Bar Main Restaurant & Bar | Venue Hire | 200 | 400 | - | - | - | |
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The largest indoor space in Dublin city centre, flexible to accommodate large events, banquets, sports viewings, conferences, weddings, parties & more. With our high ceilings and one of the largest projection screens in the country. The Market Bar is a uniquely flexible venue in an Iconic space. - Available Monday to Sunday for breakfast events - Available Monday to Friday for lunch events, Saturday & Sunday negotiable - Available Monday to Thursday for dinner & standing events, Fridays negotiable
Features & Facilities we can provide: Bright Day Light | Culture Kitchen | Bespoke Menus | Stage | Lighting | Flexibility | High Ceiling Height | Central Location | Public Transport | Wheelchair Accessible | Long Bar | Sound System | Iconic Space |
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| The Black Market | Venue Hire | 80 | 130 | - | - | - | |
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A hidden gem in the city centre of Dublin, a curtained stairwell leads to a secluded and surprisingly large space, The Black Market. Our upstairs cocktail bar and event space is sky-lit and has feature lighting. Perfect for medium sized events. - Available Monday - Sunday for breakfast events - Available Monday - Sunday for lunch events - Available Monday - Sunday for dinner & standing events
Features & Facilities we can provide: Bright Day Light | Culture Kitchen | Bespoke Menus | Lighting | Flexibility | High Ceiling Height | Central Location | Public Transport | Wheelchair Accessible | Long Bar | Sound System | Iconic Space |
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| Chelsea Drugstore | Venue Hire | 50 | 100 | - | - | - | |
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On South Great Georges Street a bohemian cocktail lounge with a secret speakeasy dive bar down below. Serving up handcrafted cocktails and a great selection of wine & beer. - Open every day - Available Exclusively Sunday to Thursday for events - Available Friday & Saturday Nights - exclusively
Features & Facilities; Bespoke cocktails | DJS | Creative Quarter | Sound System | Iconic Space | Wheelchair Accessible | |
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| Idlewild | Venue Hire | 100 | 100 | - | - | - | |
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A friendly neighbourhood bar, in the heart of Dublin, Fade Street. Eclectic, Irish and cosy with an open fire, a place for a chat and craic anytime of the week. - Open every night
Features & Facilities; Open Fire | Comfy Sofa & Banquettes | Central Location | Public Transport | Wheelchair Accessible | Sound System | Iconic Space | Full Bar |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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