Take a break from the Christmas shopping and toast yourself by a fireplace in a cosy pub. Offering the perfect spots to warm up this winter in Dublin, these haunts are combining welcoming interiors with classic comfort food and freshly poured pints for the ultimate escape.

After the best things to do this winter in Dublin? Get into the festive spirit with a stunning Christmas dinner. Indulge in turkey with all the trimmings, prime cuts of roast beef, traditional goose feasts and veggie alternatives with our favourite places for yuletide dining. 

Fun, interactive and always a cracking good time, Dublin's cocktail classes are a fabulous shout this winter. You'll get to shake up dreamy drinks and channel your inner bartender while slinging back your very own creations.

If you've got a hankering for something hearty this winter in Dublin, get stuck into a Sunday roast. From old school boozers serving traditional Irish dinners to innovative gastro twists on the time-honoured favourite, our collection of pubs, bars and restaurants has it all.

BrewDog Outpost is always good for its Wing Wednesdays, beer pong and iconic craft beer. But did you know these guys also front a fantastic beer school where you can expand your knowledge and taste various samples of the brew-tiful beverage? 

Wigwam is one of the best places for winter events in Dublin today, thanks to its ping pong tables, tiki brunches and karaoke nights. In addition, the club regularly has chart-topping DJs and has a host of lip-smacking Brazilian cuisine.

2024 is already sneaking up on us and it surely won't disappoint in Dublin. Explore our list of cool New Year's Eve events - we're talking decadent dinner parties, raucous clubbing nights and celebratory cocktail dens.

Ready to learn about Ireland's capital? Bundle up and get stuck into this outdoor activity, complete with sightseeing, informative talks and puzzles. The walking tour is for two to eight players so it's suitable for group hangouts.

For fun winter activities in Dublin, we highly suggest making your way to Shuffleboard Bar. Ideal for indoor shenanigans, this venue also has Connect Four, Jenga, pool, cocktails and a scrumptious menu - think messy wings and Guinness beef stew.

Have you got the task of planning this year's Christmas party? Keep it quirky with our guide to fun winter ideas in Dublin. From private karaoke rooms and ping pong to unusual cocktail creations and mouthwatering menus, there's plenty of cool venues on our list.

If the weather gets a little too chilly? Duck into one of the city's best hidden bars, where you're sure to be greeted with quirky interiors, tasty snacks and innovative elixirs. From subterranean drinking dens to unique hideaways behind unassuming front doors, there's plenty to discover. 

Offering free winter events in Dublin, Wonderlights Malahide is a fantastic shout if you're after cute Christmas pictures. You'll get to see beautiful light displays at the Castle while cracking on with delicious hot food and mulled wine.

Go on a tour at Jameson Distillery and you'll be in for a crowd-pleaser. Take your sweetie to learn more about the iconic Irish brand and find out all the hidden secrets behind the distillation process - from milling to maturation.